Nu Groove Edits Vol. 8: A Literary Journey Through the Electronic Underground
Nu Groove returns with the eighth instalment of its acclaimed edits series, and does so with a conceptually bold move: track titles reference chapters and scenes from Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo, transforming this compilation into an underground soundtrack for one of literature's greatest adventure novels. The result is a fifteen-track collection spanning deep house, midtempo techno and the darker textures of contemporary club music.
Release Highlights
- Number 34 and Number 27 (Liuos) — Opens the volume with authority at 137 BPM. Dry kick, layered synths and relentless tension. Highly functional techno at its finest.
- In the Dungeon (ORBIA) — At 121 BPM, the title delivers exactly what it promises: claustrophobic atmospheres, pressurised bass and a hypnotic progression that anchors the EP's concept.
- The Examination (Bastian Tierr) — The release's longest track at 8:20 and 126 BPM. Patient, methodical construction with stacked layers building an almost cinematic narrative.
- The Deputy Procurer (Wataru Naruse) — The most experimental moment: 91 BPM, dense downtempo, borderline ominous. A piece that works equally well in a club or a living room.
- The Arrival at Marseilles (Seabra Monkey) — An elegant closer at 83 BPM. Soft-textured ambient house that resolves the tension accumulated throughout the compilation.
Context and Assessment
With Vol. 8, Nu Groove demonstrates impeccable curation: the BPM range deliberately spans from 83 to 137, offering versatility without sacrificing aesthetic cohesion. Artists like Kettenreaktion, Deepdrome and Retouched contribute deep house registers that balance the darker techno moments. A compilation that rewards careful listening and deserves a place in any late-night set.
