Greatly inspired by strong international fan and DJ support (James Grant, Matt Cerf, Ferry Corsten, Jaytech, etc.) to Silk Sampler #1,  A&R Max Flyant has put together a second collection of new tunes by some of his favorite rising talents. Silk Sampler #2, albeit a compilation of tunes, has the feel of a conceptual album: it begins with the sole breaks track in the package, "A Place With You," produced by talented American newcomer Bryant P. Kobana & Hatchet follow with the grooving prog track "Antidotum," which draws clear influences from Silk veteran Claes Rosen. The extremely versatile Canadian producer Dezza continues the progressive trend with "Let's Go For a Walk," an upbeat, happy-go-lucky groove that would surely enhance a brisk summer stroll. As the energy continues to build, Shingo Nakamura invites you to return to the fabled world of "Alice in Wonderland," as Shingo's piano expertise is once again on display with gorgeous melodies throughout. The subsequent "Thought" (Luiz B) clearly follows in the Deadmau5 tradition, though, the softer beats, piano lines, and atmospheric samples provide this tune with its own originality. Rounding out the first half of the package, Aeron Aether has graced Silk once again with "Synthanelia,"distinctive for it's dynamic and highly innovative use of pad and string effects, not to mention its thundering bassline. Although the latter half of the sampler shifts into more down-tempo prog, Russian act Atlantis Ocean has provided us with one last high octane tune, "Priceless." Next in line - "North Circ" by Solarity, whose "Terminal 6" was a standout on Sampler #1. The vibe of this offering by the English duo, in contrast, is much more subdued and moody.  Tive and Jaksa Pavicevic  follow suit with "Kirby's Dream" and "Shanghai Winter Scene (respectively), both end-of-the-night prog-tech stunners. Capping things off, Probspot has revived his long dormant alias Zinfandel with "Nocturnal." Vintage rhythms and synths from the renowned Swedish producer join lush pads and an obscure vocal sample ("This is where the magic starts") to triumphantly close out the compilation.

Silk is pleased to announce that renowned progressive artist Jaytech has been supporting Solarity's "Terminal 6" recently at clubs and radio around the world.  Additionally, DJ, producer, and Anjunadeep label manager James Grant has recently supported two tracks from our latest "Silk Sampler" (the aformentioned "Terminal 6" & Claes Rosen's "Glancing") on his acclaimed radio show, "Anjunabeats Worldwide":

Silk Digital's latest release showcases the work of Hungarian artist Aeron Aether, who recently had an impressive run on the Beatport breaks chart with "Kaivalya."  In both sound and title, Aeron's emergence this past year is encapsulated brilliantly by the Original Mix of "Aeron is Coming."  The introduction of the track, with its swirling sweeps, beeps, and glitches, provides the perfect prologue to the outer-worldly textures to come.  By the midway point, a heavy electro-tinged bassline and contagious vocal hook have entered the fray.  Yet, the song really takes off during the breakdown:  the brilliant combination of celestial synth lines and effects launch the listener into the far reaches of the cosmos.  The spirit of the Original is not lost in the deep-prog interpretations by Reelaux and Silence O'Phobia.  Mongewz's Remix, on the contrary, is a much more edgy, techy, and beat-driven experience -- sure to get a positive response from fans of the underground, dirty house vibe.

In the second half of the release, Aeron demonstrates his passion for breaks, with the hard-hitting, yet equally atmospheric track, "Lake in the Well."  Starting out as the perfect soundtrack piece to sci-fi classics like The Terminator, with it's aggressive pace and robotic stabs and glitches, the beats are suddenly released, and the listener is left with a haunting soundscape of pads and bell sounds.  This pattern is replicated leading into the second break, which, consequently, is even more poignant than first.   The UK duo Coalesced has retained the industrial energy of the original, with their progressive interpretation:  a driving, chunky bassline are met by newly added pads, which soar gently above.  The Fetish and Embliss remixes are also in the prog vein, though, these takes give the melodies and textures a bit more breathing room.  Fans of the classic progressive sound should not overlook these two masterful cuts.  Finally, newcomer FrontDoorBoy offers another breaks rendering, though, without the ferocity and drive of the original.  The result is a relatively more pensive, down-tempo mood, albeit no less rich and sophisticated than the rest of the pack.

Silk Digital presents a second sampler release in 2009 - now it's a selection of the best Silk artist's tracks. It opens with a great, full of melodical features, outstanding piano improvisation, flowing rhythm house track of one of well-known house producers nowadays - Claes Rosen. Next to come up is a much deeper, melancholic work of Invisible Sounds presenting his new project - Domestic Technology, following by Arthur Deep's classical progressive house tune and Mango's new project - Shoreliners track, that bring more melodic and light sound to all of his fans. The fifth track with some really actual beats was brought to you by our upcoming talents - Playton & Deeman. Right after them you can enjoy an awesome club-storming stuff from UK duo - Solarity! The rest two work ending this compilation come from Monojoke, who made an unusual for him but really successful experiment in breaks genre and also an epic breaks tune from Aeron Aether and Elfsong's duo, that reminds of Sasha & James Holden's "Bloodlock". Don't miss this absolutely different but the same in one - its high quality sound compilation...

Silk Digital crew is glad to wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May good luck, happiness, health, love, friends, music and all other things that make your life full, surround you during 2009! We would like to thank you all, who were enjoying our music, supporting it and telling us your kindest feedbacks each time our new release was launched! We promise, that will keep on releasing more beautiful and high-quality electronic music during the whole next year to let the door into a better world opened for all of you! Happy New Year! Meet you in 2009! Woohooo!