German DJ and producer Aera makes ‘Versions’, the impressive debut release in a brand-new mix concept from Berlin’s Innervisions imprint.
‘Versions‘ sees the head of the Applied Magic label revisit and reimagine some of the most notable records from his extensive back catalogue as he delivers an impressive opus of edits that explores the more experimental side of his varied sonic repertoire. ‘Versions‘ set off on a captivating journey of left-field electronica, trip-hop, and downtempo sound palettes.
Giving us a new perspective on his finely tuned craft as a multifaceted producer, the in-demand German draws inspiration from a wide range of contexts outside of what many people think of as his primary musical environment. ‘Versions‘ highlights Aera’s intrinsic passion for genre fusion as he launches a new mix series format on Dixon & Âme’s prestigious Berlin-based imprint. Aera has returned to Innervisions after making a strong contribution to Secret Weapons Part 14 with ‘Acido‘ back in June.
For a long time, I wanted to revisit some of my older tracks and put them into a completely new context, outside of the world of dancefloor bangers and the hunt for the next big track ID. Now don’t get me wrong – I love this world, but I always knew there could be something more than this. With this record, I wanted to reference the heroes of my youth: Ninja Tune’s golden era, DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing, Massive Attack, K&D Sessions, and so on.
– Aera
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