For Immediate Release: AMR-29

For Immediate Release

AMR Release:“Thunder”

Chicago Skyway Explores New Depths

Hayward, CA, USA – Thursday, February 21, 2013 – Ever since AMR released “The Pancake Sessions” in the summer of 2010, label director Malcolm Moore and Chicago Skyway (Sean Hernandez) have discussed putting together a solo EP on the label. With “Thunder,” AMR’s 23rd release, that collaboration finally comes to fruition. It’s an eclectic, exotic release that represents a sense of adventure from both artists, and is designed to heat up the dance floor in any number of ways.

Mr. Hernandez (also of Uzuri, M>O>S Recordings, and Daryl Cura’s highly underrated Eargasmic Recordings) brings his signature brand of music to this slab of wax. But, like what he did with “Pilsen Sunrise” on “The Pancake Sessions,” he pushed himself far outside his comfort zone; something he admits was quite challenging.

When it came time to do the remix, Mr. Moore did not take on the task lightly. He had his own creative conundrums and preconceptions to overcome. He went even deeper to give the remix the proper treatment it deserves, and believes that listeners will be ecstatic with the results.

The funny thing in all of this is, every track on the release sounds as if it was made effortlessly. “Pink Donut” is a thick, lush, orchestral affair coupled to one of Skyway’s driving basslines – and is capable of starting or ending any DJ set. “Wet Flood” is a dense, meaty, sensual charger that stands out on its own and can easily bridge different vibes on the floor. The title track is a stirring, rousing heater that builds almost immediately from its (somewhat) innocent beginnings to a climactic peak deep into the song’s progression. The Tsunami Punani remix by Mr. Moore has quite the interesting twist (and turn), and we’ll let you hear it out in order not to spoil the fun.

“Thunder” (Catalog No. AMR-29R) will have a limited, vinyl only release around late April 2013.

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