June may be a new name, but Fronas has already shown his ability to work well under different genres. His musings in House see a utilization of the mechanics alongside a stretching of melodic narrative.
June is a relatively new name to the electronic music scene. Tsampikos Fronas started out in 2010 with the confidence to release his own music on his own label. His first, June 01, was well received. For his debut the Germany based artist served up darkened machine sounds. Hardware was the source and Chicago Acid the result. Since then Fronas’ sound, and discography, has expanded. On imprints like Cosmic Club and These Days, June continued his exploration of electronics as he branched out into other forms of House and diversified into Synth and Italo. Back to his own imprint, Fronas has two new installations to introduce.
The second instalment on June’s imprint immediately declares itself as House with “Face This (Deep House Mix).“ Genre tags are echoed in that self-obsessed Chicago tradition. As 707s roll and claps puncture a fuller depth of feeling is unveiled. “Don’t Be Seen With Me” comes from a much different place. Spaced out disco is painted with vintage analogue sounds and drum machine punch. The track absorbs, the listener being drawn into the warm chords that June builds with a subtlety and lightness of touch. “Space Exotica” is the jazziest of the trio. Snare rolls slide amidst laser beams and basslines. The floor filler for the finale.
Golden Era comes from a different place. Press info describes the 12” as “a tribute to the golden era of electronic music that mainly emerged in Europe between 1978-1984 and is often described as minimal electronics, synthpop, synthwave.” These genres come through, but alongside strong elements of cosmic disco. Orbs of sound are sent skyward for the dreamlike “Your Electronic Arms.” Melodies are painted, an analogue myriad supported by rhythmic stirs—the mood reminiscent of some of the West Coast of Holland sound, especially The Hasbeens. “Windom” maintains that freshness; the chords are heavier, adding gravity to this sci-fi infused piece of futurism. The ominously titled “Imminent Fall” mixes light and dark where Electro moments flow with skittish notes interlocking broader bars. “Power Plant” emits echoes into the beyond. Satellite pings punctuate the walls of this polysynth laden piece. The finale comes in the form of “Optimal Control,” a trip into the other-world. The ether flows free as June delivers this shimmering work of synthesizer music.
June may be a new name, but Fronas has already shown his ability to work well under different genres. His musings in House see a utilization of the mechanics alongside a stretching of melodic narrative. Golden Era further develops the harmonic layers, introducing the listener to rich synth forms. Looking forward to what’s next.
Don’t Be Seen With Me and Golden Era are available on June.
