VA - The Embrace Volume 1 (2020)

The unique and sonically explorative journey of Dokutoku Records continues, as the imprint unveils its first digital LP. Label head Katie Drover (@katiedrover) joins a cast of 6 extraordinary talents to deliver both warmth and verve on ‘The Embrace’. A collection of intimate musical spells that as the title suggests, will surround the listener in a serene tapestry of soothing sounds. The LP features beautiful pieces from French songstress Molly (@molly_music), Russian beat-smith Tripmastaz (@tripmastaz) and British machine man 100Hz (@lee-renacre), as well as Portuguese producer Jorge Caiado (@jorgecaiado), Spanish gun Julian Perez (@julianperez)and Dubai based creative Nasrawi (@nasrawi), alongside two immaculate offerings from Katie Drover herself. Delicate, sometimes low slung, but always encapsulating a deep, soulful elegance, these tracks meld a variety of sonic influences ranging from hip-hop and breakbeat to dub techno and ambient. This embrace is sure to be a lasting one, with a deeply emotive echo that captures an incredibly poignant moment in time.

This pivot toward a digital approach from a previously vinyl only label is an adaptation to the myriad of changes thrust upon the industry by this global pandemic. As venues and performance spaces continue to struggle with lockdowns and restrictions, the ability of artists to generate their income has been severely hampered. The ease of digital platforms is a welcome aid during this time, allowing artists to disseminate music to their fans in more economical and timely fashion. With all this in mind 100% of the profits from this release will go directly to the artists involved.