Italian duo DOG.MA and British darkness queen Miss Zagato (SXDNS417) deliver E//it The Matri// (// = x, FYI), a hypnotic blend of shadowy elements and entrancing vocals. The title’s matrix concept operates on dual levels – as both a mathematical grid of intersecting possibilities and a philosophical statement about layered realities. The original mix balances whispering synths against Miss Zagato’s smoke-tinged delivery, cultivating an environment that’s equally meditative and electrically charged. This is music that breathes, alternating between coiled tension and expansive release.

The parcel includes reworks by DJ Caligari and Emesh, with the latter guiding listeners through a transformative experience. Emesh’s interpretation wraps Zagato’s vocals in diaphanous synth veils that conjure dawn breaking through ancient trees – a gradual unfurling that rewards patient attention. The remix maintains the original’s emotional core while charting its own course through textured ambience and restrained rhythmic pulses.

Beyond the music, the Matri// concept taps into something more radical – the idea of the Matrix as the fake world we inhabit, a system of illusions designed to keep us complacent. Governments, consumer culture, and digital distractions form the bars of this invisible cage, feeding us narratives to prevent true awakening. DOG.MA and Miss Zagato’s collaboration feels like a rebellion against this construct, using rhythm and voice to disrupt the programmed numbness. Set for release on Dogmatraxxx, E//it The Matri// transcends being merely music, it becomes a resonant invitation to lift the veil.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label.

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