Make no mistake, mOat know the power that electronic music can wield. It’s about collective power, cohesion, a heartbeat, maybe even a modern version of meditation. It’s ultimately about joy and connection.
So what is it that makes mOat such a beguiling, cohesive musical proposition?
While the various members of this renowned global electronic collective are quick to analyse the underlying strands and motifs, what’s clear is that beyond everything else, mOat is about connection and collaboration. And keeping things cutting-edge.
As a collective, they are musical obsessives who are devoted to understanding what makes the dancefloor tick. With two members of this mysterious collective (already) based in Ibiza, it’s clear that they are attuned to the sounds and styles of the island and indeed the global dancefloor. The names that all four reference are all at the peak of their melodic powers, from LP Giobbi to Keinemusik and back. Over the past couple of years, their productions have been peppered with melody and kicks from some of the biggest and best names in the business, from Âme, DJ Tennis, Ida Engberg and Gerd Janson to Rodriguez Jr. on a most excellent late night re-spray of ‘Buggin’ Out’.
Just as impressive as they go deeper into their own craft is the list of people who have supported their music, either by signing it or by hammering it in the club. We’re talking names like Solomun and Claptone and Running Back Records legend Gerd Janson all the way back to their joyous piano-driven single ‘Cee Parkin’ which was released with a little help of Scuba on the Aus imprint. Next up is a proper album collection which promises to sum up all their singular influences while hinting at where their good ship will sail to next: that’s out via Armada Music on June 20th.
