ANDREA DAMA — Clínica Electrónica

Andrea Dama – Clínica Electrónica opens the new Hypersoft imprint with a five-track 12-inch that fuses Berlin’s club rigor with the idiosyncratic vibe of Buenos Aires’ La Siesta del Fauno studio. Catalogued as HYPERSOFT001, the EP arrives on the label’s debut vinyl format, delivering a concise techno statement that oscillates between mechanistic grooves and atmospheric forays. The release arrives amid Hypersoft’s nascent output, positioning the record as a clear statement of intent for the Berlin-based crew. While no other titles are listed for the imprint, the label’s description highlights a focus on analogue craftsmanship and a residency at Panorama Bar, framing the EP as a bridge between the city’s dancefloor expectations and the studio’s experimental pedigree. Side A opens with “Music Is So Special (Hypno Dub)”, a track that leans into a hypnotic dub-inflected rhythm, setting a meditative tone that eases the listener into the record’s deeper textures. It is followed by “Logica Eversiva”, which shifts the mood toward a more mechanical, groove-driven house feel, providing a contrast that keeps the momentum fluid while hinting at the kinetic energy to come. On the flip side, “The Absence (909 Live Mix)” injects a stuttering, furious techno pulse, its live-mix character delivering an immediate, off-kilter drive that would sit well in peak-time moments. “Sidewalk Tales” then eases back into a groove-centric landscape, offering a smoother, yet still propulsive, rhythm that bridges the intensity of its predecessor with the closing piece. The EP concludes with “Octacid (Cosmiic Version)”, an expansive, atmospheric composition that conjures a lush, organic soundscape tinged with a paranoid, extraterrestrial aura, rounding out the journey with a sense of otherworldly resolution. Within Andrea Dama’s output, Clínica Electrónica stands out as a synthesis of the producer’s Berlin dancefloor sensibility and the experimental ethos cultivated at La Siesta del Fauno. The record’s analogue roots—drawing on vintage instruments such as the Korg PS-3300, Moog modular and Yamaha CS-80—inform its texture, providing a tactile depth that resonates with collectors seeking a tangible link to the studio’s historic gear. For DJs, the EP offers a versatile toolkit: the dub-leaning opening of “Music Is So Special” works as a warm-up layer, “Logica Eversiva” supplies a steady house groove for mid-set transitions, while “The Absence (909 Live Mix)” delivers the kinetic thrust needed for peak moments. “Sidewalk Tales” can function as a bridge between darker and lighter moods, and the closing “Octacid (Cosmiic Version)” offers an atmospheric outro suitable for winding down or for late-night explorations. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, reflecting the label’s commitment to analogue fidelity and the tactile experience of DJ performance. Its limited five-track format emphasizes focus over excess, allowing each composition to breathe within the physical medium. Andrea Dama – Clínica Electrónica, Hypersoft, catalog HYPERSOFT001, 12-inch vinyl, five tracks. Tracklist: A1. Andrea Dama – Music Is So Special (Hypno Dub) A2. Andrea Dama – Logica Eversiva B1. Andrea Dama – The Absence (909 Live Mix) B2. Andrea Dama – Sidewalk Tales B3. Andrea Dama – Octacid (Cosmiic Version)