NICOLA CRUZ — Sifr LP 2x12"

Nicola Cruz – Sifr LP appears as Cabaret Recordings’ CABARET045E, a 2×12-inch vinyl offering that delves into the darker corners of tech house and techno house. Issued on 1 December 2026, the double-LP arrives after a string of Cabaret outings that have explored both melodic and kinetic terrain, positioning the record as a continuation of the label’s forward-looking dancefloor agenda. Within the Cabaret catalogue, Sifr LP follows the earlier releases CABARET040 – Michelle’s “Blackout Uprising LP 2x12” (2025), CABARET041 – Mr Ho’s “Team Player” (2026), CABARET043 – Muster Men’s “Split Residence EP” (2026) and CABARET044 – Diego Infanzon’s “Test Your Luck” (2026). The next scheduled entry, CABARET001 – So Inagawa’s “Logo Queen”, is slated for a later 2027 debut. This placement underscores Cabaret’s habit of juxtaposing kinetic techno with more experimental textures, a balance that Sifr LP embraces while extending Nicola Cruz’s own trajectory on the imprint. Side A opens with “Ocean”, a title that conjures a sweeping, fluid ambience, setting a spacious tone that eases the listener into the record’s rhythmic core. The second cut, “X For The Unknown”, picks up the momentum, offering a subtle shift in mood that bridges the opening atmosphere with the deeper groove of the B-side. “Sifr”, the titular track on B1, deepens the palette with a more focused, driving pulse that feels suited to the peak of a set. Its companion, “Heatdrone” (B2), maintains that intensity while introducing a slightly more hypnotic loop, creating a seamless transition for DJs seeking to sustain energy. The C-side begins with “Resonant System”, a piece that hints at a resonant, metallic texture, providing a moment of tension that resolves into the more melodic “Signale” (C2). The latter’s title suggests a signal or call, and the track delivers a clear, rhythmic motif that can act as a pivot point in a mix. Side D closes the journey with “Aurality”, a track that feels introspective yet rhythmically grounded, followed by “Liquen”, whose name evokes organic growth and offers a final, slightly more atmospheric close that can be used to wind down a set or to segue into a darker, more minimal selection. In the context of Nicola Cruz’s discography, Sifr LP arrives after the “Cryptic Nature EP” (Cabaret Recordings, 2025) and the “Telemagenta EP” (Kalahari Oyster Cult, 2026), both of which explored melodic synth work within a house framework. Earlier releases such as “Hybridism” (Multi Culti, 2025) and “Kinesia” (Nous klaer Audio, 2024) displayed a penchant for intricate rhythm design. Sifr LP consolidates these tendencies, delivering a cohesive double-LP that leans further into the tech-house groove while retaining the artist’s signature attention to detail. For DJs, the record offers a clear narrative arc: the opening “Ocean” and “X For The Unknown” provide a spacious intro for warm-up sets, while “Sifr” and “Heatdrone” deliver the kinetic drive needed for peak moments. “Resonant System” and “Signale” supply the tension-release dynamic prized in longer sets, and the final pair, “Aurality” and “Liquen”, give a nuanced outro that can either close a set or transition into deeper, more experimental terrain. Collectors will appreciate the double-LP format, which allows each side to breathe and preserves the sequencing intent of the artist. The release is pressed as a 2×12-inch vinyl, matching the format of many of the label’s recent offerings and providing ample surface area for the low-frequency content that underpins the record’s techno-house aesthetic. Nicola Cruz – Sifr LP, Cabaret Recordings, catalogue CABARET045E, 2×12-inch vinyl, eight tracks, released 1 December 2026. Tracklist: A1. Nicola Cruz – Ocean A2. Nicola Cruz – X For The Unknown B1. Nicola Cruz – Sifr B2. Nicola Cruz – Heatdrone C1. Nicola Cruz – Resonant System C2. Nicola Cruz – Signale D1. Nicola Cruz – Aurality D2. Nicola Cruz – Liquen