With the release of “Closer”, the two Spanish producers Carlos Sanchez & DJ Ray celebrate their joint debut on the long-established German deep house and electronic label Plastic City. The release features two tracks that showcase their shared musical style—blending atmospheric depth, clearly structured grooves, and a consistent focus on the dance floor—for the first time on the label.
On “Closer,” Carlos Sanchez & DJ Ray combine warm, spacious soundscapes with minimalist and precise production. Rather than relying on superficial effects, the two producers focus on the steady evolution of their arrangements, subtle shifts, and a groove that unfolds gradually. As a result, the release fits perfectly into the musical tradition of Plastic City, while interpreting the label’s signature deep house sound from its own contemporary perspective.
Tracklist
1. Closer: The title track is built around a steady mid-tempo house beat, supported by striking synthesizer chords and expansive, atmospheric pads. The various layers interweave to create a warm, hypnotic flow that straddles the line between laid-back deep house and a functional club track.
2. Satisfayer: The second track, on the other hand, places greater emphasis on the rhythmic aspect. A driving bassline, together with structured percussion patterns, forms the foundation of the track. The arrangement remains focused and straightforward, developing an immediate club dynamic that really comes into its own during longer DJ sets.
With “Closer”, Carlos Sanchez & DJ Ray make a compelling debut on Plastic City. Atmospheric depth, hypnotic structures, and functional club grooves come together on both tracks to create a modern deep house sound that builds on the label’s long-standing musical aesthetic while also showcasing the Spanish duo’s own distinctive style.
More information about the label: Plastic City
