Deepside

Deepside sounds like the blueprint for the sophisticated French electronic scene. It is music that lives in the shadows, characterized by warm analog synthesizers, dusty drum machine patterns, and a rhythmic swing that feels more like a jazz drummer than a computer. There is a palpable sense of space and air in the recordings, as if the tracks were captured in a dimly lit studio in the heart of Paris during the early nineties.

What makes this project distinctive is the way Ludovic Navarre (better known as St. Germain) treats house music as a canvas for texture. Unlike the aggressive rave sounds of the era, Deepside is patient and moody. It utilizes the 'acid' sound of the TB-303 not as a weapon, but as a subtle, bubbling texture that weaves through soulful chords and deep, resonant basslines. It is the sound of electronic music discovering its own elegance.

Start with the 'Tolérance EP' or 'Volume 1'. These releases showcase the perfect balance of rhythmic drive and atmospheric depth. It is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the French Touch movement before it became polished for the radio, offering a raw, more introspective look at one of electronic music's most influential producers.