
PETRICHOR
Artist: Ed Whitty
Catalog: FMR0020
Format: Digital
Release: 2014 FEB 20
Style: Techno, Tech House
Petrichor – A Sonic Journey Through Sunlit Rain
Petrichor captures that magical moment when the rain begins to fall while the sun still shines—a fleeting, surreal experience where nature’s contrasts collide. This feeling is mirrored in the music: a hard, driving beat pumping through the speakers, layered with soft, wet harmonic tones that create a hypnotic, emotional atmosphere. It’s a sensory moment where energy and serenity merge into something truly unforgettable. The release features two transformative remixes that dive deep into different sonic landscapes:
True Anomaly’s rework is a smoky, deep trip—an immersive groove that pulls listeners straight into his soundgangsta’s paradise. With a phat bassline that drops hard, the remix guides the dancefloor into the wild, uncharted territory of the soul. It’s a raw, instinctive journey that resonates on both a physical and emotional level.
Corvin Dalek’s Zvulian Mix offers a perfect balance—a blend of pulsating energy and minimalistic clarity. This interpretation merges hard-hitting beats with stripped-back precision, creating a rhythmic experience that’s both hypnotic and powerful, ideal for late-night dancefloor rituals.
The visual essence of Petrichor is captured in the stunning artwork by Stepanka, taken in a Czech forest during that exact moment when the rain begins and the sun still shines. The imagery reflects the duality and beauty that the music embodies—a connection between earth, sky, rhythm, and emotion. Petrichor is a moment frozen in sound, where contrasts blend and every beat becomes a reminder of nature’s raw beauty.