Sekontia EP by DJ Meri Presents Cylon: A Gritty Electronic Punch to the Gut
If you’re looking for something that slaps harder than your morning coffee, Sekontia EP might just be the ride you need. Released in 2009 under Manchester Underground Music (MUM), this little gem from the UK packs a punch with its Progressive House and Tech House vibes. Yeah, it’s got that raw, underground feel—like someone threw a rave in an abandoned warehouse and forgot to tell anyone except the sickest DJs.
The standout track here? Easy: “Sekvoia (Original).” This thing hits like a freight train on steroids. The bassline growls at you like a pissed-off dog while the synths spiral out of control like they’ve got no chill. It’s dark, dirty, and unapologetically chaotic—the kind of tune that makes you wanna lose yourself in the moment. You know those nights where everything feels blurry but somehow perfect? That’s what this track does. Props to DJ Meri and Cylon for crafting something so gnarly it sticks in your head like gum under a table.
And then there’s “Pelican Island (Mark Holmes & OD Muzique Remix).” Holy crap, this remix flips the original into some next-level madness. Mark Holmes and OD Muzique didn’t just tweak it—they straight-up rebuilt the damn thing. The groove is hypnotic as hell, pulling you deeper with every beat until you’re fully submerged. There’s this one drop midway through that feels like getting hit by lightning—if lightning was made of pure adrenaline and bad decisions. If I had to pick one remix to play loud enough to annoy my neighbors, this would be it.
Look, let’s not sugarcoat it: Sekontia EP isn’t for everyone. If you’re into soft melodies or polite beats, go listen to some acoustic guitar instead. But if you crave music that grabs you by the collar and shakes you till your teeth rattle, this EP delivers. It’s messy, intense, and kinda brilliant in its own messed-up way.
Here’s the kicker though—why did they name it Sekontia? Sounds like a sci-fi spaceship or some secret government project. Maybe that’s fitting because listening to this feels like stepping into another dimension. Either way, hats off to DJ Meri and Cylon for dropping something this wild back in ‘09. These guys weren’t playing it safe—they were throwing sonic grenades and laughing while they exploded.
So yeah, check it out. Just don’t blame me when your ears start ringing.
