Waitin’ Remixes by Punknown: A Deep Dive into Italian Electronic Bliss
If you’re a fan of tunes that wrap around your brain like a warm, slightly-too-tight hug, Waitin’ Remixes by Punknown is the kind of album you’ll wanna keep on repeat. Released back in 2009 via Costreetrec—a label clearly vibing with Italy’s underground scene—this gem falls somewhere between Deep House, Dub, and Techno. And honestly? It feels like a forgotten treasure waiting for someone to dust it off.
Let’s talk about “Waitin’ (Ory J Remix)” first because wow, this track slaps. Ory J takes the original vibe and twists it up into something darker, moodier, almost cinematic. The bassline hits hard but doesn’t scream for attention—it sneaks up on you, like when you realize you’ve been standing in the same spot at a party for an hour just letting the music soak in. There are these little atmospheric details sprinkled throughout, like faint echoes or ghostly whispers, making it feel alive. You don’t just listen to this remix; it kinda lives inside your head rent-free after a while.
Then there’s “Waitin’ (Modus Remix),” which flips the script entirely. Where Ory J went brooding, Modus brings energy—a pulsating rhythm that makes your body move even if your brain says no. This one leans heavier into Techno territory, all sharp kicks and hypnotic synths. What sticks out most is how damn smooth the transitions are. It builds without ever feeling rushed, like watching clouds shift across the sky. By the time the breakdown hits, you’re so hooked you might not notice you’ve been nodding along for six minutes straight.
The album came out over a decade ago, but tracks like these still hit different today. Maybe it’s the rawness of it all—the sense that Punknown wasn’t trying too hard to impress anyone, just doing their thing in their corner of Italy. That authenticity shines through every beat, every loop, every echo.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to Waitin’ Remixes feels less like hearing new music and more like rediscovering an old friend you didn’t know you had. Like finding a mixtape in the attic and realizing it’s exactly what you needed right now. Weird how music can do that, huh?
