Olendo Shares New Two-Track Release, Folklore EP, Out Now

Olendo has released the Folklore EP last Friday, delivering a two-track project shaped around rhythm, organic instrumentation, and a production approach centered on pacing and physical response. The release brings together “Folklore” and “Chains,” two tracks that share a common language of layered percussion and repeating patterns while moving in different emotional directions. Built from global rhythmic influences and club-focused structure, the EP reflects an interest in how music unfolds over time rather than how quickly it announces itself and we were so excited about this release that we premiered it a couple days early on our Soundcloud Magnetic Magazine · PREMIERE: Olendo – Folklore [Magnetic Magazine Recordings] “Folklore” opens the release with steady motion and a dense network of percussive detail. Congas and hand-played patterns form the backbone of the track, and small changes in arrangement accumulate as it develops. The progression depends on subtle shifts in texture and timing, which gives weight to repetition and allows the groove to settle before new elements appear. The track favors continuity over abrupt turns, making it suited to longer listening sessions as well as extended moments in a DJ set where patience and flow matter as much as impact. “Chains” follows with a tighter rhythmic frame and a darker tone, achieved through pattern density and restraint rather than through sudden transitions. The energy comes from how its parts lock together and how tension is maintained through consistent movement. While it shares the same rhythmic foundation as “Folklore,” it approaches that foundation with a more contained and insistent pulse. Together, the two tracks operate as a paired statement, one more open and expansive, the other more focused and driving. The Folklore EP also reflects Olendo’s wider view on contemporary dance music and how it circulates across digital platforms and physical spaces. His work responds to a climate where recognizable tempos and quick engagement often determine visibility. Instead of adapting fully to those pressures, the EP emphasizes groove, timing, and gradual development. The tracks were shaped with awareness of how bodies move on a dancefloor and how attention shifts over longer arcs, which places rhythm at the center of the listening experience. This release continues Olendo’s interest in connecting electronic production with human timing and physical movement. The EP does not rely on obvious signals or dramatic breaks to hold interest. It builds trust through repetition and measured change, allowing the internal logic of each track to become clear through sustained listening. That approach places value on how music is felt and inhabited rather than how it is scanned or sorted. With the arrival of the Folklore EP, Olendo adds a focused two-track release to his growing catalog, one that highlights his commitment to rhythm as a guiding structure and to music designed for full engagement. “Folklore” and “Chains” now stand as a paired work intended for dancers and listeners who respond to groove, pacing, and the slow formation of form. The post Olendo Shares New Two-Track Release, Folklore EP, Out Now appeared first on Magnetic Magazine.