Audiomatique welcomed Martinez back in 2005 with a release that captured the rising momentum behind the Swedish-born, Copenhagen-based producer. At the time, Martin Swanstein had already begun carving a name for himself with his label Out Of Orbit and a string of well received records on Deeplay, Dessous, and his own imprint.
Shadowboxing marked a defining moment. The title track delivered a twisted stepper balancing on the edge between minimal techno and house. Driven by a tight, propulsive kick and a tense low end, it unfolded through unexpected turns, vocal snippets, and crisp, metallic details.
The B-side featured a remix from fellow Copenhagener and fast rising talent Anders Trentemøller. His rework dialed down the pressure before erupting into a searing synth storm, a trademark move that quickly became synonymous with his early output.
Closing the EP was Sapphire Moon, a deeper, dreamier Martinez cut. Brutal drum textures met soft, melodic threads, showing the duality in his production and the stylistic range that made this release such a standout in Audiomatique’s early years.
