Francois Dillinger’s overarching ability to redefine electro-nics is astounding and -40.715921 is a workout on the ears and body. Delivering next-level sonic transmissions from a distant galaxy, this EP is certainly not to be missed on either vinyl or digital formats.
A gravitational pull that can’t be ignored
Francois Dillinger (aka Ben Worden) has carved out quite a name for himself in the rugged, robotic world of electro and its darker breaks and synths siblings. -40.715921 is replete with all that we’ve come to expect from the talented soundsmith. Broken beats, scorched rhythmic stabs, and low-end rumbling bass, breaks, and a gravitational pull that can’t be ignored; each slice cuts through the core without any friction. Highlights take shape via both digital and vinyl only cuts—”Concrete Pyramid” offers futuristic percussive darkness with Lord Jalapeños credited alongside Francois Dillinger. The vinyl only “When It Was Free” crunches its way through the shadows as “Messages Failed to Send” grinds electro-infused blips and bleeps. “Tangential” evades sound space and pulls us into its vortex, sparks and all, and without a trace left behind us. Francois Dillinger’s overarching ability to redefine electro-nics is astounding and -40.715921 is a workout on the ears and body. Delivering next-level sonic transmissions from a distant galaxy, this EP is certainly not to be missed on either vinyl or digital formats.
-40.715921 is available on EC Underground. [Bandcamp]
