Derrick Stembridge :: Fading into What Remains (Labile)

A vibrant blend of rich textures and cybernetic, pulsating rhythms emerge from the depths, accompanied by altered vocals and hypnotic, futuristic soundscapes. These elements guide the listener on an exhilarating journey toward authenticity and redefined beauty, within a vast, multi-dimensional, and sensory-rich reality.

A ravishing quest for authenticity

Skillfully and accomplished electronic music artisan and sound designer Derrick Stembridge is back to the fore with a new digital album which breaks out stylistic boundaries to emerge the listener in a vast, sonorous and spacious introspective bath. Titled Fading Into What Remains, this album explores the theme of reconstructing and reimagining memory and cognitive processes in the age of advanced technologies and the digital era. Consequently, it is a vibrant blend of rich textures and cybernetic, pulsating rhythms emerge from the depths, accompanied by altered vocals and hypnotic, futuristic soundscapes. These elements guide the listener on an exhilarating journey toward authenticity and redefined beauty, within a vast, multi-dimensional, and sensory-rich reality.

Without being intrusive, and always keeping a flowing and oceanic dimension, the music is a modern sonic meditative sounding escapism. The rhythmical sections takes a higher, speedy, and systematic facet from the alien-like dancing and futuristic minimal-techno piece “Algorithm of the Soul.” The whole album is delicately transportive and inviting, like embodying the content of the digital minds. Psychologically and sonically tremendous.

This album embodies the spirit of IDM with its blend of atmospheric, sustained synth lines and rhythmic, beat-driven electronic sequences. It also introduces a punchy alt-electro pop edge, adding depth to its already powerful dynamics. A modern soundscape for a psycho-acoustic journey through the intricate pathways of the digital world, exploring fresh streams of consciousness. Perfect for fans of Markus Reuter, Kid Arrow, Skee Mask, Erik Wøllo, and Tineidae.

Fading into What Remains is available on Labile. [Bandcamp]