The same core feeling is still there, but even in this short time, it’s apparent that skills have been built on, ideas have been nurtured, and flourishes added to round off what was already very enjoyable.
Author: Alexander Hosford
Enabl.ed :: OddlyMerged (Mozyk)
A pleasant release of relatively-downtempo noninvasive pieces that flow nicely and won’t introduce any stress into your day.
Andrey Rasputin :: Cherta-nova (Mestnost)
I love my soundtracks for the simple fact that they are so musical, a clear structure and arc of beginning, middle, and end—and as a narrative piece this certainly fits the bill.
Dialed :: Dials And Tribulations (Touched Music)
I’m more than happy to see an entire album of original works and it’s pretty much what I expect—quality production and well thought-out tracks that sound full and lush.
Anders Ilar :: Light & Shadow (Touched Music)
Marking twenty years since the release of Everdom, their experience in tech, minimal, and glitch shines through, staying true to form but undoubtedly pushing the boundaries with frequent outbursts of clever electronica.
V/A :: Found Sound 3 (Touched Music)
For the slew of strong releases that come our way from Touched left, right, and center, it’s easy to forget that the label has its roots in the compilation and that it’s something they’re incredibly good at.
exm :: comp (Dyadik)
Everything on this release is easy to put on again and again, with so much going on it’s virtually impossible to take it all in during one sitting. Careful which track you choose to repeat though as you could easily lose your week to this one.
Plaid :: Feorm Falorx (Warp)
If the centuries-long trends of science are anything to go by, then Plaid might just be the mystics of our time with their ability to master it with everything they put out there.