Cognitive Dissonance is aptly named because the tracks induce a sense of confusion and awe—they somehow manage to be simultaneously stripped-back and fiendishly intricate at […]
Author: Eric Sorenson
Dolphins of Venice :: INSECT SPREAD (Self Released)
An odd little release, this collaboration between Tim Koch and Adrien75 bellies up to the water’s surface with a bright, smeary mix of trip-hop, IDM, […]
NULLPTR :: Future World (Central Processing Unit)
Slamming 808 kick/snare combos to get the head nodding, gritty basslines to hold down the low end, floating pads, and melodies to keep the brain […]
Auscultation :: III (100% Silk)
III provides a head-nodding journey with parts that work for after-hours dance floors as well as the headphones of those seeking centering and focus. Shanahan’s […]
Single Cell Orchestra :: Remember The Future (Celldom)
The exhortation in the album’s name—Remember the Future—helps me keep in mind the unbounded forward-facing optimism we felt in the warehouse raves in late-90s Oakland […]
Production Unit Xero :: Variable States (Component)
A wildly creative vision expressed through hardware synths and represents a solid advancement over Mills’ already prolific output. The equation is the beat: a relentless […]
AES Dana :: Inks (Ultimae)
If you are looking for music which induces deep trance states of euphoria, concentration, heartfelt empathy, and wide-eyed awe at the technical and soul-filled skill […]
Infinite Scale :: The Value of Accessibility EP (VLSI)
The consistent thread across nearly 20 years that Harmi Palda has been releasing music is the extraordinarily high quality of each and every track. They […]