instinct elicits playful blips and bleeps as structured found sounds are carefully pieced together, transporting us to uncharted realms.
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Dalham :: Alive In Wonderland EP (Golden Ape)
On Alive In Wonderland, Dalham (aka Suffolk countryside-based and London-residing Jon Michaelides) shifts slightly from his prior style of gauzy sound spheres and broken beats to slow motion, BOC-infused psychedelic semi-electro shapes.
Scarper :: Noctis EP (Plexus)
Scarper takes a high-octane approach to his already accelerated exp-electronics trajectory.
Hexalyne :: Scillocsenports (Evel)
As Scillocsenports ups the ante, Paun’s exceptional ability to assimilate raw electronics is simply out of this world, serving as a comprehensive cross section and exemplary collection of next level glitch acrobatics.
Ümlaut :: An Auxiliary View (Audiobulb)
Ümlaut (aka northern Connecticut-based Jeff Düngfelder) elevates An Auxiliary View, delving light years into transparent soundscapes, expansive musique concrète, microscopic glitch mechanisms, and static pulses for the consistently adventurous Audiobulb imprint.
Mastrapa :: Fluidity Formations EP (Schematic)
Possibly one of the top EP’s of 2024, Mastrapa finds a cozy spot to stitch beats, bass, and blistered distortion as atmospheric electro layers weave deeply into the fabric of distant memories.
DoorHead :: 0pen22 EP (Not Yet Remembered)
A superbly designed extended player with detailed, granular sonic extensions to make us all feel at ease. Ethereal drones and finely delineated IDM morsels DoorHead’s […]
V/A :: Artist Showcase – 5th Edition (Point Source Electronic Arts)
Establishing a benchmark for high-definition electronic experimentation, US-based Point Source Electronic Arts explores expansive landscapes steeped in post-industrial terrain, striking a balance between explosive glitch mechanisms and delicate atmospheric textures.
Simon Pyke / Freeform :: Four Flex One EP (Self Released)
All in all, calming ambient techno mosaics and expertly crafted soundscapes flourish within Four Flex One. Simply captivating.