What is particular about Touched Two is that so many artists came together to compose new material for the compilation. Certainly, while many other similar efforts often do the same, this compilation also showcases new and upcoming producers.
It’s pretty usual for pop artists to band together in order to contribute to a cause; enter Touched Two, the ninth album in a series that gathers electronic musicians (from Autechre to the Ceephax Acid Crew) in order to raise money for cancer support. Touched Two will be released next week and it will contain unreleased material from the likes of Bibio, Red Snapper, Richard Devine, Team Doyobi, The Future Sound of London and many more. What is particular about Touched Two is that so many artists came together to compose new material for the compilation. Certainly, while many other similar efforts often do the same, this compilation also showcases new and upcoming producers.
Needless to say, the usual suspects provide solid tracks. Bibio, for instance, shares a sonic throwback to his Ambivalence Avenue days while Autechre’s “Spl47” is a massive, ear-splitting track from the English duo. Be sure to check them out, among many incredible contributions, once it comes out November 28th.
Touched Two is available on Touched. [Bandcamp]
The Touched series was created by Martin Boulton [Min-Y-Llan] to promote and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support centers found throughout the UK. Some of the biggest names in electronic music have contributed to the series, including 808 State, FSOL, Brothomstates and Plaid.
