Cathode Ray Tube :: Our Enemies Await Us EP (Component)

CHT hones his skills, offering disjointedly mind-bending electronics made from old-school analog hardware with soul.

We’ve covered quite a bit of Charles Terhune’s Cathode Ray Tube moniker over the years, and one things is clear with each release—be it an EP or LP, there’s always a persistent and evolving leftfield electronic focus and an inherent groove buried deep within each release. With this 4-track spanning roughly 30-minutes, a multitude of stretched-out and rugged IDM versus breakcore merges with gritty, synthesizer tones, drones, blips, and rusty bleeps. “Miasma_B2” created its own soundscape— bubbling ambient undercurrents flicker about as downbeat bass and beats break through. “Slimegrinder” is upfront and direct in its approach as a cacophony of liquid rhythms collide with dub-infused broken notes reminiscent of The JD’s (a Jack Dangers and Jon Drukman project). “Holding Pattern” delves into squelchy techno that Monolake fans would appreciate for its hypnotic pathway. A highlight takes shape in the downtrodden electro featured on “Caustic Slouch,” a slippery trove of dark acid shadows married to a catchy yet subtle melodic hook that kicks in midway. CHT hones his skills, offering disjointedly mind-bending electronics made from old-school analog hardware with soul.

Our Enemies Await Us is available on Component. All proceeds from this release go to www.raicestexas.org to help with legal aid for asylum seekers.