Gestures hint throughout to folded layers of chaos that is both jarring as it is mesmerizing; like that of a gripping horror you can not peel your eyes from.
Aggravated tonal manipulations
Last Friday saw the release of Down The Line, by London-based Cut Out (aka Paul Gannaway) on Newcastle Upon Tyne label Still Heat. In recent years Paul has stepped back from abstract-electro of those recent releases and put out deeper, more introspective tonal work under his Southfacing moniker, and has been involved in the scene-leading cassette label Frequency Domain.
This deep-dive into aggravated tonal manipulations and irrational rhythms is not for the faint at heart. Gestures hint throughout to folded layers of chaos that is both jarring as it is mesmerizing; like that of a gripping horror you can not peel your eyes from, often not blinking as your adrenaline mimics the swell of tension.
Personal selections include “Borough,” for its overall progressive nature. What starts as an urban stroll becomes a volatile journey to get back home safe. Another standout track is “Stillness Of Things” which includes a wondrous vocal performance from Suzi C, reminiscent of Andy Stott and Alison Skidmore collaborations on bass heavy atmospherics combined with the light vocals to add an ethereal tone.
Available now on digital and limited cassette (if you are a tape collector, I reckon this one will translate very well) via Still Heat Bandcamp.
Down The Line is available on Still Heat. [Bandcamp]
