White Triangles :: II (◢sidehatch)

With intricate bursts of detailed flutter and sweeping soundtracks, the compositions unfold as surreal, multi-layered works.

A traverse of shifting sonic landscapes

In II, White Triangles (aka Sam Hatzaras) weaves a tapestry of ethereal ambient textures and expansive soundscapes, drawing listeners into an emotive, atmospheric world. With intricate bursts of detailed flutter and sweeping soundtracks, the compositions unfold as surreal, multi-layered works.

Each track emerges from a process of building independent layers—synths, grains, and samples—without reference to the ones before it, keeping the creative flow mysterious until its full form is revealed in the final stages. These concluding moments are dedicated to meticulous editing and refinement, ensuring every piece resonates with precision and care. From his secluded countryside retreat in Canada, Hatzaras guides us through a traverse of shifting sonic landscapes.

“Holtyre, Ontario” cascades with flickering lights and dusty ambient flows, while “Snowstorm” unfolds in relaxed, minimalistic drones that evoke a serene quality. “Goddess” brings forth neo-classical elements and cinematic motifs that pull us deeper into its orbit. Tracks such as “Queen Street, 1986” are characterized by rich, intricately woven layers of sound that draw inspiration from Toronto, Ontario—where Queen Street is located. The composition masterfully fuses raw, organic noise with meticulously arranged instrumentation, creating a distinctive auditory experience. “Soma,” and its acoustic version, introduce fractured spoken word and voice, hovering above magnetic blips and entwined tones, further blurring the boundaries between dream and reality. II is a drifting sonic beauty.

II is available on ◢sidehatch. [Bandcamp]