Similar to Richard Devine’s industrial synth-mechanics mixed with the rhythmic crunch-hop of Gescom, lifeisfeedback (aka Benjamin Chilton / Elevator Sound) sets a memorable tone as he opens an account with GOTO.
Tag: Braindance
Seph :: Séptimo Sentido (Lapsus)
This LP is as good as current “greatly inspired by classics” IDM gets, because Seph rebrands the dusty futuristic aesthetics of acts like The Black Dog or B12 to turn them into incredibly polished and smooth soundscapes, creating tunes that now sound like they come from 3024 just like the classics did when they came out thirty years ago.
Xylitol :: Anemones (Planet Mu)
I’m really enamored with how Xylitol always manages to merge these two completely unrelated universes, the almost new age aesthetics with the energy and franticness of the breaks, sometimes to a point where they don’t even merge, rather they seem to be playing separately and turn into a completely overwhelming experience.
Stazma :: Caring Too Much EP (Concrete Collage / Grey Meta)
Not unexpected, Caring Too Much is a magnetic release that will have us coming back as it exposes top-notch, mind-blowing mayhem.
p1nkf1re :: Red EP (Analogical Force)
In this sweetened half-dozen selection, p1nkf1re distinctly catches brittle moments of IDM, electro, breaks, braindance, and, more importantly, has fun with it. It’s the nostalgic sound of bygone days, brought forward to current day levels.
µ-Ziq :: Grush (Planet Mu)
Presenting an array of emotive tunes that show how delicate and sensible Mike Paradinas’ way of composing music, which not only emanates positive and rather light approaches in music expression, but makes a statement on how electronic music can be graceful and yet intriguing.
Fluorescent Grey :: Smelted (Katabatik)
The closing piece feels like a culmination of all that’s transpired as “Everything Is Turning Into Steam” scrapes up all the pieces in a slanted braindance/jazz assemblage and allows this release to explore a new chapter in the experimental electronics scene.
Morakh :: Helix (Mestnost)
Encompassing distant field recordings, nostalgic IDM from a bygone era, and the bewilderment of how sound can alter one’s emotions, the plethora of positive grooves on this recording are endless.
V/A :: We Are Reasonable People (Warp) — 26 years later!
A memorable snapshot of an era which many longtime Warp aficionados think of fondly as representing the very pinnacle of the label’s musical prowess, and for anyone wishing to delve further into Warp’s back catalog, a handy list of every WAP (singles and EPs with catalog numbers from 1 to 99) and WARP (albums with catalog numbers from 1 to 55) release up to that time was included inside the compilation’s CD booklet.
Duran Duran Duran :: Supernatural Beast City (Woodland Creatures) — exclusive “Calcium” stream
Supernatural Beast City is a potent combination of pummeling drum and bass and fragmented sounds and is a top choice from Duran Duran Duran’s extended catalog.
Caramel Chameleon :: Compact Demons (Nottetempo)
There’s a sense that Caramel Chameleon is building up a head of steam. With each release, the Italian artist is further honing his sound as he crafts ever more intricate melodies and structures.
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