Though the gear and technique have changed over the years, Alley still encapsulates the signature Lackluster sound. Fans of Esa’s work will feel right at home hearing this record.
Tag: DeFocus
WE FORFEIT :: Radio Relativa #27 — Mynationshit mixtape
Carlos Martín aka Mynationshit is an artist of serious caliber. Based in Almería, this synth sorcerer has his own unique sound that combines a cold wave cleanness with more emotive elements.
Esem :: Chaos Crop EP (Self Released)
Another well rounded extended player from one of the early IDM progenitors—managing to expand his musical scope just a little further, and a release that […]
Esem :: ikae (Remastered) (Self-Released)
The wait is over: ikae (Remastered) is here, presented in what is perhaps an even finer remaster than Enveloped, complete with the extra track “Preledd” that […]
Esem :: Enveloped – Remaster (Digital Edition)
Enveloped was a thing of beauty back in 2002, but be under no illusions: this new remastered edition is a revelation. The deFocus imprint launched […]
Lackluster :: Lexicon of Goods (JellyFish Frequency)
Lexicon of Goods palpably sits atop nearly two decades of production experience and demonstrates the intricacies of his much refined work philosophy. When you’ve been […]
Esem :: Aquanaut EP (Self-Released)
Aquanaut is a fully realized and beautifully constructed EP that feels genuinely substantial in spite of the relatively brief running time. Anyone who remembers now […]
Lackluster :: Wrapping (DeFocus)
Wrapping is Lackluster’s follow up album to Container on DeFocus. The question is.. where has this been for the last two years? Almost drifting into […]