Synonymous with the braindance and IDM scene since its inception, Italian duo D’Arcangelo continue to bring eclectic forms of music reflecting on both past and present forays as we traverse through Arium.
Tag: Downtempo
Aelk Minsur :: Everything is a Nail (Self Released)
Dilapidated soundscapes, broken beats, peculiar conversations, funky shapeshifting, and crunch-hop elements collide in these brisk moments cut with a diamond blade into 18 pieces.
Supercoastal :: Blue Noise (Self Released)
Where blissful rhythms blurred by technoid fissures and brightly polished melodies flourish, one can easily slip into these cool, springtime sonic branches.
Fields We Found :: Expanse (Self Released)
The sounds here on Expanse respect my tonal comfort zone, sweet hissing with little savory moments, lots of interesting ideas woven throughout while preserving the peaceful even flow.
DJ Hidden :: Isoclusion (Hidden Tracks)
Generating enough momentum from one creation to the next, these dozen kaleidoscopic and tectonic impressions register high on our Best of 2022 list.
Ard Bit :: Field Recordings – 01 Sri Lanka & 02 Nolay (Self Released)
These are sculpted selections of field sounds, creating an informative flow for your listening enjoyment. Instead of instruments, the composer is using recordings and arranging selections from the spectrum of audio that has been captured.
Pleasurefields :: Shelter (Touched Music / Pleasure Wax)
Pleasurefields’ mix of acoustic instrumentation, electronic lushness and really accomplished vocals combine into a sublime cocktail.
Defrag :: Float (Hymen)
This is music for detailed home listening, but also would be a joy to take in at a live show in a small club or larger festival stage. We miss you Maschinenfest!
Jeremie Mathes :: Silap Inua (Detroit Underground)
Taking us through uncharted worlds where sound design, fractured glitch, and nostalgic soundtrack moments reside.
Promising/Youngster :: AE03 EP (Adepta Editions)
Overall, a dynamic and diverse couplet that hits the sweet spot for contemporary abstract electronica with a nostalgic path.
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