As fragmented, scattered rhythms flutter through the landscape, the depth and intricacy of Bunker Symphonies II reveals a generative flow that never feels forced.
Tag: Electronica
Extrawelt :: AE-13 (Adepta Editions) — [concise]
The level of meticulous detail embedded in AE-13 suggests months of thoughtful curation, with emotive swells and shifts lingering in the background, shaping a pair of tracks that exude a sense of refined craftsmanship.
Takeshi Muto :: El Pato Electronico (Schematic)
El Pato Electronico presents a seamless, commanding, and dynamic collection; fusing the cutting-edge spirit of Takeshi Muto’s vast sonic landscape into an unyielding force of auditory abstraction.
FAX :: Archivo 2001-2009 (faxmusik)
In Archivo 2001-2009, FAX captures a defining era of his career while offering listeners a glimpse into the evolution of his artistic voice. The album is a playful fusion of experimentation and nostalgia, delivering a familiar yet refreshing experience—like slipping into a well-worn pair of shoes, its sounds remain timeless.
Squaric :: 808 [Remixes] (Diffuse Reality) — [concise]
A masterclass in refined experimental bass’n breaks, where each remix pulses with precision, yet vibrates with raw, unconstrained energy.
Whatever The Weather :: Whatever The Weather II (Ghostly International)
Ditching the percussive side in favor of more timbres and textures, Whatever The Weather II depicts some wonderful spacious soundscapes.
Serge Geyzel :: Visions I Lost EP (EC Underground)
Geyzel’s signature beats twist and intertwine with drifting melodic threads, while pulsing drones create a hypnotic atmosphere, and in sum, Visions I Lost expertly delivers on all levels.
Heavenly Silences and Earthly Noise :: Drone and Ambient Guitar on Silent Records
Sometimes what comes in a flash unfolds over a long period of time. Such a flash came to Silent Records label founder Kim Cascone one winter night as a kid. “I remember sitting in a snowbank and looking up at the stars. I spotted the blue star in the Orion constellation and gazed at it for a long time. Suddenly I had a flash, like one of those speed-collages in a film where hundreds of events all race past in a split second. I call this ‘my download’ & have been unpacking its meaning ever since.”
Loess :: Battens (n5MD)
Battens envelops the listener in a grayscale world, one that is cold yet somehow comforting, like the stark beauty of an overcast November afternoon.