Here, he dives headfirst into bold ideas and uneasy experimentations, echoing the spirit of fellow sonic explorers like Kim Cascone and Francisco López—both of whom he has collaborated with under the banner of his boundary-pushing label, Nexsound.
Tag: Electronica
Hasbeen :: Bunker Symphonies II (Clean Error) — [concise]
As fragmented, scattered rhythms flutter through the landscape, the depth and intricacy of Bunker Symphonies II reveals a generative flow that never feels forced.
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.”