From what seem to be effortless rhythms and textures morphed around robotic synth shapes, Energie Electrique is unsurprisingly a perfect fit for Sheffield-based CPU.
Tag: IDM
V/A :: How to Stay Conscious While You Drown (Heterodox)
Heterodox continues to stretch the boundaries of abstract electronics with How to Stay Conscious While You Drown presenting 18 tracks of crumpled sounds agitating the landscape.
Lowfish :: Grey With Breaks (Suction)
The multi-talented synth sound sculptor is still at the top of his game, extracting every ounce of rugged and rich robot music from his machines and keeping the results uncomplicated.
V/A :: Giano Electronics Vol.1 (Giano Electronics)
Giano Electronics Vol.1 is a showcase of what the collective and label hope to achieve. The “sub-genres of techno, electro, acid and IDM” are all present on this 12” and executed with precision and emotion.
Monolog :: Four Four Twenty Twenty EP (Murder Channel)
Monolog (aka Mads Lindgren) is one of those artists we know continues to gradually morph his abstract soundscapes into new and unexpected forms.
SURVEY CHANNEL :: Canvas Doubles (Werra Foxma)
These saccharine and textured paintings come to life on Canvas Doubles, like lost soundtracks to faraway landscapes we once traversed.
Mause :: Demux Seq EP (Xephem)
A smorgasbord of well-programmed electronics for the body and soul.
Nick Herman :: Subliminal Mind Pub EP (Self Released)
There’s a certain amount of calming dynamics on offer with Subliminal Mind Pub where Vancouver, Canada-based Nick Herman blends analog machines with raw instrumental workouts…
Davide Tonini :: Departure (Detroit Underground)
A powerful and balanced modular assortment worth every minute of your time to consume.
Halvtrak :: Digital Dawn EP (Cold Blow)
Digital Dawn marks a noticeable shift from his previous outing on Cold Blow, Glass Movers, with the influence of house being more understated on this recent addition.
4T Thieves and Room Of Wires :: Coldfire (Pingdiscs)
Blending darker shades with lighter sonic hues, and providing all the right amounts of crunchy IDM flutter we would typically expect from these sound sculptors.

















