Arkada 004 is a powerful four-pack sonic assault on the senses that unsurprisingly punctuates abstract electro-breaks with machine-like precision.
Tag: IDM
Sk’p :: Mercurius (Clean Error)
The subtle melodic bits and tinier sonic elements that pierce through each track feel as if they’ve been carefully nurtured and curated for our attentive ears to consume.
Francois Dillinger :: -40.715921 EP (EC Underground)
Francois Dillinger’s overarching ability to redefine electro-nics is astounding and -40.715921 is a workout on the ears and body. Delivering next-level sonic transmissions from a distant galaxy…
TÆT :: Serpent Bearer (Errorgrid)
A tried-and-true collection of mechanical sound structures, fidgeting synth workouts, and blissful melodic strands submerged in tightly threaded beat patches settled on a solid foundation.
The Fellow Passenger :: Book of Needlecraft (Point Source Electronic Arts)
While the theme on Book of Needlecraft, and its track titles, are centered around embroidery and needlepoint, the vast electrical tapestry stitched together on this proverbial audio quilt is subtle and warm.
Ossa :: Exit Language Translator (Schematic Music Co.)
Exit Language Translator finds itself standing alone as a beacon for others to locate; its mysterious yet cleverly soft distortions and vintage soundscapes are both surreal and serendipitous.
Solypsis :: Crisis Fatigue (Chthonic Streams)
A baffling collection of ultra-wide bass, beats, and crunchy slow-motion rhythms.
Miss Bean :: Les Avenirs (Serendip Lab)
Les Avenirs is a strong showcase of endless possibilities that ultimately reflects the fun in dance music that can all to often be left behind in today’s environment.
V/A :: Found Sound 3 (Touched Music)
For the slew of strong releases that come our way from Touched left, right, and center, it’s easy to forget that the label has its roots in the compilation and that it’s something they’re incredibly good at.
Parallel Worlds :: Plector (DiN)
Plector sees Parallel Worlds on his third solo mission with DiN, and once again encapsulates darker atmospheres, especially as the opening title-track showcases so well.
Braek :: Mutator EP (Colony Productions)
Its construction made from a Eurorack system and desktop synths, the opportunity to dive into these productions creates a dizzying array of sweet audio collages.
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