Review: Basel-based experimental labels Amenthia Recordings and A Walking Contradiction join forces for their first collaborative release here in the form of the Flash Crash/Hack Crash EP. Both labels are known for pushing boundaries within their close-knit creative circles and this one features Agonis' heavy stepper and Konduku's whirlpool of low frequencies on the Amenthia side, while Lemont continues the low-end, tripped-out vibe. Varuna represents A Walking Contradiction and delivers swampy, slow-motion sounds in their signature style. This release embodies both labels' commitment to daring, unconventional electronic sounds.
Review: Mariachiara Troianiello is the creative mind behind Katatonic Silentio and here she continues to explore spatial and sound design while also blending diverse forms of dub and instinctively weaving stories through her music. Her tracks and live sets are known for their meditative quality, with each transition serving a deeper, intentional purpose. That plays out here on her new EP Axis of Light, on which Troianiello presents five pieces where the drops and transitions flow seamlessly and gradually reveal hidden layers and meanings as the journey unfolds.
Review: The synergy and kindred spirit unapologetic energy between System and Rupture galvanises once again Rupture co-founder Mantra makes her debut on V.I.V.E.K's label with 'Schemes & Dreams'. Two years in the making, Mantra joins the dots between the two London crews with four spacious, groove-heavy 140 jams. Percussive, hypnotic and soulful, it's Mantra at her deepest as she takes us to places we don't often hear among the Amens at 4am. Highlights include the swampy, gloopy harmonic haze of 'Book Of Nightmares' and the dissarming Detroitian pads on the EP title track. Stunning.
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