Sirens of the Subnet

From 'HomeSoon', the forthcoming EP by Cousin.

Out on Mood Hut Records Nov 17th 2023.
Vinyl distribution by Rubadub.
Smartlink: https://moodhut.ffm.to/homesoon

Cousin - 3 X A Charm

Clockwork - 8D Audio

Evigt Mörker - Parusi

For its 6th release, Bjarki and Johnny Chrome Silver’s bbbbbb Records welcome new signing EOD (aka Stian Gjevik) to their unholy alliance with his 'Swurlk EP'. The Norwegian born, strictly analog producer takes the label off-roading with four outstanding productions channelling ambient, electro and hard bloody techno.

Having released on imprints including Rephlex and WeMe Records, it was actually on Soundcloud that Bjarki discovered EOD’s music. After getting in touch, the scale of his work emerging as gigabytes of unheard music dating back to 2002 were exchanged, all of which was made without the use of a PC - an approach which speaks for itself through his instinctive, playful melodies.

'Swurlk EP' boasts an impeccable sense of arrangement, more like that of a composer, and even more impressive considering the absence of any computer. The title track opens with a velvety smooth synth melody building with bass textures. ‘Evenhark’ uses a broken beat framework to carry floating harmonies. ‘Swarm’ uses layer upon layer of stuttered percussion to build into a relentless techno cut. ‘ELCASET_TESTGROOVE’ pairs catchy, interacting melodies with pensive harmonies.

‘Swurlk EP’ is a must listen for fans of melodic electro and an exciting move from a label that continues to challenge all our fucking expectations.

Swurlk EP

EOD - Swurlk (snarlfingercroak mix)

Up next on the frenetic Scottish imprint Craigie Knowes is the Manchester-based DJ-producer No Moon who makes his return to the label with a remarkable three-track EP titled 'Where Do We Go From Here'.

Ahead of the release, No Moon has handed over the EP cut 'Breakpoints' - a roomy and cosmic electro driver packed with badass breaks and robotic voices.

Where Do We Go From Here drops on April 29 via Craigie Knowes.

Where Do We Go From Here?

More exclusive music

Premiere: No Moon 'Breakpoints'

Supreems - Amygdala

CANUFEELTHESUNONYRBACK

Chiseler's Rush

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/james-shinra-at-the-end-of-the-world-craigie-knowes
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P8YtZYMMJxU
* Pre-order: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/james-shinra-darkroom-ep/750842-01/

James Shinra's whirlwind year is rounded off with some final words via Craigie Knowes. Shinra's 'Darkroom EP' features his signature style of Techno and Electro across 4 varied cuts with a bit of a darker twist. Aphex-style chords, choppy breaks, emotional rises, gritty kicks and acid flowing throughout - it's got it all. A final chapter of a busy year for both artist and label, with a fairly sinister, wintery, feel.

Darkroom EP

PREMIERE: James Shinra - At The End Of The World

Elusive dutch DJ and producer, nthng, announces his second album ‘Hypnotherapy’ on Lobster Theremin. Previously putting out records on his own label Transatlantic, plus the likes of Delsin, Lobster Theremin and Mörk, this thoughtful long play spans dub techno, hazy ambient and mind-bending trance, traversing through different moods. 

Float away with bright and airy opener, ‘50 Flower’. Spoken word samples intercept the ambience, bringing the listener down from the clouds. A2’s ‘I Just Am’ takes the EP into dub techno dancefloor territory with bolshy, rattling percussion and assertive vocals. ‘Heitt’ is a pacy slice of machine music for the wee hours, before drifting back to softness with barely-there ‘Beautiful Love’. ‘Wave Return’ injects a dose of wigged out energy, slowly evolving from drawn out dub into an effervescent jam. ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ rolls gently - a prime slice of chunky, driving electronica. nthng’s title track, ‘Hypnotherapy’, see’s the producer return to the ambient fringes of moody techno, barely-there kicks, and shimmering pads. Rounding out the album, weightless ‘With You’ is a romantic post club track, soft, longing vocals sit upon almost bird-like sounds. Digi only bonus, ‘And Then There Was Light’ is nthng’s most ethereal offering yet. 

‘Hypnotherapy’ LP drops 24th April, via Lobster Theremin. 


>> @nthngnthng

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