It’s always fascinating to witness an artist’s evolution and how their vision expands over time. A perfect example is our friend ESPCTRL, who consistently delivers electronic music rich with unique sonic landscapes.

His latest release, Abandonware, is a journey through forgotten worlds, where glitchy textures meet the nostalgia of old-school video game soundscapes.

The opening track, Kafkaesque, invites the listener into an unsettling yet captivating realm — weaving human voices into a surreal gateway that leads to a mysterious, unexplored dimension.

From there, Holy Ghost continues the narrative, as the audio protagonist becomes trapped in an otherworldly limbo. Neither heaven nor hell, this is a space suspended in eerie beauty and shadowy tension.

The third chapter, Mellifluous, reveals ESPCTRL at his most refined — blending elegance with intricate IDM structures and glitch-driven detail. It evokes the feeling of wandering through dark dungeons, embarking on side quests before facing the true danger ahead.

Finally, Liminal arrives as the EP’s final boss — a destructive yet tender force that dissolves everything in its path. This is the ultimate battle, both in-game and in life, where beauty and chaos collide.

Game Over.

Abandonware

ESPCTRL - Liminal (Original Mix)

ESPCTRL - Holy Ghost (Original Mix)

ESPCTRL - Kafkaesque (Original Mix)

ESPCTRL - Mellifluous (Original Mix)

Techno label based in the northeast side of Mexico.

ESPCTRL - Kafkaesque (Original Mix)

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