Returning to LUX after his funky single Get It on our Aurora series, Carrier is dropping his debut solo EP. Still relatively new to the scene, he's already carved out his own identity and accompanying signature sound. With his debut EP, aptly named By The Machine, he gives us an insight into a funk-laden alternative future where AI has taken control.

The opener track Fantasy draws you in right away. A melodic and enchanting intro portrays a place of safety and stillness, beautiful but with a subdued edge. The soothing vocals calm you down, but the worried feeling never fully goes away. As the drop hits, Carrier switches into overdrive and takes you on a wild ride. The dissonant guitars and flailing bassline drop all pretence and hint at the bleak future this story is about.

Up next is the title track By The Machine. Its haunting intro perfectly encapsulates what's been hinted at before. A tech-driven environment ruled by AI causes an uneasy feeling and a sense of urgency. The driving bassline drags you into the world and keeps you on your toes, almost as if you need to have eyes in your back.

While you keep going, Turrican sets the mood for the next chapter in this story. Conjuring images of days gone past, filled with stacked arcades and vibrant neon lights. The lively, hurried and exciting scenes lift you up and keep you moving. Even though there are still some sinister undertones, Turrican shines rays of happiness and pleasantness in a world run by AI.

After everything that's happened, Wayment is the perfect ending to the EP, delivering a peaceful, yet wry ending. The laid back flow in the drums and playful synths all culminate in a rebellious final drop, underlining the theme and whipping you up one final time before the end.

All in all, the By The Machine EP is a unique piece of work, allowing Carrier to show off his unique style and introducing himself fully to the scene.

By The Machine EP

By The Machine

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Carrier - By The Machine [LXM007]

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Dutch DJ and producer Arcturius has been influenced by several pioneers within the Drum & Bass scene, such as Aphrodite and LTJ Bukem.

Within her first year behind the decks, Arcturius has played at events such as Hospitality x Subquake, Liquicity Winter Festival, Curated by Shogun Audio and Blackout XL, followed by festivals such as Hospitality on the Beach, Liquicity Festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, WTF x Valkhof Festival and her debut UK show at Critical Sound x PTRNS in her second year.

The Hospitality resident DJ has been invited to play for several international shows and guest mixes, such as Ayah Marar Invites on KoolFM, Viridity Invites on Rinse’s SWU.FM, BBC Radio 1 with Charlie Tee, Keeno's Bristol Mix Sessions, Full Spectrum Bristol and Drum & Bass Fresh Files at the German Radio F.R.E.I.

With her respectable track selection, versatility and current work in progress, she's been chosen as Hospital Records' Women in D+B Production Mentee for 2025.

Bookings & Management: sarah[@]glassceilingartists[dot]com
Promos: promo[@]arcturiusmusic[dot]com

Carrier - By The Machine [LXM007]

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