A selection of new and/or relevant Electronica and Electro-leaning tracks that have recently left an impression on us. For the full playlist click here.
Brooklynzhen – “Light of the Dead”
Brooklynzhen’s pulsating techno single, “Light of the Dead”, has all the potential to become part of the Dune-verse. The hypnotising thumps, ticking taps, and glorious sci-fi-coded synths all carry an air of mystery and intense thrill.
To put it simply, this is the song you would want to put on when you want to pretend-play a genius detective straight from a dangerous crime thriller IRL.
Allan McCafferty, the brain behind Brooklynzhen, has put in some serious effort pulling off such an elaborate soundscape that maintains its depth without burdening the listener with heaviness that comes with the territory: excessive mods and detuned oscillators.
“Light of the Dead” has got everything to make it into Berghain, and that’s the highest compliment I can think of for a well-made electronic track like this one.
Miss Configure – “Human Resources”
You wake up; you are shot! You are somehow still alive and now have an unlimited supply of adrenaline for all of 3 minutes and 40 seconds. That’s Miss Configure’s “Human Resources” in a nutshell, or dare I say, in its minified form.
A strong electronic arrangement coupled with genuinely angry lyrics and choking drops, with crisp vocals that pack quite a punch, is all you’ll need to resurrect.
Hold on! Here comes the bridge that could easily top the pop charts, but Miss Configure promptly brings you back to what you came for: the literal death-ride drops that could jump-start an arrested heart.
Signal 23 – “Pillars”
Signal 23’s title track “Pillars” is inherently Californian: a cohesive, futuristic panorama that points towards skyscrapers and dreams that float beyond the sky.
It sits atop a looping melody, taking its time to explore each synth variant methodically, without rushing. The track’s non-intrusive grooves, well-balanced mix, and the use of highly cinematic synths bear resemblance to Andrew Huang’s electronic workflow.
“Pillars” has the superpower of holding you accountable to every beat that travels through your ear canal. It stretches the rhythm into something far bigger than what the runtime suggests, that I’d suggest giving it a listen (along with a few our old-golds in the back).
