A brand-new EP has recently been released on the Belgian label Koridor. It's a must for dub techno lovers. This 10th release from the label is signed by Federsen, aka Chris Kelly, an American artist from San Francisco.
On the A-side, the relaxed atmosphere typical of dub techno builds on a soft soundscape accompanied by an engaging bassline. You immediately feel immersed in the world of the track Fundamental, enveloped by background synths and soft, light loops. Harmoniously scattered sounds succeed one another, weaving in and out throughout the track, creating a unique sonic interplay. It's definitely a track you could listen to on repeat, over and over again.
The B-side, titled Polarity, plunges us into a deeper, darker realm, like an initiation journey to the edges of dub techno sounds. We walk along a musical path accompanied by delays and tape-recorded loops, one of Federsen's trademarks. The artist skillfully modulates the loops, giving the impression they are reinventing themselves with each movement, as if they emerge from a new creative process every time.
This superb EP is now available for pre-order on the online vinyl store Sam le Disquaire. The official release date is set for October 21, 2024.