30[eks] - thirtyx

Yet another Russian producer to grace the hallowed pages of my blog! Kind of different from the stuff I usually post, but still really good tunes. I heard about this fella from the collabs he did with Foner.

This is 30[eks]'s third release, titled ThirtyX, and it's an engaging, sprawling, set of 15 ambient IDM tunes. These well-crafted melancholy soundscapes, layered with synthy textures and haunting melodies, are sometimes evocative of artists like Boards of Canada, but ultimately develop a sound of their own.

Not an instant classic by any means, sometimes even flirting with cheesiness, but definitely worth a few listens.

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P.S.
His previous two releases are available for download here.

dam mantle - purple arrow ep

The Purple Arrow EP (september 2010), is the second release of these Glasgow button pushers, who you may remember from their remix on Gold Panda's You E.P. Dam Mantle absolutely slays this record. Skittering two-step rhythms provide the pulse for these ever-changing soundscapes of reverb-laden synths and distant vocals. It's a great ambient/experimental vibe, but with the drums brought out from behind the usual veil of fuzz and delay.

Straight from your download folder to your headphones. I can't wait to hear more from these fellas.

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