Hard-hitting Osaka producer 99Letters has been releasing pounding new numbers at a steady clip over November over at his Bandcamp page, running from somewhat misty to bludgeoning. “Bahamut” leans towards the latter, and actually increases the intensity — impressive for an artist who turned Game Boy blips into slabs of concrete. The beats hit extra…
Tokyo outfit yahyel excel at twisted edges. It’s a time-tested strategy for plenty of groups — the music itself on new song “Alone,” a preview of their forthcoming debut album Flesh And Blood, is often times very pretty, featuring intricately put together electronics and pristine vocals. Yet it never feels comfortable, “Alone” frequently warping itself…
Time moves so fast, that it already feels like Especia’s “Midnight Confusion” was eons ago. And in the years since, the group’s ability to find the perfect balance between retro kitsch and contemporary curios only feels more ahead of its time — like, the whole first half of this year was spent focusing on bands…
Internet collective / netlabel Magic Yume has been kicking around for a few years now, putting out dreamy electronic artists who flirt with all sorts of Japanese imagery (anime girls, etc etc.). On new compilation Magic Yume Vol. 2, the bulk of songs come courtesy of Japanese artists, kicking off with the delicate “Answer” courtesy…
The artist formerly known as Athena continues to piece together a great run of music. Following the icy electronica of Diamond True, the producer is back with “CH3COOH,” which Google tells me refers to acetic acid. It is a song that feels like it is dissolving at times, with noises skittering off and leaving slight…