New Erik Luebs: “Cycle 2.6 / June”

ByPatrick St. Michel

Erik Luebs (formerly Magical Mistakes) has kept up with his Cycle project, and the results have been solid — I’m a particular fan of Cycle 2.4 / April — but have also kind of just slipped by the ol’ blogging schedule. Let’s change that with this installment, focused on the song “Wavering.” Luebs finds a balance between pounding and lightheaded, the beat smacking away while electronics flutter around. It makes for a nice tension, one which Luebs has been exploring for a bit now. Get it here, or listen below.

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