Circularity EP by Deano

PREVIEWS: https://soundcloud.com/deanoknowledge/deano-circularity-ep-k-i015-previews

After 4 years, label owner Deano returns with a new full solo EP on the imprint. Often known for his more minimalistic productions, this release takes a different turn showing Deano’s renditions of driving, raw sounds for dark rooms.

‘Revisions’ is a saturated combination of classic bleep techno motifs and galloping low-end rhythms. With a slow-building arrangement and simple sound palette, this track bridges the gap between the hypnotic and the forceful. On a similar tip, ‘Discordance’ is as the name suggests. Rooted on a thumping off-beat rhythm, the discordant synth sequence runs throughout the track whilst morphing at key moments and following claps and hip-shaking percussion that retain the groove.

Continuing the energy from the A-Side, the title track ‘Circularity’ employs a more playful arrangement with percussive elements that emerge and retract at surprising moments. The synth elements also take on a percussive quality giving the track its rhythmic delight. Closing things out is ‘Grit’, the deeper the cut of the package. While retaining the raw quality of the release, this track employs immersive synths and soundscapes for introspection.

Established in 2018 by Deano as a platform for his own productions which now also seeks to support young, like-minded artists of the future. The label focusses on limited vinyl and carefully curated digital releases.

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