Syra by TM404
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TM404 - SYRA
The evolution of Andreas Tilliander’s moniker TM404 has reached its third stage. The first TM404 album was a heavily self-restricted concept album, live recorded with classic Roland machines. The subsequent album had a more playful vibe, shaped by Tilliander’s extensive live touring. This third TM404 album on Kontra-Musik simply tells the story of what he’s been up to since. The third part of a musical diary, initiated in 2013.
The TM404 venture might have started out as a dreamy acid dub project, more suited for the chill-out than the main floor. But by popular demand Tillander found himself touring big clubs around the globe and the TM404 sound adapted organically. As a result, the album features tracks like Vactro and Rymdeko: fast paced acidic techno tracks in the same vein as classic Plus 8 releases, but with more space echo. Much more.
But never fear, fans of the classic warm and bubbling TM404 sound. You’ll certainly get yours as well. A substantial portion of this album was recorded in a studio flat in Berlin as part of an artist residency. For obvious reasons, Tilliander could only bring a small portion of his studio gear to this German sanctuary. As a consequence, this album has a more stripped down vibe than its predecessors, which creates more space for Tilliander’s glowing melodies. The last track on the album, a loving homage to Kontra-Musik’s label boss, is a sublime example.
And for the Instagram generation, here’s the short version: The album is called Syra. That translates to Acid. You’re welcome.
Tracklist
| 1. | Drumati | 6:31 |
| 2. | Oxfor | 5:48 |
| 3. | 1998 | 6:27 |
| 4. | Roofto | 6:46 |
| 5. | Vactro | 5:10 |
| 6. | Linslus | 7:19 |
| 7. | Rymdeko | 6:58 |
| 8. | Ulf Eriksson | 3:37 |
Credits
Written and produced by Andreas Tilliander
Image by Marin Olsson
Design by Daniel Zachrisson
License
All rights reserved.
Kontra-Musik is an electronic music label that celebrates diversity, personality and art. Started in 2006 by Ulf Eriksson the label has today become and important antagonist on the international scene. Kontra-Musik is an independent label free as can be. The label tries not to follow trends or fashion to avoid becoming the short-lived product of the most recent hype.