Hidden Empire and Channel X go back to back productionwise and set off a joint release with 6 original dancefloorready compositions. Apocalyptic vocals proclaim (This is) ‘Not the End’ in the analogously entitled track, triggering the release on a dynamic and fast paced tone. With a playful groove laden with descending synths, the piece buzzes along on a backdrop of alternating noise leads.
‘Dinosaurs in Space’ evokes a far away land through cavernous soundscapes and metallic rattles, ranking as the series’ most spacious sounding cut. Pairing mechanical subsynths with high pitched bits and blobs, ‘Elephants & Ants’ plays on contrasting elements as the murky melody unfolds in a steadfast fashion. After mainly focusing on their live performance.

Channel X return to the studio to dole out a matching set of three aptly crafted arrangements. An amalgamation of shadowy soundframes make up ‘Before Midnight’, a deep tech exploration complemented by matchingly eerie vocals.
Spirited synths and a boiling bassline are the central tenets of ‘Lift off’, as the melody rolls out gradually. ‘Waves’ brings together slices of undulating synths and wobbly sound articulations, all in an upwinding manner. With a groovy vocal sample, the track deftly morphs into a movementinducing frenzy.

Artwork by Peter Feiler: https://peterfeiler.com/

Catalogue number: SVT172