Frankfurt creative producer duo Granite Head bring an impressively unique set of flavours to modern summer house and instrumental dance music. Their latest two-track EP highlights a diverse fusion of influences and stylistic preferences, and at the same time delivers an immersive and colourful dream space, within which the music can either energise or deeply soothe; depending on what you need from it.
Electronica
The ‘numbing qualities’ of modern work culture, the feelings of disconnection and isolation we all seem to share, of something vital being stripped away from our very existence, all feeds into the intriguing balancing of humanity and robotic, industrial sounds that make up Nervous Systems the album.
Retro electro-pop and synth-wave join forces, for a smooth and gamer-esque array of tones, melodies and vocoder-style effects. Odd Cadet blends the robotic and heartfelt, with This Is Goodbye.
Dreamy electronic design intertwines the ambient and euphoric, as creative producer Nurhop showcases the delicacy and finesse of his approach to modern production, with Slow Motion.
This fusion of the upbeat and the delicate is key to this project, and continues throughout the more EDM-driven pace of Pass The Beach. If you want the music to energise you, turn it up loud, and it will. Conversely, if you need to relax or gather your thoughts, the familiarity of the rhythm and the essential pulse of the music provides the perfect ambiance.
Tribal-industrial rhythms and warped vocals create an instantly alluring space – a sound akin to the nostalgic trip hop artistry of a simpler era, soon elevated by a much more bold vocal lead, a meandering production style, and a lyrical depth that’s profoundly captivating.
Creative exploration, years of devotion to the artistic process and playfulness of making music – a collaborative project uniting the talents of Ralf Schmidt (aka Aera) and Jesse Trinidad – Ocean Flor launch an immersive electronic wave of contemplation, with the beautifully ethereal Never Let You Down.
Self-penned as left-wing synth-pop and electronica, a contemporary take on political protest music – the aptly named and rather unforgettable Debt Shop Boi delivers a series of boldly scathing original songs, and soundscapes that rain down with the hypnotic multi-coloured depth of eras past.
Vocal flair with drum and bass and lashings of effects – an immersive sonic journey through cinematic layers of colourful production traits and short, provocative lines; ZOE.LEELA creates an electronic journey fit to both intrigue and uplift, for Gold Reloaded.
This World Belongs To Everyone is everything its title implies – a song devoted to unity and community, but also directly addressing the individuals who listen; there is time to change, there is always more, and regret is a heavy burden to carry.
Retro-electronic sound-play follows colourful keys that rise and fall, as we’re welcomed by the implied security of a hopeful production. Love the Magician focuses on unity and possibility, by way of scornful and robotic lyrical outpourings, which openly reflect upon the clear gaps and obstacles in societal connection.
Great production is quick to envelop listeners, as Albuquerque electronic goth artist Midnight Thorn showcases the results of an appreciated period of isolation and creative escapism.