An old-school intricate mix from techno and trance aficionado BLAND!, DEFCON ONE is a lo-fi and modest to intense original track, blending pure energetic escapism with a slowly evolving industrial landscape of rhythmic hits and warped, playful layers of synth and exploration.
Building from minimal to rather explosively complex, the mid-section of DEFCON ONE sees us enter something like an immensely distorted metal breakdown section – before the beat pans back into view, and the intensity reach an impeccable new level for the re-build.
Noting a fearlessly nostalgic approach in both the post-five-minute lifespan and the muggy overall mix, DEFCON ONE holds attention well for its attention to tempo and pace, and its sense of self-awareness in consistently shifting the narrative.
It’s a fascinating audio journey, engaging for both the lifelong psytrance lover and the contemporary electronic music fan – an ever-changing dynamic that speaks volumes on behalf of BLAND!’s careful balancing of passion and ability at the helm.
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