Monolith – Fur:ther Sessions 15

UK pair Atypikal have been deep in production, sound design and audio engineering since the 90s and often explore the more experimental fringes. Fur:ther Sessions encourage just that on this new EP, which kicks off with the whirring machines and distant clangs of deep, foreboding roller ‘Monolith.’ The don Mike Parker emixe sit with extra thump in the kicks and pairs back the noise to a pair of synth leads – one wispy and pixel thin, the other bloated and warped. ‘Labyrinth’ ramps up the pressure with polyrhythmic lines and layers of water, liquid sound that pool all through the mix and serve as a wormhole to another dimension. It’s an artful representation of a complete mental breakdown, but Claudio PRC’s deeper rework allows you to gather yourself and enjoy a more serene cosmic trip.