- Imagine if Kruder & Dorfmeister made modern-day percussive club music.
- Viennese electronica in the '90s, represented by the likes of Kruder & Dorfmeister and Tosca, focused on slippery grooves as viewed through the lens of trip-hop, dub and drum & bass. This influence is tangible on Voragine cofounder Viiaan's new offering. Hitting the sweet spot where broken drums meet trip-hop mystique, downtempo and ambient techno, this self-released record nods to K&D's twisted, deep style but with a whole lot more splicing, dicing and layering.
There’s a slight sheen to "Stay," as if it was strewn in threadbare gauze. Delicate kick stabs, playful synth patterns and shadowy background effects move so nimbly, their light touch creating a sense of subtle warpness. It’s like watching moving figures in a smoke-filled room. This is ultra-texturised, sinuous music that feels like one continuous loop, in a good way.