[Please note, due to licensing, Rian Treanor's track was only available to XLR8R+ subscribers and is no longer purchasable]
The 26th edition of XLR8R+ is a partnership with SHAPE, a platform for innovative music and audiovisual art in Europe.
In terms of music, after the minimal groove of Romania in October, we’re broadening the net into dub, electro, and club-ready IDM from Greece, Ukraine, and northern England.
On opening duties is Dimitris Papadatos, whose Jay Glass Dubs alias leans on dub techniques to explore an array of sonic tapestries. “Arbitrary Dub” is a reverb-drenched excursion from his 2016 archives. We then move onto Sasha Zakrevska, or Poly Chain, with “Sad Electro,” a meditation on the corruption in Ukraine, closed borders, and not enough time to see her beloved ones. We close the package with “Image Breaker” from Rian Treanor, the Rotherham-born man’s latest excursion in skittish, body-shaking rave music.
In addition, Jay Glass Dubs has also delivered a sample-pack of dub-wise sounds, including arps, beats, textures, drones, and affected loops, all tied together with his gritty sonic signature.
Artwork comes from c / a, an anonymous performing arts duo based in London, with mastering by Kamran Sadeghi.
credits
released November 11, 2020
Track 1 written and produced by Dimitris Papadatos.
Track 2 written and produced by Sasha Zakrevska.
Track 3 written and produced by Rian Treanor.
supported by 26 fans who also own “XLR8R+026 (Jay Glass Dubs, Poly Chain, and Rian Treanor)”
All the tracks are great but Stepper is the standout for me! pounding syncopated kicks, rolling handdrums and playful sample work, dancefloor destroyer. Jack G.
supported by 25 fans who also own “XLR8R+026 (Jay Glass Dubs, Poly Chain, and Rian Treanor)”
Moodymann creates innovative soul funky music with deep 70s inspiration. The vocals are simply outstanding. A step back in time, 50 years ago! Superb. jef37
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