dauwd: kindlinn

Dauwd's Kindlinn 12" is a lushly-orchestrated journey drawing on infectious rhythms and epic melodies. Three colorful cuts see him moving further away from the UK sound he's originally become known for and reinventing himself as a virtuoso of propelling house and romantic techno. Luminaries as diverse as Gilles Peterson, Caribou, and Nick Höppner have already sung his praise. The title-track started as a simple LinnDrum jam and evolved into an entirely different beast. "Lydia" presents yearning synths and gorgeous textures, but travels a steeper trajectory. "Rain Raker" was made almost entirely with a 303 and digs deep into its free-floating sequences layered upon a subtle pulse.