lns & dj sotofett: sputters

DJ Sotofett and LNS have teamed up with Tresor Records for Sputters. The double-vinyl album with 15 cuts spans a hybrid of warped electro and psychedelic hypnosis, all the while remaining fixed in an unmistakable dance release. Recorded between 2017-2020, and bookmarked throughout by intros and interludes dug out from archival material, it's a deconstructed yet classic compound of techno-sonics. LNS from Calgary, Canada, is rooted in braindance, electro and acid. DJ Sotofett, hailing from Moss, Norway, is among a myriad of things commonly known for the extended work of his Sex Tags Mania and Wania labels. Together both artists give space to a guest appearance by E-GZR, a fellow Wania artist, to open the Sputters journey. The sinus bending drum stutter of "K.O." by E-GZR collisions flanging basses and chronic-inducing synth pads to blueprint the technoid atmosphere to come. LNS and DJ Sotofett take control with "El Dubbing", evoking an effect-heavy demeanor, rubbing up against solid electrified rhythms. The hypnotic moods carry over to the deep delays of "Dúnn Dubbing", freely running over a surprisingly minimal skeleton retaining a solid direction. Crafting a warmly emotive end of Side A with sparse rhythms to perfection. A meaner turn introduces Side B. Hints of electro are scattered everywhere, fat basslines, ricocheting drums and synths that mourn and drift in and out of harmony. "Vitri-Oil" exposes a tumbling sound design, fog-lit chords of material fragility and nosedives. The side closes with "Shim", a classic drift between house and techno releasing sensual euphoria with the albums first big surprise -- grand strings. Side-C proves the artists to be some of the most singular producers around with album centerpiece The 606. Clocking in over ten minutes, it kicks off as a driving techno banger, chugging bass and big chords. Midway through everything falls away, and out of the void enter scattered drums and improv piano lines emerge, while twisted dubs lead us back in an enduringly warm groove. Side D sets the clock back to the original electroid foundation of the album, casting fires with alien vibrations. "Synchronic Bass Blort" is a hard-hitting electro track, steaming sonics and thrills, its melodic hook diving in subterranean motions. On "Sputtering" the duo raspily beams into outer space, with fizzy motives that disfigure and dazzle while the harmonies of the closing track is for yourself to experience. DJ Sotofett and LNS deliver an album inhabiting a world full of sci-fi sonics and fierce groove. 180 gram vinyl; includes download.