ryan elliott: paul's horizon

Detroit native Ryan Elliott has made a handful of weighty contributions to both Berghain and Ostgut Ton. A DJ's perspective has informed Elliott's own analog productions, with Paul's Horizon turning its focus toward deep and slick percussion. This is apparent from the get-go, with the title track's triangle/clap interplay, funky 5-6 kicks per bar, and bleary-eyed atmosphere. "Martinsville Morning" slows down into an understated sunrise groover, led by bassline, strings, and pads. "Grafton Road" turns up the pace again with gasps for hats, aggressive punctuating snares, and a modulating synth bubbling-up throughout.