SPTL014
ASC & Aural Imbalance
The Other Side
June 2023
play_circle_outline A1 - Continuum
Teaming up once again the original Spatial production duo open their latest EP serving up a thumping onslaught of amen goodness with Continuum, a track which takes the classic Demon's Theme break and carves it to bits unreservedly with a myriad of chops, cuts & edits. We are treated to some delicious filter work later in the track over a shimmering backdrop of synthwork, glazed with a bunch of micro melodies, bleeps and FX.
play_circle_outline A2 - Depth Perception
Meticulously constructed vintage breakbeats immediately set a brisk tone with Depth Perception before a blissful early interlude reminds us to sit back and take a breath, before our breaks return - blanketed with an introspective layer of serene synths & keys which somehow combine perfectly, resulting in a tonal mosaic only ASC & Aural Imbalance can conjure up with their combined skillset.
play_circle_outline AA1 - Distant Orbit
Next up an unsettling, melancholic intro tenuously launches classic atmospheric breaks delivered with that crisp, old school brand new punch we have come to love from the distinctive style of drum & bass Spatial is showcasing and developing with each release. Powered with a lively bassline, it's easy to lose yourself in this piece as the track lives up to its title and sends the listener far beyond the confines of their speakers.
play_circle_outline AA2 - Cold Front
An intriguing, inquisitive energy opens Cold Front with an assortment of breakbeats woven together exquisitely in a collage format, DJ-friendly yet mellow at once. The dialed-back airy backdrops showcase a glorious intricacy to the breaks, so detailed with unmatched clarity - they almost possess an ASMR-like quality, offering new discoveries to the ear each time on repeated listens.
Bundle #5 includes three individual printed inserts designed by Process Studios. These are hand-numbered and are limited to 100. https://auxva.bandcamp.com/album/spatial-bundle-005