The next transmission from SPLOT is courtesy of 2Shy. Half of a Warsaw duo Private Press. He comes through with the tuff 4-track EP where space meditations meet rolling beats. Extraterrestrial machine sounds act is a leitmotif of Khalma II where 2Shy seamlessly
blends syncopated rhythms with elements of UK techno-inspired workouts and tribal-dubbed out influences.
The opening track ’Aura Frequency’ is the full-bodied statement of the EP, channelling a distinct kind of spiritual energy and getting all hypnotic, organic, breaky and bass-centric. The title track ‘Khalma II’ brings focus to the mechanical soundscapes, drifting between
cold-metallic electro and the more dubbier side of things – all stemming from beloved 2Shy’s machines. Next up, ‘Maxi Edits’ seems to be paying homage to early pioneers of dubstep that got us into all of this; it’s a dreamy and dub-heavy tool, full of emotional flavour with smooth bass and soothing synth patterns. The last track ‘Linked’ is surely one of the most forward-thinking tunes of the EP, strictly dominated by massive drums and inspired by the futuristic 117 BPM hybrid of techno and dubstep.
We’d also like to give a big ‘thank you’ to the Xaoc family on behalf of 2Shy. His daily work with their gear has been a massive inspiration for him. You can hear the modules he calibrated and tested daily on ‘Linked’ and ‘Aura Frequency’.
Supported by: Addison Groove, Ayesha, Cheng NWSH, Chloé Robinson, D3U5E7, Danielle, dBridge, Dead Man's Chest, Delay Grounds, Dubrunner, Ehua, French II, Giant Swan, Gościńska, Jaye Ward, Jurango, Kassian, Laurent Garnier, Malugi, Mani Festo, Martyn Bootyspoon, Peder Mannerfelt, object blue, Om Unit, Otik, Rhyw, Rob Hall, S Ruston, Shawn Reynaldo, Sister Bliss, Syz, Tom Ravenscroft, Vladimir Ivkovic, Yorobi and many more.
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released October 27, 2023
cover art: Sylwia Szydełko
graphic support: Laura Linnik
mastering: Rethe