Description
2020, 2×12″ LP, Bedouin Records.
Drawing on both mythology and science fiction for inspiration, Dutch electro innovator Ekman comes correct on a new album for Bedouin that follows up three fascinating EPs. The mood on “A Pastime For Semi Gods” is gloomy and oppressive, with drawn out synths whaling in a stiff wind above heavy, trudging drum rhythms and lo-fi designs. Part techno, part electro, part dystopian soundtrack, this is ritualistic machine music from another world. There are atmospheric and story telling scene-setters like “Open” and “Thinking Code” next to more club-ready fair like the blistering “Margin Of Error”. This is an album that will work well in a wide range of contexts. – Juno