Quartet After Nations recently offered a glimpse of their new material. Now, we are fortunate enough to dive into their full 8-track album, aptly titled Surface | Essence.
Category: Music
‘Atmospheric, Textured, Intentional, Experimental, Introspective, Emotional’ | Interview with simvlacrvm x static.grl
simvalcrvm teams up with static.grl for Light’s Out, a cinematic production where an enigmatic piano layer meets an atmospheric breakbeat groove, a score destined for digital realms.
‘Passionate, intense, real’ | Interview with Bill Fever
In his newest release, Nightmare Fuel, Bill Fever touches on the highly relevant technological theme of AI, with the warmth and musical depth you’d hear from artists such as Gaz Coombes.
‘Subtle, pastoral, non linear’ | Interview with Michael Steele
“Mosaic” is a live-recorded riff heavy exploration designed to take you on a psychedelic adventure.
‘smooth like butter’ | Interview with ARIA
Straight up, the beat is a tidal wave, and when you hear those verses, it’s a pure Splash!.
‘not too shabby’ | Interview with Sky Cassette
Imagine the euphoric, anthemic energy of Underworld’s iconic ‘Born Slippy’. Then wrap that vibe in slow BPM synthwave production, infused with arpeggiated synths, creating an atmosphere as deep and sprawling as the cosmos.
‘Free. Experimental. Energetic.’ | Interview with Janko vs. Leander
A testament to pure, completely computer-free setup where effects-laden guitar converses with an experimental rhythm section, weaving electroacoustic jazzy soundscapes with electronic textures.
‘Electronic, Alternative & Melancholic’ | Interview with Slackin Beats
A mood-setting track, where creatively manipulated vocal layers intertwine with a euphoric house beat—the kind that makes you crave slow-motion shots and endless summer nights.
‘Agressive, Melodic, Tight’ | Interview with Dschohn E.
Ready for a trip to a dystopian future? ‘Sub Lime,’ off Dschohn E.’s ‘Journey’ album, delivers just that, blending retro-infused synths into a compellingly dark cinematic experience.
Franck Dansaert – Concerto for Violin/Three Studies for Orchestra
For those who appreciate classical music with a reverence for its heritage but created by a contemporary, living composer.
Secret Eclectic 