( AA 010 ) Satoshi TOMIIE - Echos Cosmiques (12") Abstract Architecture

Last year, veteran Japanese producer Satoshie Tomiie delivered one of his most inspired albums to date, the ultra-atmospheric blend of dub techno, ambient and deep techno that was 'Blue, Black and Grey'. On 'Echoes Cosmique', his first 12" single for two years, the New York-based artist continues to explore dancefloor-ready late night sonics. A-side 'On Peu' is deep tech-house fused with the echoing motifs of dub - all rolling, semi-brekabeat house drums, chunky bass, jazzy cymbals and delay-laden electric piano riffs. In contrast, 'Turn On, Turn Out' smothers a pitched-up, warm-up-friendly hip-hop beat in dreamy chords, weirdo electronics and suspenseful, slowly shifting electric piano sounds. Fellow NYC producer Francois K would no doubt approve.