Matiryaloka shares his cinematic EP ‘Drama Disc

Berlin-based producer Matiryaloka presents his  debut EP ‘Drama Disc’, a marrying of the darker parts of electronic and pop music.

Opening track ‘Siren’ is the perfect introduction to Andrae’s new direction and ever developing sound. Ghostly vocal samples are peppered throughout the sparse slow-burning intro over a restrained yet somewhat menacing bass note. We are introduced to the sultry R&B vocals of Eleanore, who found support from XLR8R and BBC 1xtra’s B Traits with her ‘Thousand Thoughts’ EP. Her performance is reminiscent of BANKS as she croons the ominous lyrics “I feel you, I feel your presence, even if you’re not here” adding to the already foreboding Flume-esque production.

The only other vocal performance on the EP comes courtesy of rising singer Nashira Cole, whose emotional performance is paired perfectly with the rolling bass and whirring synths on the lead single ‘Compromised’. The aptly titled ‘Feral’ reveals a more aggressive side to Matiryaloka; the peaceful ambience of the preceding ‘Shallow Waters’ is washed away as the thunderous horns are joined by sinister synths and his trademark choppy percussion rhythms. ‘Air’ is a fitting way to close the EP, using a bright ringing piano and animated drum patterns to build up to the cinematic climax, before diminishing with one sharp breath into the final bars. Check it out!

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