2Methyl – Antlia (Digital EP – Subtrakt)
Genre/Influences: IDM, industrial, experimental, dark-electro.
Background/Info: French artist Nicolas Druoton has already released impressive productions and is now back on track unleashing this 4-tracks EP, which also is the first one released by Subtrakt.
Content: “Antlia” is more versatile and that’s probably because of the multiple influences running through the tracks. It moves from pure industrial hardcore towards dark-electro and IDM. It’ feels like a sonic battle between electronics and guitar, but in the end the tracks are pretty coherent.
+ + + : 2Methyl remains a particular experience in sound; a bit atypical and definitely original. I also like the fact this artist doesn’t really repeat himself, but always explores new ideas. This is of course an industrial work, but with a wider canvas of influences and that’s precisely what makes the strength of this project. The songs reveal a great production work and are all powerful.
– – – : I can imagine it’s not always the most accessible production to discover.
Conclusion: 2Methyl sounds a bit like an industrial artist thinking out of the box and that’s what this scene needs a bit more!
Best songs: “Reset For Nothing”, “Codex For Los”.
Rate: (8).
Artist: http://2methyl.net / www.facebook.com/2methylbulbe1ol
Label: www.subtrakt.net / www.facebook.com/subtrakt.berlin
About 2Methyl
2Methyl is the solo electronic project of French producer Nicolas Druoton, active since 2008 under the earlier name 2methylbulbe1ol. The project mixes dubstep, drum and bass, IDM, industrial and ambient elements and released its debut full length, “Layer 8”, through Ad Noiseam in 2015. “Antlia” marked 2Methyl’s first release for Subtrakt in 2019, followed by “Drowned Landscapes” (2020), the self-released “The Breach” (2022) and “Poseidon EP” on Hidden Tracks (2024).
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