Alavux – Polar Light (Digital EP – Adriatiko Recordings)
Goran Alavuk has built an impressive discography since 2009, and the Serbian producer continues to release new work on a very regular basis. “Polar Light”, released last year, contains three tracks.
Alavuk is well known in the Techno scene—and for good reason—but this release confirms that there is a clear bridge between Techno and darker underground genres such as EBM and even Industrial. Hard, repetitive, aggressive, loops, backed by pounding beats immediately set the listener in motion. At times, subtle Acid elements are woven in, while the overall sound remains consistently dark.
“Polar Light” may not be the artist’s strongest release, but it is certainly worth a listen. (Rating:7).
Listen to “Polar Light”:
https://adriatikorecordings.bandcamp.com/track/polar-light
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