Slovakian artist Igor Senigla is known for his work under both the D/Flect and Ish monikers. This album, “Alive”, was recorded live at the end of last year. Although I generally don’t review live albums anymore, this one is a clear exception—it’s almost entirely composed of exclusive tracks created specifically for this performance.

Senigla delivers a compelling blend of Electro influences, best described as a cross-pollination of IDM and Electro-Ambient. The compositions are complex, technically refined, and of high quality, yet they remain surprisingly accessible. Exceptional attention has been paid to sound design and production. The overall atmosphere is dark and introspective, without ever becoming truly menacing. Occasionally, a subtle nod to Kraftwerk surfaces—a touch I genuinely appreciate.

This is a quintessential release for Aliens Production, a label that consistently balances creativity with uncompromising quality. (Rating:8).

Listen to “Nocturnal Animals”:

About D/Flect vs. Ish

D/Flect and Ish are both recording names used by Slovak producer Igor Senigla, working across Electro, IDM and Electro-Ambient. Side-Line previously reviewed the D/Flect album “Rage”, released via Aliens Production in October 2021. Aliens Production, the Slovak label behind that release, also issued “Alive”, a live album that pairs the D/Flect and Ish monikers and consists almost entirely of tracks created specifically for the performance it documents.

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