777 is a new 7inch single by Al Chem, the solo moniker of Alexander Christou of Berliner Ring and Berlin electro rock outfit Elecdrones. Where his 2017 Weird Fiction album on Art Yard was a murky and mercurial northern European descent into dub, 777 strikes a different chord, diving into an Alan Vega-esque update of electro pop and minimalist house. There's drama and introspection galore as these two tracks combine rhythmic monotony with poignant effects, with Christou draping his at times distant, at times melodramatic voice on top, on the B-side dissolving his voice into the track's rhythm.
Berliner Ring have previously released an album on Art Yard and a 12inch on Meakusma. Elecdrones have released an album and an EP on Katzensonne. An Al Chem EP is also forthcoming on Compost Records.
I'm so happy there's an album! This has to be one of the most exquisitely produced albums around right now. Its all in the detail .... ;-) Liza Nicklin
One of my top labels these days. Esoteric, dreaming, trance inducing music in the form of dub, techno, folk and more genres. Check their 1st volume too. Just great Pako Vega
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