ALBUM: ZAMILSKA – ‘Uncovered’

A ruthless, beguiling take on the forces that influence and overwhelm us; ZAMILSKA‘s latest release Uncovered is a densely hypnotic record permeated by the artist’s fascination with levitation. The result is thirteen richly textured tracks that seethe with “the anxiety of what we want vs what we get”.

Following 2016’s Undone and 2014’s Untune, Uncovered is the third in a trilogy marking ZAMILSKA’s progression from an unknown artist in to an emerging talent that cannot be overlooked. At times chilling, at times enchanting, ZAMILSKA’s industrial-techno hybrid is ruled by the need to purge ones self of negativity: “It’s about getting something out, to be able to start again, to rise” she explains. That urge is evident in both the sound and the artwork on Uncovered (see image above), which is an apt visual metaphor for the way her music lifts and suspends at unexpected intervals.

Pounding beats, ticks, sporadic bells, inaudible voice samples and relentlessly jagged synths are carefully staggered throughout opening track ‘Message’. Second track ‘Dolls’ hosts lighter percussion, but the same unnerving feeling permeates this and following track ‘Hospital’. It’s a nightmarish affair that pre-empts brief interlude ‘Still’, before bleeding in to ‘Hollow’, which combines melodic and industrial elements in beautiful yet brutal fashion.

The aptly named ‘Gape’ is overshadowed by the quiet fury of ‘Alive’, on which ZAMILSKA intermittently seethes “She’s a girl who can eat you alive”. ‘Delusion’ teases with its lighter synth sounds providing a welcome respite from the harshness of previous tracks, before bleeding in to ‘Prisoner’. Its warped synths and slow, unsettling beats are reminiscent of The Downward Spiral era Nine Inch Nails – a band ZAMILSKA has openly confessed an obsession with, and who in turn have championed her on their own Spotify playlist.

The pulverizing beats on ‘Blind’ act as an audible purge, whilst final three tracks – ‘Back’,’Front’,’Done’- feel less weighty, like a sonic resurrection. ZAMILSKA’s ability to orchestrate a record about “floating upwards, not about falling down” whilst exploring the sonic space between feels effortless, and Uncovered is a stunning third offering from this promising Producer.

Buy your copy of ZAMILSKA’s new album Uncovered here.

ZAMILSKA UK Tour Dates 2019
02/08/19 – The Shacklewell Arms, London
03/08/19 – Visions Festival, London

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: LOW – ‘Fly’ (King Britt’s Fhloston Paradigm Remix)

Following last year’s critically acclaimed Double Negative, LOW have now shared a remix of a standout album track. Famed Philadelphia producer/DJ King Britt has reworked ‘Fly’, and it’s a pretty special addition to the ears.

Flowing with an ethereal majesty, this new re-working shines a spotlight on the spellbinding, celestial power of Mimi Parker’s vocals. Adding an eerily poignant glitchy whirr to an already bewitching soundscape, this remix of ‘Fly’ encapsulates the swirling, captivating sounds that LOW are so skilled at creating perfectly. Of the track, King Britt explains:

“As a longtime Low fan, a huge amount of respect went into the mix. I loved their new sonic direction, which spoke to my Fhloston Paradigm project. My mix was a response and continuation in a way of a magical space they already created.”

‘Fly’ is out now. Catch LOW live at End Of The Road festival on 31st August.

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@marimindles

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Track Of The Day: Anna Wolf – ‘Silence’

Anna Wolf‘s latest single ‘Silence’ is an alt-pop banger that takes the listener on a poignant journey. The catchy chorus, the clever instrumentation and the emotionally-driven music video are all excellently executed to deliver a beautiful track and visual experience that tackle the issues of anxiety and mental health.

Delving into her own struggle with anxiety, which was born in her childhood by bearing witness to domestic violence, Wolf wanted to write ‘Silence’ to show solidarity with those of her fans (her ‘wolves’), who have shared their experiences of mental health struggles with her. Of the track, she explains: 

“It is hard to ignore the cry for help. I knew I had to dedicate a song to my fellow wolves and to let them know that they are not alone… The journey of becoming more and more silent in oneself is where I feel comfort, as this is where my true self resides. It is a constant practice of course.”

It’s safe to say that, in addition to its important message, this track is super fresh and innovative, and wouldn’t be out of place on a SIA record. Anna Wolf is a true force to be reckoned with, and we can’t wait to see where the artistic journey takes her. 

Portraying how her inner demons are the obstacles that hold her back, watch the video for ‘Silence’ here:

Janelle Borg

Photo Credit: Paul Harries

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Track Of The Day: Noga Erez & ECHO – ‘Chin Chin’

A dizzy, laid-back take on the links between sex and money; Noga Erez’s latest collaboration ‘Chin Chin’ brims with off-kilter beats and tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Joined by Israeli MC and producer ECHO – known for her Hebrew language MCing on debut album Achat which put women at the centre of the Israeli hip hop scene for the first time – Erez combines intimidatingly cool vocals with her trademark defiant flair on this new release.

‘Chin Chin’ playfully takes the controversial topics of sex and money and casually dismantles them over the course of two minutes. The collaboration came about whilst ECHO and Erez were working together in the studio with Erez’s partner and co-producer, Ori Rousso. The pair decided to pick apart some important subjects, and ‘Chin Chin’ was the result of their meddling.

Erez has been impressing us with her collaborations over the last 6 months – including her orchestral album RADAR Reworked with Israel’s Camareta Orchestra – and we’re excited to see what this unpredictable artist does next. Watch the video for ‘Chin Chin’ below and follow Noga Erez on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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