Psyk - Ritmico
Prolific and practical are some slightly dull yet no less untrue ways to describe the back catalogue of Psyk. The Spanish DJ and producer's output over the past decade have been stellar, especially after introducing his imprint, Non Series. Psyk is known for cementing oddly satisfying loops into the mix that worm their way into your psyche. Slowly morphing textures add deviation. Hypnotic repetitiveness seeps down your spine, infecting every limb in dance. The latest release by the Spanish wizard comes on his Non Series label, titled Ritmico (2023) is as deep as it is innovative. It combines rich extra-terrestrial sound design with an undeniable ear for groove while allowing a mastery over effects to create an immersive atmosphere that drenches the record in mood.
Swelling loops cover the record and subvert conventional techno tropes as ping-ponged waves of gritty vibrations flood the EP. Swampy chimes act as percussion while constant electrostatic sits under the entire surface of 'Ritmico'. At the same time, ‘1000 Tribes' switches everything, becoming a strange blend of percussive forward-thinking techno capitalising on dissonance to create a melody. 'Spires' is the most developed track through its ability to intertwine several competing musical ideas. Long drawn-out brush strokes of sound introduce themselves, followed by plucky pointillist impressions. Psyk is unafraid to experiment with texture as we flip between weighty low-end vibrations and sharply cranked resonances. 'Bleeding' stands apart from the rest of the tracks on the EP with a hollow horn as the motif that stretches and reverberates further into the void with each passage Until an insectoid rattling becomes a prevalent element. Finally, the final cut on the EP 'Organic'. Percussive instruments produce depth, and rolling snares combine with marching kicks to coax new slick rhythms out of the densely inhabited track. Stellar effects transform these rhythmic blends into immersive atmospheres creating progression and bounce.
Tracklist:
Ritmico
1000 Tribes
Spires
Bleeding
Organic
Label: Non Series
Psyk - Ritmico
