SHXCXCHCXSH – ......t (Northern Electronics)

SHXCXCHCXSH – ......t

Label: Northern Electronics

Released: November 22, 2024 (Digital), 2xLP out in January. Pre-order here.

In addition to their landmark releases on labels like Avian, Mord, and Semantica, SHXCXCHCXSH has boldly launched their own label, Rösten, that stands as a natural extension of their boundary-pushing ethos, cementing the duo’s role as leaders in the evolution of experimental electronic music.

With ......t, SHXCXCHCXSH delivers a groundbreaking work that redefines not only their own craft but the boundaries of electronic music itself. This Stockholm duo’s ability to deconstruct industrial techno into a fiercely original language reaches its zenith on this release. Across 15 tracks, they engineer an innovative listening experience, where volatile drones, fractured rhythms, and enigmatic vocals collide with masterful precision.

Highlights like "jjjttttttt" erupt with kinetic urgency, while "tttttttttttttttt" plunges into shadowy depths, exemplifying their intricate balance between chaos and clarity. This album feels alive: a shape-shifting exploration of tension, release, and sonic possibility, rendered with impeccable detail.

Artwork by Klara Granstrand adds a visual dimension to the album’s ethos, complemented by Jonas Bard’s groundbreaking stochastics and Giuseppe Tillieci’s impeccable mastering.

With ......t, SHXCXCHCXSH solidify their status as visionaries, crafting a manifesto for the future of avant-garde electronic music.

Rating: 10/10

An unrelenting masterpiece that sets new benchmarks for sonic innovation. Highly Recommended!