Downtempo Instrumental from Deep Dive Species

Deep Dive Species is a duo formed by composers and producers Vadim Militsin and Sergey Popovich, who first surfaced in 2022 with their debut album Aquaphilia, a sprawling collection of instrumental tracks that mesmerised listeners with its post rock infused synth arrangements. Following a two-year hiatus from sharing their musical output, New York-based Deep Dive Species have returned with new material and a renewed creative spark.

This year, they’ve dropped a string of impressive singles via the OMNINORM imprint. Coming after the success of tracks like “Adventus” and “Unconditional,” they now bring us their latest single “Penultimate,” lifted from their brand new sophomore record, the sixteen-track album titled Habitat.

Presenting their most cinematic work to date, from the outset, “Penultimate” dazzles with its immersive quality and hypnotic rhythms. Mastered by Bill Sellar at Super Audio Mastering, the new single starts off with the jangly flutter of clean electric guitar tones as stretching synth textures add to the atmosphere.

With the entrance of the glitchy beat, an immersive downtempo soundscape takes hold as the rattle of various percussive shots ping around the mix and bright melodies ride above the arrangement, resulting in a sound that channels the style of artists like Emancipator. With an uplifting yet reflective feel, the track develops with deep bass tones and lush vocal textures that serve as instrumental elements, snaking between the engrossing sonic landscape before an abrupt finish brings the piece to a memorable close.

Despite its instrumental nature, “Penultimate” possesses a storyline approach that speaks volumes. Through its delicate melodies and engaging electronic percussion, the song conjures vivid sonic imagery and invites listeners to venture on a truly spectacular musical journey.

From start to finish, the composition maintains a subtle sense of urgency and anticipation, building towards a climactic crescendo. Once again, Deep Dive Species demonstrates their mastery of tension and release, while adding touches of IDM to their already compelling mix of diverse genres. It’s a stunning piece of instrumental music that completely wraps around listeners while leaving space for their own interpretations to experience the track in different ways.

Listen to Penultimate below

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