New album from Serge Bulat

Serge Bulat is a pioneering electronic music artist who hails from the Moldovan-Ukrainian border town of Soroca and has always been an explorer of art, cultures and sounds. His artistic output, defined by a unique blend of experimentation and a global perspective, has seen him go from strength to strength over the years while winning over fans and critics with his highly original sonic creations.

Now based in the USA, he first made an impact in the music scene with his debut single “Automaton” in 2016, followed by the critically acclaimed album Queuelbum, which was crafted using just one synth. His work on immersive psychological installations like Inkblot, as well as scoring experimental games such as Isolomus and Wurroom, further confirmed his status as an innovative artist in interactive sound experiences.

Serge’s global travels across four different continents have deeply influenced his sound, resulting in performances as unique as the first-ever electro-acoustic gig in Andorra. Now bringing us his new release and offering the perfect snapshot of the latest chapter in his fascinating musical story, he shares the brand new album titled Omorphita Cornershop.

Across ten tracks set against the profound context of survival, creativity and the power of art in the face of adversity, with Omorphita Cornershop, the artist invites listeners into an imagined space of music and experiences that flow across cultural boundaries. Opened by “Crossing,” the album kicks off with the bounce of shuffling percussive shakes and fuzzy synths stabs, settling into a smooth groove of minimalist dance music. Developing with deep bass lines, intricate instrumental flutters and immersive sonic textures, it’s the perfect opener to set up the ride the album takes you on.

Previous single “Bergomuth Lokum” continues with eerie vocal shots as the patter of drums and collision of buzzing synth tones and organic instrumental timbres set up another deconstructed club-focused experience. Dark and haunting while delivering an energising vibe, the track flows with rattling drums, subtly intense synth risers and a shifting array of instrumentation.

“Here Lies Othello” gently builds up with a sweeping atmosphere driven by the crunch of rhythmic claps. Launching into an uptempo soundscape of layered synth lines and thumping beats, the track offers a slick distillation of Serge Bulat’s trippy and thoroughly original sonic vision.

Other highlights on the record include other singles like “Hoipolloi” where the punchy beat and exotic arrangement transport you to another sphere. “Vrzka” features the spellbinding kaval performance by Theodosii Spassov to serve up a collaboration where Serge frames experimental electronic elements with a distinct Balkanic flair. The result is a track’s at once forward-thinking and yet still rooted in tradition, a microcosm of the album’s broader themes of connection and resilience.

Closing the album with “Çıkış,” the propulsion of tribalist rhythms is wrapped by a stripped-back arrangement that gradually swells to accent the groove, capped by the flourish of plucked tones and delicate flute styles melodic stretches to craft the perfect finale to Serge Bulat’s sensational new record. From start to finish, on Omorphita Cornershop, Serge Bulat presents an incredible run through of his visionary approach to music via a release that’s as enjoyable as it is thought-provoking and groundbreaking.

Listen to Omorphita Cornershop below