Tottenham producer Studio 28 arrives with brooding meditative instrumental debut Whole, New. The London musician has been producing records behind the scenes for sometime and now makes his first foray into being an artist.
The first release from the North London producer draws on generations of electronic inspiration, from Aphex Twin and Air, to Vegyn, and Duval Timothy. The record features explorative beats with warm analogue tones, supplemented by organic instruments making for a mesmerising first listen.
Commenting on the release, the artist offers, “The project was born out of an existential reflection as the world paused in early 2020. Beginning to create and ask what Studio 28 sounds like has been liberating. Out of that question ‘Whole, New’ was born.”
Whole, New is a strong expression of experimentation, taking the listener on a journey with a multitude of tricks and twists, whilst remaining a relaxing listen. You can hear the inspirations steeped in the recording without it ever feeling contrived or derivative. ‘Whole, New’ is an enticing teaser for what the artist promises ahead.
Lifted from the album is the title track “Whole, New”, delivering an imaginative mix of both sustained and spliced instrumentation held together by a central groove.
Released by Sweat Entertainment / Songular Music, the track features clicking, swung rhythms which underpin a wide soundscape stretched by contrasting textures on this first taste of what Studio 28 has to come.
Listen to Whole, New below
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