Experimental electronic from Zodiac Childs

UK based production duo Zodiac Childs are about to present their debut album Atoms To Atoms on Zodiac Wax across three pieces of vinyl in a full and vivid expression of the pair’s passion for classic breaks and the UK’s hardcore legacy. The producers have been cultish in their release schedule previously – releasing sell out vinyl on their label which aims to work within the standards of rave culture’s key fixtures – records that are made to be played loud in the dance.

Commenting on the album release, the pair offer, “This album is a proper snapshot into the mind of Zodiac Childs and the foundation of what’s to come. It’s all about a genuine vibe, a feeling, a love for  playing with energy and emotion. A rich tapestry of sound, not being confined to a specific genre and a constant obsession with analogue synths and hardware reverbs”.

Released on triple vinyl, cut by Simon Davey at The Exchange with a precision-perfect tri-fold sleeve designed by Ben Rix – the release has been executed in the most sonically and dynamic process as possible in a highly elegant package. In addition to presenting 8 new original tracks, 4 of ZC’s best received previously released works that have been remastered for the album – Goblin, Circuits, O to the M and Basic Process. This is a vinyl LP cut over 3 pieces of vinyl and at 45rpm over 4 sides making the release 100% primed for peak time for club play.

The album is designed to move the listener through the moods and feelings of a full night of rave experience – with an atmospheric opener in “Submersion” setting the tone. “Circuits” follows – a pure anthem for the convoys of cars, filled with weekend warriors riding their first chemical waves. The release moves through the emotions and sounds that ZC are about – building off their hardcore style breaks and moving between touching melodies, wiggling 303 lines, guttural low end frequencies and spacious hardware reverbs are a constant theme in ZC’s work. 

Atoms to Atoms is designed to take you through to the iconic spaces and movements of a transcendent party experience – from the inner city warehouses that set the scene for “Breach” all the way to the energy of abandoned northern English factories and mills, rusted and empty like on “Northern Fury”. It’s a timely reminder of the sheer heights of joy and ecstasy that UK dance music culture was designed for, produced and presented in an expert package. 

Lifted from the debut LP comes the dreamy breakbeat and emotive rave sounds track “Channels”. The closing track of Atoms to Atoms offers an atmospheric and dynamic journey through an expertly crafted sonic world. Driven by a snapping rhythm, ethereal synth lines drift throughout while the track is peppered with piquant melodies from an array of blended instrumentation.

Watch the video for Channels below

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