Recycled Air is the new EP from Fallen Fronds, the synthwave/experimental project of the Seattle-based artist/producer/DJ Charles Guilterre. Cutting his teeth in New York City's East Village music scene in the late ‘90s, Guilterre has remixed and collaborated with the likes of O Future, Ursula 1000, Forest Robots, and Xico Peligroso and also commandeers the more dance-oriented House of Fronds production team.
Recycled Air includes collaborations with experimental artist something human (Caleigh Fisher) on "Spine" and ambient composer Fran Dominguez (aka Forest Robots) on "Spring/Fog." There are distinctly different tones to the EP’s four tracks, and the overall feel of Recycled Air incorporates more ambient and techno leanings in comparison to previous Fallen Fronds releases.
"Kenton Blues" is an ethereal track comprised of analogue synth sounds supported by a bubbly bass line and underscored percussion, highlighted by a break that allows for a breath of recollection before returning the advancing rhythm. On “Spine,” intricate percussive elements take center stage, which each element winding its own path to create a complex symphony of reverb, all the while reminding the listener that ‘there are always new keyboards all the time.’ "Spring / Fog" was created by taking ambient elements by Forest Robots and adding a succinct bass and beat underpinnings to dramatic effect, resulting in ultrasonic soundscape reminiscent of early 4AD artists. Rounding out the release is "Gatekeeper," easily described as hardest and most techno-oriented track of the release, flirting with the dancefloor but still firmly rooted in the Fallen Fronds' headspace mantra.
Kid Loco (Flor) – “Kind of dark but really great music. This is coherent and well achieved.”
Andreas Kinzl (Aromabar) – “Gatekeeper is the solid one for me.”
Redstickman (The Ambient Mafia) – “Kenton Blues is a lovely and lush downtempo track that has me wanting more! Definitely going to keep Fallen Fronds on my radar.”
Sean Johnston (Hardway Bros) – “I’m really liking Spine.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “A really interesting listen. Had me full of anticipation throughout the experience.”
Leri Ahel (Mutant Disco Radio Show) – “All 4 of these tracks are great.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel) – “Kenton blues has cured my hangover! Really love Gatekeeper as well. Will play on the radio – and out when it can happen again.”
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