Yes we know, everyone seems to be putting together their own labels. For the most part, it's seems more unusual if an artist DOESN'T put together their own avenue for music. From that however, some of the good stuff sometimes goes unnoticed, missing out on the attention they deserve. We hope that isn't the case for Black Acre – a new label curated by Lurka, who has also put together the début for this prodigy imprint.
The release is a three-track output that wouldn't be out of the ordinary if it were put out on Floating Points' Eglo label or Robert Luis's Tru Thoughts for that matter.
It kicks of with 'Holding', a track that is akin to RocketNumberNine in many ways in it's sounds and structure, or Sheffield's upcoming Arshaw for that matter. The opening track is very simple in it's formation, subtle with it's variations, delivering a steady, slow and tribalistic sound that glides along with a slight haunt in it's jaded key hits.
'KMT' is next in line on the release and starts off with an arped, almost steal drum sound, with drum hits increasing with intensity as the track progresses, while all along refraining from hitting in a 4x4 kick along the way. The track encompasses a wonderful eeriness to it all, placing you in a strange mental surrounding of your own mind.
The release finalises itself with 'Nah So' and starts off with a sound programmed from what can only be described as the pattern you hear on old sci-fi films such as when they receive a signal from the aliens in War Of The Worlds. Add to that some kick drum that is placed in the formation to drive you along in carnival-esque groove, plus some vox and sounds to finalise the whole approach, and you have a perfect end to an EP you wish there was a lot more of.
I love this release. I adore it in fact. Yes it's simple sounding for sure, however it is much more than that. A hell of a lot more for that matter. I am simply left begging for their next release if I'm honest. A new label left on my mental radar and one that deserves a whole lot of attention for doing something a little different from all the other ten-to-the-dozen labels out there.
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