Vardae / BLNDR – Alhambra / Nova

The Non Series is pure bait for those of a deep techno persuasion and the 64th outing from the team is another tasty one to pick off the New Year. It finds Vardae and BLNDR combining their skills with one side each. Vardae goes first and brings deep, pulsing drums and wiry electronics to occupy the mind on 'Lost In Alhambra' and then 'The Red Citadel' sinks into even more deep waters with snaking baselines and occult sound designs. BLNDR brings some lightness with 'Nova' which is an airy, organic soundtrack to a new day on the swamp, then 'Santal' is more dark and menacing.