Description
Format: 12″ Vinyl
Catalogue No.: 28UTRQDM20
Barcode: 8785260875828
Release Date: 06 May 2022
Genre: Leftfield IDM
01: Perception
02: VV Cephei A
03: Qualia
04: Until I Break Apart
Comprising Marco Simioni, Mattero Mazreku, and Francesco Pio Nitti, Qualia are a group of Italian producers who have never met in person. Due to the covid pandemic, they had to colaborate in the cloud, resulting in some exquisite ambient braindance.
Having previously released records on Detroit Underground and fellow Utrecht label 030303 between them, they arrive on U-Trax in April 2022 with their eponymous EP of four deep tracks taking influence from a range of genres, including acid-techno, ambient, noise, and beyond.
Leading the release, ‘Perception’ brings beautiful strings, funky 808 drums and acid tones for a deep and moving opener. The track clearly reveals the inspiration Qualia got for this release from the early Gescom releases. Stretched across the A2 is the ambient bliss of ‘VV Cephei A’, which brings Boards of Canada-esque drones and tones.
On the flip, the title track ‘Qualia’ brings a headsy dose of braindance to the mix, recalling the early experiments of Aphex Twin with merciless 303 squelches and distant reverberations. Closing track ‘Until I Break Apart’ leads with dark, moody strings before a pounding kick introduces a stark tempo shift before deep ambient atmospheres engulf the final minutes.
Vinyl release comes with 30×30 cm insert, designed by the artists.
“Brutal in all sorts of ways :)”
Bake — All Caps, Rinse FM
“Beautiful Ambient soundscapes!”
IDA — Ectotherm, Boiler Room Glasgow
“Excellent release from U-Trax. Perception and Until I break apart are my fav’s.”
Drox — Nightimedrama, Crobot Muzik, Analog Cabin, Southern Outpost
“Interview & Premiere”
— Parkett Channel
“The best part is “VV Cephei A”, where a floral intro leads to colliding drone pulses.”
— Terminal 313
“Love it”
Daniel Avery — Phantasy, Fabric
“Amazing release! Favourite tracks: Perception and Until I break Apart. Will play at my set at GEGEN in may!”
Romain Frequency — Electrosexual
“Qualia is the one.. nice work”
Aubrey Fry — Bedrock
“Premiere Online: ‘Perception”
— Mutant Disco Radioshow
“Perception for me!”
Fear-E — Dixon Avenue Basement Jams, Don’t Be Afraid, Hilltown Disco
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