EP Review: Ancient Technology by Chamberlain
Listening to Australian based artist, Chamberlain, brings a sense of adventure, as if exploring new territory — the feeling of excitement and thrill. When entering the stratosphere of his latest EP “Ancient Technology,” riders should strap up and prepare for a tranquil take-off.
The intro track, “Lippy,” prepares you for the ride with a smooth delivery. It quickly turns into an organic cyborg dance party incorporated with hip hop female vocals. There’s no chance of sitting still while trying to rap along and venture through this glitch hop bop. The tracks give listeners a look into Chamberlain’s hip hop influences.
Chamberlain explains, “I am a big fan of hip hop, especially the Boom Bap and G-funk era. I would say the hip hop groove has definitely inspired a lot of my tracks to date and I often use hip-hop acapella in my live sets.”
His second track, “Jungle Whispers,” offers a tribal atmosphere with its organic drums and crispy claps. The use of strings and vocals over the bass stabs gives it an authentic energy you can’t ignore.
As “Dust” settles you feel the four-on-the-floor bass. With distorted horns and prominent synth stabs the track is sure to get the dance floor active.
“Jellyfish” offers a more serene feeling as you start to slow down and take in the view. The airy sounds of wind instruments, accompanying thick bass lines and space ship like sounds take you away.
Chamberlain invites fellow Melbourne native, Projekt CC, for “Story under Stars.” A glitch house club track with mesmerizing vocals and crashing cymbals. It offers a feeling of running through the jungle with the birds keeping you company.
“Ancient Technology” finishes strong with a remix of “Dust” by legendary duo, Zebbler Encanti Experience. The remix premiered on Space Jesus’ very first “Moon Dot Records Mix 0.0” in January. The high energy synth patterns on top of the four-beat kick are sure to get even grandma out of her seat to groove. Halfway through, the mood shifts down a gear as an opportunity to catch your breath and sway with the wind. The end of the track delivers a hefty elongated bass growl sure to scrunch up faces and kick up some “Dust.”
Stream “Ancient Technology” on Spotify or Bandcamp!
Feature photo courtesy of Gravitas Recordings
Album artwork by Seth Grym
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