Italian record label KR3 round out their fifth anniversary with a split extended player from Jin Synth and Marco Maldarella. Dubbed ‘The Neural Abyss’, the release “invites listeners on a profound exploration of hypnotic, deep brainwave states”.
Brimming with a jet black sonic aesthetic that’s cavernous, bleak, yet heavy hitting and engrossing, the producers match up perfectly for an appropriately autumnal set that leans into its industrial goth techno mood.
Bologna-based Marco Maldarella’s contribution “Sulcus” is the focus of today’s premiere. Where previous releases highlight lush, atmospheric techno infused with acid flourishes, “Sulcus” expands on the sounds Maldarella explored on their 2024 release with Dutch imprint Omen Wapta, ‘Clinamen’.
The track melds head rattling bass with a sinister, propulsive rhythm that brings to mind a dank basement club with relentless strobe lights that throw you off kilter. The dense sound design allows “Sulcus” to jump out of the speakers and pulse with a kinetic, mysterious energy.
The Neural Abyss is scheduled for release 24th October via KR3. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
A1. Jin Synth – Undersurface
A2. Jin Synth – Signal
B1. Marco Maldarella – Sulcus
B2. Marco Maldarella – Demispheres