Presenting their fifth release, Berlin-based record label Woodland Creatures gear up to issue the latest album from Nottingham-born producer Stephen Hedley aka The Crane.
‘For The Birds‘ consists of eleven tracks spanning minimal electronics, abstruse circadian rhythms, avant-garde, breakbeat, downtempo, micro-house and garage laced with a potent dose of amphetamine rich IDM.
Our pick from the album is ‘No Duck‘ – transporting listeners away from the mundanity of the urban environment this is a 126 BPM full-bodied mid dance of electronics. Heightened drum rhythms and IDM arpeggios are juxtaposed with glitched hi-hats. ‘No Duck‘ sounds like a trip back in time giving a firm nod towards the legacy of 90’s era Warp. Recommended if you’re into Brothomstates and Plaid.
‘For The Birds’ is scheduled for release on 3rd May via Woodland Creatures. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. Obscure Crane Track
2. Veteran Chariot Racer
3. Jazz Chord To Say I Love You
4. No Duck
5. Trub 2
6. Get Married
7. Pipe Effect
8. Ducklegrunk
9. Tacked On
10. Seles
11. Skitter Ltd (with Skwirl)