Skoud
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Swedish/Russian musician Simon Koudriavtsev a.k.a Skoud makes electronic music reminiscent of early Aphex Twin, Múm and Boards of Canada. Clipped vocal snippets, warped keyboard sounds, lush filtered beats. These nine words aptly describe Skoud’s Systems and Drafts, the first major release from Cumbria-based label Motivesounds.
The opening tracks are reminiscent of early minimal Aphex Twin releases, and it’s not until the third track that Koudriavtsev really shows his true talent. ‘System 25’ leaks out of the speakers in ever-increasing amounts, the beat gradually building before escaping into the ether, perched upon a melody Boards of Canada would be proud to call their own. 'System 20 live edit' will appeal to those that thought Four Tet’s latest album lacked the pastoral feel of Rounds, and the sub-bass swirls of ‘Bagtag’ quickly mutate to a lo-fi breaks feast. His Beetles EP is A 4 track EP of organic acid IDM, blippy beats and bouncy melodies.
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