(ENDE18) Waqs - 4

Waqs is the melodic breakcore/classic IDM side project for the mysterious and elusive minicore producer "DJ Sailor Moon".

Having already self released dozens of albums and EPs for Waqs elsewhere. It was lucky for us to receive a release of this melodic breakcore/classic IDM material.

"4" is a melodic and usually more restrained breakbeat affair than DJSM.
Looping soft toned melodies, pads, orchestral stabs, chiptune melodies and acid synths with rolled out, lightly glitched and sometimes frenetic jungle breaks, off-time downbeats and few samples - make it a more organic sounding electronic album.

Similar to early braindance and Worm Interface compilations like the "Alternative Frequencies" series and also moments of Squarepusher, Baraki, Himuro and early 90s Aphex Twin.
A more "classical" flowing approach to IDM, then say the excessively produced and over effected methods most IDM artists use today. At times a nod to old school techno and acid juxtaposed by over amplified amens and imperfect IDM style beatmixing.
More light hearted and traditional in techno than DJSM. The production is tight and the playful creativity is infectious.

I've no doubt "4" will become a favourite release quickly here at ENDE.

WAQS:
waqs.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/waqs_amental
www.discogs.com/artist/2963464-Waqs  
credits
released March 25, 2015

All tracks by Waqs. copyright 2015.