The A1 sees the Berlin-based ZentaSkai combine a dusty, taped ...]]> ZentaSkai returns to his Mask Records with the cerebral ‘Bob’ EP, featuring a collaboration with Sebastian Kenk.

Following a ten-part series of unannounced artist records and a spectacular high-concept album on Mask Records, label head ZentaSkai returns to the imprint for his next solo vinyl-only release, ‘Bob’.

The A1 sees the Berlin-based ZentaSkai combine a dusty, taped white noise feel with subtle, swirling dub chords as its high-end propels the track forward. It’s a stunning and evocative piece before the A2 continues with minimal drums and electric acid bleeps, a smooth organ lead completing its gorgeous soundscape.

On the B-side of the ‘Bob’ EP, ZentaSkai joins forces with long-time collaborator Sebastian Klenk. It follows their ‘Apeiron’ track on ZentaSkai’s 2023 ‘Architecture Of The Mind’ LP, among other joint work, and sees them deliver a near-twelve-minute track that is a true masterpiece. The track takes listeners through found-sound texture samples, intricate drum patterns, crunchy breakbeats, and more beautiful dub melodics.

‘Bob’ is another fantastic listening experience on Mask Records, already supported by Satoshi Tomiie, Raresh and Laurent Garnier.

We are presenting the collaboration between ZentaSkai and Sebastian Klenk.

‘Bob’ EP will be available after the 23rd of August HERE.

ZentaSkai undertook a period of research into the underlying structure and organisation of the human brain before writing ‘The Architecture Of The Mind’. The Berlin-based artist then took what had been learned and kept it in mind when writing the music that marks ...]]> ZentaSkai unveils stunning, high-concept house album ‘The Architecture Of The Mind’ on MASK.

ZentaSkai undertook a period of research into the underlying structure and organisation of the human brain before writing ‘The Architecture Of The Mind’. The Berlin-based artist then took what had been learned and kept it in mind when writing the music that marks MASK’s first album release. It comes with extensive background notes on each track, and an operational manual of sorts – notes from the artists as to the effects each piece will have on those who hear them.

“The message conveyed by this album is that life itself is filled with music, but our egos often prevent us from being in harmony with this symphony. Inner chaos and silence can be challenging to bear, leading us to seek solace in external noise. We have constructed a barrier between our inner and outer worlds, causing us to lose touch with the rhythm of harmony. However, by embracing the illusion of separation and dancing to good music, we can rediscover harmony with ourselves and our environment. To fully experience the essence of the album, it should be played loudly on a proper sound system or high-quality headphones. By immersing themselves in the music, individuals can engage with its transformative power and potentially find a deeper connection with their own minds and surroundings.” – ZentaSkai

The gorgeous ‘Mind Mapping’ opens up with deep and dubby drums and lush harmonies that soothe you to your core, ‘030’ then has more raw, heavy drums with many layers of glowing synths, glassy melodies and organic found sounds. ‘Fügung’ keeps the deep and introspective moods coming before the crisp tech of ‘Flow Dreaming’ ups the ante with more drive and layers of vocal whispers, hi-hats and smeared dub chords. Elsewhere the likes of ‘Quiet Reflection’ lean into the groove with swirling pads and one-word vocal sounds drifting through the air over propulsive drum loops, and ‘Boiling Range’ suspends you in deft synth loops amongst the stars over a prickly house beat.

The superb synth craft and well-designed grooves continue through the dusty deep house of ‘Karl-Marx-Allee’ and minimal dub of ‘Dynamic System’ before the elegant melodic techno of ‘Apeiron’ and dreamy synthscapes of ‘Parallel 30’ close the album in a reflective fashion.

‘The Architecture Of The Mind’ is a deeply evocative album with a fully realised concept that is as thought-provoking as it is immersive.

We are presenting the seventh track ‘Gerda Dub’.

‘The Architecture Of The Mind’ LP will be available after the 6th of October HERE.

The MASK imprint continues to impress with their signature aesthetic which places focus on intricate, modular-based house, techno, and ambient cuts, and everything in between. Their previous releases have garnered strong support from various artists including the ...]]> German imprint MASK returns in 2021 with yet another inviting anonymous release, ‘Knef’ EP, featuring six raw original cuts.

The MASK imprint continues to impress with their signature aesthetic which places focus on intricate, modular-based house, techno, and ambient cuts, and everything in between. Their previous releases have garnered strong support from various artists including the likes of Laurent Garnier, DJ Bone, Photonz, Anastasia Kristensen, Marcel Dettmann, and many more, and ‘Knef’ sees the esoteric German imprint deliver yet another impressive collection of tracks to kick start 2021.

We are presenting the fourth track, ‘B1’, an engaging cut with breezy resonance and ethereal leads which lure you in from the start whilst the dubby drums.

‘Knef’ EP will be available after the 26th of March HERE.

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