Rinzen\’s debut LP \”Bend to the Light\”, released on This Never Happened, is a futuristic and cinematic odyssey that traverses the realms of melodic house and techno. The album, featuring ten tracks including collaborations with Shallou, Molly Moonwater, and WENNINK, encapsulates Rinzen’s signature style of blending ethereal soundscapes with driving rhythms.
Rinzen, a half-Japanese producer from Los Angeles, has long been a favorite in the electronic scene, with support from industry heavyweights and a growing fan base captivated by his sci-fi-influenced soundscapes. His ability to create music that serves as a soundtrack to futuristic worlds while maintaining dancefloor viability is on full display throughout this LP. \”Show up every day, make your best material, then repeat\” ー is how Rinzen creates his stories.
So why now for the album? \”I love writing concept EPs with a glimpse into other worlds, so now with my album I wanted to make a bigger artistic statement, build a bigger story. In lockdown, I fell in love with creating without the limitations of functionality. I took all my best tracks from the last 2.5 years for this album\”, ー Rinzen.
The LP kicks off with \”Burnin’\” featuring Shallou, setting a high standard with its emotive melodies and lush sound design. \”The Pursuit\” follows, maintaining the album\’s momentum with its engaging beats and immersive atmospheres. \”Astronauta\”, the focus track, offers a spacey and contemplative journey, highlighted by its innovative use of granulated vocal samples and cosmic effects that create an off-world beauty.
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Tracks like \”Déjà Vu\” featuring Molly Moonwater and the title track \”Bend to the Light\” with WENNINK showcase Rinzen’s ability to weave human emotion with electronic precision, producing tracks that are both introspective and outward-looking. The album’s concept, inspired by a cyberpunk aesthetic, paints a narrative of a high-tech world tinged with both spiritual and dystopian elements, exploring the human condition amidst advanced civilization.
The album\’s release on This Never Happened, a label known for its immersive and concept-driven approach to electronic music, is a perfect match for Rinzen’s artistic vision. The label, curated by Lane 8, emphasizes the purity of the musical experience, encouraging listeners to fully engage with the sound rather than the spectacle.
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