STATE OF EMERGENCY by STRANGE & HUEY
| SKU | 134111 |
| Artist | STRANGE & HUEY |
| Title | STATE OF EMERGENCY |
| Label | SUBSONIC EBONICS |
| Catalog # | EBON 003 |
| Tag | |
| Release | W 28 - 2024 |
| Format | Vinyl - US12'' |
| € 21,50 | incl. VAT, excl. shipping |
Tracks
- Huey Mnemonic - Black Manta Corps
- Huey Mnemonic - Red Alert
- D. Strange - Exoframe
- D. Strange - Drapetomania
Description
Huey Mnemonic (Detroit) and D. Strange (Chicago) are not only interested in the future, but they offer a stark reminder of an ever desolate present.
Their split EP State of Emergency (via Mnemonic’s Subsonic Ebonics label) sonically structures a bleak narrative across 4 electro-laden tracks from the midwest-based producers.
The escapade begins with “Black Manta Corps”, Huey’s classically styled 808 programming accompanying modulated analog synth play up front, while a stirring crescendo of soundtrack-esque chords provides cover from the rear. “Red Alert” offers the juxtaposition of funk-tinged bounce to a searing siren lead. Midway we’re offered a brief moment of repose with Huey demonstrating a masterful computer-funk bridge before the sirens’ sobering tone returns.
D. Strange continues the journey lacing haunting synth interplay that steadily stacks the tension alongside stimulating melodies, chest-pounding bass, and scattered triplets on “Exoframe”. While “Drapetomania” closes things out with zipping percussion, a mutated bass line, and atmospheric droning pads panning like a shadow creeping closer and closer…
