VEIL is taking experimental bass music to another level with their debut album, HIGH VOLTAGE, a delightfully disorienting exploration of new sounds and frequencies.
The album comes with a meticulous story, brought to life by its central character, AZAL. Each track takes us deeper into their journey through what VEIL calls “THE HOLLOW”, a space where time and reality bend to AZAL's will.
Beyond the music, VEIL worked alongside 5/9 and Towr Media to translate AZAL's “journey.” in a fascinating audiovisual showwhich he performed at Rezz Rocks VI in August.
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That journey begins with “RESPAWN,” where experimental bass opens a portal that sends you straight to THE HOLLOW featuring AZAL. “YU” follows, plunging us deep into the universe with our central character through a distorted bass that rings with the urgency of sirens.
Following tracks, “MOVE FAST AND BREAK THINGS” (feat. HerShe) and “BACK BACK,” find AZAL taking THE HOLLOW by storm as emphatic, strong beats and towering bass signal a kind of power within the realm that he can use in your favor.
“00:00” then signals a sharp turn into hypnotically fluid drum & bass territory. Although relatively gentle, the song maintains a sinister nature, warning us not to settle for any particular genre.
Although it is apparently a respite from the chaos, “5.9 [INTERLUDE]” represents “malware code that infects the system in THE HOLLOW,” according to VEIL. It also serves as a tribute to 5/9's graphics team, who helped her formulate the album's audiovisual experience.
“OMEGA” (featuring Digital Vagabond) and “EVENT HORIZON” then slowly reintroduce THE HOLLOW, its downtempo rhythms cultivating a new exploratory caution that stands out against the album's unabashed fervor.
After re-entry into the kingdom, “EVERYTHING FOREVER” sees a creepy voice asking, “Did I create this?” before VEIL uncorks a warped drop. The dynamic “OVERLOAD” follows suit and signals a transformation of THE HOLLOW, which was precipitated by the virus introduced in the album's interlude.
It seems, at the end of the journey, that the unfortunate “malware” was an essential ingredient to the album's success.
“HIGH VOLTAGE “It's about embracing creativity without restrictions,” VEIL explained. “I wanted each track to represent a different side of my production style and my love for multi-genre experiences, while staying true to the energy and emotion behind the concept of AZAL's journey. She is traversing a space where she bends reality and “The sound of the album reflects that feeling.”
Hear HIGH VOLTAGE Below and find the new album on streaming platforms. here.
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