Rustie has returned with “Black Ice Mudra,” his first new song in almost a decade.
Rustie's name may not be very important in today's music scene of the TikTok era of viral hits today forgotten tomorrow, but he is one of the most influential electronic artists in the world. Thanks to his unique sound of colliding glitchy textures and upbeat melodies, he's your favorite producer's favorite producer.
Simultaneously edgy and fun, Rustie's tracks are aural funhouses where effervescent bitpop synths pirouette over staccato drum hits. His fans have been willingly immersed in his wormholes of radiant bass and trippy beats since 2011, when he released his debut album. crystal swords.
The pioneering Glasgow producer is back with his first new release since 2015's Warp Records album, EVEN BELIEVE. That year, Rustie canceled several shows “due to addiction and mental health issues,” he announced at the time.
Devoid of drums, “Black Ice Mudra” channels his signature maximalist electronics under a flurry of piercing rave synths. At the time of writing it is unclear whether or not a long-term project is in the works. Check out the new track below.
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