UK-based artist Skimo blends dance music scene expertise with atmospherically consuming production on his debut album, Connected Memory, which marks the return from a ten-year hiatus. “This album is a conversation with my past,” Skimo says. “After years away from music, diving back into the creative process felt like I was digging through an old stack of records, piecing together the fragments of my old self with the wisdom I’ve gained along the way. Connected Memory isn’t just music; it’s the sonic representation of me rediscovering who I am and what truly matters.”
“What We Could Have Been” opens the album with atmospheric captivation. Whirring synth pads produce a wintry soundscape reminiscent of Boards of Canada, while a more club-ready infectiousness arises in the murky vocal sample infusions and hypnotic rhythms. The title track follows, intriguing with prickly synth strikes alongside a caressingly lush backing. The opening one-two punch is a showcase of Skimo’s atmospheric talents and knack for evolving structural builds, persisting with success throughout the album.
Another highlight, “Let It Fly” incorporates a haunting vocal presence alongside dynamic synth tones. “Watch the aura,” the mesmerizing vocals exude alongside an arpeggiated synth excitement, evolving into an industrial-friendly buzzing thereafter. The track emphasizes Skimo’s ability to cohesively infuse entrancing vocals into their atmospheric electronic mixes. Also featuring Ash, “Was I Always There” succeeds in a similarly ethereal aesthetical realm, while pulsing synths and airy vocals stir on “Take My Hand,” concluding the excellent Connected Memory with a satiating effect.
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This track and others can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Electronic’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
