An engrossingly atmospheric new single from Electrons in Slow Motion, “Machine Devotion” precedes the Romanian artist’s upcoming full-length, MEKANIKARU. The album title itself evokes the futuristic, cinematic feeling of the project’s sound on “Machine Devotion” — with MEKANIKARU referring to “a highly skilled agent entrusted to negotiate with the colossal synthetic mind of a technological city, in the name of its citizens.” Heady percussive elements and string-laden majesty converge for a riveting sound, befitting of the futuristic notions in the upcoming album’s title.
Echoed, click-clacking rhythms craft a hypnotic allure, while the twangy intrigue of the underlying instrumentation captivates alongside. An ethereal use of strings sends chills past the one-minute turn, furthering the track’s elegant soundscape. A more forceful percussive enhancement shows at mid-point, culminating in a soaring array of layered textures that ends the track with satiating effect. “Machine Devotion” is an alluring, atmospheric success from Electrons in Slow Motion.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Electronic.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
