Auld White Label’s lead single Chapter 1 from their upcoming EP Tangents (out January 31, 2025) is an avant-garde masterpiece that demands attention. As the opening track, it doesn’t only set the tone, it grabs you by the senses and refuses to let go!
Rooted in an industrial sound, Chapter 1 weaves low, echoing, chopped-up vocals with swirling synths and a pounding snare drum. The result is hypnotic, pulling you into its richly textured layers and shuffling groove. Every element feels meticulously crafted yet organically raw, creating a soundscape that is as eerie as it is entrancing. It’s the kind of track that invites you to hit replay, each listen revealing new sonic details.
Chapter 1 stands as a bold introduction to the themes of death and rebirth that permeate Tangents. Its experimental nature defies genre boundaries, blending shoegaze, electronica, synthwave, and IDM into a cohesive yet unpredictable journey. The track encapsulates the EP’s essence: transformation, resilience, and the beauty of change.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andy Miller (Mogwai, Songs: Ohia, Life Without Buildings) at Garglblast Studios near Glasgow, Chapter 1 boasts a polished yet raw aesthetic that amplifies its emotional depth and immersive sound.
If this single is any indication of what’s to come, Tangents will be a project worth sinking into. Auld White Label has crafted something special with Chapter 1; a track that makes you want to know more, hear more, and listen even more!