Duntisbourne Abbots Soulmate Devastation Technique

Mike Paradinas' place in musical history is secure. Under the -Ziq moniker, the Planet Mu founder and head is a key innovator who to brought electronic music to a wider audience in the '90s, pushing boundaries and rattling heads with a consistent stream of releases, each exploring new realms of consciousness. It's been four years since the whirlwind of chaos that was Bilious Paths, and Paradinas's new album is a more reflective body of work, though no less revelatory. Introspective and melancholic, -Ziq revisits his roots in the early '90s ambient techno scene pioneered by, among others, the Black Dog, Aphex Twin, and himself. Among these 17 tracks are off-key melodies, nauseous harmonies, and woozy beats. A melodic tour de force, Duntisbourne Abbots Soulmate Devastation Technique is a welcome return to one of the most vital artists in music today.