Ohm / Octal Industries - Northwest Passage LP - LPY12 - Lempuyang
Style; Dub Techno / 2 x 12"
TRACKLIST
A1: Northern Exposure
A2: Frumbyggjar
B1: Erebus
B2: Nykur
C1: Photokeratitis
C2: Anguta
D1: Stratospheric Clouds
D2: Bara
Ohm and Octal Industries debuted on this label to great acclaim back in 2022 and now they're back on Lempuyang with Northwest Passage, a first album-length collaboration. This double 12" continues with their themes of failed arctic explorations and mythological creatures and, after 12 previous outings together, might be their best work yet: the sounds are mature and powerful, bleak yet deep. Dubbed-out chords roll to infinite horizons, frozen tundras are detailed with wispy melodies and pulsing, supple techno both soothes the soul and gets the head nodding. This is more stylish, subversive and superbly executed electronic music.
