XIII - Permanent Rain (Knekelhuis) [GENRE]

Alessio Capovilla aka XIII is an Italian composer and producer, and despite his production prowess, is perhaps better known as co-founder of the singular Gang of Ducks label and collective he runs with Stefano Ferrero.

For his latest transmission he goes deep into the low lit Turin backstreets and broken urban outskirts of sprawling megacities the world over, to find inspiration for this futuristic Fourth World soundtrack for the neo-liberal resistance via Knekelhuis. It's a brooding slice of neo-mystical ritualism where ancient pagan folklore is swept along by 21st century electronics & the ritual drums call the world's priced out, exploited and forgotten to arms. The revolution will be soundtracked.

For more uncompromising Fourth World vibes, also out of Italy, head over to Mai Mai Mai's Echoes of the Harvest album.

What The Release Notes Say

‘Permanent Rain’ is introspective listening. Lean back and let your ears catch a source that moves, breaths, resonates and rises, until a quiet truth swells upon us.

XIII captures truth in all its honesty. Sometimes it feels so physical, it’s as if time and elements of nature are peeled of layer after layer.

This record combines songwriting with sonic hypnosis. A rhythmic, esoteric oasis, containing currents of mysticism, yet accompanied by contemporary electronics. Its elements translate to a brew of mutant raga, neofolk and tripped out celtic fantasies.

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