Today’s Crack Mix delves into sci-fi inspired, textural sonic terrains courtesy of composer and producer Venus Ex Machina.
The moniker of Nontokozo F. Sihwa – who is also a trained mathematician – her work with the project is driven by futuristic explorations and prophetic reimaginings, fusing celestial sound design with industrial electronics. And this intricately architectural approach is tangible here in her entry into our Crack Mix series.
To accompany her mix, Shiwa supplies a quote from Tracy K. Smith’s poem Sci-Fi: “For kicks, we’ll dance for ourselves / Before mirrors studded with golden bulbs.” Featuring aya, Senyawa, Jlin, E-Saggila and more, press play for an otherworldly sonic trip fuelled by experimental electronics and metallic bass mutations.
Press shot inspired by Iannis Xenakis’ Cosmic City (aerial perspective), 1963.
Crack Mix 547: Venus Ex Machina
Crack Mix 547: Venus Ex Machina
Today’s Crack Mix delves into sci-fi inspired, textural sonic terrains courtesy of composer and producer Venus Ex Machina.
The moniker of Nontokozo F. Sihwa – who is also a trained mathematician – her work with the project is driven by futuristic explorations and prophetic reimaginings, fusing celestial sound design with industrial electronics. And this intricately architectural approach is tangible here in her entry into our Crack Mix series.
To accompany her mix, Shiwa supplies a quote from Tracy K. Smith’s poem Sci-Fi: “For kicks, we’ll dance for ourselves / Before mirrors studded with golden bulbs.” Featuring aya, Senyawa, Jlin, E-Saggila and more, press play for an otherworldly sonic trip fuelled by experimental electronics and metallic bass mutations.
Press shot inspired by Iannis Xenakis’ Cosmic City (aerial perspective), 1963.
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