RITUALS

(12")
Genre Techno
FormatVINYL
Cat. noSNDST112
Label SECOND STATE AUDIO
Artist CORA NOVOA
Release Date17/02/2023
Carrier12"
Barcode4250992801857
TRACKLIST A1. Rituals A2. Old Anthems B1. I'm Going To Kill You, King Romano B2. Rituals (Nur Jaber Remix) INFO Opening with the title track ËœRitualsâ„¢, Cora sets the pace of the EP with a pulsating kick and bass combo, uniform claps and a misting synth to give a dark atmosphere. A recurrent and frenzied vocal is introduced, throwing off all steadiness and sending the percussion into a frenzy. Deranged industrial elements and off-kilter sonics whine and ring out as the track develops, adding to the darkness Novoa has initially created. Subsequent track ËœOld Anthemsâ„¢ is forefronted by a bubbling electro riff and a repetitive, chopped up sample ringing out in tandem with percussive stabs. Glitchy drums and distortions are dotted throughout, adding an eccentricity to this trance-inducing track. ËœIâ„¢m Gonna Kill You, King Romanoâ„¢ is the shortest cut on the EP, but packs just as much impact. The sound production mimics that of polyphonic choir music, with Cora using multiple samples and effects to achieve this. The voices are layered over gentle pads and modest twinkling keys to create an ethereal moment in this raucous EP. Nur Jaberâ„¢s rework brings with it a sharp, leaner kick and switch-up with the samples - now using a low-pitched and muffled male voice. Trance-like synths are teased out but restrained. Nurâ„¢s interpretation adds a lightness to the original, playing with arrangements and creating a new melody of airy wavering keys and a distorted, washed-out rave sound.