I’ve followed David Letellier’s Kangding Ray project since his days at the greatly missed Raster-Noton label (truly a sum greater than its parts - no offense intended, Carsten!), so I was pleasantly surprised to hear what I consider his new four-track EP’s standout, “We will never grow old.” It’s certainly a curveball for Kangding Ray, with its uplifting chord progression and bubbling arpeggios— the first thing that popped into my mind was “Whistle Song” meets “Born Slippy,” though I am sure there are better comparisons—a welcome left turn from his usual macabre sonic palette (he lives in Berlin for a reason!). It’s a pleasure to listen to and definitely ready for the Big (chillout) Room.
Kangding Ray - Helios Rave Draft
Staff PicksWith its uplifting chord progressions and bubbling arpeggios, the standout track off ‘Helios Rave Draft’ is a curveball for Kangding Ray.
2023/12/05
- 1Helios Rave Draft
- 2Q
- 3Serotonin
- 4We will never grow old
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