Acronym - Yggdrasil

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  • Along with his own Dimensional Exploration releases, the past two years have seen Swedish producer Acronym appear on respected techno labels like Northern Electronics, Tresor, Field Records and Clan Destine. As 2014 came to a close, he linked up with Svreca's Semantica to put out Yggdrasil, an EP with four variations on his usual style: deep, percussive techno. There are no big changes to his template here. If anything, the tracks, whose titles reference Norse mythology, are a little more uniform—each is an unfussy 4/4 cut geared for DJ use. "Yggdrasil" starts things on an intimidating note, thanks to a thick, fuzzy bassline that grinds its way high into the mix. "Jotunheim" and "Nifelheim" are both sparser, which leaves extra room for Acronym's misty atmospheres. The former makes use of syncopated mid-range percussion as it dips into a calming haze, while the latter, with its rolling drums and layers of tense drones, goes for a frantic vibe. The more than eight-minute long "Mimers Brunn" packs a bristling low-end, beeping bits of melody and a low-key but potent breakdown. It winds up as an airy conclusion to another rock-solid EP from Acronym.
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      A1 Yggdrasil A2 Jotunheim B1 Nifelheim B2 Mimers Brunn
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