- Few would argue that 50 Weapons are now one of the most prominent labels in Berlin, with an unquestionably shrewd ear for A&R. Along with Dark Sky and Benjamin Damage, Jéremy Guindo, AKA Bambounou, is one of the previously lesser-known recruits to the roster. No secret was made of Modeslektor's faith in the young Parisian during the promotional campaign for the Cobe EP last summer, and unsurprisingly his debut album, Orbiting, soon followed.
Four months on, Guindo returns to 50 Weapons with three new productions that showcase the different facets of his broadening sound. "Filled" gets things underway with a heavily filtered soundscape lined with simple pulses and broken claps. Its rich texture and off-kilter structure should deliver on the floor, but judged as a standalone production, it feels somewhat rudderless. "Brim" is bumping minimal techno, nebulously connected by soft thuds, sodden pads and a pinch of Gallic jollity. "Boarder," meanwhile, is a far more immersive piece, led by glacial synths and sporadic stabs that make good on the release's stated aim of diversity.
Lista de títulosA Filled
B1 Brim
B2 Boarder