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Very tidy debut from Carbon Unit. Provocative beats and synths capture the anxiety of the current times yet the listener is nursed through the intriguing 33 minutes comfortably. 'Virus' certainly paints a picture.
Favorite track: VIRUS.
This is both a concept EP and charitable release, inspired by the events so far as a result of the pan-global COVID-19 Coronavirus affliction. I challenged myself to write four tracks over four weeks from the start of lockdown, reflecting on the four key elements of the situation which the entire globe is facing.
I dedicate this to everyone on the planet who are either battling this infection, or have lost their loved ones as a direct result of the pandemic...
This release is set to £1, but please give more if you can as all sale proceeds, not just profits, but every single penny received will go directly towards NHS Support. I’ve covered the costs, so please give what you can, any amount will help, all amounts add up!
credits
released June 5, 2020
Huge thanks to everyone who have been more than an inspiration... nurtured and assisted me in more ways than one and encouraged me to persevere with completing this project, most notably: My brother Mark “Mindflux” Fletcher, Zia Geelani and Alex Pym AKA Zubzub. Merv Pepler, Joie Hinton and Steve Everitt AKA Eat Static. Aphex Twin, FSOL and Squarepusher. The Belleville Three (Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson). Cybotron, Model 500, Underground Resistance, “Mad” Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, Rob Hood, Mike Huckaby (RIP), Octave One, AUX88, Drexciya, Minimal Detroit and all my brothers & sisters in the 313. Carl Cox (oh yes), Sven Väth, Richie Hawtin, Oscar Mulero and Pascal FEOS (RIP). Mr C, Murf Woram, Layo & Bushwacka! and Slam. Jay Tripwire (nuff respect). Andrew Weatherall (RIP). SWAG Records, Liz Edwards (RIP), Terry Francis, Grant Dell, Len Lewis, Dave Mothersole, Nathan & Louise (RIP) Coles. Big Apple Records, John Paul-Kennedy, Alex Knight, Luke Slater, Steve Bicknell and Kat & James (much love). Megadog, Lost, Wiggle, Kerfuffle and all the other crews!
Special thanks to: Rasa, The Mod, Nic Shonfeld (me mucka), Claire Hill, Kenny Lethorn, Helen & Lisa, Tim Briley, Laurs (my sis), Dell & Magda, Kristina Cornelious, Mark Hosker, Spicer, Spencer Broughton, Deby & Ty, Dilan Scott, ANNA V and VOLTAGE Records. The Blackhurst’s, Horstead’s, Ingleby’s and Burman’s. Moley, Colesy, Ford, Danny & Sarah, Bernard, Stephen & Amy and Laura Foster (RIP). J Samuel (my bro), LDN Sessions, Ben Lauder and FLEX FM’s The London Techno Show. Hollyweird, Warrick Cole, Sam & Boris “The Noss”, Carly Richards, Stuart Neal, Keegz and crews. The Stark’s, Rice’s, Joyce’s, Tomei’s, Lee’s, Oliver’s and Robert’s, my Croydon contingent and of course, my Mum & Dad (RIP Big Dave… Wish You Were Here mate) my family (past and present) and, well... everyone really, you know who you are!
Eternal thanks to the NHS, without whom, we wouldn’t stand a chance! Immense love, adoration and respect to those battling on the frontline and saving souls. Massive respect to everyone doing their bit to protect what is most precious... life.
Be safe, stay at home and keep the faith... Peace
Recorded between 23rd March and 26th April 2020 @ C6 Studios
All tracks written, produced and mixed by Dan Fletcher
Mastering: Jay Tripwire
Artwork: Steve Ponsford & Nic Shonfeld
Label: CARBON8 RECORDS
Cat: FIZZ001
Release: 5th June 2020
Gently drifting techno where every element is soft focus and rippling around the edges, save for the sharp, crackling rhythms. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 16, 2020