Seems to be Getting Closer

by Gidge from Umeå, Sweden

Electronica

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Gidge – the Swedish duo consisting of Ludvig Stolterman and Jonatan Nilsson – return with their new album “New Light” on November 6. Marking their 5th release on Atomnation, this LP can be seen as their second full-length album to date, following up 2014’s mythical “Autumn Bells” LP.

Gidge has a history of making electronic music that is shaped by recordings of Swedish nature, both comfortable on the dance floor and in a more relaxing environment. Each and every Gidge track creates its own sense of atmosphere and emotion, whether that is nostalgia, rest, or epicness. Their work evolves naturally, often building to powerful peaks from a silent break that is tweaked with vocal samples, crackles of field recordings, and neo-classical influences.

“New Light” features 9 new tracks, a project Gidge has worked on for about 3 years. With this release, Ludvig and Jonatan crossed the seas to find new inspiration in the massive landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, USA. This environment – a place where great mountains, ancient forests, and never-ending oceans meet – helped shape an album that is signature for people that are familiar with the music from Gidge, yet, can be seen as their most eclectic work to date. They refined the production technique on their new album by intensifying the sound palette with analog synthesis and crispy hi-hats. The track “Perimeter” might be the perfect example of this – spanning over exactly 10 minutes, the intensity of the synths in combination with the sharp hats throughout are absolutely fire.

“Seems To Be Getting Closer” hints more to “Hope”, one of the songs from their “LNLNN” release. It features a wonderful female vocal and heavenly pads concluded by a nostalgic, uplifting finale. The balance between the more powerful efforts “The Cascades” and “Quasar”, versus the serene works “Rotate Into Form” and “Over”, blend the new album into a haunting, dreamscape-like listening experience from top to bottom.