German live electronic duo, KIDSØ, released their long awaited EP, ‘Apart’ today on all platforms. Released via Finest Ego, the whole record was self-composed and self-produced by friends and musicians Moritz Grassinger and Martin Schneider.
Inspired by acts such as Ólafur Arnalds, Christian Löffler, HVOB and Chris Huelsbeck, KIDSØ’s unique downtempo house-infused organic-electronic sound can be compared to the minimal beats of Parra for Cuva, as well as the moody sound-blends of minimal techno duo Kiasmos.
The 6-track EP features laidback and easy-listening electronic music that is soft on the ears and impactful on the heart. Perfectly laid out in track order, the songs weave into one another without sounding too similar. Different in it’s nature, ‘Apart’ sees KIDSØ delivering a true masterpiece. Although mostly electronic instrumentals, the odd vocal can be heard throughout the record, creating an ethereal sense of drifting away in a dream. Shifitng between calming melodies and beat-driven house tracks, KIDSØ’s ‘Apart’ is a bold, yet tender debut for this duo.
Do yourself a favour, and listen to this EP while enjoying some alone time and truly immerse yourself into the rich and crisp textures:
On their brand new release, KIDSØ comments: “We started working on the release in 2017. During that time, we spent much time outside in the Bavarian nature. Mainly to take photographs. We more and more understood that we must try to combine that impression we got from our surrounding with our music. That was the beginning of KIDSØ and our sound.”