The mysterious Arctic producer known only as Ukkonen, returns to vinyl with a brand new five track EP as a warm-up for his forthcoming double album on Uncharted Audio.
Following last years ‘Erriapo’ 12”, which was charted by the likes of Agoria and left critics comparing his unique non-linear grooves to the likes of Gas, The Sight Below, Mark E, Aphex Twin, Brian Eno, Carl Craig, Mika Vainio and Isolee, here are five more masterpieces from his repertoire. Already being courted by other labels (with a compilation appearance mooted for No Pain In Pop after they invited him to remix man-of-the-moment Patten), and turning heads with his jaw-dropping ‘reimaginings’ of classic Detroit techno (completely removed from its 4/4 context) for the likes of Underlying Form, this reclusive producer is the only one to watch this year.
The man himself says of the EP, simply: “it’s about spaces – spaces in the mixing, spaces between notes and creating imaginary spaces that work against each other in unusual ways.”
You can stream the release in full and place your order here. Don’t forget the UA shop is the only place you can get a free download in the format of your choice as soon as you place your order! It will also be available soon in the ‘download only’ format.
Praise for Ukkonen:
“Hypnotism and polyrhythm for the most discerning
ears” DJ mag
“Masterfully deep house music” Bleep
“Stylish and understated” Trebuchet
“A cushioned and indistinct microcosm” Connexion
Bizarre
“Excellent… wonderful… highly
recommended” Norman
“Quite unlike anything you can really place your finger
on” Boomkat
Early DJ support from: Agoria, Ame, Dan Curtin, Colin Dale, Norman Nodge (Berghain/Ostgut Ton), Terry Mitchell, Dave Mothersole, Vince Watson and loads more
Reviewing this at the moment, its lovely!