Ukkonen – The Isolated Rhythms Of…

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UNCH033

Format

2×12″ vinyl in individually hand-painted sleeves + download

Release date

21st May 2012

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Following two intriguing white label 12” EP’s for the label, the mysterious Arctic producer known only as Ukkonen delivers his stunning debut album on Uncharted Audio.

His credentials are clear, even if his origins aren’t – apparently a background steeped in classical composition in a remote area of Finland and ‘pretty much zero interest in dance music’ somehow led to the production of his ‘Erriapo’ and ‘Spatia’ 12”’s , which were charted and supported by the likes of Agoria, Ame, Colin Dale, Norman Nodge (Berghain/Ostgut Ton), Terry Mitchell and Vince Watson – 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. Invited to remix electronica man-of-the-moment Patten by his label, heads were further turned by a pair of mixes delivered for No Pain In Pop and Underlying Form. These were not your average ‘DJ sets’ – instead he set about ‘Ukkonising’ a selection of classic Detroit techno tracks, re-editing them into his trademark off-kilter time signatures whilst somehow retaining all the original soul and groove.

Structured into five distinct suites featuring ever-morphing motifs, the album pays no regard to the standard conventions of techno and house music – yet ultimately this is what Ukkonen creates. Sometimes it takes an outsider to become a pioneer – to create something utterly unique and absolutely refreshing. Packaged in individually hand-painted sleeves in a strictly limited edition of 300 double 12” packs, attention to detail is the watchword throughout.

The man himself says: “It is a cliche to describe an album as being a journey, but in this instance I don’t mean it in a spiritual sense. This album represents physically travelling.”

Relieve yourself of all preconceptions – with ‘post-techno’ seemingly the buzzword of 2012, it already has its champion.

“A solution to the problem of dance music” Wire magazine
“A bright, strange future of techo.. it’s wonderful” mnmlssgs
“Sucks you into its world completely” Sonic Router
“An all-encompassing soundscape that leaves you feeling aurally nourished… the results are worth marvelling over” Zap! Bang!
“Thoroughly exciting music” Cyclic Defrost
“Meltingly delicious” Metro
“Impressive and slightly otherworldly” Plain & Simple
“Immediately stood out as something special” Gridface
“Refreshingly good and diverse electronic music” Data Transmission
“An excellent and unique release” Exclaim

More praise for Ukkonen:
“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
“Hypnotism and polyrhythm to delight the most discerning ears” DJ Mag

credits
All tracks written and produced by Ukkonen
Mastered by Mr Simmonds @ UnorthodoxBeats
Cut by Adam Nunn @ Abbey Road, London
Artwork by Wil Russell and Papercloud Creative
Publishing & Copyright – Uncharted Audio/Westbury Music Ltd 2012

Tracks

  1. Three From The 4223
  2. Haukivesi Spirit
  3. Tellervo
  4. Humans, knew in the forest
  5. Seventy Three Days of Radiance