[Traversable Wormhole] (buy vinyl)

In Physics, the idea of a traversable wormhole is an exciting one. As valid solutions of Einstein’s General Relativity, wormholes allow travel between two points in spacetime, leading to the possibility of time travel as well as travel to far corners of our universe in timescales we’re familiar with. They can also, however, act as bridges to neighboring universes, which is primarily where Traversable Wormhole, the mysterious producer and label, derives their inspiration.

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“Closed Timelike Curve” arouses the same otherworldly fascination as the spacetime trajectories for which it’s named. Dark, foreboding bass whirls intermingle with far-off screeches while tight hi-hats offset the loose, heavily delayed percussion found all over the track. There’s an extreme amount of space between the sounds here, which is characteristic of the Traversable Wormhole sound and one reason why their records are so appealing. On the flip side things get even weirder, as “Relativistic Time Dilation” kicks off with discordant grinds and mind-bending interplays with various bass tones. Rolling, echoing pings are found just above the stretched and twisted mechanical groans. “Vol. 4″ is another intriguing installment in a series that has seen Traversable Wormhole develop a very distinct sound. There are many producers making techno as well as its unknown producer, but none quite like whoever it may be. If it’s something different you’re looking for, Traversable Wormhole should be among your first stops.