Bleep

Following releases on 1080p and videogamemusic, Discwoman move-maker Umfang steps out with her debut full-length for Technicolour (Dauwd, Hieroglyphic Being). Despite being renowned for drawing for only the best in techno, Symbolic Use of Light throws a curveball by beginning with three numbers light on kicks. ‘Full 1’, ‘Weight’ and the title track all shift between the skittish edges of electronica and IDM, with the jerky keys of ‘Full 1’ and ‘Weight’ proving particularly hypnotic. As the album progresses, tracks like ‘Where is She’, ‘Wingless Victory’ and ‘Pop’ ratchet up the grooves while still providing an amount of space in their mix that will allow them to work well at any point of a DJ set.