No stranger to the readers of this ste, my Late Nite Tip cohort Distal makes his début on Pinch’s esteemed Tectonic label today with a single release featuring the two tracks “Angry Acid” and “French Science.”

‘Angry Acid’ has been getting a lot of love on our radio show since it was first finished, an aptly named acid influenced banger that clocks in closer to 140 than most of its acid influenced counterparts. The tune is huge, as in, Spinal Tap arena-rock loud — and definitely commands the attention of any dancefloor.

The flip side ‘French Science’ offers a nice contrast with a much slower track that in typical Distal fashion utilizes myriad sounds that make pegging it down to any definable genre nearly impossible.

The release notes describe this as existing somewhere between Aphex Twin and Drexciya, quite an intense comparison but when through this release, the realization that Distal’s music defines its own styles more than falling into existing niches makes the comparison valid. Also, check out that artwork…. seriously how can you resist owning a 12″ with that ravetastic design!?

Distal’s – Angry Acid / French Science (TEC051) is available in vinyl and digital formats starting today 22-Aug, in all finer shops. Previews and video of the release being played live available beneath the fold.

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