Throne of Blood winds down 2022 and our 16th year of unearthing oddball anthems and dancefloor smashers with the fourth of four anniversary EPs.
Kicking things off is long-time label affiliate and mega talent Daniel Avery who follows his recent Ultra Truth album with “Ricochet,” a skuzzed-up slice of moody techno.
Next is “Nylon Future,” a massive jam with dark energy from NYC stalwart and label newcomer, Heidi Sabertooth.
The balance of the EP comes from Japanese producers Que Sakamoto and Hoshina Anniversary, who deliver two wildly contrasting visions that express the sonic diversity of the label. “Kakegae” is a wildly psychedelic banger punctuated by odd chimes, acid squiggles, and an insistent groove. “Eiroku,” on the other hand, lands in Mr. Fingers territory, with a bassline that recalls “Mysteries of Love” overlaid with traditional Japanese instrumentation. It’s deep without ever sliding into the predictable or cliché.
And with that, it’s on to the next… Keep your eyes open and your ears dialed in. There’s more to come from Throne of Blood!
Artwork by Gordon Harrison Hull (co-founder of Surface To Air and Phoenix Rising)
