SERA J, Anne - Symbiosis II (2024)

ANNĒ & SERA J return for the second edition of their Symbiosis series on Mutual Rytm. ANNĒ, known for potent techno on the likes of Soma and Hardgroove, and Nechto and Life In Patterns associate Sera J, have had standout years that have seen them put out a stream of essential club tracks. They are partners in both life and music, and the first volume of Symbiosis on SHDWs Mutual Rytm imprint was their first release together. Delivering an honest representation of their innermost feelings, having also contributed to the labels Federation Of Rytm III VA in February, this new six-track EP (plus bonus cuts) presents a mature and refined connection between their souls. The second instalment of Symbiosis reflects not only their deep personal connection, but also their collaborative synergy as musical peers with the same goals. The EP captures the essence of their mutual artistic journey and showcases the strength of their bond both in life and through their shared creative vision - to create a storyline through sounds coming from their souls and convey a narrative that many listeners may find relatable. SERA J kicks off with the lithe and melodically elegant techno of Your Soul Is Art which will have both heart and heels dancing. Illusions is a more heavy and dubby cut with paired back grooves and pulsing synths, while Glacial Pace is an urgent deep techno roller with turbocharged stabs and huge icy hi hats locking you into a trance. ANNĒ steps up on the B-side with Floating Waves exploring physical, chunky drum funk and raw synth textures. Planetary Dust is a dark and moody astral techno journey to the stars, before Sweet Seventeen brings a more melodic cut with a sense of hope and joy in the bright pads that shimmer above the glitchy grooves. Both artists also offer two digital bonus cuts with SERA Js Syncosonix and Space Velocity delivering perfectly reduced minimal techno monsters, while ANNĒs Gentle Loop and Starburst are interplanetary trips with widescreen cosmic synths.