Olof Dreijer: Loud Bloom (Limited Indie Edition) (Cherry Red Eco Mix Vinyl) (2LP)

Olof Dreijer, one half of seminal electronic duo The Knife, releases his debut album "Loud Bloom" via the dh2 label after years of gradually releasing solo material under various aliases and bringing his producer talents to the scene at large. The 14 track album is equal parts danceable bangers (some of which have already been released) and more tranquil, ambient moments that emphasize Olof's versatility as a producer and the sounds from around the world that he draws inspiration from. In a firework of colors and rhythms that carves a distinctive path through modern club music, Olof Dreijer crowns his solo project with a brilliant debut album: "Loud Bloom", released via dh2. Throughout the album, Dreijer plays with the tension between pure light music and his relentless pursuit of the new. You might hear the structure of a Chicago house beat or a classic drum machine beat, but these stylistic devices are constantly reshaped into dazzling new forms. Inspired by Nigerian author Akwaeke Emezi and her ability to convey bold, progressive themes and visionary science fiction through the accessible lens of romantic literature, Dreijer creates vibrant, unconventional dance music that is utterly instinctive and easy to love.