Daniel[i] - Shifting Clouds EP [A.r.t.less]

Format: 12" in hand-screen-printed sleeve.

Hailing from Aachen, Brandwerk resident Daniel[i] is less a producer and more an archaeologist of sound. An artist who unearths nature’s hidden rhythms and translates them into deep, textured techno. His debut EP on a.r.t.less, Shifting Clouds, is the coherent continuation of this path. The title is not just a name, but a statement of intent and a metaphor for his entire approach: organic music, ephemeral and charged with emotional depth.

The four tracks are a journey through soundscapes distilled from field recordings, synthesizers and percussion with analog warmth and a dub spirit. From the melodic and atmospheric expansions of the title track Shifting Clouds and the almost microscopic detail of Minutiae, to the hypnotic and evolving pull of Between Layers and Reduce, this EP is a true masterclass in subtle dynamics.

For a.r.t.less, a sub-label of Mojuba, this release is a more than welcome extension of both its own sonic cosmos and its artist roster.