Music · 08 October 2023
After ‘Tribute’, Doria’s contribution to Ben Sims’ ‘Synchronicity’ compilation, the Belgian artist’s full release has been in discussion for some time and sees him on form. From the clipped, skittering arpeggios of the opener ‘Crafting Agressive’ to the intensity of the appropriately titled ‘Groove’, ‘Becoming Aware of Things’ is high-impact stuff from the off.
Music · 01 May 2023
Montenegro’s Ana Rs debuts on Ben Sims’ Symbolism imprint this with the five-track EP, ‘Take Me There’. The warped, bit crushed and snaking discordance of ‘Abstract Mind’ puts the peak time boot in before the bottom end, filtered stabs, and the atmosphere of ‘The Shadow Between Us’ lends a dubbed-out feel to things.
Music · 16 January 2023
Inox Traxx returns to the Symbolism label with the ‘Indicators’ EP this month. Her third EP for Ben Sims’ Hardgroove and Symbolism labels since 2021, the EP sees Inox turn in another five tracks of techno that embrace detail and atmosphere that aim to pack a punch.
Music · 14 February 2022
Thomas Hessler joins Ben Sims’ Symbolism label this month with the ‘Intermission EP’. Berlin-based Hessler, known for his output on Marcel Fengler’s IMF, turns in four tracks that embrace melody as much as peak time heft.