Brandishing a potent control over groove theory, composition, and textural synthesis, Echo Map's style branches out across the spectrum; with a range encompassing everything from tech-house to neurofunk, the solo brainchild of Moritz Breit pulses with the lifeblood of a lifelong songwriter and instrumentalist. Originally one half of the production duo Synergy Sound, Breit's foray into glitched-out electronic music more than 7 years ago marks the transition point out of a lifetime of classical and jazz-infused roots. That musical theory bedrock pushed the scope of Synergy Sound into genre-blending territories, and continues to do so under the Echo Map moniker. Officially stepping into his new musical skin, Breit has paired up with the boutique electronic label Upscale to unveil the self-titled Echo Map debut EP, redefining and reinvigorating his personal musical output.

As the sea of electronic genres continues to overlap and develop into new, novel formats, the production value and compositional strength of the music in question seems to increase almost exponentially. In the case of Echo Map, the combination of foley audio, bold synthesis, crafty arrangements, and an impressive rhythmic command sums to a powerful sonic narrative. The Echo Map EP unfolds across four divergent tracks that traverse the boundaries of Breit's style, showcasing his undeniable production chops and musical fluidity.

"Wilted" opens the album with groovadelic harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and a blanket of sub weight. Full bodied chords burst through the stereo space, giving gravity to each tangential scale and riff splashing alongside them. Twisted cuts of foley and processed downbeats dance around one another with ample grace and surprising force, packing a thorough wallop when channeled through the proper speaker system. It's funk reimagined, utilizing dynamic tones and modern engineering principles to craft an especially lush palette.

The steady beat synchronicity of "Sunrise" makes it the most pronounced track on the release; while the salient textures and melodies keep it tethered to the EP's core sound, it's tempo pushes the song into vivacious territories. The pulsing low end gives extra bounce to an already buoyant track, and that buoyancy is further underscored by it's audacious rhythmic shuffle. It's a dancefloor escapade that pushes the spatial boundaries of dance-centric music, putting Breit's sonic affluence on full display.

In the wake of Synergy Sound's dissolution, Echo Map dives even deeper into that eccentric musical attitude. Pairing up with Upscale could hardly be more appropriate, as their own finger remains indefinitely on the pulse of modern, dynamic, and organic electronic music. With this first release seeing the light of day, we're keeping our eyes firmly planted on Echo Map's future explorations, and we highly recommend that you do the same.

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