Another year comes, and another stellar release makes it’s way out into the wild from the heart of Bristol in the UK; Sandy Finlayson’s Seppa moniker needs little and less introduction these days, with his extensive catalog of EP’s and LP’s doing the majority of the talking. With four years having come and gone since his last solo album release, and his current spate of US shows kicking off this evening, he’s primed to flesh out a grip of new tracks across each stop from his latest See It Through LP across the eponymous 11-stop tour.
Flitting back and forth between his trademark punishing bass lines and more effusive blends of melody and harmonics, See It Through is perhaps the most well-rounded of Seppa’s longform releases. The opening track, “Pyana” flirts with dainty keys and fluttered arpeggios against the backdrop of a stereo-compressed drum break, giving a small taste of most pronounced productions on the record. From “SDIG” through “Cru”, it goes pound for pound with any of Seppa’s heaviest releases to date, ripping through ungulent low end and imposing drum programming. Harkonning back to the core sounds of the Seppa project, these tracks are primed for the dance-floor and feel at home amongst his more classic palate. The ending run of the album, save for the break-out aggression of “Film”, is markedly different from much of his established catalog; from “Lacuna” to “Sole”, each track takes on fresh rhythms and striking melodies, giving listeners a chance to get acquainted with the further edges of Seppa’s arrangement and songwriting philosophy.
Whether it’s the early days of Whack Lack, Vol. 1, the sumptuous collaborative Chalky x Seppa records, or the latest machinations on See It Through, there’s an undeniable Midas’ Touch to every Seppa release. On and off the decks, his tracks have become staple anthems amongst the wider bass music underground scene and beyond, granting him thoroughly earned recognition has a top-flight producer and musician. With two months of tour teeing off later tonight, we sure to hear to the lion’s share of this record as it was intended, roaring and tearing through whatever speakers it can sink it’s teeth into, and we’re just as excited as you are.
Coming up in NYC!
don’t miss Seppa at Eris Evolution (5.24) in Brooklyn on May 24th with the SubSanctuary crew!
Back in the states with a bag full of psycho-naughty system-centric bangers, the Bristol-born technician of growling basslines and genre-defiant soundscapes Seppa will grace the 4-point Funktion-One dance lair of Eris Brooklyn on Friday May 24th. Bring a friendly freak or three to this special one-off collaboration between Pittsburgh, PA-based SubSanctuary and the enigmatic artivism powerhouse, Garlic.
Mutashi Xero (Asheville, NC)
Wink (Pittsburgh, PA)
Garlic (Brooklyn, NY)
Garage Sale (Pittsburgh, PA)
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