Name: Man On Mountain
Brand: Karen Gwyer

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DBA042

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-07-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580717732

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Total Cap

1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Karen Gwyer

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

Label GB

Don't Be Afraid

Don't Be Afraid is a renowned house/techno label based in the UK. Founded and curated by Semtek, this label has become a driving force in the electronic music scene. With a focus on quality and innovation, Don't Be Afraid consistently delivers cutting-edge releases that push boundaries and defy genres.

Under Semtek's guidance, *Don't Be Afraid* has established itself as a platform for both emerging talent and established artists alike. The label's roster boasts an impressive lineup of forward-thinking musicians who continuously challenge conventions and explore new sonic territories.

With its distinct sound and uncompromising vision, *Don't Be Afraid* has garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts from around the world. Whether you're into house or techno, this label offers a diverse range of releases that will captivate your ears and move your feet.

Karen Gwyer is a US-born, France-based electronic artist. With her unique blend of experimental techno and ambient soundscapes, she has gained recognition in the underground music scene. Her mesmerizing live performances have captivated audiences around the world, showcasing her talent for creating immersive sonic experiences. Karen's music is characterized by intricate rhythms, ethereal melodies, and rich textures that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. With each release, she continues to push boundaries and redefine the possibilities of electronic music.

Karen Gwyer returns to Don't Be Afraid with her first new work since 2017's Rembo LP, which gained critical acclaim for its powerful body music and melancholic melody led pieces. Man On Mountain EP is a further evolvement of the duality and nuances in moods and emotions that make Gwyer's music so impactful. Resetting, rebuilding and subverting atmospheres and rhythms is a constant in her music and Gwyer builds on that more in this latest instalment.

The low swung weight of opener Faces On Ankles' bassline is full of suspense, alternating between rolling fluidity and unpredictable kick patterns, while a dubby melody dances alongside glossy, introspective arpeggios. The EP then weaves suddenly into cosmic drone that snarls with tension and desolation on Ian On Fire. You can sense contrasts between these two musical spaces â luscious, bouncing techno that nods directly to Gwyer's Midwest upbringing (Faces on Ankles, Cherries On Shoulders) and darker drone experiments where light peeks through the composition that adds balance to the mood, (Ian On Fire, Ribbon on Neck). Gwyer's music takes a different path with each record while holding onto elements of previous incarnations of her sound and Man On Mountain adds new dimensions to the bold and open minded spirit she embodies.

Man On Mountain

Music GB