Name: Crystal Clear / Rainbow Rhythm
Brand: Otik

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

K7415

Colour

Black

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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

2022-11-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rubadub

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

1 / 12" / Black

Artist

Otik

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

Label GB

!K7 is a German label that has been at the forefront of the music industry for years. With a diverse range of genres and styles, they have become known for their ability to cover all bases when it comes to music. Whether you're into electronic, hip-hop, or even experimental sounds, !K7 has something for everyone.

What sets !K7 apart from other labels is their commitment to quality. They take pride in working with some of the most talented artists and performers in the industry, ensuring that every release meets their high standards. As a result, they have gained a reputation as a trusted distributor and licensor.

If you're looking for groundbreaking music that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions, look no further than !K7. Their dedication to innovation and creativity shines through in every release. So whether you're an avid music lover or just looking to discover something new, explore the world of !K7 and prepare to be amazed.

Hailing from Bristol and based in London, Ashley Thomas routinely passes the storied music heritage of both cities through his own singular, prismatic filter. As Otik he produces brilliant and complex hues, forming compositions from weightless neon-tinged trails, richly layered melodic webs and inky, subaqueous bass lines. 

The prolific artist recently created his own imprint, Solar Body, to accommodate the expanse and volume of his unfettered productions; now with his !K7 Record debut, Otik deepens his sonic explorations for the label he credits as a crucial discovery portal.

“Crystal Clear” is inspired by a personal epiphany, and it shines through with sparkling clarity. With the unmistakable signifiers of dancehall in its bassline and drum programming, Thomas turns these references outwards and upwards, finding a new expression with glistening drops of cosmic colour, gauzy pads, and soft crescendos of cymbals.

Despite coming in hard and fast with a bruising 130BPM bass rhythm “Rainbow Rhythm'' evokes a positively disorienting kaleidoscope for Thomas, courtesy of its sugary, euphoric synth sounds. It is a balance of hard and soft, leading heavily with drums throughout, contrasted with the track’s delicate and sweetly warped melody.

Crystal Clear / Rainbow Rhythm

Music GB

Discover Crystal Clear / Rainbow Rhythm by Otik. Vinyl 12" available from !K7. Brilliant and complex hues, weightless trails, and inky bass lines.