Name: Dust
Brand: Laurel Halo

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Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-06-23

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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505530038683

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Artist

Laurel Halo

Genre GB

Electronic

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Hyperdub

Hyperdub is a UK based music label that was founded in 2004. Run by the artist Kode9, this label has become known for its innovative and boundary-pushing releases. With a focus on electronic music, Hyperdub has established itself as a leading force in the industry, consistently delivering cutting-edge sounds and pushing the boundaries of genre. Whether you're a fan of dubstep, grime, or experimental beats, Hyperdub is sure to have something that will captivate your ears.
With an impressive roster of artists and a reputation for quality releases, Hyperdub has solidified its position as one of the most influential labels in the music scene today. From iconic albums to groundbreaking singles, their catalog boasts an array of diverse and forward-thinking music that continues to resonate with listeners worldwide.
As a label run by an artist himself, Hyperdub understands the importance of artistic expression and creative freedom. They provide a platform for emerging talent as well as established artists to showcase their unique soundscapes and push sonic boundaries. With their finger on the pulse of underground movements and trends, Hyperdub remains at the forefront of musical innovation.

Laurel Halo is an electronic producer hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. With her unique sound and innovative approach to music production, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. In addition to her solo work, Laurel Halo has also released rhythm-focused tracks under the alias King Felix. Her diverse range of musical styles and experimental compositions have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Having started her career in the early 2010s, Laurel Halo quickly gained recognition for her boundary-pushing soundscapes and genre-defying compositions. Her music seamlessly blends elements of ambient, techno, and experimental electronica, creating immersive sonic landscapes that captivate listeners.
With each release, Laurel Halo continues to push the boundaries of electronic music by exploring new sonic territories and experimenting with unconventional sounds. Her ability to create intricate textures and atmospheric melodies sets her apart from other artists in the industry.

Laurel Halo returns to Hyperdub for her third LP with a fresh approach and a new sound. Routed out of the electronic abstraction of 2015’s In Situ - but with clear reference to 2012's sleeper-hit Quarantine - Dust is an album revolving around loose and languid songs; warped, sun-filled, melted and at times, heavy-hearted and obscure. Recorded over a period of two years, the writing process began at EMPAC in upstate New York in January 2015. With access to microphones, percussion, keys and a wide range of routings, Laurel spent days alone in the cavernous space, later inviting musicians Eli Keszler and Lafawndah to join her there. Those sessions would eventually become this album: a collection of breezy, broken songs, based on woody instrumentation, sub bass and restless, intricate electronics. Earnest songwriting meets with modal cut-up strategies, improvisational playing with higrade digital dust. Tactile and fibrous throughout the record, the vocals and percussion coalesce and breathe life into each other. Swung grooves eddy and collapse; acoustic drums are warped into sensual, febrile melodies. The lyrics are themselves bricolage, without a specific narrator or place in time. They slip in and out of view, something that is visualised in the album’s inner panel. Extending the influence, the album opener Sun To Solar is an adaptation of Servidão de Passagem by Brazilian concrete poet Haroldo de Campos. In line with the album’s sound, Dust is 'Laurel Halo' as a flexible cast of characters. Filled with dialogue, the album helms an interchangeable ensemble of vocalists and musicians, featuring vocals from Klein, Lafawndah, and Michael Salu, as well as musicians such as Eli Keszler, Craig Clouse ($hit and $hine), Julia Holter, Max D, Michael Beharie and Diamond Terrifier. Laurel’s omnivorous influences play out in mutated fashion - coalesced, unfettered and inclusive - a broad musical palette free from entrenched modes, catalysed by digital production that could only happen in 2017.

Dust

Music GB