Marconi Union – Strata (Spotify)

Manchester’s Marconi Union have offered up their introspective blend of electronics and atmosphere over the course of the discography, and there’s a certain graceful manner in how their richly melodic compositions unfold, evoking a weight and emotion through experimentation and boundary pushing.

The new single “Strata” sees Marconi Union diving headfirst into their expansion of sound. "Strata is a rare example, for us, of a track that we tried out live a few times before committing to the album version,” Meadows explains. "It’s one of the most up-tempo pieces we've ever written, it has an energy and emotion which for us borders on elation.”

For the first time on Signals, out November 5th on Just Music, there is a distinct propulsive nature to the proceedings that add a more rhythmic touch and wide-reaching perspective. Signals was informed by the bands’ admiration of a number of different drummers and this played a significant part in helping shape its sound, an admitted shift following the release of the largely beat-less Dead Air. The upcoming album combines synthetic textures with organic sound, and merges the familiar with the unknown, transporting the listener deep into their imagination. The one-word title is both mysterious and evocative, suggesting a multitude of images that range from high-tech electronic messaging to ghostly abandoned radio stations and even that most basic level of human expression: body language.

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