PREMIERE: Christopher Kah – BlackWaves – Highwav Records

Even within the confines of electronic music, a sound where innovation has always been integral, Christopher Kah stands alone. A multifaceted and multidisciplinary musician, his eclectic and intoxicating sound has won him fans aplenty over the years, with Laurent Garnier among those who supported his last album, the quite emphatic ‘Limited Resource’, playing tracks from the album at Sonar, Time Warp, Nuits Sonores and more. For his latest release, he impresses again courtesy of the sort of propulsive, intriguing techno with which he’s made his name over the years. Released via his own Highwav Records label, the ‘Ballet’ EP sees him perk up with three dizzying tracks, each of which are sure to go down an absolute treat. Opening track ‘BlackWaves’ takes no prisoners from the off. A heavy track that’s clearly indebted to Detroit, it features shades of Carl Craig and Jerome Sydnenham’s well-known collars. A hefty anthem with muffled vocals that only add to the all-round vibe of consternation, it’s scarier than Monday mornings and definitely not for the faint of heart.