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We all know the story by now: Sam Willis of KOMPAKT sub label Amazing Sounds teamed up with Banjo or Freakout man Alessio Natalizia to make an album of wide eyed, beautiful ambient techno for what would be their debut album last year. After making their names as the muso’s artist of choice with their mixture of deep, tech-y basslines, minimalist build ups and epic, Heaven reaching synths, they’re back. And on even better form.

We managed to catch them at their launch night at The Shacklewell Arms (where Amazing Sounds artist Luke Abbot supported). The hypnotic, beatifully constructed noise scapes, sound gardens, or any other terms which come close to describing their uniquely quality compositions, were sure not to disapoint second time around. Managing to turn the atmosphere of a back of a pub on a Tuesday night into one representing the mysticycism of a Warhol Factory party, or an early Berlin club, is no small feat. And testament to the genre hopping quality the duo have.

When they get back from supporting Battles in the US, they’re hitting the Christmas ATP event at Butlins, they’re sure not to be limited to the back of an East end pub for much longer. ‘Coracle’ is a work of art. And is one you need to experience.