You already know how consistent and unique the Seattle-based label Hush Hush Records truly is. How fitting that they released something a bit more dark and atmospheric just in time for Halloween. While it's no longer Halloween (I'm late to the ball, I know), it's still a late night project, one that demands publication at a late hour. Fuck the constraints of posting blog posts during normal working hours. California producer Wyatt Baer aka w. baer demands to be listened at midnight. Here's what Hush Hush had to say about the "haunting" five song EP:
"While his previous releases have explored the darker edges of cinematic, immersive beats, his latest creations dive deeper into the abyss, adding an enhanced sense of impending doom to his glistening productions. With a title inspired by the cult 1987 thriller b-movie 'The Stepfather,' and heavily influenced by his love for synth-heavy horror film soundtracks, 'Wait a minute…' offers an episodic soundtrack to a suburban nightmare filled with stagnant complacency that’s riddled with anxiety. Embracing a more experimental, flow-based approach that allows the listener to drift in and out of engagement with its eerie backdrops, Baer’s ambient impulses are often interrupted by jarring stabs of ominous drums that simultaneously set the foundation for his emotional, off-kilter melodies. Another impressive addition into w. baer’s evolving catalogue, this 25-minute fever dream marks one of Hush Hush’s most harrowing releases to date."
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hush hush records, w. baer, electronic, atmospheric, dark, ep, california, seattle