LJ Kruzer
Bitch Owes MoneyLJ Kruzer once cited Abba, Def Leppard and Rick Astley as influences in an interview. Thankfully these inspirations are scarcely apparent on his latest release, Bitch Owes Money, unless Abba had an unacknowledged sideline in dark, clattering electronica. With beats and synths reminiscent of I Care Because You Do-era Aphex, and dub-inflected vocals, this is one hell of an atmospheric tune.
Kruzer lays down a muscular, clanking rhythm and spreads moody, shapeshifting synths and echo-y vocals over the top. With these simple elements, he manages to create something that is repetitive, but thoroughly engaging from start to finish. The Posthuman remix is also high quality, but the menacing atmosphere of the original is lost slightly in their busy production.
With three releases under his belt, each one topping the last, and fairly regular live outings around East London LJ Kruzer is definitely one to watch. Keep your ears peeled.
Kruzer lays down a muscular, clanking rhythm and spreads moody, shapeshifting synths and echo-y vocals over the top. With these simple elements, he manages to create something that is repetitive, but thoroughly engaging from start to finish. The Posthuman remix is also high quality, but the menacing atmosphere of the original is lost slightly in their busy production.
With three releases under his belt, each one topping the last, and fairly regular live outings around East London LJ Kruzer is definitely one to watch. Keep your ears peeled.
