Bounte

One is the debut album from Chicago native Bounte. Combining a breakbeat and IDM backbone with strong melodic textures and melodies, One is a unique take on the current electronic music scene. From the spacious female vocals of "Going Nowhere" and "Glide" to the skittering instrumental programming of "del Frompson," One showcases Bounte's musical inventiveness, all the while maintaining a current sensibility. The production by Wade Alin (Atomica) adds a modern shine to the mix, and brings the music's ambient undercurrent in to the open.

Reviews

"...Now, Randall [of Positron Records] is pretty outspoken in his disdain for cheap electronica, and I couldn't quite figure out the allure of this record. Until I turned up the volume. One is a record that reveals itself when it has some sonic space in which to unfold..."
— Mark Teppo, Igloo Magazine

"It is so bloody obvious at how accomplished Bounte is in his talents, with more variety in one of his songs than most electronic artists show in their entire albums. This record is well produced, and going on what we have already seen, shows the emerging potential of a truly gifted artist."
— Haakon Nelson, Virus Magazine

The second release from Chicago native Bounte, this four-song EP is an aggressive, pounding counterpoint to 2007's One. Dominated by grinding beats, heavy distortion, and cavernous reverb, overlaid with glitchy throbbing synth work, Maximal is an ode to the dark side of electronic music, while maintaining Bounte's signature melodic touches and traditional Chicago house flavor.

The album begins with the skittering synths and beats of D575. Cubic Feet and Phalanx Symbol, a pair of four-on-the-floor smashers, provide a fitting segue with their pounding rhythms and surprisingly delicate synth work. Sextuple X closes things out and reminds us that even when making music that is hard as hell, Bounte doesn't leave his jazz-flavored melodies behind.