We have already spoken at length about Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based artist Aircraft. Celebrating ‘Idiot Love’ just a few months ago, we were adamant about the project’s refreshing and nocturne character: “sombre, yet electrifying and niche. It’s music for cool people, music for anyone willing to go off the beaten path.” We stand by our words: Aircraft’s newly-released album ‘Death is around the corner’ is the perfect evidence of it. Further expanding the overall aural boundaries, the record offers more insight into what makes Aircraft tickle.
Turns out, it’s all about gloomy leftfield allure. Think minimal wave, post-punk, and a general sprinkle of electronica and dark synth-pop. There’s absolutely a nostalgic component to the album, yet it never feels derivative or unoriginal. Exactly the opposite: despite bathing in a large pool of influences, Aircraft manages to reach an artistic zenith that’s quirky, unique and shadowy. The title track is a striking display of how much things can change in the album. Even just comparing it to the kinetic darkwave of ‘Waiting’ or the industrial shores of ‘Rain World’ will offer a compelling glimpse into Aircraft’s eclecticism.
Known by day as Daniel Merkulov, the Ukrainian musician and producer has been around for a long time, having founded the Aircraft moniker back in 2011. ‘Death is around the corner’ marks a milestone in that very same journey, with Merkulov opening up a new Berlin-based record label, Digital Downshifting.
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