Birdsnake - Biofilter LP

Synth ambassadors Birdsnake create their own brand of psychedelic infused downtempo electronica, exploring the line between digital and organic. A free-flowing sensory experience, the band seamlessly combines acid jazz, droney textures and dubbed out rhythms. New single ‘Hydrostatic Pressure’ shares familial qualities with previous release ‘Rare Amulet’ that feel aquatic in sound, yet are contrasted with a dance floor focused tempo and darker instrumentation. Hydrostatic Pressure is released on Thursday 28th August, and is the second single taken from the band’s debut album ‘Biofilter’, slated for release on Friday 14th November via Bathtub Music.

Shimmering chimes and pads of wind-like synthesisers slowly build to a cascade of bubbling percussion and flutters of flute. Charging four-to-the-floor kick drum bursts through, with shuddering sound effects intermingled with deep horn-like accents, bringing to mind giant rolling sea vessels. Far away kalimba and metallic bells drift in and out like tides, yet we are constantly being pulled back to the dance floor. Of the track the band reflects, “Hydrostatic pressure is a journey into the depths of the ocean, capturing the energy from more boisterous live jams but also reflecting our home studio production sound.” Having met at music school, Birdsnake formed when after class jams became a regular occurrence. This improvised and relaxed sharing of ideas forms the basis of all of Birdsnake’s tracks, and the forthcoming album Biofilter builds on this chemistry. Aquatic in theme and sounds, the new album aims to leave listeners feeling relaxed and energised in equal measures. –Bathtub Music