Velocity Made Good has unveiled their new EP “Big Breakers,” marking a notable shift in their musical style. The Dutch duo has transitioned from the confines of club culture to a more direct sound designed for live performances, emerging from their unique creative journey that began on a sailing boat.
From Sailing to Studio
The duo’s early days were marked by experimentation on a sailing boat along the Frisian coast, where they harnessed modular synths and microphones to capture environmental sounds. Over time, with more than 100 live performances under their belt, they recognized the potential of merging electronic music with the raw energy found in rock performances. Their experience at Groningen’s Paradigm festival played a crucial role in this transformation.
The Making of “Big Breakers”
In “Big Breakers,” Velocity Made Good incorporates a blend of analogue synths, live drums, and a rough production style. Collaborating with producer Josh Baxter of PVA, they pushed their equipment to the limit, capturing the vibrant energy that they aimed for in their live shows. The EP evokes a mix of influences that spans from the hypnotic sounds of LCD Soundsystem and The Chemical Brothers to classic rock benchmarks.
Highlighting ‘Reeling’
Among the EP’s tracks, “Reeling” stands out with its chaotic yet captivating structure. Built on broken drum patterns and competing synth lines, it reflects the duo’s creative process, which often sees them racing to keep up with the ideas emerging in the studio. This track, like the rest of the EP, carries an energy that is difficult to control, frequently presenting challenges in live performance settings.
Embracing Chaos in Production
The physicality of their sound is evident in their production choices, with the duo running synthesizers through powerful guitar amps to achieve a unique sonic texture. This approach has influenced both the studio sound and their live performances, where they continue to explore the unpredictable interplay between rock and electronic music.
Future Musical Explorations
With approximately 30 demos already in development, Velocity Made Good is excited to continue delving into this new musical direction. They emphasize a desire to further explore the raw and physical elements of their sound while collaborating with Josh Baxter in future projects.
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