Shapeshifting, by Hybrid Man

Shapeshifting

by Hybrid Man

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dumplings x dancefloors record of the year for me so far — brilliantly encapsulates everything I adore about Australian dance music Favorite track: Virtual Language.

A992 What a release, might be my fav from 2022 yet! Close call between Shapeshifting and Ocean drifter, but I think the latter wins for its dreamy vibes and growth throughout the track.

plkpnn upbeat and ready 2 face the day ! <3 Favorite track: Virtual Language.

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The project of Julien Huynh and Will Holden, Hybrid Man returns after releasing four spacious cuts of downtempo breaks and house in 2019. This time debuting on Butter Sessions, the tracks on Shapeshifting feel like a natural progression, equally well-crafted with the DJ in mind but with a slightly more trance influenced modus operandi.

Opening with ‘Virtual Language’, the duo seemingly nods in the direction of Richard H. Kirk’s seminal Virtual State album, inspired by the futurism and warm robotic soundscapes of the 90s ambient techno scene. Dub FX and swirling basslines underpin the stylistic make-up of the EP, sharp breaks on the title track recalling 5AM catharsis in a pre-lockdown state of loved up rave bliss. Combining propulsive sequences with melancholic pads and melodies that are as easy to grab onto as they are lost the morning fog, the pair show a talent for holding the attention of the keen listener as they might the dancer. Indeed, those already attuned to the contemporary Australian underground might recognise Holden’s name from his slower paced work with Low Flung (also previously on Butter Sessions).

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released April 1, 2022

Mixed and Mastered by Corey Kikos
Artwork by William Schmitt

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