SILVERLINING - Simulacra

Silverlining Dubs

£25.18

Format: 180 gram 2xLP
Cat: SVDA 1000
Release Date: 1st February 2021
Genre: Deep House

Celebrating his 25th year as a producer and DJ, London's Silverlining announces his first ever double-vinyl artist project, 'Simulacra', a collection of emotive yet powerful body music fresh from his South London studio. Known for his diverse and bassline-driven grooves, this work sees him straddle between the stripped-back house and techno that we have come to adore on his acclaimed Silverlining Dubs series, with eclectic forays into territories of electronic musicality unexplored by him until now. Adopting a similar analogue workflow and kit-list to that used for his 1990s productions, the collection retains his trademark sonic brilliance, whilst demonstrating, once again, that his ideas are far from running out.

Subtly interwoven into its mood and lyrics, the album explores themes of dependence on misrecognised digital identities, and the importance of real world tangibility. For the album's artwork, Silverlining has collaborated with celebrated print-making artist, Leonie Bradley, whose work explores similar themes.

This versatile collection of new music from Silverlining caters both for tasteful record collectors, and deeper DJs alike, with its extensive yet consistent spectrum of flavours.

DJ Feedback

Anna Wall:
"Silverlining is an artist I've followed for many years, and this album is some of his finest work yet. Exceptional productions that stay true to his trademark grooves, stripped back deepness illuminated with emotive basslines, plenty of versatility, and the tracks that are interwoven with vocals bring true soul."

Bill Brewster:
"Asad has been making great dance records for a quarter of a century and this album continues that trend, with everything from leftfield jazz to finely-honed house music, all wrapped in brilliant artwork. What's not to like? "

Chris Stussy:
"Great work Asad! Really like what you've done here, congrats on the album. My favourites are Fulcra & Aura!"

DJOKO:
"The whole album is absolutely fire. Love the refreshing sounds in every track. Really worth being called an album this!"

Jane Fitz:
"Played Aura on Rinse radio show."

Kai Alce:
"Aura."

Leon:
"Amazing music!!!"

Per Hammar:
"Yeah man, feeling this. Especially Contracultura and Schema!"

Raresh:
"Schema, Contracultura, Observa - suberb. Thanks for sharing."

Sean Johnston (A Love From Outer Space):
"Quality gear."

Severino (Horsemeat Disco):
"OH YEAH"

Subb-an:
"Can't wait to play Schema. Love Observa too."

Titonton Duvante:
"Wow! Absolutely smashed it with the LP. REALLY loving it. Like amazing. Especially Love the chords in Aura and the freaky vibes on Schema. Contrcultura as well. What a journey."

Voigtmann:
"Top notch as expected!"