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Toronto’s The Silk Demise stalk in with seductively haunting single ‘’Professor’s Lake’’

Posted on 22 May 2020

Wrapped in a promise, under stars. I set our feet as we melt in the dark.

Founded in 2006, this is the ultimately dark ambient electronic, trip-hop, and chillout music for the soul- to be enjoyed with the lights ideally off. 

‘The Silk Demise’ are highly influenced by trip-hop legends Massive Attack and Portishead and they expertly conjure their own smooth brand of the genre, relying on samples, synths, and melodic drones. Their music is a bit scary but enjoyable and this is a quality outfit.

Let’s enjoy this top act from Toronto, Canada and hope for more quality release while they create that one massive hit to propel them to the front of the queue. 

Stream more from ‘The Silk Demise’ here on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A&R Factory Present: The Flight

Posted on 16 July 2016

The Flight , comprised of duo Joe Henson and Alexis Smith, return with the ’Sarah EP’ to be released via Apologetic Recordings. With the creeping deep, bass weight of Massive Attack combined with the synth-lined choral breaks (supplied by Kami Thompson of the The Rails), lead track ‘Sarah’ is available to stream and share below:

The duo of Joe Henson and Alexis Smith are also known for their writing and producing talents, having with some of the industry’s biggest names (including Lana Del Rey). They’re also hugely successful composers, responsible for major soundtracks for games including Assassin’s Creed and Alien Isolation, the latter gaining them a BAFTA Games Awards nomination.