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Seattle-based musician Jeff Mcillwain has made his long-awaited return to the scene with his newest release, A Certain Distance. After a decade since his last record, Mcillwain has crafted what may be his poppiest work to date. This album features Cocteau Twins-style vocals that swim through the humid and aqua-sonic atmospheres, accompanied by warm synth-melodies that burst through the slipstream. The fidgety microhouse drum programming ticks things over and over, adding a unique element to the record. Overall, A Certain Distance is an assured and often very lovely release that showcases Mcillwain’s talent as a maker.
Fans of Cocteau Twins and other similar artists will appreciate the ethereal and dreamy nature of A Certain Distance. Mcillwain’s atmospheric soundscapes and warm synth melodies are reminiscent of other ambient-electronic artists like Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin. The microhouse drum programming on this record is also reminiscent of artists like Caribou and Four Tet, adding a rhythmical depth to the dreamy landscapes. Overall, A Certain Distance is a stellar release that showcases Mcillwain’s ability to create dense and evocative soundscapes that are both emotive and accessible.
