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NY Graffiti returns with Burden, an emotionally charged album created in the wake of personal loss. This latest work pushes the boundaries of techno, dub, and post-club genres, creating a deeply reflective journey into grief and solace. With a unique fusion of ambient soundscapes and experimental club aesthetics, the album evokes the intensity of early Hype Williams and Dean Blunt while exploring new emotional depths. Each track on Burden feels like a raw, cathartic release, capturing the tension between personal mourning and collective socio-political uncertainty.
Throughout the album, NY Graffiti weaves together dub-influenced rhythms and haunting, distorted melodies. Tracks such as “98 Prayers” blend elements of steppa, creating a fractured yet rhythmic experience that mirrors the dissonance of loss. Meanwhile, “Reach” leans heavily into dystopian ambient textures, conjuring an unsettling atmosphere reminiscent of the avant-garde works of Hype Williams. The seven tracks on Burden are dense and immersive, revealing moments of tranquility within a larger sonic landscape that feels suffocatingly claustrophobic.
Much of the album’s strength lies in its improvisational approach, notably in both the opener and closer, “Approximation.” This track serves as a fluid introduction and conclusion, anchoring the project with its atmospheric layers. NY Graffiti’s sound, shaped over years of operating on the periphery of New York’s underground scene, balances between the digital noise of contemporary life and organic, acoustic elements. The result is a multifaceted auditory experience that feels intimate and personal, yet resonant with the chaotic world outside.
Originally released digitally earlier this year, Burden has now found its way onto vinyl, thanks to NY Graffiti’s own label, Peace Anthem Records, and the Swiss imprint Präsens Editionen. The latter, known for its innovative roster of artists like Anom Vitruv and Belia Winnewisser, offers the perfect platform for this multifaceted release. With Burden, NY Graffiti delivers a powerful, genre-bending album that not only speaks to personal tragedy but also offers listeners a means of finding peace in the midst of collective turmoil.
