There’s nothing more gratifying than discovering an act that’s yet to gain exposure, especially if they’ve been hovering around in the sonic sphere for a minute, as No Tv No Radio has been. The Belgian resident is giving us countless reasons to rave about his shadowy, percolating ilk of electronic, and with exactly ten pieces to his name—not having hit even a moderately high playcount on any of them—we're appalled that he hasn't gotten anymore traction than he has. We’ve decided to highlight three of his finest pieces, therefore: "WIP WIP WIP WIP”, “Vowel” and “For A Minute”, and in our opinion, they give an ideal preface to his sound—one that’s up to the brim with hip-hop-glazed, bass-inclined electronic. “WIP WIP WIP WIP” is NTNR’s latest piece, and though it’s a short-lived one, it more than packs a punch in terms of production, especially due to the blankets of dexterous percussive elements and pristine synthwork employed. Along with prolonged subs, see-sawing cuts, and tasty drum patterns, the result is without a doubt seething with sultry vibes. The next effort that emerged from the collection of No Tv’s tunes is “Vowel”, and it’s yet another sonically vivid venture through future-sounding elements and vocal chops. They further portray the deftness and thoroughly expressive side of the producer, and it’s still baffling to be one of the few to hear this track, as saw-driven synths, oscillating, bubbly, percussion acting as hats, and delightfully tinny metronomes devise a painstakingly luring atmosphere. The pitch-shifting vocal chops, too, are worth a mention, as they operate like an effortlessly manipulated instrument and thrust the piece to its pinnacle. The final highlight we’ve decided to pinpoint is entitled “For A Minute”, and it’s a captivating instrumental from the very get-go, possessing classic chillwave chord progressions with a slight twist as NTNR automates them at his own will. The vocal slicing, while simple, works rather effectively on the effort, guiding the steadily progressing beat and almost providing the entire piece with it’s identity. From the spacey blips, to the lower-octave tube-like synths, the Belgian continually staggers your senses with his improvising technique, adding a saw-like cadence when appropriate, and throwing in beguiling percussion when desired. There’s no doubt NTNR is going to be on the radar of electronic aficionados very soon, and it’s no surprise, either, with these efforts illuminating his skill. Check out favorite tracks of his, and head on over to his SoundCloud if you're wanting more.
No Tv No Radio