Susumu Yokata "Animiam of the Airy"

• Words: Glenn Jackson
• Label: Lo

Veteran Japanese sound artist Susumu Yokata resurfaces with yet another sonic transformation on "Animiam of the Airy," a cut from his forthcoming LP Dreamer (artwork above). The song finds the shape-shifting producer utilizing his decades-honed talent for creating distinct aural landscapes to craft a piece of dubby, spacious techno. Floating atop the proceedings, squelching wind instruments fire at will throughout the song's six-minute run, rarely acknowledging the tune's other elements—namely the deep, rolling synth chords and steady beat chugging below. Wherever else Yokata is prepared to take us on his latest full-length endeavor will have to wait to be seen when Dreamer sees a release on February 6.