Gilbert - "Low Flying Objects" - (6:16)
124 BPM Gilbert - "Unknown Entities" - (6:00) 120 BPM
Owain K - "Corona Borealis" - (6:59) 123 BPM
Owain K - "New Horizon" - (7:01) 120 BPM
Review: Next up on Innate is a split release between Gilbert and label owner Owain K. One of the UK's champions of esoteric machine soul, its sixth release sees Innate continue to fly the flag for deep, melodic music. Gilbert's "Low Flying Objects" plots a path that focuses on warbling, acid-tinged bass and tight drums - a framework that allows the author to weave in saccharine melodies. "Unknown Entities" is an introspective piece, recalling As One or even Ian O'Brien's Detroit-influenced home listening work. Owain K's "Corona Borealis" melds a resonating bassline with steely beats to create a brooding track. Like Gilbert, he also pivots to the dance floor - the deeper than deep "New Horizon" is a fluid groove that recalls contemporaries like Miles Atmospheric. Stellar stuff as always.