Brad Rose’s Charlatan project fuses noise, dub, and glitchy techno together into a cohesive slab of paranoia on “Nightmaring,” the first taste of his upcoming LP, Local Agent, due out August 26 via Umor Rex. The LP comprises the best of what Rose has been committing to tape, digital, and vinyl under this moniker, pushing forward from the claustrophobic vibe of last year’s Night Circus tape, and venturing deeper into the darkness. “Nightmaring” sounds bolder and louder than anything heard from Charlatan, with its shuffling hunks of noise growing louder and louder, with a slight techno pulse in the background. It’s fitting that this one closes out the LP, as it’s hard to imagine going anywhere beyond that. In addition to the grand sound of the album, Umor Rex has put together a gorgeous packaging scheme, from the yellow transparent colored vinyl to the trippy cover photo. Pre-orders are available now!
• Charlatan/Brad Rose: http://www.digitalisindustries.com
• Umor Rex: http://www.umor-rex.org
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