Lost Channel

Canadian producer anthéne’s newest release, Lost Channel, is a powerful collection of gentle, reflective tracks. Lush, minimal synthesized chords comprise the record’s core, but anthéne routinely switches up the sound, which prevents the overall effect from feeling stale. There’s much to digest; “Fallen,” for instance, almost breaks the album’s fourth wall with the inclusion of overtones that sound a few degrees more synth-like than their surroundings, a reminder that what can be heard isn’t entirely organic. Further highlights include “Layover” whose notable quirks include frequent overtones of bells, a filtered choir working in tandem with gorgeous synthesizer pads, and a light dusting of shakers so drenched in reverb that they’re soon absorbed by the mix. It’s an emotional experience, the kind of album that just exemplifies the core appeal of ambient. Written and produced by Brad Deschamps Mastering by Taylor Deupree Photography by Alexander Kopatz www.go70north.com Archives56 // ArchivesCD37 Archives / 2019