Establishing the mood with astral bell synths, creating a dimensional vibe, expanding with subversive, textured drums, reverse record scratches and cerebral nuances, Blacklight Beat Patrol opens Awe Walk with a hint of drama, fused with a cinematic appeal.
There is an almost 8-bit video game adjacency to the track, but it feels refined and simultaneously psychedelic. The meditative moments feel transcendental, sublime and peaceful, whilst the more fierce and assertive dramatics tap into the industrial and trippy energy that we have come to expect from Blacklight Beat Patrol, having featured a slew of the project’s previous releases.
There is no doubt that Awe Walk is a unique composition, which three main sections, the debut, the yogic soft core, and the anthemic conclusion – we appreciate the density fused with the zen, and how Blacklight Beat Patrol always keeps up on our toes.
Speaking on his unpredictable compositional nature, Blacklight Beat Patrol, also known as producer Scott R. Corneau confesses, “I find joy in blending genres and sounds that shouldn’t work together — broken grooves, conflicting layers, fragments that feel like they’re falling apart until they snap into place. That’s the energy and approach I’m carrying forward with this record.”
We learn that Awe Walk offers the first glimpse into Blacklight Beat Patrol‘s upcoming fourth full-length album, currently in production and expected later in 2025. We cannot wait to experience what is still to come, and if Awe Walk is something to go by, then we know that we are destined for a sonic adventure that transcends boundaries.
We have added Awe Walk to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist. whilst we continue to stream the exquisite, wider discography of Blacklight Beat Patrol, including Tragically Plastic, and Party Enconobox!