End of Line, by Bastian Benjamin, French II

End of Line

by Bastian Benjamin, French II

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1.	Bastian Benjamin - Uncharted Territory 05:20	buy track
2.	French II - Grooverider 04:08	buy track
3.	Bastian Benjamin - Manuscript 04:15	buy track
4.	French II - Sleeper Cell 05:06	buy track
5.	Bastian Benjamin, French II - Hive 04:50	buy track
6.	Bastian Benjamin, French II - End of Line 04:13	buy track
7.	Bastian Benjamin, French II - Pain and Pleasure 05:27	buy track

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Dutch artists Bastian Benjamin and French II collaborate on the "End of the Line EP," blending solo and joint tracks to explore post-dubstep landscapes with meticulous attention to detail. Bastiaan's experimental sound draws from electronica, broken beat and dubstep, while Frank shares a similar passion for bass and UK-centric sounds. The pair connected on social media, driven not only by a shared musical vision but also a deep personal bond that fostered trust and understanding.

Working in the studio, Bastiaan crafts dark soundscapes on modular synths, while Frank excels at sound design and arrangement and knows exactly what to keep and what to eject from the mix. The EP showcases their sonic synergy, blurring the lines between solo and collaborative tracks. 'Uncharted Territory' opens with dark, menacing low ends and lurching drum loops under rhythmic groove. 'Grooverider' is a jumble of drums backlit by an uneasy synth glow. 'Manuscript' is a twisted stepper with mysterious synth leads and there's deep techno throb to 'Sleeper Cell' and broken beat brilliance in 'Hive' that keeps you on the move. The title track is a high-octane and moody mix of prickly loops and drilling bass while closer 'Pain And Pleasure' is a rhythmically punishing closer that cannot fail to sweep you up.

Despite the title, Bastian Benjamin & French II's End of the Line EP sounds very much like the start of something special from two innovative Dutch talents.

All tracks mixed and arranged by French II and Bastian Benjamin
Artwork by Nina van den Berg
Graphic Design by Sander Molenaar
Mastering by Marco Spaventi

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released September 11, 2023

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