One of the main things that sticks out about 01SYNTH is consistency. There are multiple singles or an EP or two releases every year. This time we get the first full length.
Next Level is an electronic album that infuses “drum and bass, jungle, liquid DnB, and breakcore.” I have a small understanding of these genres, but overall, what 01SYNTH provides is a precise and polished listening experience. The 10 songs on Next Level continue the audio world that 01SYNTH has created since 2021.
Each release contains steps forward, either in production, arrangement, or emotion. And with Next Level, 01SYNTH is making a firm statement. I think it’s possible to listen to individual songs, but the strength of the album is the total narrative that comes from listening to the track order.
With so many electronic artists creating and distributing their unique styles, you might think that the style set that 01SYNTH uses is common, but she’s creating unique sounds within the definitions of the chosen genres. For me, the overall tone of Next Level is uplifting. It feels and sounds like you’re moving in the sky with an aerial view. It’s a positive feeling with a lot of rhythms that feel like updrafts.
This album can speak to a large audience. It’s good background music if you need to focus, and it’s also great when you need a tempo to physically keep you moving. Honestly, you just need to start listening and let it take over.
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Written by Chris P for Korean Indie.