Electronic artist FENRA, aka Portland resident B Laws, rolled out ‘DEEPCUT‘ this week on November 7 through 6x Records, serving as the latest preview of his upcoming debut EP Delusional, due November 28. Hailing from Santa Rosa, California, roots, B Laws cut his teeth on art from a young age, finding his ear for melody in grandmother-led church hymns. Self-taught on guitar by 14, he spent years tweaking synths, handling vocals, and pounding drums in touring outfits that spanned the US, Europe, and Asia. These days, he’s channeling that road-tested edge into solo work inspired by heavyweights like Caribou, Four Tet, Floating Points, Bonobo, and DJ Koze, as well as the clean precision of Philip Glass and the heartfelt depth of Gloria Ann Taylor. Fresh off ‘COFFEE‘s premiere via Magnetic Magazine, the project got its final sheen from mastering pro Aneek Thapar, known for shaping records by Rival Consoles and Max Cooper.
The track eases in with a warped synth hook threading through string swells and ambient haze, holding back on the drive as rhythms shuffle forward and light, rippling effects widen the field. The ambient textures, serving as the bed on which the house’s grooves lie, provide a unique listening experience.
FENRA shared: “‘DEEPCUT’ opens with a skewed synth melody over strings and atmospheric textures, building tension slowly before revealing its full shape. It’s one of the most energetic tracks on the EP, but I wanted it to take its time — the bassline doesn’t arrive until almost three minutes in, when the track finally locks into place.”
As Delusional approaches, FENRA‘s setup feels primed for the electronic scene to embrace, delivering hybrids of introspection and drive that echo his icons while embarking on new sonic frontiers through blending genres like he has for ‘DEEPCUT’.
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