Exploring textured electronics, mutated rhythms, and sculpted sounds inspired by minerals.

Bristol-based DJ and producer Batu is releasing his debut album, called Opal, via his own Timedance label this April.

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Moving away from the left-field techno of past releases, Opal sees Batu working with textured electronics, mutated rhythms, sculpted sounds, and fragmented instrumentation.

The album is “guided by abstract inspiration from coastal landscapes and the mineral matter all life on Earth is built on,” he explains.

It follows the release of Batu’s last EP — I Own Your Energy.

Pre-order Opal here in advance of its 29th April release, check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

2. Mineral Veins

3. Convergence

4. Even Here

5. Atavism

6. Emulsion Of Light

7. Solace

8. Squall

9. Spectral Hearts

10. Eolith

11. Always There