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Apricots
Electronic · 2020

Apricots

Bicep

A masterclass in emotive electronica, blending haunting Malawian vocal loops with crisp breakbeats and shimmering, nostalgic synth textures.

October 6, 2020 · Not On Label (Hollen Self-released)

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Apricots is a sonic bridge between the sweaty, communal euphoria of 90s rave culture and the introspective, high-definition production of the modern era. It doesn't just demand movement; it evokes a specific kind of sad-dance energy, where the rhythms are propulsive but the melodies are deeply melancholic. The central vocal sample, a traditional Malawian chant, is transformed into a ghostly, recurring motif that feels both ancient and futuristic, grounding the track in a human element that many electronic tracks lack.

Moments Worth Listening For
The introduction of the vocal sample, a haunting Malawian chant that is pitched and looped until it becomes a rhythmic instrument.
The point where the breakbeat finally locks in with the bassline, creating a propulsive forward motion that feels inevitable.
The mid-track breakdown where the percussion drops out, leaving only the shimmering, cathedral-like synth pads and the ghostly vocal echoes.
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How does Apricots sound next to the rest of Bicep's catalogue?

Chanting+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into chanting than the rest of the catalogue.

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