Multiple Angled Distortions

Released in 2025, Multiple Angled Distortions sees The Future Sound of London (Garry Cobain and Brian Dougans) continuing their long-running exploration of 'electronic environmentalism.' This EP leans heavily into the IDM and Experimental styles, moving away from the more melodic downtempo of their mid-career work toward a fractured, glitch-heavy aesthetic. The production is characterized by extreme layering and the use of 'angled' distortions - asymmetric rhythmic patterns and non-linear synthesis that create a sense of physical space. Tracks like 'Askance' and 'Northern Point' highlight the duo's ability to manipulate field recordings into rhythmic elements, a technique they have refined over three decades. Critically, the album aligns with their 'Environment' series, focusing on the intersection of technology and nature, though it presents a more aggressive, digital-forward texture than previous installments. It serves as a bridge between their legacy ISDN-era experimentation and modern, high-fidelity sound design.