Pitch Black creates a sound that is simultaneously grounded in the earth and floating in the stratosphere. It is a masterclass in the 'Pacific Dub' aesthetic, where the heavy, rhythmic foundations of King Tubby-style dub are reimagined through the lens of modern New Zealand electronica. The music feels fluid and immersive, characterized by basslines that thrum in your chest and delay-drenched synths that swirl like mist.
What sets them apart is their ability to balance the organic and the synthetic. You can hear the influence of the natural world in their textures, yet the production is precise and forward-thinking. It is music that respects the space between the notes, using silence and echo to create a sense of vast, three-dimensional scale that few other downtempo artists achieve.
Start with 'Ape to Angel' to hear them at their most cinematic and polished. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants music that works as well for a focused work session as it does for a late-night drive through the mountains.
Pitch Black is a New Zealand electronica duo from Auckland.
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