Astrokade - Holograms mp3 download

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The resurgence of the cassette tape is, in part, a by-product of 80s nostalgia. VHS and 8-bit games are gaining attention from a younger generation, while vintage synthesizer sounds are popping up everywhere from indie tapes to major label releases. Michael Pike’s project, Astrokade, seems to channel that nostalgia, both the good and the bad, into Holograms. At its best, the tape seems to draw inspiration from Harold Faltermeyer’s Fletch soundtrack and Frank Zappa’s Jazz From Hell. At it’s worst, the tape seems to draw inspiration from Harold Faltermeyer’s Fletch soundtrack and Frank Zappa’s Jazz From Hell. Luckily, there’s more to the record than that, and Pike delves less into kitsch and more into sonic exploration. On these tracks there is contrast and depth, plus an excellent ability to sequence. If he sticks to his strengths on forthcoming releases, he’s bound to produce a personal record, worthy of repeated listens. Keep an eye on Astrokade.CASSETTE LOVE