RESPAWN EP is the result of three months spent in lockdown, where The Robinson leveraged an interest in old oriental fighter movies and games. The sounds and strategic approach influenced the duo in their newest EP released by Flankup Recordings, as immediately noted by the titles of the tracks.
CHECKPOINT's tribal drum prepares the listener for the war dance that is to come. The journey begins here, the cards have been dealt, the synth accompanies the warrior to battle.
DEATHMATCH catches you in a whirlwind, the stark hits and acid 303 mix with violent toms. This is a fight to the death reminiscent of Japanese video games where the sole objective is to be the last man standing.
The battle is over, the warrior has won, it is his time to RESPAWN. He is victorious and in a day-dream, the piano lifts his heart high above the clouds. The pad and drum stay resolutely beside him on his journey home.