Tash's Movement Limited rounds out the month of August by welcoming Fractal Architect back to the label for a new EP. With a career that spans the better part of a decade, UK artist Daniel Watts aka Fractal Architect has carved out a unique sonic identity in the world of electronic music, resulting in a string of uniquely crafted records that present a resonant worldly sound. Long standing imprints 3rd Avenue, Cinematique, Manual Music and Stellar Fountain have been landing spots for his far reaching creations. Movement Recordings has also been a vehicle for Fractal Architect, beginning in 2019 with 'Hideaway', a two-track affair which would lead to 2020's 'Not Going Back'. October of last year would see the UK artist make his debut on the label's Limited division with an artist showcase entitled ‘Resurrection'. Now, following his latest vehicle for Cinematique, Fractal Architect returns to Movement Limited with ‘Panopticon'.

The title track leads the release off in grand fashion and only furthers Fractal Architect's journey into the cosmic depths of melodic techno. Punchy kick drums and a bed of wavy rhythms provide the anchor for layers of flickering percussion and shapeshifting arps. Cruising with a hypnotic presence, there's a strong sense of flow across the first act, as metallic melodies steal the air, not only adding depth and character, but an emotive rise leading into a serene break. Here, placid pads and haunting vocal fragments create a sense of calm, eventually giving way to percolating effects for a classy drop and ethereal finale.

Beneath the charming sounds of 'Panopticon' lies the equally impressive 'Tempus Fugit'. Geared more towards morning play, Fractal Architect's pristine production chops serve him well here, bursting with ultrasonic qualities and a keen sense of hope and emotion. In what is a mesmerizing journey for the ages, it's a rollercoaster of crystalline melodic structures and charming overlays which provide a rejuvenating storyboard, while a foundation of precise kick drums and compact grooves not only keeps the focus on the dancefloor, but rounds out the release on a poignant note.