At The Dunes

Potions is the latest solo act of Chris Doria, who previously made minimal techno under his own name and melodic IDM under MKJO. This album is a natural progression for him, combining his previous styles to create an equally danceable and listenable sound.

True Mother’s next release comes from Potions, aka Chris Doria – one half of the production duo behind Jaded Lover. The At The Dunes EP consists of four original tracks, two vocal versions, and one additional remix. Samples of lonely maritime gales usher in the title track, which pits detuned pads against bass and guitar with a soft, seaside lilt. “Call Of The City” slightly picks up the pace and unfurls into an infectious, head-nodding and toe-tapping, synth-pop instrumental. The third track, the hilariously titled “Lawn Mowers At Night,” draws heavily on Potions’ sombre guitar tones over a bed of electronics. Simultaneously, “A Familiar Friend” is a slow burner that layers up quite nicely.

The eclecticism at play on the At The Dunes EP is daring and impressive and raises the label’s bar as its most complex release to date. -Z.W.