Ballerino - Coward

Eclectic London-based producer　Ballerino　is back after the success of previous B-side　‘Love’/’Concentrate’　with his new double single　‘Wet’/’Coward’.

The release sees the Berlin-born act and founding member of South-London based　squareglass　- an ambitious artist collective with a focus on unconventional production techniques – continue to develop the hypnotic, art-house vibes for which he is becoming recognised.

In　‘Wet’/’Coward’,　Robin Paul Braum　delves into the elatable themes of desperate and embarrassing crushes, and the　 concept of unwanted and illusional love at first sight, further demonstrating what　The 405　described as the way he　‘cleverly utilizes production as a way of story-telling.’ The A-side also continues to exemplify Ballerino’s trademark silky and tactile sound to form a world of light and ultra-transparent sonic silhouettes.

‘Coward’, on side B, is a further example of Ballerino’s innovative approach to electronic music, paying a subtle homage to the 80s origins of house with an entrancing synth layer which ebbs and flows above a muffled looping bassline.

The double single is also joined by a bonus track; a mesmerizing remix of　‘Wet’, featuring punchy basslines and deep, dirty synths, from established producer　Zulu　(signed to　BBC Radio 1　DJ Monki’s　label,　Zoo Music), whose rework of former squareglass signee　Junk Son’s　‘Eyes Shut’　premiered on　Clash　earlier this year.

A testament to his fresh and pioneering style, Ballerino will celebrate the release of　‘Wet’/’Coward’　– available both digitally and on limited edition vinyl – with a special launch show at　Dalston Superstore　on October 14th. This, the venue’s first-ever live gig, follows　Out Magazine’s　support of ‘Love’/’Concentrate’　and marks a seminal endorsement from one of London’s most important gay night institutions, playing host to the live recreation of his electronic art in the superbly suited surroundings of the laser hole.

An artist whose labelmates　Bunki　and　Semi Precious　have seen support from the likes of　DIY,　i-D,　Notion　and　The Guardian, Ballerino’s　‘Wet’/’Coward’　represents the latest exciting output from the squareglass collective: one which will surely continue to establish their reputation as one of the capital’s most interesting imprints.