Keser - Esoteric Escape

Alex Tronic is a relatively recently founded Edinburgh-based label, active in the promotion and recording of vibrant new electronic music. Their third release, and the first in national distribution, is the debut set from Keser, aka Scottish post-rock and electronic artist Kevan Whitley. The Keser sound has its roots in the Glasgow underground rock scene of the late 90s, which included such transcendental bands as Aereogramme, Mogwai and Arab Strap. Fusing the guitar style of that lauded era with synthetic beats and sequences has resulted in a new progressive form of guitar-based seraphic electronica. Ambient and ethereal sounds elevate subtly, building up into crushing waves and returning back again. The vaporous instrumentals and melodic chimings are only anchored by the electronic beats and unconditional ambience. This "music as a metaphor for life" mentality is evident throughout 'Esoteric Escape', capturing both the Keser live feel and his more refined studio work in 12 tracks which diverge into the realms of post rock melodic electonica - each one a soundtrack to a personal journey, be it through the moods of life itself or simply on an aimless walk across town… and for those readers who like their reviews to be concluded with a handly list of references, try Slint or My Bloody Valentine playing the work of Boards Of Canada and Of Montreal for size, seasoned with fresh leaves of Air, Aphex Twin, Postal Service, and Dntel, steeped in a stock reduced from leftover Cocteau Twins guitar curlicues.

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