My Dry Wet Mess – Laptop Lapdance EP preview

The Laptop Lapdance EP is forthcoming on Fine Grains, July 7th. His Magical Properties LP, Irrational Alphabet, was on loop for me for many months, and I’m excited to hear new music from him. 01 Twos Too 02 Nailed Scale 03 Eyelids’ Secret 04 Infinito 05 Nailed Scale (Auntie Flo Remix) 06 Nailed Scale (Dam Mantle Remix) 07 Eyelids’ Secret (Ikonika Scenario Adjustment Remix) 08 Eyelids’ Secret (Ikonika Shy Remix) @mydrywetmess
Soundcloud   Download the Ikonika remix of track Eyelids’ Secrets below.   Art: Alexander Horne   Press release: My Dry Wet Mess’ unique sound is recognisable for it’s multi-layered intricacy and offbeat charm. Skittering beats slide through surreal melodies and distorted vocals or keys. In ‘Laptop Lapdance’, Civitenga encapsulates these elements with four engrossing story-telling tracks.
 
Remixes come from Hyperdub‘sIkonika, Dam Mantle and Auntie Flo. The latter comes with a dreamy analogue rework of ‘Nailed Scale’; a gentle breezy groove with a plethora of subtle details peaking out from the undergrowth. If Auntie Flo’s remix is a curious walk along the jungle path, Dam’s Mantle’s ‘Nailed Scale Remix’ is head first into the depths. Dark and prowling, Mantle strips down the emotive elements to tribal claps and creepy background echoes. Stepping further into techno territory, Ikonika’s ‘Scenario Adjustment Remix’ highlights the metallic and futuristic elements of ‘Eyelids’ Secret’. A stomping mechanical rhythm goes for the jugular from start to finish. In her ‘Shy Remix’, Ikonika wraps things up with a beat-less cinematic twist.