Dextro is Scottish born Ewan Mackenzie. Neatly balanced ambient, with shoegaze, folk and post-rock influences, upon first listening it’s easy to begin comparisons with fellow Scottish IDM legends Boards of Canada. But, as The Milk Factory quoted back in 2006 when describing ‘Consequence Music’, that wouldn’t be fair:
“Although the press release makes a passing comparison with fellow Scots Boards Of Canada, this actually doesn’t do Mackenzie much favours. Sure, the beats are lethargic, the soundscapes are languorous and the melodies finely crafted, but Dextro’s compositions have something of a perverse streak running through. Behind the soft brushes of analogue synths crawl darker and more disturbing tones and textures. An accomplished drummer and percussionist, who also officiates as part of experimental metal act Snowblood, Mackenzie injects elements of live drums throughout this record, giving his compositions more texture and body.”
Dextro has just released a 45 minute live recording from his November set at Lab30 Festival Germany. Download it. A dark yet dreamy composition, with live percussion and drum beats. Perfect for late night listening.
Dig deeper. Download more live sets and tracks from Dextro’s website.
Dextro – Distance
Dextro – Atman
Dextro – Hearts & Minds
Header image taken from Dextro’s album artwork for his latest album ‘Winded’
Been meaning to say… that specific dextro live set (09, november) is probably the best 45 minutes you can spend on music!
Posted by George | January 4, 2011, 11:04 pm