Longing

Joachim Spieth presents his new project, "Retrace," on his eminent electronic label, Affin. Dub influences and cooling, ambient electronics blend to create complex, aqueous soundscapes. The seven track album reveals detailed textures and crystalized melodies that captivate the imagination. Like glittering drops of water, the sound elements combine to slowly filter through sonic biotopes until they extend across the spectrum in full frequency. In “Retrace”, Spieth offers a fresh perspective on ambient soundscapes while retaining the signature elements that have come to define his musical identity. “Retrace” unfolds with meticulous precision, leading listeners through a labyrinth of sonic possibilities where every sound and texture serves a purpose in the narrative. press reactions “An album in which Spieth’s crystal clear compositions find new ground in his ever-evolving world of sound. ” – Sun13 “Perfectly curated as a soundtrack for any time of your day, these seven pieces will guide you back into the meaning of this reality” – Headphone Commute “Spieth’s compositions should be regarded as several chapters of a single stream of sound, a narrative that has an almost supernatural emotional power, capable of evoking a sense of permanence and infinity” – Radioaktiv “The result is a short but successful album that recalls the best achievements of glitch dub at the beginning of the 21st century” – Nowamuzyka