{"id":36,"date":"2026-03-05T09:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/808bass.org\/?p=36"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:22:09","slug":"commuter-oblivion-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/808bass.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/commuter-oblivion-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Commuter – Oblivion EP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Artist:<\/strong> Commuter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release:<\/strong> Oblivion EP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Format:<\/strong> Streaming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link:<\/strong> Battery Park Studio Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A true child of the 80s, Commuter has spent a lifetime absorbing the textures of Acid House, EBM, and New Beat. That encyclopaedic knowledge of the genre is on full display here, resulting in a collection of tracks that balance grit with mechanical elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The title track, Oblivion<\/strong>, wears its Kraftwerk influence proudly, echoing the early dystopian vibes of Anthony Rother. From a production standpoint, the use of dreamy delays on the arpeggios provides a sense of vast, cinematic scale above a rock-solid bassline. Be Yourself<\/strong> follows with a more kinetic energy; it features beautifully discordant arpeggios and minimal leads that feel like a subtle nod to the Blade Runner<\/em> aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The driving force of Photonic<\/strong> lies in its “cold” synthesis, offering a stripped-back, minimal arrangement that allows the rhythmic bass to do the heavy lifting. The highlight for me, however, is Almost Predictable<\/strong>. The track is built around a robotic bassline and perfectly placed discordant stabs that create a palpable tension. As a musician, I find the way the building arpeggios eventually melt away particularly clever; the dark synths manage to convey that classic “hope through sadness” trope that made 80s electronic music so emotionally resonant. This is a highly recommended release for those who like their electro with a bit of soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n