Lapalux

Get to know Essex’s very own Lapalux . Born Stuart Howard, the emerging artist has recently made the jump from London’s Pictures Music record label to Brainfeeder.

Forests EP (2008) and Many Faces Out Of Focus (2011), clearly depict this young mans ability to craft sounds and textures into emotionally driven songs, uncharacteristic in the genre of ‘beats’. “Peafowls on the Carousel” is a standout track showcasing this mood focused feature. Swirling synth lines and spastic percussion conjure up nostalgia of summertime childhood play-dates soon followed by an unexpected snap into an anxiety filled neck-breaking rhythmic assault.

Employing his portable recorder to capture organic sounds, Lapalux is able to create natural soundscapes in his mix which appear forefront, becoming a paramount feature.

In an interview with dummymag.com he states “All of my music is based around experimentation so I tend to approach each song differently, but thats the main creative process. I like to keep the interest alive by using different techniques every time I’m working on a new track. Whenever I make a new song I like to learn something new, I like to keep it fresh and interesting”. This is a most refreshing view on creating music that not enough artists express.

If Lapalux can grab Flying Lotus’s attention he deserves a little bit of yours. I expect big things to come out of Stuart Howard in the future.

Peafowls on the Carousel – Lapalux [experimental] [recommended]

James