An ambitious and creative electronic house opus

A rising force on the UK electronic house scene, Vale-Smith’s eclectic new album Um Yo showcases the genre’s vibrant history while pushing its boundaries with uncompromising creativity.

Looking for electronic house that’s fresh, uncompromising and genuinely creative? Vale-Smith brings you his eclectic new album Um Yo. As the artist’s second release on Maulcat Records, um yeah is a sprawling, ambitious album that showcases Vale-Smith’s production tricks and unfiltered creativity.

With a generous 73 minutes of pumping sonic energy, “Um Yo” is a work of art that cements Vale-Smith’s compositional know-how. “I’ve always wanted to make an expansive opus album that feels ambitious and grand, but until now I never believed I had the experience or skill to execute it so well.” Vale-Smith has created an album that is both indulgent and deeply personal, an unfiltered representation of the artist’s musical vision.

The album is a departure from Vale-Smith’s first release, reignite, which focused on building loops and grooves that stuck. This time, um yeah shows Vale-Smith’s willingness to experiment and explore new sounds and ideas.

Vale-Smith’s approach to the album was to be as selfish as possible and create music rich in diverse textures, rather than using the “less is more” approach demonstrated in previous releases. The result is an album that feels like the artist’s most serious work to date, playfully dancing between moments of shimmering color on a bed of industrial brokenness. This intense juxtaposition is only achieved through an intuitive understanding of balance and space, something Vale-Smith has been able to demonstrate with style throughout the album.

An appreciation for structure and pace shines through um yeah. The artist went to great lengths to create an album that will keep listeners engaged throughout its 73-minute runtime. Vale-Smith’s patience and attention to dynamics are evident as the album ramps up and down, creating a journey that feels both epic and intimate. The album’s pacing is intentional, there’s clear restraint at the right moments to keep listeners interested, as well as generous sonic explosions to ensure a satisfying listening journey. Overall, Vale-Smith’s attention to detail um yeah A masterful work of art that showcases the artist’s growth and skill in creating an immersive musical experience.

um yeah goes beyond what a listener should expect from an electronic dance album. Ambition and creativity alone are enough to define Vale-Smith as a force to be reckoned with. This coupled with the fact that um yeah He’s really fun to listen to and we’re excited to see what comes next from the artist.

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