Is this club music for ghosts? Compiling tracks made by the Oakland producer between 2016 and 2023, saint dissociation is a noteworthy introduction to the ambient techno world of Erica Mar. Moody, ethereal, eerie, many of the ambient pieces here could soundtrack a horror film set in lonely, distant reaches of the galaxy. But these slow-moving phantoms are perfectly counterpointed by techno tracks, setting the airy winds and clanging chimes to repeating, dancing rhythms. For choice examples of the two styles here, check out “shedding the accoutrements of the persona” and “bless.” The artists says the release is intended to help them “leave all of those years behind and MOVE forward with a new sound,” so we look forward to hearing what comes next.
