Tiger Stripes
'Sisters'
[Desolat]
Swedish producer, Tiger Stripes, has been pumping out quality material since the early two thousands, and his latest EP, 'Sisters,' picks up quite nicely where some of his other projects like 'Backroom Entertainment,' and 'Beatbox,' left off. The EP only has two original tracks on the listing, but the two remixes of the EP’s lead-off track, “Sisters,” offer up enough variety to warrant their inclusion in the lineup, and do a good job rounding out the project.
From start to finish, the EP’s sound is characterized by it’s room-filling, muffled, undertones, and there’s almost no empty spaces in the sonic spectrum once you hit play. Yes, there are plenty of synth lines and beat textures which keep the track from sounding too sparse or crude, but despite all of this, it’s almost impossible to not notice the ever present low-octave notes that rumble their way through the track, giving all the other sounds it touches a somewhat darker vibe.
Now, this isn’t a bad thing; in fact, this whole EP is going to make for some killer dance floor music, and the way Tiger Stripes manages to balance all those dark undertones with the rest of the production work is a feat in and of itself. Just don’t be expecting anything light or airy.
Sisters is definitely one of those releases that‘s easy to listen to all the way through, but if you’re looking for a standout track, then look no further then the EP’s namesake, “Sisters.” It’s got everything that makes the rest of this offering such a fun listen, and a great composition to boot. Tiger Stripes isn’t new to the music game, so it’s not altogether surprising that this EP is a success, but it’s nice to see established artists like this staying sharp, and releasing music that build on previous successes.