Tracklisting:
A1. Process
A2. Ish
A3. Broke Over Me Like A Rainstorm
A4. Something
B1. To Live Forever In A Skylit Room
B2. Fugit Amor
B3. Coda
B4. To See With Eyes Unclouded
Sales notes:
London-based electronic artist Sunden unveils his highly anticipated debut album, Minor Coda. The title, ‘Minor Coda’, is a nod to the musical term ‘coda’, which signifies a concluding passage that serves as a summary or resolution. This title captures the album’s themes of therapy, catharsis, and the fluidity of human experience, exploring these concepts through the lens of leftfield club music. Set for release via Loose Lips, a label and club night recently celebrating a decade at the forefront of London’s underground scene, Minor Coda is a strikingly emotive collection of tracks that seamlessly weave intricate breakbeats, immersive soundscapes, and euphoric release. The album captures the turbulence of self-exploration, channelling it into a journey as introspective as it is ready for the dance floor.
From the skittering rhythms and fluctuating dynamics of Process, which encapsulates the disquiet of self-confrontation, to the dreamlike melancholy of Ish, evoking the solitude of late-night city wanderings, each track on Minor Coda tells a profoundly human story. Something explores the fragility of identity, peeling back layers of self-perception through heavily textured sound design. At the same time, Broke Over Me Like a Rainstorm transforms a moment of personal realisation into a swelling, layered composition. Fugit Amor draws inspiration from Rodin’s sculpture of the same name, reflecting on the tension between longing and presence. The album builds towards Coda, a jubilant celebration of love and renewal. This decisive moment leaves the audience feeling uplifted and hopeful. The album closes on To See with Eyes Unclouded, a final breath of ambient contemplation, acknowledging that growth is ongoing and understanding is never finite.
Following the well-received album singles, To Live Forever in a Skylit Room, Process & Coda, which gained early support from key tastemakers, including Otik. Martha, Tom Ravenscroft, Fliss Mayo, and Om Unit, Minor Coda cements Sunden as a vital new voice in the electronic landscape. From the glitch-heavy textures of 90s IDM, the spectral atmospherics of ambient Drum & Bass, and the emotive weight of artists like Burial and Andy Stott, Sunden crafts a sound that is deeply personal and universally resonant. His ability to channel raw emotion into kinetic, club-ready forms makes Minor Coda an essential listen for those seeking to connect and simultaneously let go. The album’s magnetic originals shine even brighter through remixes by Eomac, Dyslecta, and Shelley Parker. These artists push sonic boundaries, transforming Sunden’s intricate compositions into potent club weapons bridging introspection and movement in new and exciting ways.
As Loose Lips continues to celebrate ten years of championing genre-defying electronic music, Sunden’s debut marks a defining moment for both artist and label alike. Just as a Coda in music serves not just as an ending but as a final meditation on all that has come before, Minor Coda lingers in the air long after its final note, a reminder that closure is not an endpoint but an invitation to carry the echoes of experience forward.
