Alf – Buzludzha [Fill-Lex Records]

Alf joins the Fill-Lex Records catalog with a mini-album that showcases the sonic style of this Spanish artist. Alf is a producer and promoter from the Valladolid electronic scene and a member of the Insurgents collective, alongside ANX, Selektor, and Humano Automático. The collective aims to promote electronic music culture both within and outside the club, incorporating an arid and industrial sound. They strive to create high-quality leisure and programming in their city while remaining conscious of the social and political reality that surrounds them.

Having focused on production for several years now, Alf’s music has been released on labels such as Bruto Industries, Barro, and Body Musik under various aliases, including Alf, Bloody Remedies, and Sanguineal (a project he shares with Veiled Venus). Additionally, he collaborated with Selektor to create the music for JuanVG designer’s fashion show at Allianz Fashion Week 2022. The track, titled “Esclavo de la Moda,” was later released on the Insurgents label.

Counterculture is a six-track mini-album primarily characterized by an EBM and industrial-oriented style. “Disko Ruido” blends these two genres with synthetic melodies and a powerful, metallic beat. “Visita Inesperada” is electrifying, featuring a relentless sense of order and rhythm. In “Adelante Milicianos,” the artist captures a wide dynamic spectrum, highlighted by a potent bassline. “Buzludzha” is an explosive mix of rhythm, synth lines, and filtered vocals. “Of The Entrepreneur’s Tale” stands out with its intense, syncopated rhythmic structure and powerful accompanying arpeggios. Lastly, “Fallo Empático” deviates from the rest, leaning more towards post-punk genres rather than EBM and industrial.

Release date: July 25, 2023.