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Drawing on his vast musical knowledge and technical expertise, Lapalux crafts immersive soundscapes that push the boundaries of electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a dedicated fan base that spans across the globe, Lapalux continues to evolve his sound while staying true to his artistic vision. Collaborations with artists such as *Shigeto* and *Dorian Concept* have further showcased his versatility as a producer. Whether performing live or producing in the studio, Lapalux consistently delivers captivating performances that leave audiences mesmerized.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ruinism","title":"Ruinism","description":"\u003cp\u003eLapalux release his third album, \u003ci\u003eRuinism\u003c\/i\u003e, on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder imprint. His previous long player, \u003ci\u003eLustmore \u003c\/i\u003ewas partially inspired by the concept of hypnagogia, a suspension of consciousness occurring between awake and sleep states. Throughout \u003ci\u003eRuinism\u003c\/i\u003e the British producer takes this exploration further, journeying into the more ominous limbo between life and death. In this space where the finite and infinite intermingle, Lapalux sounds more at home than ever. \u003ci\u003e\"Ruinism\u003c\/i\u003e is a made-up term I use to describe the way in which blended sound palettes and inspirations interact with one another to form this album,” he explains. Using 100% hardware and real instruments for the first time in his career, he recorded synths and drum hits and re-sampled, re-pitched, twisted and blended the sound “until it was ‘ruined’” and then salvaged it again in an attempt to make something coherent. Lead single \u003ci\u003eRotted Arp\u003c\/i\u003e (featuring Louisahhh) imbues this idea more aptly than any other track on the record according to Lapalux. “It sums up the whole idea of this record… having Louisahhh’s vocals made me think of this track as a much more meaningful piece and helped me push it further and further into a developed abstract dance track”. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - Double 180 Gram heavyweight black vinyl in printed inner sleeves housed in a 5mm spined sleeve with matt laminate finish. Artwork by Marielle Tepper. MP3 download code included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP+ - Double 180 Gram heavyweight solid blue vinyl in printed inner sleeves housed in a 5mm spined sleeve with emboss and spot gloss detailing. Artwork by Marielle Tepper. 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