Source: Lázár Melds Rave and Research

Hungarian sound artist Gábor Lázár's new album, Source, for Planet Mu, represents a captivating fusion of academic exploration and rave hedonism. Lázár, known for his meticulous sound design, crafts tracks that feel like intricate organisms, pushing the boundaries of left-field electronic music. Source builds upon previous works by deconstructing dance music tropes, merging them with hyperventilating cadences and potent synth work.

The album showcases Lázár's use of the Max/MSP software, a tool also favored by collaborator Mark Fell. Tracks like "Phase" and "Excite" exemplify the album's energetic and complex nature, while the closing ambient track "Return" offers a moment of introspection. Source demonstrates a new maturity, presenting a more refined application of rhythm and melody that some of his earlier records may have lacked, creating a hypnotic and stimulating listening experience.