The blend of genres — from IDM to trip-hop to industrial, even touching on disco — are at times woven with intricate programming, at others cobbled together with brute-force production. The result is a slick yet heartfelt electronic album that calls on one to drop the self-censoring voice and trust the expression of loss, anger, confusion, frustration, desire, and bliss. more
Hard-hitting electro anthems like Small Together and What’s in the Cards are contrasted with delicate, mournful ballads Unborn and Taking You, while label-defying tracks like Thingawowzer showcase Bounte’s musical inventiveness and creative programming. more
A contemplative instrumental transition to Bounte’s second full-length album, 1.5 is a four-song collection of unreleased tracks not included on the more vocal-oriented Two. more
Bounte returns with more intricate, groove-infused electronica in Maximal. With this 4-track set, Bounte shifts focus to danceable instrumentals dominated by glitchy, thundering beats. From the hard and grinding low-end of D575 to the energized snarework of Sextuple X, Maximal is fuel for the dance floor. more
One is the debut album from Chicago native Bounte. Combining a breakbeat and IDM backbone with strong melodic textures and melodies, One is a unique take on the current electronic music scene. more