The new release from ION LUDWIG—a prodigy who calls himself an “Electro-Acoustics Frequency Juggler” and has made his mark after passing through prestigious labels such as 〈EKLO〉, 〈THEMA〉, and 〈SUSHITECH〉—has arrived! “It Broke With Speed” (sample 1) features a bouncy, undulating bassline, with light percussion resonating in syncopation as it races forward, creating a rich, minimal groove through meticulously layered synths. “Archa Edel” (sample 2) is also top-notch, featuring a snare that seems to burst from the groove and the undulating dynamics of languid pads to create a deep yet quick-paced flip. As always, the quality remains consistently high. (Original Japanese text by Akie)