Lapa - Helix | Limited Edition 12" Vinyl – 180g [LE300]

Ilya Goldberg has been a stoic mainstay in American electronic music for the better part of 15 years, with a storied career as the right hand of Emancipator’s live act and studio production, and through his concentrated solo project, Lapa. At first familiar glance, his individual catalog has matured into a distinct attitude, taking cues from his instrumentally-driven Spirit Vessel and Meeting of The Waters LPs while developing a modern, electrified style. Enlisting the help of contemporary instrumentalist Cedar Miller, a frequent collaborator with Ilya and several of their other musical peers, this latest work elevates Lapa’s discography to new heights. Finding its place as the 101st release in The Rust Music catalog we’re proud to present the 11-track album, Helix.

Familiarity beckons you through the doorway of Helix, with soft tones and the instrument-forward stylings of Lapa’s traditional sound easing the way into the rest of the album. Together with this latest collection, Ilya and Cedar have crystalized a further refined evolution on the foundational sound of Lapa’s previous works, bringing emotionally transcendent melodic and textural elements into the forefront of the music. Lush chord swells, gentle arpeggios, and delicate harmonics take center stage, elaborated through ranging tempos touching on trip-hop, downtempo, and breakbeat rhythms. From Rune, to Mirocycle, to Essence, there is compositional substance for a multitude of tastes throughout the entire runtime of the record. Whether you're just tuning in for the first time, or you've been an active fan since the nascent Emancipator days, Helix is guaranteed to take the next top spot in your personal collection.