Slovak electronic producer Stroon offers a sonic representation of profound personal transformation with his latest single, “Tectoniclifting,” from his new album, Metal Bubble Memories. This track intricately weaves ethereal vocals, Japanese percussion, trance synthesizers, and a foghorn to convey both the magnitude and futility of striving to become something other than what we are.
Originally created for a theatrical performance, “Tectoniclifting” didn’t find its place there but emerged as the dynamic centerpiece of Side B of the album. Stroon describes it as a refreshing sonic shift within the album as a whole.
Stroon has been a vibrant presence on the Slovak music scene for more than a decade, known for his use of the vibraphone and his involvement in countless projects and collaborations. His music is characterized by dreaminess, contemplation, strife for weightlessness, and conceptualism. With a foundation in modality, rhythmic structures, minimalism, distortion, synth-scapes, and proto-melodics, Stroon’s compositions are rich and multifaceted.
Since his debut in 2010 with Ruine Noire, Stroon has released a new album nearly every year, each reflecting his evolving musical direction. Notable works include Smithereens, Triple Farewell, and Impermanence, which marked his exploration of an “electronic” language enriched by the vibraphone. His 2015 EP Chosen Months delved into his metal background, while Solar Preludes (2016) merged distorted guitars and vibraphone.
In addition to his solo projects, Stroon has composed music for theatre, dance theatre, films, series, silent films, site-specific performances, events, and commercials. His works, such as Vice Laboratory and Temple Timbre Embers, showcase his versatility and creativity in the electronic music landscape.
