In the cultural cauldron of Chicago, where electronic of all shapes and sizes can be found, Vermyllion and Agent O are testament to the potent alchemy of this interplay. Their joint EP, Ultra Instinct, resonates not just as a bass music adventure, but as a statement. It’s no wonder these skilled bass talents have chosen Spicy Bois, an edgy label to platform the music, to release their latest project.
The narrative begins with their initial collaboration, “Fridge Raid.” This track, while a hint at their combined prowess, was merely the overture to the epicness they were destined to create. The EP is both a symbol to their individual growth and their joint evolution. In it, one can trace the meticulously crafted story of two artists refusing to be confined by conventional genre boundaries.
Vermyllion, known in circles for his unparalleled technical acumen, uses his experience in audio engineering to create the unique sound designs that challenge and delight in equal measure. Each track he lays down is a vivid example in how electronic music can be both surgically precise and profoundly emotive. The resonant basslines, a hallmark of his style, are a bridge between the visceral and the ethereal.
Agent O, on the other hand, is a musical polymath. With inspirations as varied as Jimi Hendrix’s psychedelic rock to Skepta’s biting grime, he crafts tracks that are built upon the inspiration of predecessors. These foundations, evident in his melodies, find a natural resonance with the world of electronic. This duality brings a unique texture to the EP – a meeting of organic and machine, past and future.
Tracks like “Salvage” and “Burn” are narratives in themselves, each telling tales of nocturnal Chicago streets pulsing with life and energy. “Bounce Back” is an anthem of resilience, embodying the spirit of a city known for its relentless drive. But it’s the jaw-dropped “Ultra Instinct” that stands as the cream of the crop. It’s a journey, moving through valleys of haunting melody and climbing peaks of raw, unbridled bass.
Ultra Instinct EP is more than just music. It’s a chronicle. It celebrates the spirit of Chicago, the undying essence of bass, and the journey electronic music has taken from dimly lit underground clubs to the global stage. Through Vermyllion and Agent O’s hardwork, the world gets another taste of why Chicago remains the beating heart of electronic innovation.
