Californian writer and electronic artist Ether Diver has written a blurb for Forward Ether, covering it on the Other People's Music blog. Thanks to Cory for the review! Here's what he had to say about it:
A collection of weird and esoteric instrumental hip hop that defies the “lo fi beats to [blank] to” conventions for a distinctive and unique approach to the genre. For one, it’s not particularly lo-fi. Most of these actually display an almost crystalline sheen, featuring sharp-edged sounds that pop out of the speakers.
For another, it resolutely does not want to fade into the background. Nearly every one of these tracks is all but demanding your attention, with bold timbres, unexpected turnarounds, and unusual beats. Those are both big points in its favor, even if it means you won’t be hearing these featured in a nine-hour YouTube playlist designed to sleep to.
Forward Ether is available now. You can purchase it digitally for $5 on Bandcamp and Beats Union (CDs are available for $10 on Bandcamp as well), or find it on your favourite streaming site.