Rootkit mesmerizes on seminal 12-track debut studio album, ‘Recursion’

December 11, 2020

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The music coming out on bitbird is some of our favorite. Norwegian artist, Rootkit, has most recently revealed his debut studio album, Recursion. After teasing the album for some time, with singles “Too Close,” “Sparks,” and “Dreaming,” Released via San Holo‘s illustrious independent label imprint right now, the complete album showcases Rootkit’s mesmeric, musical talent, including the rising artist’s signature sound coupled with some newer and diverse musical influences.

“This album is special because it’s my first, and I’m really excited to finally release these tracks as part of a complete package. I’ve been working on it for the past few years and it’s a collection of singles in which I traverse through the whole spectrum of my music production.”
Rootkit

‘As Rootkit thoughtfully constructed this collection of tracks, he spent considerable time perfecting the sound design of each while also teaming up with in-demand topliners including Gloria Kim, Nevve, Cammie Robinson, Casey Cook, and Noé to deliver electric melodies and ethereal vocals. The album features a range of magnetic tunes, from future bass, feel-good anthems, such as “Only Knew” ft. Nevve, to chilled-out tracks influenced by abstract house and techno vibes, like “Dreaming.” The album’s lead single, “Be With You” ft. Gloria Kim is a palpable earworm of a tune, featuring a catchy drop and dreamy lyrics fantasizing about being comfortable and vulnerable in the right relationship.