out now: Decoder - Alchemy EP [The Third Room]

Artist:
Decoder

Title:
Alchemy EP

Label:
The Third Room

Cat#:
T3R021

Release Date:
03rd April 2026

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Gotra

02.
Vairagya

03.
Parinama

04.
Sadgati

Press Info:
Building a temple of sound from reduced elements, Decoder’s Alchemy EP on T3R allows selected components to generate a strong and steady drive. Using a distinctly organic sound palette, the tone of the release is wordly, sometimes almost wooden with space taking the role of an active element. When melodies or chords appear, they introduce a subtle sense of melancholy, adding emotional weight without pulling the music away from its physicality.

In its unfolding storyline, the EP suggests a broader narrative. While each piece explores a slightly different soundscaping approach, a consistent DNA runs through the release – reinforced by Sanskrit and Hindu references as an underlying conceptual thread. Percussion is handled with precision and imagination: Grooves shift, evolve, and reconfigure. Dark, driving sequences are softened by airy pads and atmospheric layers, creating a dual feeling of intensity and serenity. Filters and reverbs are applied with restraint, giving the music a sense of movement and breath.

Alchemy showcases an emerging artistic voice driven by aspiration and exploration. Through confident craftsmanship, genuineness and self-reflection translate into a perfectly balanced, inspiring release.

Snippets:

Full Track Streaming:
“Gotra”