Vantablack (EP)

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Vantablack
Vantablack EP.jpg
EP by
Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King
Released3 November 2017 (2017-11-03)
Recorded2017
Studio 17 Hertz Studio, Los Angeles, California [1]
Genre
Length18:57
Label Monstercat
Producer
Dirtyphonics chronology
Night Ride
(2017)		Vantablack
(2017)
Singles from Vantablack
  1. "Vantablack"
    Released: 9 October 2017
  2. "Sight of Your Soul"
    Released: 3 November 2017

Vantablack is a collaborative extended play by French electronic band Dirtyphonics and Los Angeles–based electronic rock producer Sullivan King. Vantablack was released on 3 November 2017, by the independent electronic music label, Monstercat. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The EP features six songs, all of which were produced by both producers. [7] [8] [9] [10]

Contents

Background and composition

On 9 October, Dirtyphonics and King released the single "Vantablack" on Monstercat. Landon Fleury of Your EDM praised the song "Vantablack", stating "Sullivan King's genuinely raw, intense vocals definitely give 'Vantablack' an entire new dimension of depth. Simply said, metalheads aren't gonna be disappointed with this one", describing the song as "the hardest release on Monstercat EVER". [2]

On 18 October, when questioned in an interview with Mix 247 EDM about who were his top five collaborations, King stated "I'll just say that recently I've really loved working with Dirtyphonics". In a later question, King revealed that the single "Vantablack" was part of an extended play. [3] Dirtyphonics later officially revealed in a tweet that "Vantablack" would be part of an extended play and would be released in early November. [11]

In an interview with Elizabeth Ninivaggi of Dancing Astronaut, Dirtyphonics commented on the production process of the extended play, stating "We thought and wrote this EP like a metal piece and freed ourselves from what you can or can't do". King further commented on the production process, stating:

We went into the project treating it as an album. We wrote more songs than what made it on the record. We treated ourselves like a band. We decided to do something different from what we would probably do for just a solo project record. We had to mentally prepare ourselves to get it to sound like this. Lots of experimenting, a lot of doing what we weren't used to, and letting everyone have their say. The writing process of a record isn't just as much about all the little details of how you want each track to be, but about how it ALL sounds together from start to finish. The listener being able to experience the emotion behind a project that took 11 months to work on. [6]

Reception and release

On 3 November, the extended play was released alongside a second single titled "Sight of Your Soul". Alternative Press described the single as "the best of rock and electronic in an addictive package that you'll be blasting all day". [4] Iuliana Prichea of EDM Nations gave the extended play a positive review, stating "Balancing their hardcore Metal roots and their renowned places in the dubstep and bass music communities, Vantablack is the perfect EP for any metalheads and bassheads alike". [9] Landon Fleury of Your EDM praised the extended play, saying it was "a diverse collection of songs that showcases Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King's talents across the board, containing everything from dubstep neck-breakers to more soft and heartfelt pieces". [5]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Vantablack"4:26
2."Navigator"3:12
3."Roam"1:09
4."Sight of Your Soul"3:17
5."Timbale"3:36
6."Hammer"3:17
Total length:18:57

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References

  1. ↑ Jenkins, Dave (6 November 2017). "Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King have just raised the bass/metal bar". UKF. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 Fleury, Landon (9 October 2017). "Try Not to Headbang to This New Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King Track". Your EDM. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  3. 1 2 Williams, Lexi (18 October 2017). "[Behind the Beat] Metal Meets Dubstep With Sullivan King". Mix 247 EDM. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  4. 1 2 Dickman, Maggie (3 November 2017). "Rockers Dirtyphonics and Sullivan King debut electronic-infused new EP—listen". Alternative Press . Archived from the original on 3 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  5. 1 2 Fleury, Landon (6 November 2017). "Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King's Collab EP Is Finally Here [LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  6. 1 2 Ninivaggi, Elizabeth (6 November 2017). "Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King team up for compelling EP, 'Vantablack'". Dancing Astronaut . Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  7. ↑ Bonavoglia, Brian (10 October 2017). "Dirtyphonics Connects With Sullivan King's "Vantablack"". thissongslaps.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  8. ↑ Callison, Bradley (19 October 2017). "Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King Unleash "Vantablack" Off Upcoming EP". Noiseporn. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  9. 1 2 Prichea, Iuliana (6 November 2017). "Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King Unite for Metal Rooted EP "Vantablack"!". EDM Nations. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  10. ↑ Giri, Abhishek (6 November 2017). "Dirtyphonics & Sullivan King Collab EP 'Vantablack' Is Treat For Headbangers". EDMLI. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  11. ↑ Dirtyphonics [@DIRTYPHONICS] (24 October 2017). "Yoooo, you thought Vantablack was just a single well… IT'S A FULL E.P!! 😈🤘🏻 Out Nov.3rd 2017 cc: @sullivanking @monstercat" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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