EMIT – “Life Time” (JUJUKA) [August 30, 2021]

No holds barred techno, and broken beat onslaughts, take no prisoners in the latest from “EMIT”. The four track EP “Life Time” lays down technical, scintillating techno and electronica leaving it all on the line.


A simple yet effective biography for EMIT states, “music belongs to every-body and no-body.” Releasing on the formidable label run by Julia Govor in New York City, JUJUKA. EMIT has seen several guest appearances on The Lot Radio alongside Govor. An up-and-coming talent to keep eyes on for sure.

The drowned out sounds of what could be the soundtrack for a cyber punk wizard of oz creep in slowly with a reverberated crawl. “Lonely Owns Me” is a visceral composition of raw, emotive sorrow, truly expressing dark and mysterious vibrations. Complex drum sequences seemingly change on a whim, keeping the groove efficiently moving forward while contributing eerie flair. Ringing cowbell propels the rhythmic cadence to a peak point, where an arpeggio of chimes forcefully adds itself into the mix. An excerpt from the EP’s bio reads, “Loneliness crept up to the very top of the throat.” Later lamenting, “Frequencies mixed with rhythms, rhythms with empty glasses, everything and everyone is shaking.”

Quick bass drum travels up and down the scale with a swingy brushed cymbal joining in shortly after. Dual drum kicks do their dance before an ultra-wobbly low end arrives, almost overpowering the rest of the group before it dynamically transitions its monotone grumble into the familiar kick drum from the first segment. A breakdown of synth chord progressions provides subtle relief in the middle of “Data Love” from its menacing dub waves. Open cymbal crashes couple with the chords to lighten the mood slightly. A higher pitched bass wiggle bangs on in sixteenth note processions barely giving the listener time to adapt. “Data Love” fades into the abyss, signaling change to come on the backend of the release.

“Wake Transition” opts for a scratchier kick drum right from the start of its melodic barrage, utilizing a more straight-forward rhythm and set of patterns. The tempo is cranked up several notches yet the structure remains poignant and efficient. Broken drum sequences breathe life into the five-minute track, providing the edge of your seat apprehension we tend to crave as the journey moves onward. Definitely has some 1990’s rave energy pouring from the foundations of its creation.

A dissonant, spacey synth pad bounces with hefty staccato and delay as slightly skewed beeps and blips harmonize themselves in, “Inverse Theme”. Harp-esque keys balance out the concentrated high end in a prestigious feat of composition. Whining low tone bellows ominously before bottoming out in a wonderful discharge of deep frequencies. Static fields become more and more present before spiraling out and sputtering wildly. It almost sounds like when the radio waves struggle to have their signal picked up, warping in and out in a sporadic, yet timed manner. Tons of interesting and well executed ideas are found in a somewhat short outputting. Part Sci-fi drama, part expressive piece, “Life Time” keeps the flow moving while pouring out deep and dark feelings. More importantly, it keeps the dance structure alive, providing head bobbing groove and funky breakdowns. Life Time EP is a unique and technical EP by “ EMIT” that is exhilarating to listen too.

-Jack Plumb

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