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Following two 12-inch singles released via the self-run label Plastic & Sounds, which launched unexpectedly last year, the culmination of their work to date - the album “Silent Way”, comprising ten tracks, final lands on double vinyl LP.

It’s hard to describe Shinichi Atobe’s work without drowning it in superlatives. Incredibly rich textures meet unfathomable deepness, underpinned with the ghostly rhythms of techno’s past, whilst decidedly looking into the future. It’s sparse, minimal music; cemented in repetition yet constantly dynamic, with slowly evolving arrangements that keep you hooked for their entire durations. Heady and cosmic in equal measure, to me it aligns with the blue moons of Jupiter rather than the plasma reds of Mars.

Mastering and record cutting by Rashad Becker in Berlin. The artwork centres on photographer Yusuke Yamatani's work, with Satoshi Suzuki—who handles all P&S releases—constructing the overall aesthetic.
Last October, they appeared on Resident Advisor's RA Podcast, with audio from their world premiere live performance in April 2023 released. They held the Plastic & Sounds label launch party at Shibuya WWW. In January 2026, they performed a live set of their acclaimed album “Haet” at the venue's New Year's party.

This release comes amidst growing international acclaim, with their previous album ‘Discipline” featured in Pitchfork's The 30 Best Electronic Albums of 2025, and one of their signature tracks, “Butterfly Effect”, selected for RA (Resident Advisor)'s The Best Electronic Tracks of 2000-25.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: The mystical Shinichi Atobe returns. The 'Burial of techno' some say. Is it just Miles Whittaker and Sean Canti having a giraffe? I don't think so... Whoever is behind this sumptuous deep techno musica, their vision is presented perfectly across this double disc epic. Presented to the utmost highest standards with super duper pressing and a luxurious gatefold sleeve. A modern classic waiting to be explored.

TRACK LISTING

A1. intro 6.1
A2. Phase 2
A3. TRNS
B1. Blurred
B2. Aquarius
B3. Durability
C1. Rain 1
C2. Syndrome
D1. Fractal
D2. Defect