Logic Lost is the moniker of Jakartan electronic experimental artist Dylan Amirio. Conceived during his college years in Melbourne, Australia, in 2012, Amirio’s foray into electronic music came after spending days holed up in his bedroom and immersing himself in the music of Oneohtrix Point Never and a lot of manga comics, eventually building a trove of ideas.

Now the experimental producer has unveiled his latest effort, his debut LP titled Runaway. Recorded between 2014 and 2015, the LP follows a string of EPs and sees Amirio challenge the barriers of where he can push his sound.

Drawing influences from artists like Four Tet, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jon Hopkins, Boards of Canada, Flying Lotus, Tim Hecker, Jamie xx and Fennesz, this 10 track LP is a stunning exploration of ambient and electronic music.

To celebrate the release of this stunning ambient gem, Amirio has kindly given us a track by track rundown of the record which you can check out below. If you like what you’re hearing pop by his Bandcamp page for more info.

Fever Dream

One of the worst feelings in the world is to wake up after a dream (good or bad) and being unable to sleep afterwards. It’s especially worse when you have too many unnecessary thoughts in your head when that happens. This one is for all of you who have been there.

Be Simple, Be Polite

The title is kind of like a mantra that I live by every day: be simple, be polite. You don’t really need much for a fulfilling life, and as long as you’re kind to others and not expect anything in return, real happiness will come through eventually. That’s why it’s probably the happiest sounding track on the record.

Japanese hip-hop beatmakers like Nujabes and Kenichiro Nishihara influenced this track, mostly atmosphere-wise because what I notice about Japanese hip-hop beats is that it always sounds happy and bright. Even their melancholy makes you smile! That’s really something.

The More You Walk Away

I tried putting on Weeknd-style vocals on this RnB tinged track but found out I couldn’t reach his range or even begin to emote his kind of sultriness. Usually during live sets, I try to sing to it. Haven’t found a version that I’m happy with though, maybe someone else wants to have a go?

Wave Your Hand Away

You ever felt like you want to run away from something, or that you feel like you’ll never be satisfied with anything you do? And then realize that it’s all in your head? It’s the album’s first single for a reason! Because it’s the most personal.

Rocky Joe

The title comes from one of my favourite manga comics called “Ashita no Joe” (which translates to Tomorrow’s Joe). Some American outlets call the main character Rocky Joe and like the stereotypes of boxers, he’s arrogant as hell but determined as heaven. This bass-y breakbeats style track is how I would musically envision his moves on the ring, especially against opponents who are more arrogant than he is.

Hiding

‘Hiding’ was composed right after my first listen of Jamie xx’s “In Colour”, which is an album I absolutely adore. You know that feeling when you’re suddenly possessed with the spirit of inspiration from one of your favourite artists when you hear them? This is the result of that possession.

You Asked for This

I originally chose not to include this track on the album, in favor of a more rave-influenced Prodigy kind of track which in the end just dragged the album down. I’m glad I didn’t go through with that decision, cos this track is the one I’m proudest and happiest to make. It’s also the only track with some kind of vocals too!

A Bright Day

With this album, I kind of felt that every emotion that I usually experience on a daily basis should be showcased, so I made this short noise track to represent the anger and the absolute frustration that one typically experiences living in a city like Jakarta. The angry, sonic pounding was directly influenced by Swans and by Einsturzende Neubaten: the masters of industrial rage.

Ends in Death

Most of the musical inspiration from the track came from a fellow Indonesian electronic artist named Kracoon, who plays beautiful sonic noise compositions coupled with a unique art aesthetic. It was made with the same inspirational scenario as “Hiding”. With that said, I’d say Kracoon’s “Research Lab Toilet” album is a really underrated gem and is one of the best Indonesian electronic albums ever made.

Floors (bonus track)

‘Floors’ is the oldest track of the bunch, having made it way back in 2013 during my university years in Melbourne. It’s a track musically inspired by UK Garage sounds and was born through hours of loop experimentation.

Life in Melbourne also really shaped my musical preferences as the city gave endless inspiration musically and poetically too. Floors is a result of that. With the exposure to a myriad of great artists big and small, coupled with the vibrant art scene that seemed to celebrate being oneself, how can one not be inspired?

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