"Catherine Backhouse's music as Xylitol works on a similar level. Since signing to Planet Mu in 2024, she's infused the jungle and early drum'n'bass of her youth with warped, old-school synth motifs inspired by her longtime love of krautrock and kosmische music."
"With her second Planet Mu LP, Blumenfantasie, the open-ended drift of krautrock and the freewheeling flow of jungle meet the lonely hum of European synth music."
"Before she started making jungle, Backhouse was immersed in the world of Neue Deutsche Welle, which was to krautrock what new wave was to punk."
"On Blumenfantasie, she starts to bring those ideas back into her music, with strange, arcane sounds and melancholy moods that evoke Berlin streetscapes."
Catherine Backhouse, performing as Xylitol, combines jungle and early drum'n'bass with krautrock and kosmische music influences. Her second album, Blumenfantasie, reflects a nostalgic soundscape, merging the free-flowing elements of jungle with European synth music. Backhouse's intuitive drum programming and melodic motifs create a unique auditory experience. Influenced by Neue Deutsche Welle, she incorporates arcane sounds and melancholic moods reminiscent of Berlin's streets. The album draws inspiration from various European artists, showcasing a blend of styles that evoke memories and cultural connections.
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