playful and melodic, the album draws from much experimentation in minimalist songwriting and seamlessly blends synthesisers and acoustic instruments. “there are some pieces that are influenced quite strongly by the isolation and anxiety of these times. there are also pieces which are more optimistic and vibrant, which i think is a consistent attitude of my records, as i want art to express many aspects of life.” from the elevating arrangements of ‘beginnings’ and motorik beats of ‘world turns’, to the isolation of ‘frontiers’, influenced by the barren landscapes of iceland, rival consoles’ eighth studio album subtly morphs and evolves