"Yu Su's debut album, Yellow River Fog, made the connection explicit, inspired by a tour across her home country playing the music she first discovered and developed in Canada."
"'Foundry' isn't tied to any one locale. Instead, like the title implies, it sounds like it was made from metal in a factory, as if whatever inspired it was pulverized and rebuilt into something novel and synthetic."
"Foundry luxuriates in empty space, even when the music's banging. The broken techno beat that bashes into opener 'A Jewel' is all the more jarring for the song's sputtering, low-key intro."
Yu Su's musical journey began in Vancouver, influenced by local house music. Her Chinese roots emerged in tracks like 'Little Birds, Moonbath.' Her debut album, Yellow River Fog, reflected her experiences in China. A shift to a more energetic style was marked by the single 'Foundry,' which showcases a blend of dub techno and ambient sounds. The album Foundry emphasizes a unique sonic identity, characterized by its use of space and a mix of human voice, strings, and synths.
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