Mute Records has released the Prime Funktion EP by Berlin-based artist Nicolas Bougaïeff, the second installment in his Prime trilogy. This EP features four tracks that explore polyrhythmic structures based on prime numbers, integrating them into the frameworks of techno and synthpop. Bougaïeff, drawing on his PhD in minimal techno, seeks "temporal liberation," aiming to illustrate how breaking away from traditional techno can symbolize personal and social freedom. Released on May 7 via the NovaMute sublabel, the EP is now available on major streaming platforms.
What implications might the concept of "temporal liberation" have for the broader landscape of electronic music and its connection to social and personal freedoms?
