Celogen is the brainchild of Dominic Demierre. Based in Calgary, Canada, Demierre spent time playing in various post-punk/emo bands as well as informal free-improv collectives. In March of 2018, Doveflood was available for listening for the first time. Drawing upon a variety of influences, Doveflood includes elements from industrial, new-wave, synth-pop, and even smooth jazz. The project was influenced by the general attitude of the Calgary scene to do whatever feels right, and to disregard boundaries and labels. Doveflood does a great job of setting an example for how this is done.
“Stareshelter” is the third track on the EP. The lyrics are straight to the point, asking, “Why won’t you stretch out?” The leading synth lines are addictive, and the layered sound created by the drums and the many different synth lines and nuances that they all provide throughout the entirety of the song makes repeat listening a must to ensure that you’ve discovered all that they have to offer. “Dig Yourself Out” is the penultimate track on Doveflood. The feature of the track is the percussion. Different pitches and samples are syncopated and aligned to create a catchy rhythm that provides lots of movement for the track. It is a very unique sound that creates a very unique track. The lyrics also help to create a mood that opens the track up for further understanding, while also remaining mysterious no matter how much can be unraveled. Doveflood is a great listen. The heavily layered sound of the EP creates an atmospheric listening experience. It creates an environment that can be explored through listening, and something as simple as hearing a few notes from the far back of a track can provide a whole new angle for listening. There is a lot to discover while listening, however Doveflood is easily digestible. The length of it is perfect, providing enough to fully understand the concept of the project, as well as leaving enough hidden to leave the listener wanting more. An enjoyable listen all around, anyone with an appreciation for synthesizers or anyone with an open mind will consider themselves a fan of Celogen after listening to Doveflood.
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