Raica - The Absence of Being (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

Chloe’s roots run deep - a veteran stalwart of the US and global electronic scenes - starting out working in record shops, to a wildly successful radio career, leading to establishing herself as one of the most in-demand international DJs. From there her production took-off with support from some of the biggest names in the house/techno world. DJing, live performances, production - Chloe has done it all and earned her place as one of the most loved and respected artists around.

Alongside this she’s also the founder of the seminal Further Records and runs the truly underground store of the same name in Seattle.

An endless musical curiosity and open-mindedness runs through Chloe’s psyche, and an important part of this is experimental and horizontal music, explored under the alias Raica. A series of stunning albums and live shows demonstrates the breadth of her talent.

The Absence of Being is a truly gorgeous piece of work. It takes an artist with special sensitivity to create something so emotive and quietly powerful.
From the softly undulating opening chords and gradually building synth-scapes, you’re immediately enveloped in a beautiful warmth - vivid and vast, patient and all-encompassing.

As the album drifts on, we find more stunning sound-worlds, each track a kaleidoscopic microcosm - perfect in themselves and together more than the sum of their parts. Minimal and expertly produced - this is ambience of the highest order.
You can feel it by just listening, but it’s important to know this is a deeply personal album. As Chloe says “This is basically just a love note to my mom and my son Cameron. They both left me much sooner than i would have liked. I've tried to carry on but sometimes it's difficult. So this is for them.”

A love note to those that left too soon.
A space for memories and transitions.
A warm feeling that overwhelms the soul.

Love is the answer. Love is the healing force.

Truer words never spoken, huge thanks to Chloe - a wonderful addition to the series.

The artwork was made as always influenced by the music and idea behind the album - originating from a photo from Chloe which was then captured with analogue photography and processed here at quiet details studios.

Tracklist:
1. It's In (08:57)
2. The Details (06:58)
3. Sometimes Sad But Not (07:05)
4. Stuffed Chuffed (06:07)
5. Not There Though; Dive (08:25)
6. Swirly Doot (07:37)
7. The Tripvoice (07:09)


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