Astral Industries is a creative platform that challenges artists to experiment, collaborate and work outside of their comfort zones. Our core aim is to combine the atmospheric sounds of our musicians with the strong aesthetic of our visual artists to curate a catalogue of premium-quality releases that evoke glimpses into the greater depths of what electronic music has to offer. For our first release, Rod Modell (a.k.a. Deepchord) presents "Lanterns" - an epic journey through an evolving sonic landscape propelled by the churning momentum of reverb-soaked percussion. Red Lantern is an ode to the eerie red glow that once beckoned sailors to the port of Amsterdam - on one side, the gentle thud of a bass drum rolls beneath haunting yet uplifting pads whilst on the reverse, bubbling bass underpins echoes of a shoreline that shifts in and out of focus. Blue Lantern merges dub techno and ambient experimentation, showcasing Modell's impressive talents in sound design and the diverse influences that span his 25-year career as a musician. Warm, thunderous kicks rumble beneath restrained hints of percussion, creating an immersive soundscape allowing for music and space to envelop the listener, with the result both enticing and unsettling in equal measures. Deepchord's music is accompanied by visual artist Theo Ellsworth's trademark illustration on a gatefold sleeve with 180g crystal coloured vinyl and a bonus release poster. Words by Martin Gould. ADDITIONAL INFO: 2x12” gatefold w/hand-drawn artwork and matte finish 180g crystal vinyl w/ additional red/blue colour Bonus poster Vinyl only