Latency

With Kulthan, Brooklyn-based composer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe (aka Lichens) delivers a mesmeric suite of minimalist rhythm and deep listening, continuing his exploration of modular synthesis and psychoacoustic perception. Following acclaimed solo releases for Type and DDS, and collaborations with Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ariel Kalma, and Adult, Lowe arrives on Latency with two expansive pieces that radiate meditative intensity and tactile detail.

On the A-side, ​“Magnatite” unfolds with patient, elliptical motion—layered pulses, dissonant overtones, and filtered textures coalesce into a gravitational swirl of sound. Lowe crafts a dense, slow-burning atmosphere that feels both ancient and alien, like the sonic equivalent of minerals forming in deep pressure chambers. Its hypnotic pacing and immersive sonic field make it equally suited for post-club comedowns or focused inner voyages.

Flipping to the B-side, ​“Heart of Sogguth” subtly shifts the energy. Anchored by a dubbed-out 111 BPM pulse, it’s a masterclass in spatial rhythm—glitching vocal fragments and spring reverb trails loop in and out of the mix like echoes from within the body itself. The track gently lifts the listener upward, folding time and texture into elastic grooves that feel both intimate and cosmic.

Kulthan is a deeply transportive work—raw, spiritual, and immersive. A defining entry in Lowe’s catalog and a milestone release for Latency.