Spotlight on CORIN: A Journey Through Sound and Vision

In an engaging feature, DJ Mag’s Eoin Murray dives into the world of CORIN, a Filipina-Australian electronic artist, showcasing her latest contributions to the electronic music scene. Drawing attention to her 2023 album ‘Lux Aeterna’, released under Lee Gamble’s UIQ label, Murray presents an artist at the forefront of blending genres and pushing boundaries. Accompanied by visuals from Malaysian-Australian multimedia artist Tristan Jalleh, CORIN’s live performances transform into a spectacle of otherworldly dimensions, perfectly complementing her auditory explorations.

‘Lux Aeterna’, a title sharing its name with a choral piece by avant-garde composer György Ligeti, famous for its use in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, serves as a testament to CORIN’s intricate blend of trance, classical, and deconstructed club music. Murray highlights CORIN’s adeptness in micropolyphony, a technique that allows sounds and harmonies to intertwine, creating a living, breathing soundscape that invites listeners into a cinematic journey.

The album itself is a marvel, featuring tracks that range from IDM to rapturous drum sequences, all while incorporating CORIN’s fascination with science fiction and her theatrical background. The result is an immersive experience that Murray describes as mind-blowing.

As part of DJ Mag’s Selections series, CORIN shares her influences and inspirations, curating a list that spans glitched beats, ecstatic trance synths, and sci-fi realms. From Ryuichi Sakamoto & Alva Noto’s minimal glitch to the hypnotic trance of Vana Imago and the hard trance of Pablo Gargano, CORIN’s selection is a reflection of her eclectic taste and the diverse influences that shape her music.

Among her chosen tracks are also contributions from Pinch & Mumdance, Drexciya, and Chu Ishikawa, showcasing a range of styles from cinematic ambience to cyberpunk metal. DJ Stingray, Fatima Al Qadiri & Visionist, and Sote further expand the list, each bringing their unique sound to the table.

Concluding with Takkyu Ishino’s ‘Ghost in the Shell’, CORIN connects her selections to broader cultural touchstones, highlighting the interplay between music, film, and technology. Eoin Murray’s article not only sheds light on CORIN’s artistic journey but also celebrates her role in shaping the future of electronic music. As DJ Mag continues to explore the evolving landscape of dance music, artists like CORIN remain at the heart of its innovation and creativity.