Rhythm Science and Sonic Alchemy:

DYL & Tammo Hesselink’s Moiré Patterns EP on Aura Sonora

In a musical landscape where countless releases flood the timelines and algorithmic suggestions blur the line between novelty and depth, it’s a rare pleasure to encounter a project that feels so intentional, so studied, and so texturally rich as Moiré Patterns, the upcoming EP by DYL and Tammo Hesselink, out August 4th via Aura Sonora.

We featured “Pattern 2” in the July edition of Escala de Grisos on CAMP Radio, and it left a lasting impression. At a slowed-down, predatory pace, the track unfolds like a mist creeping through a decaying landscape. All icy pads, broken rhythms, and a tension that never quite resolves. It’s hypnotic in the truest sense: immersive, disorienting, and deeply evocative. This is not music for the casual listener, but a piece that rewards full-body attention, physical stillness, and mental drift.

This sense of precision extends across the entire EP. According to the label’s notes, Moiré Patterns begins with “Pattern 1,” a deep and rubbery slice of broken techno that rides atmospheric pulses with ease. “Pattern 3” plunges into tribal mysticism with percussive shapes evoking a ritual deep in some hypothetical jungle, while “Pattern 4” brings it all home with organic drum textures and dub-soaked layers; irresistible in their groove, yet unpredictable in their structure.

At the heart of this record is a certain kind of rhythm science. The phrase might sound overused, but here it feels accurate. Both DYL and Tammo Hesselink are artists who have carved out reputations for their meticulous, detail-oriented approaches to sound. DYL has long explored the murkier edges of techno, jungle, and ambient under various aliases, often merging cinematic intent with broken-beat intensity. Hesselink, meanwhile, brings a sculptural minimalism that has turned heads through his releases on labels like Delsin, Nous’klaer Audio, and Kalahari Oyster Cult.

Together, they don’t merely combine styles: they explore the negative space between them. The EP is full of sharp contours and subtle shifts, where each sonic element is given the space to breathe and resonate. The result is a record that feels simultaneously elemental and futuristic, ancient and unfamiliar.

That this collaboration sees the light on Aura Sonora, a young but already promising imprint, only adds to its resonance. The label’s debut was already a standout, and with this second release, it signals a long-term vision that values quality over speed, cohesion over hype. These are the kind of projects that underground electronic music desperately needs: thoughtfully curated, beautifully presented, and rooted in a clear sense of artistic identity.

In times where so much music is built for instant gratification, records like Moiré Patterns serve as a reminder of the power of patience, depth, and sonic craft. They ask more from the listener and, in doing so, offer far more in return.

Let’s hope this isn’t the last time these two producers work together. And let’s hope that labels like Aura Sonora continue to carve out space for this kind of work to exist and endure.