Sometimes Not CD

It would be fair to say that Krystian Shek is something of a disciple of the late, great ambient maestro Pete Namlook. Shek was a regular on the German producer's Fax imprint for a number of years, and this sixth album - his first since 2010 - is being released by Carpe Sonum, a label established in Namlook's honour. You can hear the influence of Namlook's beguiling, dream-like style throughout Sometimes Not, with heavenly textures, drawn-out chords, quiet pianos and disconnected spoken word samples rubbing shoulders with gentle beats and yearning rhythms. It's a combination that provides multiple highlights, from the melancholic organs and chiming melodies of the title track, to the lively, ambient-goes-dubstep bounce of "Whiteout".