Following his 2022 EP *Interludes*, LHW returns with *Untitled*, a sprawling 23-track collection of beats, loops and demos that invites listeners into the somber spaces of his imagination. Spanning a decade’s worth of self-released and unreleased material, the album is a testament to LHW’s relentless exploration of sound and identity, all while maintaining a profound connection to the city that inspires him.
*Untitled* immerses the listener in a moody, atmospheric soundscape that feels like a rainy night in the city—there’s this beautiful melancholy in every track. Each one is like a little snapshot of his life, layered with that gritty elegance we know so well from urban living. The compositions are not merely beats; they are the echoes of a thousand late-night subway rides, whispered conversations in the shadows, and the glow of streetlights reflecting off wet pavement.
"These tracks were all created at different points in my life with different home studio setups," LHW explains, and it shows. The diversity of sound is palpable, as he shifts from the languid, almost melancholic samples of “Kinetic Dreams” to the frenetic energy of “Illusions Of Control.” Here, LHW pulls from a treasure trove of record collecting, each loop revealing layers of history and emotion. His self-taught journey with beatmaking is evident throughout the album; he admits that many tracks were exported "as is" in the moment, reflecting a rawness that is both endearing and authentic. This means that each track is mixed differently, representing distinct phases of LHW's production development.
The strength of *Untitled* lies in its capacity to evoke a visceral sense of place. Tracks like “Fragments of Reality” encapsulate the feeling of wandering aimlessly through dimly lit streets, while “Outsider Perspectives” captures the bittersweet nature of fleeting connections made in passing. LHW captures melancholy through poignant personal moments, inviting listeners to reflect on their own emotions and connections.
LHW describes his artistic process as a way to “block out the world around me,” and *Untitled* is a perfect encapsulation of this ethos. The album envelops the listener in a pensive sound, pulling them into a gritty, immersive experience as the chaos of the outside world fades into a distant haze. It’s an album for late-night wanderers and dreamers, those who find solace in headphones and the rhythmic pulse of the city.
Produced by LHW
