Alex Smoke returns with ‘Lux’ his eagerly anticipated third album on his own Hum+Haw imprint. Release date: March 23rd, 2010.

It has been almost four years since the release of ‘Paradolia’ in 2006 but finally the wait is over. In this time Alex has expanded his studio to incorporate more hardware to fully push the parameters of his sound.

‘Lux’ is the result of his hard work and delves into more abstract and experimental territory whilst retaining the melancholic musicality and cohesion of its predecessors. The development of his own Hum+Haw label has been pivotal in giving him the freedom and opportunity to realise his creative vision and to solidify his reputation as a true electronic music innovator.
Since ‘Paradolia’ his approach to production has changed significantly and on ‘lux’ he has created his own techniques and programs for sound creation. Using Kyma and Max Alex has essentially created his own software as a device to fully actualise his potent transmissions. Upon listening to ‘Lux’ this progression is evident and he has crafted a consuming and haunting album that weaves modern classical harmonies with angular technoid rhythms and intricate electronic abstractions.
The melancholic Smoke sound prevails throughout and deep techno variants nestle alongside evocative electronica. Alex formulates a dense and original atmospheric piece that invades your soul and melts your mind.

• Artist: Alex Smoke.
• Title: Lux.
• Format: cd / digital.
• Hum+Haw cat no: HAHCD0001.
• Release date: 23.03.10.