TR037
Release Title « Streams of Time »
Artist Edward
Label Trelik
Catalog Number TR037
Release Date April, 2024
Format 12″ EP
In the rarefied air of contemporary minimal techno, where every element must earn its place through surgical precision and emotional gravity, few releases attract immediate attention quite like Edward’s latest addition on Trelik « Streams Of Time » that has been released in April 2024. This 37 th piece of Trelik collection introduces a perfect symbiosis between one of Berlin’s most enigmatic producers and a label that has consistently mastered the deeper, more cerebral corners of the dancefloor.
Released last year and now predominantly sold out across major retailers, this four-tracker expedition into hypnagogic house realms showcases Edward at his most refined, this is a sonic meditation on time, space and the liminal zones where consciousness meets rhythm.
The Artist – Edward
The Label – Trelik
Trelik is the second record label of Baby Ford, based in London, UK, which is as revered as they come in underground circles, having established itself as a sanctuary for the most sophisticated expressions of minimal house and techno. Founded as a collaboration between Peter Ford and Ian “Eon” Loveday, Trelik has maintained an unwavering commitment to quality over quantity. The label’s catalog reads like a who’s who of minimal techno’s most thoughtful practitioners including Ion Ludwig, Soul Capsule or Minimal Man who have all contributed defining works to its legacy.
Compared to Baby Ford’s Ifach label sound, which shows ‘techno’ music from a more subtle, melancholic side, the releases on Trelik are more danceable and ‘progressive’, though they, too, have a warm, clean aesthetic. Balancing between cerebral sophistication and dancefloor pragmatism makes of Trelik the perfect home for Edward’s vision, as it’s a label that understands that minimal music doesn’t mean minimal impact.
Track-by-Track Analysis
SIDE A
A1 Time
The EP’s opening creation is nothing short of mesmerizing, as « Time » introduces woozy pads and smeared chords over warm and rubbery drums, establishing the hypnagogic state that defines the entire release – this is Edward at his most patient, allowing each sonic element to breathe and develop organically. The track’s genius lies in its temporal manipulation, true to its title, « Time » stretches and contracts rhythmic perception through careful layering of polyrhythmic elements.
A2 Vacuum Tube
« Vacuum Tube » shifts the energy, highlighting Edward’s ability to maintain dancefloor functionality while exploring darker psychological realms. The analog warmth permeates every element – distorted leads that seem to emerge from vintage circuitry, percussion that feels both mechanical and organic.
Edward’s masterful use of space creates an environment where every silence carries as much weight as every sound, revealing complex harmonic relationships upon deeper listening.
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SIDE B
B1 Watch Out
The B-side continues with « Watch Out » that showcases Edward’s ability to create movement within repetition, as the central groove remains constant while percussive elements shift and evolve around it.
The “spangled” quality creates an almost kaleidoscopic effect, with high-frequency elements that seem to refract and scatter across the stereo field, this track doubtlessly possesses Trelik’s characteristic ability to be simultaneously introspective and body-moving, creating space for both cerebral listening and physical response.
B2 Streams
The closing track feels cinematic in scope, with ambient passages that could soundtrack cosmic phenomena alongside rhythmic sections that anchor the experience in club reality, with « Streams » that illustrates both the culmination and the resolution of « Streams of Life ». Edward’s use of dynamics here is particularly sophisticated, better watch it below in this extract from his performance at Sunwaves Festival 32 back in April 2024.
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Live Context – Sunwaves 32
Edward playing B2 « Streams » at Sunwaves 32 in April 2024 (Mamaia, Romania)
Technical Specifications and Pressing Quality
The physical production quality aligns with Trelik’s reputation for excellence, exhibiting the its characteristic attention to detail with clean grooves, minimal surface noise and excellent dynamic range that preserves Edward’s careful balance between sub-bass weight and high-frequency detail.
The Discogs marketplace shows strong collector interest with an average rating of 4.79/5 ; recent sales data shows prices ranging from $19.86 to $35.29, with a median of $24.42, indicating healthy demand for what was initially a limited pressing.
Conclusion
« Streams Of Time » is rendering Edward and Trelik partnership through a release that illustrates both the artist’s solid reputation and the label’s legendary status,.
Bottom Line
This is minimal techno operating at its highest level, in an era where electronic music often chooses between brain and body, Edward proves that the most powerful experiences engage both simultaneously. The EP’s current out-of-stock status only confirms what early adopters already knew, that this is the sound of an artist and label working in perfect synchronicity to push their shared artistic vision into uncharted territories. For collectors and DJs alike, it’s a glimpse into minimal techno’s continuing evolution, guided by artists willing to trust in the power of patience, precision and the endless possibilities contained within a perfectly placed loop.
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Clone.nl – last copies available!
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Discogs
https://www.discogs.com/release/30498907-Edward-Streams-Of-Time-EP
Juno Downloads – digitally available
https://www.junodownload.com/products/edward-streams-of-time-ep/6482632-02/
Spotify – digitally available
https://open.spotify.com/album/2teEvSTMrrFhvLg6c4evIp?si=JVqITRM9Q5SqmUtXs6JNtQ
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