SlowPlaceLikeHome: Romola

Clearly a fan of the whoooosh and sweeeesh principles of electronic music (much loved by the likes of Ulrich Schnauss), Donegal-based musician and producer Keith Mannion wears his influences on his sleeve – but he knows exactly how and where to gently push and shove his music. There is a strong sense that place is crucial to Mannion. Indeed, Romola Parts 1, 2 & 3, She Comes in Colour Stereo, Autumn's Children and Perfumed (with Life's Imperfections) might not sound as beautiful as they do if it weren't for the fact that – as Mannion reveals on the accompanying press release – "each note is influenced by the scenic countryside of the Atlantic North West coast of Ireland". Applying assured measures of electronica calm and rush and melodies, the band's name is also perfectly apt – there really is NoPlaceLikeHome. slowplacelikehome.com Download: She Comes in Colour Stereo, Autumn's Children, Romola Parts 1, 2 & 3