Words by Costanza Acernese ROOM46 Linear System / Bottom Left ROOM46 welcomes back on board French producer Linear System. Highlighting low-end precision, the artist crafts a soundscape that thrives on momentum—rich in dynamic interplay, textures, and immersive atmospheres. A thrusting low-end sits at the core of ‘Bottom Left’. True to Linear System’s style, the interaction between percussive layers and groove is meticulously constructed. Sinister atmospheres fill the sonic canopy, layered with bongos and bleeps that peak through like signals in a dense fog. Soft rides increase the pressure, forming a deep and immersive rhythmic experience. Up next is “Cavern Drop”—minimal in essence but packed with energy. A dancefloor ace, this roller thrives on its bleepy environment and fragmented vocal snippets that add a raw, percussive crunch. It is a continuation of the first track’s momentum, yet with a sharper, more pointed minimalism. “Relativist Mass” is designed for big rooms. Dark and driving, this one pushes the limits of space and energy with its deep, rolling pulse and tight percussive framework. A final tip—“Metric Tensors” locks into the deep bassline once again, but complemented by a series of tactile textures and eerie strings. Funky vocal snippets weave through the layered soundscape, adding a hypnotic pull that rounds off the release on a sophisticated note. With a distinct focus on rhythmical intricacy, Linear System delivers an EP that is both hypnotic and functional, offering a finely tuned balance between movement and tension.