Andre Bratten is one of those rare producers who released a debut album, garnered a ton of buzz from critics and somehow managed to remain under the radar. Be a Man You Ant, released earlier this year on Full Pupp records, is perhaps most notable for its being recorded with just a modular synthesizer and drum machine. However, Bratten’s impressive minimalism aside, the vast soundscapes and contagious groove of each track easily hold their own.
While writing the album, Bratten shared studio space with Todd Terje, Prins Thomas and Lindstrom, which might explain the artist’s ear for hazy, sun-drenched melodies. Â Although his influences might seem easy to peg, Â Bratten has cited everything from hip-hop to Sigur Ros as being among his influences.
Born and raised in Oslo, he’s a true product of his environment and has quickly captured the ears of other stars in the cosmic disco scene. Even with all the buzz surrounding the newcomer, he doesn’t seem particularly phased (he actually responds to Facebook comments himself).
Currently Bratten is playing shows in Europe but expect to see some U.S. dates coming this autumn.
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