Frameworks Celebrates Life with Melodic New Album ‘REFLECTIONS’

Manchester producer and multi-instrumentalist Frameworks has emerged from the coronavirus pandemic with his fourth solo compilation, ‘REFLECTIONS.’

The past decade has been an extended win for Manchester producer and multi-instrumentalist Frameworks. This is notable mainly because his career only really started began in 2010, so his swift and steady come-up speaks volumes about his skill as an artist. Over the course of his young yet illustrious run in the creative space, he established himself as one of the top players in the electronic music space.

Frameworks is now back to further enrich his already gleaming catalog. This weekend, he released his fourth solo record and it is as enchanting as anyone would’ve expected. Ripe with emotional exploration, this LP is custom-made for those looking inward. The intricate arrangements have been designed to support listeners as they take a journey into their own minds and find fulfillment within.

The album was put together over a two-year period during the coronavirus pandemic. Frameworks emerged from it enlightened and more in touch with his own existence, and it all took shape in the form of ‘REFLECTIONS.’ If the name didn’t already give it away, the tracklist was the product of him taking a long, hard look at himself.

Frameworks said the following about the new record: “‘REFLECTIONS’ mirrors my life experiences over the last two years, a reflection of who I was during this pivotal time.” As a result, he created a deeply personal record that considers the past, present and future, and binds them all together to offer listeners a holistic perspective on life.

The above singles encapsulate the general sentiments of the new album. It radiates positivity while also encouraging speculation of the self. Isolation will prompt you to do that, and it’s fortunate that we have an artist as skilled as Frameworks who could take that and turn it into something as beautiful as ‘REFLECTIONS.’

In his career, Frameworks has given fans of electronic music every reason to be on his side. It’s tough to dislike someone when they put as much thought into their art as he does. Starting next month, he will play a limited number of shows in the United States and we highly suggest that you try catching him live. You will not regret it! The itinerary is as follows:

5/26/23 – 5/28/23: Summer Camp Music Festival 2023 – Chillicothe, IL
6/15/23 – 6/18/23: Sonic Bloom Festival 2023 – Rye, CO
6/16//23: AREA15 – Las Vegas, NV
6/17/23: Soundwell – Salt Lake City, UT
7/21/23 – 7/24/23: Shambhala Music Festival 2023 – Salmo, BC

Karan Singh

I am an Indian American music journalist based in Los Angeles. My interests include (but aren’t limited to) downtempo, industrial, drum & bass and trip hop. After working in the publishing industry as a copy editor for nearly three years, I decided to switch professions and become a writer. I have a bachelor’s degree in English from UC Santa Cruz and a master’s degree in Specialized Journalism from the University of Southern California. My aim as a writer is to explore the forces that energize creativity. I’ve always felt a natural pull toward the arts and entertainment space, and my stories seek to magnify the facets of its adjoining cultures.

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