Purelink (US)

Purelink is a U.S. electronic music trio formed in Chicago and now based in New York, regarded as one of the most original acts in the new ambient and dub‑techno scene. The group consists of Tommy Paslaski (aka Concave Reflection), Ben Paulson (aka kindtree), and Akeem Asani (aka Millia). Their musical journey began in 2021 with the release of the 12” Bliss / Swivel, which immediately drew the attention of critics and listeners for its ability to move effortlessly between dancefloor and ambient territories, between minimal pulses and rarefied atmospheres. Their aesthetic has been described as a “contemporary spin on Y2K ambient music,” a language that reworks early‑2000s sonorities through a modern sensibility, blending the depth of dub techno with the cinematic melancholy of post‑rock.

In 2023 they released their first full‑length album, Signs, on the Peak Oil label. The record solidified their reputation as one of the freshest voices in new American electronic music, with tracks that alternate between essential, suspended beats and refined harmonic layering. Critics have highlighted Purelink’s ability to balance the contemplative dimension of ambient music with the subterranean energy of club culture.

Their second album, Faith, arrived in 2025, again on Peak Oil, marking a further step in their artistic evolution. In this work the trio integrated live instruments—guitar and bass—alongside lysergic pads and hollowed‑out 4/4 pulses, expanding their sonic palette and moving toward a language that bridges electronic music and post‑rock. Their sound has been compared to the visionary approach of Wolfgang Voigt and the dusty melancholy of Labradford, confirming Purelink’s talent for evoking intense, multilayered sonic landscapes.

Alongside their recorded output, Purelink has developed a strong connection with live performance and mix culture. In 2024 they curated the podcast RA.917 for Resident Advisor, a set that showcased their skill in crafting hypnotic, coherent sonic flows. They have also performed at festivals such as Unsound, bringing their aesthetic to international stages and strengthening their reputation as a group capable of uniting experimentation with accessibility.

The trio’s philosophy revolves around pursuing “loops that feel infinite,” as Akeem Asani has stated: their music often emerges from fragments that repeat and slowly transform, creating a sense of suspension and total immersion. This approach makes them interpreters of a contemporary sensibility that favors deep listening and the construction of sonic environments over traditional structural forms.