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Cover art for the single 'Filthy Grit' by Pohokolius, released in 2025. The artwork features dark, jagged, metallic-like spikes erupting from a star-shaped core, corrupted by digital noise reminiscent of early video compression.
Cover art for the single 'Filthy Grit' by Pohokolius, released in 2025. The artwork features dark, jagged, metallic-like spikes erupting from a star-shaped core, corrupted by digital noise reminiscent of early video compression.
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Filthy Grit

This techno track was made and mixed in a fast 4-5 hours because DAW software license was ending. The goal was to destroy and mess up sounds, pushing for digital grit and noise. It's a darkish, textured track with repeating melodies and a hard-hitting kick.


Creative & Technical Details (expand)
  • Production Software: Bitwig Studio, Mastered with LANDR (Ascension reference mastering + Open-High to squash it even further, increase gritiness)
  • OS: Fedora Silverblue
  • Cover Art: Done in GIMP (cubism ftw, video degrading effect too)
  • Typography: Montserrat-Alt1 (Custom version of Montserrat, OFL-1.1 License)

Technical Analysis (Source Master)

Source: pohokolius_-_filthy_grit.flac
Format: flac, 48000 Hz, stereo, s32 (24 bit)
Tempo:  111.3 BPM
Dynamics:
  Crest Factor:      11.0 dB
  DC Offset:         -inf
Loudness Stats:
  Input Integrated:    -13.9 LUFS
  Input True Peak:      -3.3 dBTP
  Input LRA:             2.3 LU
  Input Threshold:     -24.0 LUFS
  Target Offset:        -0.3 LU

Analysis done using ffmpeg and aubio

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