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Pessimist – Austerity (EP) On Austerity, Pessimist pushes past the familiar terrain of bass music into deeply atmospheric and experimental territory. The EP begins with “New Age,” a slow-burn hypnotic piece that builds tension through layered pulsework. “Kabadaro” follows with ambient textures that evoke a jungle rendered in grayscale. The title track reintroduces momentum via frenetic percussion, hinting at Pessimist’s jungle roots. JK Flesh’s remix of “New Age” is pure industrial assault — abrasive and brutal. Closing track “Progression” offers a minimalist comedown, nearly collapsing under its own weight. This is Pessimist at his most fearless, mapping new coordinates in the dark. 1. New Age 2. Kabadaro 3. Austerity 4. New Age (JK Flesh Remix) 5. Progression RIYL Shackleton, JK Flesh, Livity Sound, Emptyset, Andy Stott Format 12" EP Genre Experimental Bass / Ambient / Techno / Industrial Label Osiris Music UK Country UK Year 2019