Shiffer & Paul Brenning - We Care - Innervisions

Out now via avant-garde imprint Innervisions, one of this year’s most hyped releases, “We Care” sees Swiss interdisciplinary maverick Shiffer linking up with the inimitable Paul Brenning for an emotionally charged delivery. Complemented in a four-track EP by its own “Acoustic Version”, and two of Patrik Schifferle’s own solo productions—”La Libertad” and “Testing Darkness”—, “We Care” is bound to become a hallmark of both these artists’ exemplary catalogs.

Menacingly warm, the titular “We Care” finds Shiffer & Brenning crafting a cavernous frame that sets the bedrock for a fuzzed-out stabbed bassline in rocking fashion before Paul’s hazy vocals set in, deploying a narcotic feel to the track. Employing a fine touch of sensibility, the pair open the piece up for a first break, allowing for a menagerie of vocal lines to intertwine for a heavenly atmosphere, luring us into its embrace.

As we give ourselves into the moment, the production duo resumes their thunderous march, treading with even more conviction than before while growling overtones and explosive snares drive “We Care” deep into the night. Meanwhile, Brenning’s haunting voice grows brimming with tension, leading to a second breakdown where sentimentalism reaches its zenith, pulling at our heartstrings with no restraint before they unleash a glowing lead for a rush of a third act, elevating “We Care” into a transcendental moment.

Shiffer & Paul Brenning’s “We Care” EP is out now via Innervisions. Purchase your copy here.

Rating: 9/10