Boys Noize Defies Odds with Antithetic Album, “+/- (Polarity)” – EDM.com

One of electronic music’s most esteemed producers has released his most contrasting album to date.

A genre-crossing mastermind, Boys Noize tackles the intersectionality of his music head-on with his fifth studio album, +/- (pronounced “Polarity”). Described as a work that tugs at the polar tensions between the musical styles he produces, Boys Noize (real name Alex Ridha) delicately crafted a nearly hour-long LP comprised of fifteen tracks. Every cut feuds with your senses, trying to connect the similarities of each conflicting record.

The fluidity of the project can be heard amongst its varying tracks; from the funky 808 beats of “Affection” featuring ABRA to the throbbing bass and hype synths found on “XYXY.” The title track, “Polarity” featuring Ghost Culture, harkens back to the gritty sounds Boys Noize is known for, while the closing ballad, “Act 9” featuring Vinson, acts as a modern lullaby of sorts.

Speaking on the album, Ridha says he’s always been inspired by trying to integrate opposing forces, stating, “…there’s something really thrilling in it, and it’s always a secret motivation for me; building and exploring the combination of contrasts.”