Mysterious music producer Burial unveils latest 23-minute EP, titled Comafields and Imaginary Festival.
In the world of electronic music, Burial (William Bevan) remains an enigma, shrouded in mystery and known for his unique production style. His latest work, the EP titled Comafields and Imaginary Festival, showcases a blend of his signature sound and new influences.
The EP, released in 2025, was pieced together using a setup that harks back to Burial's early days. Despite working on a "rubbish, dying computer" running an old version of Sony's Sound Forge, the music retains the distinctive rough, lo-fi, cut-and-paste sound that has become synonymous with Burial's work.
Interestingly, Burial has expressed his preference for using the obsolete software, Sound Forge, due to his lack of formal musical training and fear of professional studios. This approach has allowed him to create a sound that is raw, emotional, and deeply textured, blending elements of garage, dubstep, and ambient music.
In the EP, there's a more hi-fi sheen to some of the synth sounds, suggesting potential updates in Burial's production setup. However, the sound still retains the delicate, fragmented style characteristic of his earlier work, suggesting a continuation rather than a radical overhaul of his approach.
The new EP, available on Bandcamp and streaming services, features extended tracks with garage-influenced beats, ambient textures, and new layered synth drones hinting at post-rock influences. A vinyl release is scheduled for September 19.
Burial first emerged in the mid-'00s with a series of EPs and albums, gaining significant attention with his 2007 album Untrue. The album broke him out of the London underground music scene and into the public consciousness. Since then, he has continued to explore his sound, releasing a new EP every few years.
In the past year, Burial supplied the soundtrack to Harmony Korine's AI-powered film Baby Invasion, but the soundtrack has not received a standalone release. Despite this, Burial's music remains a staple in the electronic music scene, admired for its raw emotion and atmospheric soundscapes.
References: [1] The Verge, "Burial's 'Comafields' EP: A return to form for the enigmatic producer", 2025. [2] Pitchfork, "Burial's Untrue: An Album Analysis", 2007.
- Burial's latest EP, Comafields and Imaginary Festival, demonstrates how technology and music intertwine, as he uses outdated software on a "rubbish, dying computer" to create his unique, lo-fi sound.
- Despite the advent of modern technology in the entertainment industry, Burial's preference for old-school tools, such as Sony's Sound Forge, reaffirms his commitment to maintaining the raw, emotional essence of his music.
