After a slew of tone-setting singles, Klangre - the new album from Aleksander Kostopoulos, delivered on Beatservice Records - is finally here.

Steeped in atmosphere from the first chords, the record is something of a marker as the New year slowly shifts into shape. From track to track, you're greeted with sentiments that are warm, and hopeful - but still bursting with uncertainty. And, most crucially, life.

A step change from his usual environment, either with pop-infused band Isak or sweeping cinematic compositions made for the big screen, it's clear Aleksander has found yet another medium to feel comfortable in. Because, at it's heart, this is a dance record - even if sometimes, you'd be forgiven into thinking it was something else entirely.

Fans of the first three singles from the record, 'Akiro', 'Hbrae', and 'Mendokaa', will already be familiar with the delicate nature of his production - but they only tell half the story. Klangre is a work to be consumed as a whole as much as individually. It's a record with a nuanced narrative from the start, and one that leaves an immediate imprint the moment it finishes.

It's a window into a world nestled deep into the Arctic Circle - often low on light, but rich in the community of shared experiences. That's what 'Klangre' does. A sense of togetherness, not always in touching distance, but always there. The drama of this record often lies in its stripped- back textures: what isn't there only emphasises what is. And when done well, that is a beautiful thing.