Soular Order is the primary creative outlet for Manchester-based producer Jon Maynard. Emerging in the early 2010s, Maynard became a key figure in the 'chillstep' and atmospheric garage scenes, bridging the gap between the bass-heavy foundations of the UK underground and the more meditative qualities of ambient music.
His sound identity is defined by a sophisticated use of space, relying on heavy delay and reverb to create a sense of 'urban isolation.' Unlike many of his contemporaries who leaned into aggressive drops, Soular Order maintained a focus on melodic progression and emotional resonance, often utilizing minor keys and bittersweet harmonies. Over his career, spanning from the breakthrough 'A World Apart' to more recent explorations like 'Entropy,' Maynard has refined his production to include more organic textures and field recordings, moving toward a more 'modern classical' sensibility while retaining his signature syncopated rhythmic structures. He is frequently cited alongside artists like Burial or Volor Flex for his ability to evoke the specific atmosphere of the nocturnal British cityscape.
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