Taking a stunning yet understated approach through his new solo moniker Military Genius Canadian songwriter and prolific musician Bryce Cloghesy (better known as a member of Crack Cloud & NOV3L) has shared an eye-opening debut in 'Focus'. Opening with a hypnotic series of slowly descending notes, loosely, rippling vocals whisper aimlessly as beautifully sparse instrumentation punctuates the piece. With rustling beats that resemble the gentle crush of crisp autumn leaves beneath your feet, 'Focus' is a bleary-eyed nod to the surrealism of Connan Mockasin and Throbbing Gristle mixed with the sublime cinematic touch of Ennio Morricone set against William Burroughs' technological avant-garde. Listen here now. -Holly Mullineaux