Atmospheric Architect FENRA Shares "DEEPCUT" Single Announces 'Delusional' EP + Exclusive Interview

Image credit: Jay Buezo

Release Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
EP Release Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Label: 6x Records

“The result is a dreamy composition where pitched-down vocals, hammered dulcimer, woozy atmospherics, and weightless pads converge into an ambient-downtempo reverie. Time itself seems to bend within the track’s spirals, as if the song were less a piece of music than an environment.” – Magnetic Magazine

Portland-based producer FENRA is gearing up to release his sophomore single, “DEEPCUT” on November 7th, 2025 via 6x Records. The track follows the dreamy downtempo single “COFFEE,” which premiered on revered tastemaker Magnetic Magazine. “DEEPCUT” offers a second glimpse into his forthcoming debut EP Delusional, slated for release on November 28, 2025. The album was mastered by Aneek Thapar, whose heavyweight credits include Rival Consoles and Max Cooper.

Cover Design by Kilian Willems

Born in Santa Rosa, California and now based in Portland, Oregon, FENRA is the electronic moniker of producer B Laws, who grew up surrounded by art and first fell in love with harmony while listening to hymns in church with his grandmother. After teaching himself guitar at the age of 14 and later experimenting with synths, vocals, and drums in bands that toured across the US, Europe, and Asia, he is now channeling his experience into a new artistic chapter. Drawing inspiration from pioneers like Caribou, Four Tet, Floating Points, Bonobo, and DJ Koze, as well as the minimalist elegance of Philip Glass and the soulful resonance of artists like Gloria Ann Taylor, FENRA crafts music that bridges the cinematic with the deeply personal. With “DEEPCUT,” he offers a compelling slice of his genre-blurring sound, sure to resonate with fans of those whom he listed as his inspirations.

“DEEPCUT” is a masterfully crafted track that contains restless, kinetic movement within slow-burning revelation. It unfolds gradually, with a synth melody warped around shuffling rhythms swelling as airy, fluttering atmospherics fill the stereo image. A wiggly baseline arrives near the halfway mark, culminating in an immersive blend of groove and atmosphere.

FENRA told us: “‘DEEPCUT’ opens with a skewed synth melody over strings and atmospheric textures, building tension slowly before revealing its full shape. It’s one of the most energetic tracks on the EP, but I wanted it to take its time — the bassline doesn’t arrive until almost three minutes in, when the track finally locks into place.”

Electronic project by Portland-based producer B Laws. Cinematic downtempo and textural house music.

I love when I find music that becomes part of my day without taking it over. Music that sits in the background while I work, write, or think, but still makes the moment better. That is exactly what FENRA creates. His sound is cinematic, textural, and full of emotion. You can let it play quietly or turn it up and fall into every detail.

There is also a personal connection here. I lived in Santa Rosa, California for three years, and learning that FENRA was born there felt like a small full-circle moment. Right place, right time. His path has taken him from growing up surrounded by art to touring internationally in bands, and now into a new chapter as an electronic producer finding his own lane. The music reflects that journey. It feels intentional. It feels lived in. It feels honest.

With his new single “DEEPCUT” coming out on November 7 and his debut EP Delusional arriving on November 28, this is the perfect time to get to know him. “DEEPCUT” is a slow-burning, immersive track that rewards patience. It hints at everything that makes this project special and shows the kind of impact he is ready to make.

I’m excited to share this conversation and give you a glimpse into the artist behind the sound. It is my pleasure to introduce you to FENRA.

Thanks for joining me today. How are things in Portland?
Thanks for having me! Things are good. The weather is just starting to turn, which is always bittersweet. I love being outside, and there’s a lot less of that as we head into the darker months—but I’ve made my studio really cozy, and I’m honestly looking forward to spending the winter in there working on new music.

Before we dive in, what’s the mission or overarching idea behind the FENRA project? What are you trying to say or explore through this alias?
That’s a great question. I’ve been pretty intentional with FENRA as a new beginning. I’ve been wanting to delve into sound-design, ambient music and dance music from a new place, not referencing the albums I’ve made before. I wanted to approach music from the position of a beginner, to reignite curiosity in myself.

For anyone discovering you for the first time: Who is FENRA, and how did this project come to life?
FENRA is a cinematic electronic project—somewhere in the world of Bonobo or Fred again.., but with a more ambient, textural focus. It started as a place to share the sound-design work I’d been diving into. Beyond the official releases on Spotify, I’ve been writing new music almost every day and pairing it with videos I film, which I post on Instagram.

The video stuff on IG as well as the official releases are just teasers for a planned immersive live show.

You grew up surrounded by art and first connected with harmony through hymns in church with your grandmother. How did those early experiences shape the artist you are today?
Those moments gave me a deep love for the emotional side of music—the way harmony can move people. That’s still at the core of FENRA. My goal is simply to make people feel something, ideally something good.

You played guitar in bands that toured across the US, Europe, and Asia. How does that chapter influence your approach to producing electronic music?
A lot. Performing in bands gave me a very “live” mindset, even when I’m producing electronically. I like to play in patterns by hand, keep things a little off-grid, and insert my own timing and feel into everything. It keeps the music human.

How does living in Portland influence your creativity?
I moved to Portland to make music, and it’s been great for indie bands. The electronic scene here is a little more underground—lots of experimental, modular stuff. Not as much dance music, but maybe we can help change that.

When you begin a new idea, what usually sparks it—a melody, a texture, a feeling?
Lately it’s been anything and everything. I make music every morning as part of a daily practice, and inspiration comes from all directions. Sometimes I film a little video on my phone and build music around that. Other times it starts with a texture or a rhythm. I’ve also been collaborating more, which I love—reimagining other people’s work is energizing.

Let’s talk about your new single “DEEPCUT.” What inspired this track and what were you trying to capture?
It started with that bouncy, shuffling drum feel, the groove From there I layered modular synth bits and eventually strings. It built outwards naturally.

The bassline in “DEEPCUT” arrives almost three minutes in. Why was it important to let the track unfold slowly?
With “DEEPCUT,” and this whole EP really, I wanted to establish FENRA musically as its own little world; to emphasize the texture and ambience first. I wanted delayed satisfaction, if that makes any sense.

So it doesn’t begin with the bass. The vocals are barely there in the background for maybe 15 seconds… You have to wait for it.

Magnetic Magazine described your sound as “atmospheric and dreamlike.” Does that resonate with you?
I think they nailed it.

Who are you listening to right now? Who’s inspiring you?
I’ve been really into the new BICEP releases. Also the new Oneohtrix Point Never—he’s incredible.

You cite artists like Caribou, Four Tet, Bonobo, Floating Points, and DJ Koze. How do you balance those influences with your own identity?
I love their music, but I don’t feel like what I’m making sounds like any of them directly. I’m not sure I could make music that doesn’t somehow sound like me. But I definitely look up to them—the pop sensibility of Caribou, the heart of Four Tet, DJ Koze’s ability to move through genres while still being unmistakably himself.

Your productions are very textural and cinematic. What does your studio setup look like these days?
The first EP was made almost entirely in the box, but I’ve been using my little home studio more and more. A few vintage synths—an old Moog Taurus, an ARP, a Rhodes. Some tape delay, spring reverbs. Mostly older gear. I run a lot of things through a Moog Matriarch.

But honestly, most of the cinematic elements come from processing. Violin and cello and random samples from youtube reshaped heavily in the computer.

What headphones do you use when you’re building these detailed soundscapes?
I have nice monitors sitting right here—but truthfully, I mix mostly on an older pair of Bose QuietComfort. I work in coffee shops a lot and they are comfortable and most importantly cancel out all the other noise.

The artwork for “DEEPCUT” is striking. How did the collaboration with Kilian Willems come together?
Kilian is amazing. I found his work through a friend on Instagram and reached out. His aesthetic was already close to what I had in mind. We exchanged ideas, and it came together easily. He ended up creating a custom font and logo for FENRA, plus the EP cover.

When you begin a new project, what usually comes first—the artwork or the music?
Always the music. Everything is grounded in that.

How long did “DEEPCUT” take from idea to final master?
About two weeks. The first week was the core of the track—drums, chords, main arrangement. Then I layered samples and strings, re-sampled elements, made lots of small edits, and spent another week mixing.

Your Delusional EP dropped on November 28. What can listeners expect?
More drama.

You worked with Aneek Thapar on mastering, who’s done work with Rival Consoles and Max Cooper. What was that like?
So smooth. Aneek is incredibly talented and immediately understood the direction. I’d love to keep working with him.

Do you have plans to tour or perform live to support the release?
Not yet. I’m hoping to play in 2026, but right now I’m focused on getting the music out there.

What does a FENRA live show look and feel like in your mind?
Alive and fun. I don’t want to just push play. I’m planning on having both the music and the visuals be played and reactive to the vibe of the audience.

What emotions do you hope listeners take away from “DEEPCUT” and the EP?
Music is so personal that I want people to have their own experience. Once it’s released, it’s not really mine anymore. I just hope it makes people feel something.

When you’re not making music, what keeps you busy?
Running and cooking. But honestly, music has been pretty all-consuming lately.

What’s something about you fans might find surprising?
They might be surprised when they hear my non-FENRA music.

What do you hope listeners feel the first time they press play on Delusional?
Just happy to hear it—and I hope they like it.

What’s next for you after the EP comes out?
I’m taking December off from releasing, but in 2026 I’m planning to put out something every single month.

Where’s the best place for people to follow your journey and stay updated on new releases?
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fenra.music/

We’ve covered a lot today. What else comes to mind that we haven’t touched on?
I think we got it all!

Thanks again for your time. I always give the artist the last word. Go.
Thanks for having me. Excited for what’s coming next.