DYNAMIC FORCES Vinyl & CDs

Review: Dynamic Forces are indeed on show in this slamming new slab from Arts. There is a real sense of control to the opener 'Lyra' despite its forward motion and punchy kicks, while 'Vaulting' gets much wilder and looser with its manic synth lead and raw onset of percussive pressure. Switching up things once more, 'Parallel' is a dubby techno tool and 'Shimmer' reverts to the careful tweaking of a deft lead synth over incendiary beats. 'Radiant' and 'Meraki' bring more raved-up and bouncy peak-time techno fun. This is a very useful and varied 12".

Review: Dolly's TS series looks to the sounds of Italian duo Dynamic Forces here and they come through with a perfect blend of slamming body music and heady synth work across four visceral new cuts. 'Before We Die' kicks off with lashings of sheet metal synths and turbocharged beats. 'Virus' then gets a little larceny with some suspensory pad and icy ringlets of hi-hat over liner beats and 'Ending' then gets deeper and a little more paired back which allows the cosmic synth work to shine. 'Panacea' shuts down with a tight percussive number and high speed dub chords that will rattle walls.