JAMIE LEATHER Vinyl & CDs

Review: The Hyperdrive label is back with a third outing which once again offers up some exciting and forward-thinking new artists. Anderson's 'Sweet Psylow' kicks off with some psychedelic synth loops over crisp tech house drums that hark back to the 90s prog heyday. HearThuG's 'Back To The Future' is a darker sound with whistles, snappy snares and eerie chords and Luis Malon & Seb G then combine for the bouncing techno rhythms and acid-laced pads of 'Extasis Nebular.' Last but not least, Jamie Leather's 'Strange Commodities' is a surging cosmic techno trip with dynamic drums and perc and majestic leads. This is another fine release from this young label.

Review: French dub techno label Berg Audio, founded by Berg Jaar in 2016, has a self-stated mission to uniquely draw on lost stylistic remnants of the Soviet Era, combining organic and dub-infused elements with the hopeful quality of that place and time. The latest 12" EP 'Asymmetrical Connection' showcases the label's ability to combine so-solid talent from far-reaching global corners, with melodic acid contributions from Chris Ledger, Jamie Leather and Malin Genie in tow.