PLETNEV Vinyl & CDs

Review: Lithuanian producer Pletnev shows his class here on four hypnotic tracks on his I Like Your Bitcoin EP, which is heavy on driving basslines and full of infectious rhythms on Space Lab 013. Each track radiates a warm, bouncy groove and has punchy drum programming and a signature blend of EFX. 'How To Calm Down After That' is a fun and funky opener, 'I Like Your Bitcoin' gets more trippy with sci-fi melodies and watery effects and 'Cover Them With Blankets' is a rickety rhythmic workout. 'Skazka' closes with a garage dubby undercurrent.

Review: A very interesting journey through the realms of progressive house, seamlessly blending elements of tech house, minimal, and electro techno. On Side-1, 'Rubber Duck Riot' channels the early 90s progressive house vibe with a tribal breakbeat twist, offering a bouncy and infectious groove, while 'Jungle Worrier' follows suit with its melodic sci-fi atmosphere, smoothly intertwining tribal rhythms for a fun and immersive experience. On Side-2, the title track 'I Gotta Feed My Wasps' delves into a melodic and psychedelic and hypnotic sonic landscape. Closing the EP, 'Space Guitar Never Lies' delivers a smoothed-out yet lively progressive bounce, showcasing PLETNEV's ability to craft engaging compositions with depth and character.