Falling Ethics Vinyl & CDs

Review: Huzzah! The usually superb Falling Ethics is finally back with more music. This new 12" is their first release since 2019 and it is, we're told, here to "offer up a new vision within the label's background." It comes from label owner P.E.A.R.L. who does not muck about and offers up some future-proof techno from the off. These are proudly mechanical sounds with silver metallic textures, well-constructed rhythms and increasing about of synth intensity as the EP progresses. We like the scuzzy synths and well-swung drums of 'Waveform Reversal' but all of these are high class, to be honest.

Review: Berlin-based Nastia Reigel contributed a track to one of this label's various artists releases last year but now steps up with a full EP that is all her own. It is a fine chance for her to show her skills and that she does: 'What Can You Do' has a unique mix of hammering sounds, hulking great kicks and textural smears that are all dirty and industrial yet funky. 'If So Then' is totally different - a stripped back, deep, linear techno roller, while 'Over &' is weighty, loopy dub with a raw 90s aesthetic. 'Hold The Door Please' is another one built from well-designed loops that is sure to rattle the walls of any warehouse with its monster kicks and glitchy FX.