Incienso Vinyl & CDs

Review: DJ Python's hypnotic take on dembow is second to none. The New York DJ and producer can send you wild with the slowest of tempos and does that again here on his second superb album on Incienso. His tactile drum programming weaves and wanders beneath the most bendy and gooey of synth lines. The tension between those percolating drums and the star gazing keys and pads up top is what makes his music so enthralling - life is slowed to a crawl and everything seems to take on more beauty and resonance as a result. Tracks here are variously coloured with eerie vocal samples, field recordings or deconstructed jungle percussion, and every single one snakes its way into your mind, body and soul. "Mas Amable" may just be one of the albums of the year.

Review: Istanbul born, Berlin and Copenhagen based artist Nene H (real name Beste Aydin) had amassed a hardcore following for her slew of early releases. She then finally came good on all her promise with a debut album that blended bass, techno and plenty of her own cultural heritage. Ali arrived in 2021 but only now lands on wax via Incienso. It's an album that processes personal grief and mourning with melancholic melodies, moody grooves and introspective soundscapes that allow for deep thought processing. At times psyched out, at others manic, and always alluring, it's a real triumph.

Review: Incensio is one of those labels that always gets you exited to hear what they have lined-up for us next. In this case it is Ben Ritz, an NYC based producer who takes us to the heart of the club with this fierce four tracker. He opens up with the wonky and retro techno funk of 'Feel The Rain' then the squealing synths of 'Firefly' take over with a hurried rhythm leading you late into the night. On the flip, things gets more wild and manic with 'Sos' and last of all is 'Rip' which layers up squealing synths and edgy chords, slamming kick and unrelenting energy for future raves.