Korperspannung Germany Vinyl & CDs

Review: Bezier's Negative Velocity EP marks the launch of their new German-based label Korperspannung. Formerly a Californian artist and now a Berlin resident, Bezier has a career spanning nearly two decades, from illuminating the Honey Soundsystem collective to releasing on Dark Entries records. Known for weaving diverse cultural influences, lifelong music enthusiast Robert Yang collaborates with Bay Area drummer Dave Easlick here as live drum recordings morph into curves and ellipses to shape a multi-dimensional landscape. Tracks like 'Diabolical Embroidery' and 'Deep Sea State' showcase Easlick's drumming prowess and infused with Bezier's melodic craftsmanship, reflect a meticulous working collaboration.

Review: We're glad to finally hear more from Korperspannung after they set a high standard with their first release back in the summer of last year. This one comes from Len Leno and again offers up a high standard of techno invention. 'Echolocation' doesn't have any dolphin sounds in it but it does cruise as freely as the ocean-going mammals in their pomp. 'Corrugation' is one to keep you on edge with nervy synth motifs looping over percussive and linear beats and 'Radio Silence' then cuts more loose with lashing synth sounds, pulsing pads and a sub-aquatic tension that keeps you on your toes.