Kvalia Vinyl & CDs

Review: Kvalia Records continues to solidify its reputation as one of Scandinavia's leading techno labels with the release of another cracking 12", its tenth overall. Swedish label founder Linny Hex brings in techno pioneer Jeroen Search for this one and his Conductor is a four-tracker that blends Search's genre-defining sound with deep, hypnotic drums. As well as the original minimal and captivating techno soundscapes, up-and-coming Swedish producer F.LJ contributes a skilfully executed remix of 'Conductor' that is stripped back and hunched over as it races along with real urgency. This collaboration highlights Kvalia's commitment to pushing techno onwards while supporting both established and emerging artists.