Review: Agonis takes inspiration from astronomy for his new EP on Midgar. The Berlin-based techno experimenter and co-founder of Amenthia harnesses the unworldly energy of gamma rays and their electromagnetic radiation across four cuts. 'Gamma Ray' is first and a thumping and dynamic blend of bubbling bass and rubbery kicks overlaid with spiraling synths that fall like fireworks. 'Carbonine' is another quick and punchy cut with tightly woven drums and 'Solaris' then suspends you up amongst the stars with warm solar winds streaming by next to deft synth modulations. Closer 'Monolith' slows things down and brings some mysterious late-night funk to the EP.
Review: London's Keplrr continues to make moves here with a debut on Midgar that comes after plenty of assured outings on the likes of Control Freak Recordings and Pressure Dome. His take on techno is about broken beats and forward-thinking sound designs and that is evident once more. 'Plumes' comes in two versions - one is a subtle, percussive and playful groove while the 'Meditation Mix' is more airy and atmospheric. Third and final cut 'Pulse' then builds on that breezier vibe with a smooth cruising deep trip for eyes closed-dancing. Classy and effective stuff throughout.
Review: OK EG steps up to Midgar with some brilliantly stylish deep techno. It's not so deep that momentum is lost, however: particularly the opener, 'Inversion,' is a driving cut with bouncy drum programming and nice lush dub chords. 'Heatwave' lock you into a broken rhythm with synth drones layered up top and plenty of intriguing little sound designs bring the beats alive. 'Radial' is another mind melter with phased bass and percolating drum funk and 'Peak' shuts down with a little more menacing synth texture and dystopian darkness.
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