Mote Evolver Vinyl & CDs

Review: Mote-Evolver's main man Psyk is back working alongside Non Series label head Orbe once again. The pair serves up more techno goodness on Luke Slater's imprint her as they offer a dynamic exploration of the genre's deeper realms. Atonal is built on plenty of hypnotic arrangements and multi-dimensional soundscapes and the title track in particular showcases intricate rhythms and futuristic tones, while 'Tunnel Diode' delves into raw, experimental waves intertwined with intricate drum patterns. On the flip side, 'Superconductor' delivers a pulsating groove with rapid sequences and reversed drum shots, while 'Maths' concludes the EP with a slow-burning groove and enigmatic synth layers. A must-have for techno heads.

Review: Well, we must admit that we never foresaw Luke Slater and Dubfire coming together on the same 12". Both enjoy lofty statuses in the tech world but at very different ends of the spectrum - Slater the always underground head who keeps it futuristic and fresh, Dubfire someone happy to play to vast crowds in the more commercial side of the scene. But their work here is faultless. 'The Dissent' is a psychedelic roller for the dead of the night. 'The Sonic Assassin' plunges you deep into the cosmos with its pulsing synths, bass and bells, and 'The Drama' is a meaningful and widescreen cut permitted by fantastic synth designs.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Speedy & Steve are better known as Speedy J and Steve Rachmad - a pair of unquestionable techno titans who come together here and bring all their considerable know-how to a beast of an EP. All four tunes were jammed out live in Speedy's studio then worked into what is presented here. 'Reddo' is a brain-frazzling techno cut with walls of scuzzy synth, while 'Dabler Nine' taps into a more Millsian vibe with its interplanetary synths and pulsing bass. Proving they have endless tricks up their sleeve, 'Right Well & Clean' is a funky looper and 'Rotor' then gets deep, stripped back and heady.