Purple Print Vinyl & CDs

Review: Purple Print has become a strong player in the minimal scene in a short space of time, with the likes of Sepp, Delaj, Bisharat and Vid all offering their considerable wares into the growing catalogue since 2021. Their compilation 12" was just as on-point in 2023, and now they're back with a second volume which is not to be missed. Avidel leads the way with the seductive, vocal laced groover 'Someone', while Lukea follows up with a dub techno-tinted workout entitled 'Crescent Moon'. Octave and Nicolas Duvoisin do some smart r&b sampling for undulating roller 'Wanna Be Down' and Zenk creates a sparkling sunrise reverie with 'Dreaming In A Shell', a stripped back but detailed and distinctive workout which ends the record on a high note.

Review: A four-track MicroHouse EP comes from DJ and Producer RWN, marking one of the very few dedicated packages that the Frenchman has created thus far. 'Dancing in Circles' is thought-provoking and borderline liminal, feeling like a mathematical equation at points in its use of dry, reverbed synths and negative space. Track 1, 'Jan Itor', even takes some drone influences in its progressions, the driving beat repeating over space breakbeats and distant techno pangs against an atmospheric synth background. 'Vortex' is more of an active participant, putting the percussion downstage and allowing the house instincts to take over - and the Dragutesku remix sees it undergo a dramatic transformation into a dark goth-rave-inspired cut. Closing off, the title track feels the most 'scientific'. The synth loops and acid stings circling around in your mind - this EP has a lot to offer, allow your mind to be opened.

Review: Purple Print's musical universe expands once more here with a ninth outing on wax and a fine various artists selection to mark the occasion, with Minube appearing on each of these collabs. It's a wonky and afterparty-tinged minimal jaunt from him in solo mode to open up with as 'Zaha Zhivai' gets you locked into a slinky groove. He then inks with Rebreanu for the marching bleeps and squeaks of 'Bro Disch Tut' and with D I N he makes 'Wormhole', a dry and dusty final tech shuffler before a fine work with Andrey Djackonda in the form of the abstract funk of 'Can't Stop The Time' shuts down.