Riotvan Germany Vinyl & CDs

Review: Leipzig based Riotvan, run by Peter Invasion and Panthera Krause, welcomes Kalexis and Paulor for this collaborative four track that mines techno's deepest depths. 'Going Through The Void' is a moody and slow motion opener that rides on an undulating bassline with plenty of ambient pads for company. 'Energy' is more edgy, a stomper with fractured vocals and wonky synths that builds a darker mood. On the flipside there is the brilliantly unhinged and unusual melodies of 'Lashes' which sounds like a marching band on acid and 'Magnetic' closes down with haunting low ends and spooky pads.

Review: Prolific Leipzig-based producer Martin Enke aka Llewellyn presented the fabulous These Days EP a couple of years back on local imprint Riotvan, and it receives a welcome repress here for 2021. The title track is a serving of neon-lit euphoria that straddles the line between nu-disco and deep house, while the Italo-influenced night moves of 'I Wish I Could Have Seen It All' guides you through the lasers and smoke, powered by a razor sharp arpeggio. Over on the flip, he switches gears on the slo-mo sunset balearica of 'Fleshed Out' taking you on a breezy night drive along the coast.

Review: Leipzig-based record label Riotvan indulges Llewellyn here with a superb full length on limited edition vinyl. The prolific local producer known to his mum as Martin Enke deal in deep house but not as you know it: his sodas come with all sorts of smart drum patterns and retro synth sounds that make them all the more unique. 'On The Edge' is fine example with its suspenseful pads and busy analogue drums, while '1998' has as synths-pop feel and plenty of lush cosmic arps unfolding over the hurried drums. 'Fractured Memories' is another synth laced house jam with squelchy bass that is sure to being some good times.