SCKT Vinyl & CDs

Review: Marcus Suckut has proven himself to be remarkably consistent when it comes to turning out high grade techno weapons. Most of them come on his own SCKT label and now he kicks off 2024 with some more of those tantalising tools. 'Metal' is deep and stripped back with rubbery drum thuds beneath pulsating synth loops and rising hi hat tension. 'Pressure' is another deft cut that floats in deepest space with barely-there synth whispers and 'Moving Walls' then rides deep on dub techno under currents. 'Concrete' closes out this classy EP with a widescreen dub cavern fulled with watery details.

Review: Titantic techno talent Marcus Suckut is back on his own SCKT label with a carefully assembled package of high-grade weaponry that comes on nice heavyweight purple marbled vinyl. As you should expect from the man by now it is well-designed stuff from the off - all direct to dancefloor grooves that waste not a single second of sound. The drums are often weighty and dubbed out, the synths sleek and filled with a curious sense of the unknown, and the moods enveloping and full of microscopic details that keep the head as busy as the heel.

Review: The second half of Markus Suckut's Sckt 09 release finally arrives after a standout first volume caught us up with the German techno veteran's latest explorations in the deeper end of the big room spectrum. 'Put Into Effect' is a perfect slice of wormhole immersion thanks to the insistent throb of the low-mid synth and the pneumatic glide of the atmospheric sound design, all the better to close your eyes and lose yourself. 'Contact' is a leaner cut with a focus on skeletal drum machine rhythms and subtle textural work, while 'Push & Pull' creates more daring grooves out of processed sonics for when you want to challenge the dancefloor a touch. Watch out for 'Realm' too, a low-key looper that sounds like an ideal pace-makers in the middle of a marathon set.

Review: The long-established techno mainstay Marcus Suckut is back on his vital SCKT label with a meticulously curated collection of top-tier tracks, presented on luxurious eco-vinyl in unique spot-sprayed sleeve. True to form, this release showcases his expertly crafted techno grooves and ambient synth designs all aimed at the dancefloor and maximising every moment of sound. The drums are punchy and heavily dubbed, while the synths are sleek and infused with an intriguing sense of mystery. Each track creates an immersive atmosphere, rich with intricate details that engage both the mind and body.