Transmigration Germany Vinyl & CDs

Review: Originally released in 1998 on Tokyo's short-lived Metro Juice Records, this deep techno EP by Sohei Nagasawa, also known as Cocoo, quickly became a cult favourite. Known for its stripped-back, percussive and earthy sound, this remains Nagasawa's sole release, making it a sought-after gem among deep techno heads. This reissue includes two new remixes which breathe fresh life into the timeless tracks while preserving the minimalist essence that made the original so captivating. The EP's rarity and distinct style mean it is going to fly off the shelves as quickly now as it did back then.

Review: The late, great Susumu Yokota produced under numerous aliases over the years, though few are quite as revered as Ebi, an alias he used to release heady house tracks, acid-fired electronica and inspired ambient techno during the mid 1990s. This must-have compilation from Transmigration draws together some of the most interesting and sought-after Ebi tracks of the '90s, offering a chance for all those who missed out first time around to grab some of the most intoxicating tracks in Yokota's catalogue. Our picks of an incredibly strong bunch include the deep acid shuffle of 'Sou', the tribal-tinged ambient techno haziness of 'Tsuru', the picturesque melodies and psychedelic TB-303 manipulations of 'Hi', the mind-bending early morning chug of 'Zen' and the melancholic, string-laden brilliance of 'Sei'.

Review: Robbert Heynen aka Exquisite Corpse served up one of last year's finest EPs with his Integration 12". Now though he has opened up his superb archives and invited the one and only Greek maestro Anatolian Weapons to set to work reworking it for this fresh new four-track EP on Transmigration. It's a deep and dubby affair to start with on 'Honeymoon' (Definitive mix) while 'Calling The Quarters' (Beauty Below mix) is awash with trippy electronic lines and shimmering pads. 'Outlandis' (Deep Anatolian mix) is a heavy, percolating bit of elongated electronic dub with 'Chalice' (Secret Acid mix) closing down the EP with another slow and captivating rhythm made from jumbled parts and tribal drums.