New releases last two weeks: Leftfield

Review: Arnaud Rebotini's latest work finds him pushing the boundaries of his electronic sound yet again, with a potent blend of EBM, electronica and techno. The EP feels like a natural evolution of his signature style, diving into contrasts that oscillate between stark intensity and moments of quiet reflection. There's an emotional depth that underpins these tracks, with each one carrying an almost cinematic weightieach layer meticulously constructed to draw the listener into its world. The powerful driving beats are tempered by more introspective elements, making this EP an unpredictable but rewarding listen. Rebotini continues to carve out a distinctive niche in the electronic scene, delivering something fresh yet familiar, once again proving his reputation as an innovator.

Review: 22Recordings aka. Veintidos hears head honchos C.ru.z and Marine routinise Barca's new beat, dark synth and EBM scene in label format, building on a popular celerity for such styles in the city. This new release from the ingeniously conceived and christened Synths Vs Me (Nico CabaNas, Vanessa Asbert) hears the duo-come-band-project drop a fresh, Kafkaesque new EP, building on similar themes to their sixth Oraculo Records issuance Default Mode Network from 2024. Moods of broadcast horror and disaffected asperity abound, with 'So Far' stretching our minds across a brutal torture rack of telephonic vocals and arpeggiated synth incisions, and 'Farenheit 451' taking stock of the censorious Ray Bradbury novel against languid-as-ever vocals from Asbert.