For long, deep sessions of mellow techno and deep house, few other labels seem to do it as well as the Birdsmakingmachine crew. This sixth release feels like the most accomplished 12" yet from the collective despite the fact there are only two tracks; it's certainly the most colourful looking with a full colour sleeve used for the first time! The A-side production "Icaros" is as flighty as the title suggests yet still retains a laid back groove with plenty of dubby fx that give it a slight subaquatic feel. "Inland Sickness" comes across as slightly more upbeat, with subtle chords and tones combining to offer a more housey alternative to the A Side's minimal approach.

Alex Font, Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Michael McLardy