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Review: To celebrate its 30th anniversary, techno titan Richie Hawtin aka minimal pioneer Plastikman has remastered his influential second album Musik from the original tapes and pressed it up to limited edition bio-vinyl. It was first released in November 1994 via NovaMute and his own Plus 8 and was soon hailed as a masterclass in minimal techno, catapulting Hawtin toward the heights he still enjoys today. Prior to the full album release, the track 'Plastique' hinted at a more dancefloor-oriented sound while maintaining an unsettling edge that characterises much of the ensuing album's abstract and alien allure.
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Elastic (12")
Cat: TPR 003. Rel: 03 Dec 24
Review: Opal Sunn's 'Elastic' lands on Test Pressing Recordings as the first in a trilogy, bringing together Alex Kassian and Hiroaki Oba's knack for genre-blending electronic soundscapes. Known for their captivating live sets, they've crafted an EP that traverses moods and styles. The A-side opens with hypnotic deep trance, layering rich synth textures and rolling grooves. Over on the B-side, things get lush and atmospheric: one track dives into dub influences, saturated with warm basslines and echoing chords, while the final cut drifts into serene, ambient territory. It's an impressive start that shows their mastery of both rhythm and space.
… Read morePlayed by: Owain Kimber (Owain K)
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Tonight In Belfast (12")
Cat: LMS 1725155. Rel: 29 Nov 24
Review: Poet, librarian, Mancunian, father, husband, uncle, brother. Mike Garry is many things to many people, but tonight, Matthew, his voices guides our eyes upwards, inviting us to stargaze to one of Orbital's most emotionally resonant and timeless pieces of rave noise. Belfast Revisited would be one way to describe it, taking some of the classic and unmistakable elements of that anthem and turning it into something new. First and foremost freshness comes with the spoken word addition - a thoroughly positive, passionate and amorous declaration of unending love that could feel jarring depending on whether you always felt 'Belfast' was reflective and slightly melancholy, or not. Gone too are the breaks, replaced now by stadium-sized four-to-the-floor turning what was once the end of the night walking home at dawn into something that sounds way more 11PM at the concert.
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Review: Rene Wise's latest release plunges deep into the realms of minimalism while keeping a grounded focus. 'Silo Cybin' opens with his signature kick drum, setting the tone for the entire EP with trippy, swampy vibes and robotic vocals. The tracks move seamlessly from hypnotic rhythms in 'Complicated' to a brighter, more psychedelic space in 'Rough Escorts'. Closing with 'Bleep Police', the release strips techno back to its core, layering intricate bleeps and percussion into a dynamic rhythm. Moving Pressure 02 brings us lush, multi-dimensional sound, adding a psychedelic edge to Wise's trademark minimalism.
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Cat: HGO 001. Rel: 03 Dec 24
Review: Four new motoric Hardgrooves from the eponymous label, riffing off the back of a mountain of DJ support in recent months to bring three of the best formerly digital-only tracks to grace the label's catalogue, plus a brand new, previously unreleased cut from Ben Sims and Mark Broom under their infamous Roku guise. Sims and Broom whack up the velocity thruster to eleven on the As 1 and 2 respectively, with 'Snapshot '99' and 'WWWWWWWWork' providing little opportunity for exhalation or ease. The odometer hand is well and truly straining, nigh broken by the time we reach Mark Williams' 'Next 21s', with its hypey falsetto rave shouts, while the diminutive duo Roku round things off on a salacious acid smoke bomb, 'Acid Amnesia'.
… Read morePlayed by: Carlos Nilmmns, DJ Bone
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Review: Detroit's always innovative Wajeed returns to his own Dirt Tech Reck label with his last EP of the year. As always it blends soulful sounds, machine funk, authentic house groves and is sprinkled with vocals, trumpet and jazzy melodies that get at both heart and heel. Superb opener 'All The Way Thru' is laced with intricate samples and funk and soul drenched drums that will surely take it to anthemic status. 'Neptune's Symphony' is Wajeed's ode to the unknowns of space and 'Dry Hatin' is a track in which the artist addresses "my own nativity" with brilliant results.
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Neptune's Lair (25th Anniversary Edition) (180 gram white & grey vinyl 2xLP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: TRESOR 129LPXX. Rel: 04 Dec 24
Review: Tresor Germany is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Drexciya's iconic 'Neptune's Lair' with a much-needed repress of this aquatic electro masterpiece. While the label has reissued the double LP before - most notably in 2010 - it's often out of circulation, making it a collector's grail. Often hailed as Drexciya's finest work, it draws from deep, immersive mythology and stands as a cornerstone of Detroit techno. Rumoured to be the first project fully helmed by the late James Stinson, 'Neptune's Lair' remains as vital and enigmatic as ever. Dive in and explore its submerged sonic depths anew.
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Review: Head High is one of the other aliases of Shed, the Plash producer with a unique sound that fuses techno, house and rave in warm dancefloor gems. This EP is one of his best and opens with 'Changes (feat Cassy)' which pairs fizzy drums and synths with soothing vocal coos and sweeping strings. Ziggg Gonssalezz's 'Island 909' is another mix of lithe synth lines and floating beats with smart vocals and 'Blind (feat Virginia)' chops up a vocal and does magical things with it over stripped back grooves and vamping chords. 'Pile #00505 (feat Wax)' shuts down with some dubby goodness.
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Review: Adam Beyer continues to refine his vision of techno with a release that melds intricate sound design with driving rhythms. The lead track layers ethereal synths and hypnotic vocal refrains, morphing into a pulsing, primal groove anchored by precise percussion. It's a masterclass in atmospheric tension, balancing futuristic elements with raw energy. The second track delves deeper, driven by metallic basslines and siren-like hoover tones, creating a dystopian soundscape that's both immersive and ominous. Beyer's ability to seamlessly fuse cutting-edge sound design with dancefloor functionality reaffirms his status as a cornerstone of modern techno.
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Review: One-man dance music production line Tom Carruthers - a regular contributor to L.I.E.S and the man behind the admirable Nonstop Rhythm label - makes his bow on Make a Dance's M.A.D imprint. Fittingly, the fast-rising duo kick things off with their take on title track 'Last Night', delivering a vintage-sounding house cut featuring sublime lead vocals from Harriet Brown that sits somewhere between Frankie Knuckles' turn-of-the-90s productions and Larry Heard's late 80s deep house jams. Carruthers' gorgeous instrumental original mix follows. Over on side B, 'Phone Sexting' sees Carruthers blur the boundaries between proto-house and early Chicago jack tracks, while 'New Life' is a picturesque slab of deep techno loveliness.
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Review: Burnski's Constant Black label puts out constantly good sounds for all those of a minimal and tech house persuasion. This 33rd such outing comes from Per Hammer who offers a trio of irresistible grooves. 'Everybody_hz' kicks off with rubbery drums and bass intertwining with each other while wonky synths up top add some tripped-out feels. A Varhat adds a little extra bounce and urgency to this silky late-night hypnotiser and then it's back to Hammer for 'The Danish URL'. It's a hooky groove with warped pads rippling up top while closer 'Arkivo' is a more textural and abstract affair with a nice dubby undercurrent.
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Review: Polish producer Shed also works as Head High where he makes house-infused sounds with brilliant drum designs and fizzing synth lines. '2nd Hand Bassline ' typifies his sound with low slung drums and swirling synths, smart vocals and plenty of heat for the floor. 'Agatha' is a soulful sound with a lush vocal and more paired back beats that build around a melancholic lead. The same cut then comes as a dirt mix which is more sleazy and club-ready. All three of these are unique weapons.
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Pura Lempuyang Telu Part 2 (heavyweight vinyl 12")
Cat: LPY 18.2. Rel: 25 Nov 24
Review: The mighty Lempuyang label returns with its annual compilation series, again this year split over two superb 12"s. Both of them feature a remastered track from the vaults and in the case of this EP that is the hotly in-demand 'Dubby Plug' by W Moon which is a potent, kicking dub techno cut freshly remastered for 2024. ElsewhereHydergine's 'Ultraviolet' is soulful Detroit-inspired machine music and Dubrovnik UK's 'Waves' fizzes with static electricity. Merv's 'Unity' is the vast, cavernous opener and might be the best of the lot
… Read morePlayed by: Owain Kimber (Owain K)
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Review: Steve Pickton, widely known as Stasis, has long been a key figure in UK techno, with a distinctive sound that blends Detroit-inspired rhythms and dreamy, emotive melodies. After making waves with releases on B12 Records, his deep catalog includes aliases such as Paul W. Teebrooke and Phenomyna, each showcasing his range. His latest effort, 'The Sugarplum EP' on Fencepiece, continues this legacy. Side-1 starts with 'Sugarplum 1,' which delivers funky techno with a rhythmic pulse that demands attention. 'Sugarplum 2' follows, weaving darker, melodic tones that echo early 90s UK techno, combining nostalgia with modern production techniques. On Side-2, 'Sugarplum 3' leans into a minimal yet addictive groove, its dirty textures adding a raw edge. Rounding out the EP is 'Sugarplum 4,' where a grand Detroit-inspired melody takes center stage. This track stands as the most polished and cohesive, offering a rich, layered experience. Fencepiece continues to be a label that gives us techno that's both familiar and forward-thinking.
… Read morePlayed by: Gilbert - (Innate/MOS)
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Review: REPRESS ALERT!: Baby Ford is back being reissued again and we couldn't be happier about it. Few have ever matched the matter levels he achieved when it comes to deep minimal and tech house fusions. This latest on his own Trelik takes the form of three classic cuts from two much sought-after EPs - Built In and All That Nothing. The title cut is a shimmering and sublime fusion of rubbing low ends and icy hi-hats. 'All That Nothing' then picks up the pace with more dub influences and swaying drums and 'Plaza' has a tech house edge that makes for more driving grooves.
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
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Lume (hand-numbered CD limited to 200 copies)
Cat: PITP 59. Rel: 06 Dec 24
Review: Nitechord is an enigmatic ambient-tech duo that makes a striking debut here with Lume having previously released only two remixes. It was a demo tape from 2022 that impressed the Past Inside the Present label with its raw allure and it is that work which appears here nearly unaltered but for mastering from James Bernard. The opener unfolds with atmospheric guitar loops anchored by a steady kick and bass, 'Near' brings a hint of twang to expansive guitar tones and in 'Dim,' layered drones and melodies rise and fall like petals. Add in the suspensory sounds of 'Absent' and 'Carry' which blooms into a full orchestral swell and you have an immersive, introspective suite of sonic bliss.
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Review: A truly landmark album in the history of techno, Richie Hawtin set the bar very high for himself and his Plastikman alias with this record. Sheet One is fabled in many ways, from the notorious blotter-sheet sleeve to the inscription about drug consumption on the run-out groove, but its the music itself which has stood the test of time. Wringing layers of emotion from a 303 beyond what most thought was possible, Hawtin created an exciting new extrapolation of the Detroit techno he took his lead from, foreshadowing the increased minimalism which was yet to come. Some 30 years old and still a dazzling masterpiece of modern electronic music, it's sounding better than ever on this special edition reissue via Novamute.
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Review: 'Axis Mundi' is the latest offering from label head Sciahri and Hertz Collision and it follows on from their acclaimed collaboration on Clergy. For this one, the Italian duo returns with a textured, nuanced techno journey starting with the title track which opens with razor-sharp sounds and driving rhythms setting an electrifying tone. 'Drifting' follows and weaves hypnotic grooves and floating synths into a slick voyage. On the B-side, 'Entropia' introduces a mind-bending synth that launches the track into another realm, while 'Silent Pulse' closes the vinyl edition with minimalist elegance-a refined piece suited for any moment of the night.
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Review: Liverpool's own Brent delivers HMND 005 on Humanoid Recordings, infused with deep synthwave aesthetics and pulsating basslines that drive this LP from start to finish. This fifth release from Humanoid captures Brent's unique touchia high-energy blend of retro-futuristic synths and a richly layered soundscape that take listeners on a cinematic journey through neon-lit atmospheres. The tracks unfold like scenes from a late-night film, with rhythmic depth and melodic synth lines that immerse you in a sleek, immersive audio experience.
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Review: In line with the timely reappraisal of all things R&S related, the resurgent Apollo have seen the opportunity to bring one of their most celebrated records back for another round. Aphex Twin's ambient recordings mature magnificently with age, sounding ever richer and more emotive as the rest of electronic music continues to play catch up all around. From the gentle breakbeats of "Xtal" to the aquatic techno lure of "Tha", the airy rave of "Pulsewidth" to the heartwrenching composition of "Ageispolis", every track is a perennial example of how far ambient techno could reach even back then. It's just that no-one quite had the arm-span of Richard D. James.
… Read morePlayed by: DJ Mau Mau, Konnekt [De:tuned], John Karagiannis & PayLipServic, Will Azada (Proper Trax), Joachim Spieth, Charlton, Rising Sun, Juno Recommends Leftfield, Juno Recommends Experimental, Shadow Dancer (Boysnoize Records), Dmitry Distant, Juno Classics, Unbroken Dub, Ali Renault, Nowicki, Fantastic Man, Cromby, Rupes, Nathan Barato, Sacha Mambo (Macadam Mambo), MRSK, Soul Intent, Sam Silva - Plector Records, Juno Recommends Ambient/Drone, Howling, Myles Serge, Erell Ranson
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Review: Prolific Portuguese techno producer Norbak returns to legendary Belgium label Token. Norbak has stepped up his production in recent years and has a proven ability to make techno that bangs. The EP opens with 'Flauta' a classic Norbak track featuring pounding kicks and tribal-esque percussion. The follow-up, 'Despida', strips back the elements, dropping claps for shakers and centering on a distorted stab, showcasing his ability to craft minimal yet impactful techno. Kicking off the B-side, 'Golpe' pulsates with energy, while the final track 'Camarada' uses powerful sound design and a minimalist structure to close the EP with subtle intensity and precision.
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Review: Samuel van Dijk (VC-118A) and Rasmus Hedlund deepen their journey into roots-inspired dub techno with their third release featuring Jamaica-born, Finland-based vocalist Benji. His commanding voice adds layers of introspection and wisdom, enhancing the project's meditative qualities. 'Better Way' leads with a rich, traditional dub structure, its heavy basslines anchoring a reflection on humanity's challenges and the call for solutions. Benji's vocal delivery is earnest and impactful, carrying a hopeful message that resonates deeply. The instrumental 'Better Version' follows, highlighting intricate production details like shimmering synth melodies and reverberating drum patterns. On Side-2, 'Child Was I' ventures into atmospheric depths, pairing Benji's thoughtful reflections on personal growth with an expansive, slow-burning bassline. This track unfolds gradually, creating an enveloping soundscape that rewards close listening. The accompanying 'Child Version' strips back the vocals, bringing the textured production and haunting melodic layers to the forefront. With its perfect balance of lyrical depth and intricate sound design, this release honors dub techno traditions while charting its own unique path.
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Review: Techno-titanic title-holder Roman Flugel needs no introduction. On his latest vinyl EP, 'No Solutions', the artist returns to Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound with his second release of 2024, keeping the hype afloat with just three short rain-makings in the vein of glistening, retro trance and house - contrasting to some of his earlier, more percussive outings released round the turn of this decade. This time, Flugel plugs the sensibility of 80s dance music and pop production into a more kick-implantable, danceable dream, bridging gaps between retro and modern dancefloors. 'No Solutions', 'Sapphire' and 'Dragged' each plod through finessed synth flicks, torrential Moog mambos, and dizzily detuned decontractions, all of which portray a blued, armoured alternate vision of an eighties that never crossed the threshold of the next decade, continuing frozen in time while we nonetheless bowled towards the oncoming singularity.
… Read morePlayed by: Alexis Le-Tan, DJ ROCCA
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Review: Tom Carruthers takes the baton for Clone Jack For Daze here and in doing so offers up more of his irresistibly jacked-up jams. Each one distils plenty of classic tropes next to a keen eye for futurism with no-nonsense sound designs and hints of bleep techno all colouring the airwaves. 'Analysis' opens with a blend of bristling analogue beats and smooth chords, 'Confidential' has warped synth bass adding a dark edge and 'Lurk' is another menacing sound with eerie pads. 'Optic 2X' is a thumping closer with mystic atmospheres encouraging deep thought.
… Read morePlayed by: Owain Kimber (Owain K), Carlos Nilmmns
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Review: Disco-techno-house with a headily experimental palette from Puerto-Rican favourite Juan Ramos, an artist already well known and established for his many an off-kilter mix and OG production. Now on his second release for Bless You following 'Pulse', also released this year, this phallically titled record hears the stalwart continue to offer the best in the business, serving a further two rather long 'D's on top of a third rendezvous entitled 'Collision'. The former double-serving amounts to a twin stupefaction in sensuality and roughage, unusually spanning both the top and bottom sides of the record (plenty implied). 'Collide' leans further into the record's already asserted, yet evermore primeval logical ends, following up with a hardcore experiment in retching acid and woofing kettle drums.
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Rave: N (remixes) (limited hand-numbered gatefold 3xLP + booklet)
Cat: WARPLP 371. Rel: 05 Dec 24
Review: Selling out within five minutes on her online store, RAVE:N, The Remixes'is an endgame-level convergence of some of the greatest DJs and producers on the scene right now, united with the daunting task of remixing American r&b icon Kelela's 2023 sophomore album Raven. Releasing to universal high acclaim, 'Raven' was a triumph and one of the most diverse and unique projects of that year - to be expected off the back of her similarly groundbreaking 2017 debut 'Take Me Apart'. Both projects ended up on several year-end lists, with 'Raven' being named number 1 by Resident Advisor. RAVE:N, The Remixes is a whole other beast, a 20-track 80-minute compilation of excellence featuring a star-studded lineup ranging from Yaeji and Shygirl to Liv.e and of course BAMBII and LSDXOXO (both heavily involved in making the source material.) The end result has something for everybody, an extremely experimental and varied interpretation of songs that don't overstep the predecessors. 'Fooley (LEECH Ambient Queen Remix)' is dark, heavy and intense, with harsh vocals chanting over Kelela's softly spoken hook, while 'Holier (JD. REID Remix ft. Shygirl)' transforms the quiet 'Holier' into a drill song, the 808s somehow enhancing the trilling ambient synths, complete with an all-timer from Mercury Prize breakout star Shygirl.
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Review: There's a reason that Future Sound of London's 1991 debut single, 'Papua New Guinea', is periodically reissued: it's a stone-cold classic that sounds unlike anything else. In its original mix form, the track combines traits borrowed from early breakbeat hardcore (booming bass, house-tempo breakbeats) with saucer-eyed vocal samples, twinkling pianos and sounds more often found in ambient house and chill-out tunes from the period. This remastered, hand-numbered vinyl reissue boasts all of the 1992 remixes (as well as the original mix), including a suitably psychedelic, tribal-tinged Andrew Weatherall revision, the duo's own spaced-out ambient style 'Dub' mix, and a sax-sporting Manchester re-wire courtesy of 808 State's Graham Massey.
… Read morePlayed by: DJ Mau Mau, Juno Recommends Breakbeat
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Review: Fear-E's Posh End Music celebrates its tenth release with an EP of ceiling-shakers by musical wizard Ben Pest. 'Worst Behaviour' is a restless splurge of overdriven but still tasteful energy, moving through five ultimate wompers of a kind of electrified techno we rarely hear. Ben Pest's style, honed since 2009, is entirely his own. First there's the VIP version of 'Strict Saws' and the follow-up 'Beta T', both of which reserve ample mix space for an overwompy kick drum, Pest's trademark stinger. The former track especially clips the zero level, hearing said kicks bleed out the sound around it, flooding it into a fully crunch-steeped stupor. 'Withoutta Moa' and '1996' follow similarly pressurific principles, the latter of which commands a special sort of apnea, resembling a strangled French house. Then 'Weight For It' closes on notes of maximised squelch and crossrythmic evac alarm sounds, as we're dragged into successive states of terrifying suspense.
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Review: Amorphic and Tendal's latest release on Blueprint Records is a masterclass in cutting-edge techno. 'AT1' opens the EP with a heavy sci-fi banger, combining dark, industrial energy with a driving beat that instantly grabs attention. 'AT2' follows with crisp production and a fine-tuned techno loop that brings a big, commanding sound, building on the intensity with a precise, polished rhythm. On the flip side, 'AT7' takes things darker and edgier, with pulsating, minimal beats that maintain a restrained elegance while growing more aggressive as the track progresses. It's a perfect balance of tension and sophistication. Closing out the EP, AT8 strips things down even further, embracing a more minimal approach that complements the earlier tracks while adding a touch of subtlety. The release showcases Amorphic and Tendal's talent for creating forward-thinking techno, with each track offering a unique blend of aggression, elegance and innovation.
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Review: The debut Ghost Dubs album emerges on The Bug's Pressure label as the artist, also known as Michael Fiedler and Jah Schulz, follows up two prior experimental dub LPs put out via his 'Dub Over Science' series, the title of which tells you all there is to know about his approach to music production. Dub was never an entirely empirical process: though the archetypal dubbing engineer was historically often deemed just that - an "engineer" - this terminology is ironic since intuition, or "vibesmanship", is also essential to the craft. Bringing twelve zygomatic arse-zappers to our left and right canals (and, in the bass region, to our bodies), Ghost Dubs homages the blueprint drafted by the infamous Chain Reaction label, whose pioneering works laid the ground for all low-reg, factoryscape experimental dub records to follow. Best of this bunch are the least rhythmically deadlocked, 'Soul Craft' standing out in its use of freeform shark-caged resonances, and 'True To Life' going steady but confidently on the triplets and alien gurgles.
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Review: Megaweight techno by producer Kwartz (Mario Campos) for Polegroup, pulling no punches, kicks or headbutts on this rapid four-track set. The golden mean for a club residency in this day and age is of course a regular peaktime set at Berghain, and Kwartz also happens to be one of their latest residents of this ilk - not that this should influence your decision to buy this one or anything! - though there is a correlation between productive qualities of the producer and the curative choices made at the Berlin clubbing institution. Massive tune 'The Golden Hour' and the Tarkovskyan 'Enter The Zone' both testify to this being causation, though there's no certainties there, of course. 'Under Control' and 'Animal Instinct' forge an increasing rapaciousness, betraying the artist's desire to utterly stupefy the dancefloor.
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Review: The cult Pillz label returns hot on the heels of a sold-out 12" last time around. For their next drop, they welcome Argentinian talent Stefano Andriezzi who is known for bringing great colour to his beats. This 'Elektronico' EP showcases his skill with four tracks that explore diverse underground moods with take cues from ravey electro, techno and hints of house. 'Elektronico' opens with turbocharged pads and bass making of an upright and urgent future tech house beat. 'Raves Weekend' is more fluid with a bouncing bassline and old-school rave sirens to get things going and 'Acid Computer' then pairs things back to a lovely organ line and 90s house vibe with colourful daubs of synth. 'Get Fanki' shuts down with a nice fist-pumping thump.
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Cascade (gatefold "universal sparkle" black glittered vinyl 2xLP + art print + MP3 download code (indie exclusive))
Cat: ZEN 303N. Rel: 12 Sep 24
Review: Floating Points, also known as Sam Shepherd, returns with a new album that pushes his sound even further into exciting new territories. This album, consisting of eight tracks, offers expansive explorations of sounds and grooves, with each piece allowed to develop and evolve over up to eight minutes. Nearly a decade after his acclaimed debut Elaenia, Shepherd continues to blend his experimental inclinations with dancefloor appeal, a fusion that has become a hallmark of his style. Cascade is conceived as a follow-up to Shepherd's rave-reviewed second studio album, Crush from 2019. While Crush introduced listeners to Shepherd's more introspective side, Cascade aims to bring the traditional Floating Points experience back to the dancefloor. Bursting with Buchla rhythms and glitching melodies, it should be more in line with his dance singles. Shepherd describes the album as a continuation, which is reflected in the vibrant artwork by Akiko Nakayamaia colourful sleeve with fluid imagery that mirrors the album's dynamic soundscapes. The album's evocative title, Cascade, suggests movement, beauty and pressure, themes that resonate throughout its paces.
… Read morePlayed by: DJ Mau Mau, Juno Recommends Techno
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Review: A pulsating journey into deep, futuristic techno. The title track sets the tone with an otherworldly groove, channeling alien vibes and a heavy sci-fi atmosphere. 'Solar Flare' continues this ominous vibe, with a menacing rhythm that builds tension. Side-2 kicks off with 'Celestial Observer', a high-energy banger reminiscent of Surgeon, is relentless and an intense, industrial edge. The EP closes with 'Escaping The Void', a dark, subterranean track that creates an eerie sense of unease, with its shadowy textures and brooding basslines. The EP is a masterclass in creating atmosphere, with each track contributing to a cohesive, otherworldly journey. Border One's ability to blend deep, hypnotic grooves with menacing, sci-fi undertones makes 'Echoes From The Abyss' a perfect pickup for fans of dark, cerebral techno.
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Review: There's not much that hasn't been said about this amazing electro breadance beauty from Juan Atkins and Richard Davis. Sometime last year it was ripped of by Pharrell and company for Missy Elliot's "Lose Control" and (with the notable exceptions of Kraftwerk, Brian Eno etc.) it's generally been the blueprint for everything techno from '83 onwards. Here we have the original and best version... A must have.
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Review: 'The Dome EP' by Dojo Zone is an exhilarating exploration of sound, featuring four tracks that transport listeners to another realm. On Side-1, 'Dome Addiction' stands out as a peak-time techno anthem, characterised by its addictive, bouncing bassline and atmospheric melodies that seamlessly bridge the dancefloor and introspective listening. The track's retro 90s vibe enhances its infectious energy, making it a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Following this, 'Titanium Reality' dives into progressive house territory, layered with dark, sci-fi elements that create a mysterious and captivating atmosphere. Flipping to Side-2, 'Forcefield One' captivates with its otherworldly soundscapes, blending tribal rhythms with melodic undertones for a unique listening experience. The cool beat invites movement while maintaining an ethereal quality. Finally, 'Chop Chop' closes the EP with an unsettling, alien vibe that feels both disturbing and intriguing, challenging listeners to embrace the unexpected. Overall, 'The Dome EP' is a dynamic collection that showcases Dojo Zone's talent for creating immersive techno experiences, perfect for dark moments on the dancefloor.
… Read morePlayed by: Alexis Le-Tan
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Review: Matthias closes out 2024 with 'Life Among Nightmares', a three-track EP that dives deep into the techno-synth wave spectrum. Kicking things off is Global Thunder, a mind-bending track that crescendos into an epic blend of nostalgic synths and cinematic tension. On the B-side, Living Nightmare delivers a moody fusion of eccentric analog sounds, acid sequences, and swinging percussion, creating a dark yet hypnotic atmosphere. Finally, Sunfall rounds out the EP, where sinister synths and shadowy pads pull listeners into a haunting, techno-wave journey.
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Memory Card EP (12")
Cat: OTTA 9. Rel: 03 Dec 24
Review: Simone de Kunovich and Pancratio join forces on the 'Memory Card EP,' a captivating three-track release that marries retro video game nostalgia with cutting-edge electronic music. Inspired by early PlayStation 1 adventures, the duo masterfully weaves samples from obscure games into their compositions, crafting a sound that is both minimalist and evocative of 32-bit textures. Whether it's setting the mood in the mellow early hours or energising a peak-time crowd, this EP equips DJs with versatile tracks that promise to electrify any dancefloor. With its unique blend of exuberance and nostalgia, the 'Memory Card EP' is a must-have for enthusiasts looking to add both depth and dynamism to their sets.
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Review: AD 93 is fast approaching a century of releases and helping them on their way is this fresh 12" from TSVI and DJ Plead. It brings plenty of bouncy to the party with elastic opener 'Triple It' layering up big kicks and hits with playful bass. 'Swanky' is another blend of Afro rhythms and UK funky, fizzing synths and heavy bass and 'Gallop' picks up the pace with a more lithe and loopy groove. 'Breath Work' flips the script with Eastern string melodies and percussive beats and 'Twos & Fours' is a fourth and final fantastically inventive sound that will stand out in any set for all the right reasons.
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Review: For this new 2xLP mini-record for Mord, British music producer Rich Jones aka. Operator slips off the surgical gloves and wriggles his way into a set of special occasional, crusaders' gauntlets. Only a pilgrim or knight's hand could wrangle this much grit and hate from the techno production process. As we listen, we digest the accompanying, deathly mysterious poem - "the transmutation of the shadow, an ingress of novelty, under austere skies, the spirits of the city awaken" - and we're left to wonder just what collective spirit Jones may be getting at. 'Running From The Man', 'Evasions', 'Bottom Of The List'... it's almost as if the combo of technocracy, urbanism and austerity is too much for the average person to handle, and that there's a latent rebellion in us all somewhere! But despite the prophetic theme and title, Jones prefers to fight fire with fire: his sound design is barky, scientific and at times trancey ('Watashi No Gyangu' has a particularly amazing drone undercurrent to it), suggesting urban denizens must harness, not run from, the means of its own oppression.
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Review: The Kolony Gorky label hits release number four just a year after debuting last summer. This one again comes from DDrhode and opens with 'Ghoroob' which is a super nice and icy deep dub roller with smeared pads and heady ambient vibes. The dub slows things down and adds even more bottomless dub depths. 'DD2' (Sohrab dub) is a warm, peaker number but still very much a late-night and backroom jam and the Down The Rhode version of the A1 is a conscious classic with deep meaning and deeper rhythms.
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Jeremy UNDERGROUND / VARIOUS
90's House & Garage Vol 3 Part I (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: ZEDDLP 061. Rel: 13 Sep 24
Review: Renowned for his extensive record collection and deep knowledge of house and garage, Jeremy Underground brings his passion to Vol. 3 of Z Records's 90's House & Garage compilation series. It features tracks that are either unreleased or newly digitised from original DAT tapes and vinyl. This edition comes on double vinyl with four sides of glorious grooves, each one of them carefully selected and professionally treated to reflect the golden era of house, taking in rare gems and remixes from Kerri Chandler, Murk, 95 North, and more. Vital stuff.
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Review: Forest On Stasys takes the plunge here and launches a new label, Aura Sonora, which debuts with a hugely limited and high-quality new 12" from the boss. The imprint will be "a platform designed for sound experimentation" and the first missive backs that up with a great blend of drum & bass, half-time and techno. 'Magnetismo' is a prickly opener with slippery rhythms underpinned by bold bass. 'Domo' is a darker sound with menacing low ends and prickly percussive patterns while 'Sideral' is another late-night prowler with low sling sounds, eerie atmospheres and a real sense of futurism. A great start to life for Aura Sonora.
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Review: Madrid's Semantica Records share the second of two label releases by the producer Translate aka. Teo Pellegrino, the former being the 'Vanishing Figures' LP released in 2022. Unlike that album, 'Untitled' comes as a more palliative six-track pounder, mixing six furtive, generative trax; this is music for spaceship hulls left on cruise and standby. The tracks sound like apprehensive stumbles through the many access tunnels of a cosmic freighter; we're half-asleep, and all our crewmates are in stasis. 'Forward', 'Area' and 'Hoax' are variantly pulsatory and strained but smooth, mostly peppered by the odd bleep or presssure release here and there; 'SD Decrement', 'Interchange' and 'The Gathering' develop this mood further, the final track offering the earbuds a special twinkly aftertaste, one not unbefitting of both DJ set intros and endings.
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Review: Charlotte de Witte returns with the 'Sanctum' EP, featuring vocals from Marion Di Napoli. Dropping just after Amsterdam Dance Event and before her all-night set at LA's City Market, the EP showcases de Witte's unique sound. Known for her dark, hard-hitting beats and trance-infused synths, she's reshaped the techno landscape, headlining global stages and earning millions of streams. The EP's title track, Sanctum, brings pulsating drums and acid-tinged synths, enhanced by Marion's ethereal vocals. Fourth Dimension blends hypnotic rhythms with soulful vocal loops, while Fugato offers a cinematic, ambient closer. Another standout release from this techno heavyweight.
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Review: A powerful techno anthem that grabs hold from the first beat. The track builds relentlessly, its deep, hypnotic rhythm slowly intensifying into an unyielding force that takes over the dancefloor. The pulsating bass and crisp percussion create an immersive, almost subliminal experience that propels the track forward, making it an undeniable club weapon. On the flip side, 'Help (DJ Version)' serves as another heavy-hitting club stomper. With its pounding beats and driving energy, it captures the raw intensity of techno, delivering a straightforward but effective punch. Both tracks maintain the high-energy, ensuring the EP is a potent addition to any DJ's arsenal.
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Review: D Leria (Giuseppe Scaccia) leaves us delirious yet again with another frontline hypnotiser EP for Non. This sextet of sound-scanners seem at first glance as deliciously want of emotion as any release on Non ever gets, and yet through D Leria's characteristic sound, we hear an EP unafraid to scrape against the emotive skysill, though not before a transition through the wacky. The A2 'Energia' pits wriggly lead whirls about sprung kicks, and 'Kaleidoskop' veers gooier, spraying an array of cephalopod ink-squirtings on the surround mix. We return to Brum techno arcana with 'Voodoo Magic', while the ambient highlight 'Apnea' is likely to be the most "melodic techno" vibe ever released on Non, teasing the leaden cheese whilst technically getting away with a more suspensory roller. Closer 'Goccia', finally, is the closing masterclass in sensory sapping and tactile tongue-tying, foreclosing on beats in favour of low pulsations against which giant laser-neurons spark like thunder overhead.
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Review: Rrose and Polygonia's collaboration, Dermatology, on EAUX, stands as a robust statement in the techno genre. This heavyweight pairing of producers brings forth a selection of tracks that push the boundaries of sound and rhythm. Highlights include 'Stretcher,' which sets the tone with its heavy, industrial essence and mechanical precision, drawing the listener into a relentless sonic landscape. 'Inhaler' follows, infusing sinister, alien sounds with a broken beat, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that keeps the energy unpredictable and intense. 'Haima' introduces a dubby, tribal element, grounding the album with earthy rhythms and intricate textures. The journey concludes with 'Vena Cava,' a sci-fi ambient closer that transports the listener into a futuristic soundscape, offering a contemplative end to the powerful story ender. Dermatology showcases the duo's ability to craft immersive and dynamic techno.
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VA Cluster I (12")
Cat: CLUSTER I. Rel: 06 Dec 24
Review: Banging electrobass from Spain's Masa Series, mooting six of their roster artists for an incendiary exercise in grit and vibrancy. Having already invited a slew of artists for individual releases, the Cluster series here aims more at collectivity. All the tracks here nail the label's signature smushing of heavily heat-glued sound, moving between everything from electro to breaks, landing somewhere in the synaesthetic register of an earthen sonic purply-brown. The highlight here, though, has to be Anna Kost's 'Conjunction', which breaks this general rule through a fast dubstep-ish 150BPM exploration in nervous respiratory pad design and glance-off percs, making for a bracing potential set intro.
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