Review: Osaka producer and DJ Insomniak steps out with a debut 12" of moody, full-bodied house leaning forward into twilight atmospheres and subtly warped club dynamics. 'Insomniak' on the A is all nervous energy and nocturnal tension, held taut by clipped vocals and an unsettled bassline. Flip it and 'I Knew Atlantic' offers something more unsteady and dreamlike, letting its groove slouch and sway around snatches of melody that shimmer and retreat. With a low-key feel and restraint that suggests a deep record collection, this first outing avoids obvious genre tropes while still speaking fluently in dancefloor dialects.
Review: Having flexed his uncompromising breakbeat sound on the likes of Liondub International, Formation, Inna Rhythm, Audio Addict and many other impressive and longstanding platforms, UK artist Sikka now makes his debut on Kniteforce's Dark Knite imprint with three of his most ferocious and unapologetic designs. 'Cyborg' carries strong notes of industrial funk with its brutal Trace-like energy and bulldozer focus, 'Decades' carries a little more atmos and tension with its pads and extended breakdown while 'Warfare' closes the EP with some very stern dynamics that will have you rushing before you can say 'conscientious objector'. Peace!.
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