Review: The latest compilation on Soma's offshoot label Avoidant explores compelling variants of the electro sound. DJ T-1000's "Three One Three" starts the collection in atmospheric mode. Featuring steely percussive crackles and robotic vocals, it is reminiscent of fellow Detroit producer Juan Atkins' Model 500 project. NiKiT's "Ice Wave" inhabits a similar territory as a powerful sub-bass underpins crystalline synths. Mechanoreceptor's "Invisible Dynamics" delivers a bass-heavy groove and ELEKTROTECHNIK serves up a dystopian vision of the sound on the chilling, Rother-esque "Parasit". The compilation veers closer to conventional 4/4 tracks thanks to the industrial-fuelled electro-techno of Bloody Mary's "Surrender". Overall though, the focus on Planet Reborn is electro's more esoteric forms, as DJ Astrobee's ERP-sounding "Synccc" so wonderfully demonstrates.
Review: Featuring the work of 10 emerging artists, this split release covers a lot of ground. As the label itself says, the compilation is a 'mish mash of aggressive, soulful, ravey, and contemplative electronic music'. The musical journey starts with the 90s sounding break beats of Mesmerist's "Systema", before Rnbws' and Atix both introduce a more contemporary flavour, using gut-busting bass and insistent vocal samples. Trance's influence is also audible on this compilation - just take a listen to Moogie Fox's "Released Thoughts" - while techno is represented in the form of Black Dave's big room roller, "Soul Searcher". Maintaining its diverse approach until the end, Roklum's "I'm Dead" is an acid-tinged electro workout.
Review: Glaswegian imprint Avoidant presents Planet Destroyed, a mammoth various artist compilation featuring the leading names in underground electro sounds. Counting legends and newcomers alike, this is the definitive dystopian fantasy soundtrack. Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann contributes the exclusive track 'Motorman' which has an industrial edge that's typical of his style, while local legends Slam team up with Autonomous on the brooding sci-fi beats of "Into The Light", Luz1e throws down some serious computer funk on "Draw The Line", No Static 's Ara-U delivers the wonky acid of "GUAGUA" and San Francisco's Amber Cox (Slumber) ventures into deeper territory on the emotive cybernetics of 'Borean'.
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.