Review: In keeping with the approach favoured by previous volumes, the third edition of From Above covers a lot of ground. Despite this, it also manages to maintain a cohesive identity: tracks from Danse Alice, Roe Deers and Justine Forever - whose "Viral" is peppered with seductive French vocals - may differ in tempo, but all resound to a throbbing, electronic aesthetic. There are some exceptions to this rule, most notably Damien Vandesande's downtempo "Star Glide". However, it's only a minor deviation and a similar feeling is audible on non-dance floor moments like C.A.R.'s torch song "Silk Pistol" and the haunting electro disco of Frontinn's "Correct Settings".
Review: If only all electronic music had such a sense of purpose. Weaponise is a compilation of contemporary tracks, conceived and curated by Kristina McCormick the host of the NTS radio show Diet Clinic. Like that broadcast outlet, this collection puts a focus on women producers, and it's a stellar affair. There's the slow-motion industrial of artists like Hanna Jones and Fantastic Twins; Maral's "Ey Nezanin" is a wild mix of a club techno and Middle Eastern motifs and C.a.r's "Frau" is an arty, vocal-led take on dance floor electro. Weaponise also features ethereal ambience from Penelope Trappes and Slime's reduced broken beats - if that isn't enough of an incentive, all sales proceeds go to London housing charity Focus E15.
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