The Future Sound Of London - "Obollis" - (4:44) 87 BPM
PFM - "Aspirations" - (9:09) 85 BPM
Aµ Ziq - "Lilt N'Vectif" - (4:08) 89 BPM
Review: Most box-set releases tend to focus on reissues and re-releases, but on Brainbox De:tuned opts for a different approach. The compilation features artists who defined European techno and electronica's golden age during the 90s, but the Belgian label has commissioned new or unreleased material from these acts. Fans of that era will be thrilled by B12's moody electro, the raw, analogue warmth of John Beltran's "Nineteen Eighty Nine" and the resonating bass-y techno of In:Sync's "Crack in the World". While not every track impresses - Move D's contribution sounds tepid - there are enough jaw-dropping piece of music on this compilation, witness the autumnal majesty of as One's "Where Did He Go & Why" to make Brainbox an essential release.
Review: It's safe to say that German imprint Shitkatapult can now be classed as a pillar of modern techno music. Over the years, Shitkatapult artists such as Apparat and Cristian Vogel have been very important for the development of dance music and the label has always managed to reinvent themselves. This time, it's the third edition of its Werkschau compilation, and it features some of the hottest names in the game, as well as some of the darker sonics currently being made. Inside, you'll find the likes of TTT and Killekill's Eomac, Phon.O and of course, all the label's regular stars. Ace.
Review: Given that Krake is an annual, Berlin-based festival celebrating "challenging electronic music", you'd expect this second EP from their label offshoot to be packed with intriguing, left-of-centre gems. Happily, it is, with heaps of off-kilter goodness to enjoy. Arguably the highlight is Eomac's "No Name", a throbbing combination of jaunty, post-dubstep beats, dreamy chords and cut-up choral samples. Equally impressive are Phon.o's picturesque electronica cut "Tell Me" and "Interrupt" by the ever-reliable Monolake, a clanking, metallic foray into wonky, heads-down techno. In truth, all seven tracks are excellent, with the droning ambient contributions from Christian Vogel and Dammern also hitting home hard.
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