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Review: Lars Fenin's fifth album is a work of contrasts. On one hand there are the atmospheric dub textures of "Out of Season" and the shimmering ambience of the title track, while at the other end of the spectrum there's "Momentum". An abrasive, glitch workout, it paves the way for an even more extreme workout on "Turner". There, a rolling, drum-heavy rhythm and tonal bleeps and squiggles see Fenin occupy the middle ground between LFO and Maetrik. He repeats the approach on "Protolith" and "Leaving the Bay", where dubbed out, doubled-up grooves round out the release. Despite this hard-edged approach, Fenin hasn't lost his musical touch and impresses with the flickering, deep techno of "Lighthouse".
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STRIKE 153
01 May 15
Techno
01 May 15
Techno
Various
Played by: Ellen Allien
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.
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STRIKE 150
31 Oct 14
Experimental/Electronic
31 Oct 14
Experimental/Electronic
VARIOUS
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Kenneth Christiansen's label celebrates its tenth year in business without any fuss or the whiff of the understated marketing campaigns that underpin some of Echocord's peers. Indeed, it is reasonable to say that the key to the Danish imprint's longevity has been to focus on the deeper, dubbier side of techno, without worrying too much about what all around them are doing. Put simply, Echocord was releasing textured techno for the head and the floor before and after it was trendy to do so. Unsurprisingly, the Echocord Jubilee Compilation manages to capture these two spheres. It opens with the ethereal, wistful "Tides" by Fluxion, which slides into the shantying "My Safe Harbour" by Quantec. By the time that Deadbeat's contribution appears, the tempo has gradually gone up thanks to the Canadian's trademark tribal drums and Onmutu Mechanicks's contribution turns the mood slightly more menacing as "Calyx" marches to the beat of metallic drums and teems with foreboding chords. This being Echocord however, reflective and evocative sensibilities are never too far away, and Luke Hess's "Kratos", although based on clipped drums, boasts breathy, shimmering melodies. Christiansen also proves that he has a keen ear for potential crossover tracks, and Intrusion/Echospace producer Stephen Hitchell's "Fox Convextion", with its pulsing bassline and uplifting hooks, could propel this label into the spotlight that so many lesser, hype-driven labels occupy.
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ECHOCORDCD 10
11 Apr 11
Techno
11 Apr 11
Techno
