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Norbak
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Various
Played by: Subdermic
Review: Celebrating their tenth anniversaries, Mord and RYC deliver this superb compilation. Given the depth and breadth of their collective experience, this collection spans a range of sounds and styles. At the deeper end of the spectrum, there's the wonderful 90s melodies of Ritzi Lee's "Neutropia" and Amotik's "Laal", where hypnotic, Sleeparchive-esque tones bubble up over a stripped back groove. On a break beat tip, Uvb's "Mortifere" is a dense, mesmerising club track, while Brendon Moeller's "Hot Pursuit" resounds to a clanging, steely rhythm. The compilation has no shortage of club tracks either: there's the all-encompassing tonal builds of Bas Mooy's "Vedette", Kaiser's coruscating minimalism on "Disciplined Soldiers" and the gloomy industrial breaks of Orphx's "Slipping Through My Fingers".
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MORDRYC 001
05 Jun 23
Techno
05 Jun 23
Techno
Various
Review: Bas Mooy's label brings together an impressive cast of producers for its latest compilation. The ominous bass on Mascon's "Nenner" lends the track an ebm sensibility, while Exium's "Dark Voids" is more in keeping with convention, fuelled by powerful filters and a steely, slamming rhythm. While there are intense contributions - in particular, Antony Doria's "Uprite" is visceral hard techno at its finest - Herdersmat impresses most when contributing artists provide their own interpretations of sub-genres. Takaaki Itoh's "Implement" is a mesmerising piece of hypnotic, droning techno, while on "Hdmt" UVB delivers a compelling version of Downwards' broken beat sound, replete with swirling textures.
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MORDBOX 004
28 Oct 22
Techno
28 Oct 22
Techno
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: The ninth instalment of Dynamic Reflection's Vault compilation series achieve a fine balance of depth and force. There's the reflective break beats of Joey M's "Listen to Me", Detroit producer Uun's dubbed out "Cyclical Nature" is a deeply atmospheric affair and Luigi Tozzi's "Irini" is populated by chiming melodies. However, that's not to suggest that this volume has abandoned the label's tougher dance floor approach, and Vault contains heavy contributions that counterbalance the more introspective pieces. There's the tearing bass and hypnotic bleeps of Linear Straight's "Epoxy", while Fixeer's "Mito" is a linear affair led by driving percussion and Sleeparchive-like tonal repetition.
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DRC 009
21 Jan 22
Techno
21 Jan 22
Techno
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Review: The fourth instalment in MindTrip's Mutable Minds series gets off to a hypnotic start as cold tones unravel over a sleek metallic rhythm on Translate & Pulso's "Moriarty". Kike Pravda's "Heat" is much more visceral, with wave upon wave of noisy electronics paired up with a barrelling, murky groove. Changing tact and shifting tempo again is Norbak's "Avadhuta"; while spacey filters lend the arrangement a cavernous feeling, there is no mistaking the power of its driving, steely drums and percussion. Vohkinne's "Active Radio" is in many ways, the most conventional track, but its rolling, loopy groove benefits from the type of tripped out hypnotic layers that have become MindTrip's stock in trade.
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MT 26
13 Jan 20
Techno
13 Jan 20
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Label boss Pfirter hooks up with Artur Moreira aka N?rbak for this relentless release. "Life Happens Twice" is based on a frazzled, throbbing rhythm, but the pair also make space for ethereal vocals amid the firing percussion. There's a similar approach on "Truth of Existence", with Pfirter and N?rbak putting a focus on rough but direct grooves, and they up the intensity levels for "Questionable Concept of Freedom". While inspired by dub techno sound design, the militaristic, steely rhythm and relentless arranging mean it is especially impactful. Closing out the release is "Conquer Fear", where the MindTrip owner and N?rbak again harness the power of the cavernous aesthetic to drop a turbo-charged, linear banger.
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MT 35
19 Mar 21
Techno
19 Mar 21
Techno
Review: Norbak brings a wave of Portuguese prowess to Polegroup, showcasing his position as one of the most adept music producers hailing from outside of Spain. In this latest EP, the opening "Regra" captivates with dynamically filtered stab sequences that evolve into a powerhouse groove. Norbak's qualities lies in the unique arrangement, where fundamental elements weave a constantly twisting and changing sonic tapestry. "Ferramenta" ups the tempo, introducing filtered elements that progressively give way to hysterical sequences, while expertly crafted drones and ambiences add a floating dimension to the beat. Moving on with "Amarante", Norbak impresses with expertly processed rhythms, complex chords, and some deeper sound design for that extra dynamic. The final tune, "Nota" applies a stripped-down approach with a solid kick drum leading the way, accompanied by a metallic FM-like synth lines and Norbak's expert drum programming.
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POLEGROUP 071
19 Jan 24
Techno
19 Jan 24
Techno
