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Paul Mac
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Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Taking a trawl through ePM's archives, the eighth volume of Selected throws up a collection of killer remixes from some of electronic music's most respected names. Robert Hood turns Oliver Way's "Stained Glass Shadows" into a piano house banger, led by celebratory keys and a nagging acid line. In contrast, the Carl Finlow remix of Theiz' "Motor City Bliss" is a beautiful, melancholic electro track, shiny synths encased in steely drums, while Aux 88 drops an acid-heavy version of Techmarine Bottom Feeders' "A Quagmire of Confusion". There's also an abstract dimension to the release, with MGUN delivering a wonderfully woozy take on Esteban Adame's "Home Sick" - a compelling end to this fine remix collection.
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EPM 101
07 Oct 22
Techno
07 Oct 22
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Marking their one hundredth release, ePM pull out the stops with this unmissable remix package. Shed reworks Regis' "Beyond the Reach of Time", turning the Downwards founder's droning techno into a dreamy affair. CYRK is tasked with remixing Freddie Fresh's "ProMars", with the interpretation centred on warbling acid and crisp 808s, while in contrast, the Inigo Kennedy version of Bryan Chapman's "Io" is a dense affair, powered by heavy kicks and populated with sludge-like textures. It's followed by the Works of Intent take of UK veteran Paul Mac's "Nothing Remains". Led by a grinding bass and warbling melodies, it makes for a hypnotic end to an exemplary release.
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EPM 100
16 Sep 22
Techno
16 Sep 22
Techno
Various
Review: With 20 years spent releasing, distributing and representing techno and electro's finest producers, it's fair to say that ePM is a true champion of the underground. That commitment comes into sharp focus on EPM20, which brings together music from all of the Eps that the label released over the past year. The listener is really spoilt for choice: Regis delivers the beautifully ghostly techno of "Beyond The Reach Of Time Pt 1", while Robert Hood keeps the mood mysterious on the aptly named "Shadows". While the compilation spotlights prominent producers, it also showcases artists who sometimes fly under the radar - on this occasion, it's Paul Mac with the drum-heavy "Nothing Remains" and Carl Finlow's nocturnal electro on "Optogenetic". The fact that it's dedicated to the sadly departed Tim Baker is also a lovely touch.
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EPM 92XX
15 Oct 21
Techno
15 Oct 21
Techno
Various
Review: EPM Music is a label headquartered in Maastricht, the Netherlands that has recently presented terrific work by the likes of Mark Flash, Floorplan and Mark Broom - so it's evident that purist techno sounds are on offer by this fine label. For the seventh edition of their long running EPM Selected series they certainly have a special and well curated compilation on offer that touches on the many shades of the genre- but altogether emotive, soulful and with an undeniable Motor City edge throughout. Highlights not limited to: Detroit veteran Oliver Way's fierce and functional heads-down groove "Music Is So Special", the evocative hypnotism of British legend Paul Mac's fine contribution "Disc Electronique" through to Space DJZ' Ben Long (who's back in fine form) on the adrenalised and cyclical banger "Simple Soul" and the ever impressive Los Angeleno Estaban Adame's hi-tech soul excursion "Handed Down".
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EPM 77
12 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
12 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: For its 50th release, UK-based Osiris Music has rightly thought of landing with a fully-packed compilation from all corners of its vast and explorative catalogue. As a side note, it's important to say that this imprint, along with a few other key stables, has been responsible for the successful merging of the techno and dubstep worlds over the last 5 years. Ipman's broken, techno-leaning tool "Persistent Dread" is a great example of this early on, with peeps like Pessimist or MAnnic also providing some new and exciting flavours in the field. The one like Killawatt is also on duty here, bringing through some delightfully eerie industrial vibes, while Paul Mac, Sleeper, and Juno favourite Manni Dee deliver amuch needed 4/4 swing to liven the dance up. Fully-packed and loaded.
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OSMUK 050
28 Jul 17
Experimental/Electronic
28 Jul 17
Experimental/Electronic
Played by: GAZE ILL
Review: Taken from the veteran producer's archives, this four-track release shows that Mac is a masterful producer, no matter what sound he turns his hand to. In this instance, it's gnarly acid with a side-serving of analogue trackiness. The mysterious "Because of That", with its rolling hats and tripped out bleeps, sets the tone for the release, while on "Level of What", he moves up a few intensity notches, thanks to its crashing snares and raw percussion. On "Stripes", Mac explores a deeper, Detroit-influenced approach, but it is only a temporary diversion and he soon returns to dark, dubbed out sounds on the menacing "All Tolled".
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DF 09
11 Jul 17
Techno
11 Jul 17
Techno
Played by: Paul Mac
Review: It is no exaggeration to say that Mac is one of the UK's most underrated producers - and his archive series shines a light on his talent. It also brings material that has been unavailable before to the public and on this fifth installment, he shows two different sides to his musical output. "Regular Disaster" is a deep, breathy techno track, powered by an up-tempo rhythm and a supple bass. Representing another facet of his sound is "Studio Grit". Operating at a similar tempo, it sees Mac weave churning filters in and out of bombastic drums and a relentless, pile-driving rhythm.
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STIMDAT 005
08 Jun 15
Techno
08 Jun 15
Techno
Review: Despite having released almost 80 EPs on countless labels and having worked under an array of artist names, it seems that there is still unreleased material in Paul Mac's studio. Thankfully, he has decided to put it out and it serves to reinforce the fact that he is a hugely talented, diverse producer. "All Tolled" isn't what one would expect from Mac, a stepping rhythm recorded it seems from a Martian aircraft carrier, amid the hiss and whoosh of space vehicles taking off and landing. "Level of What" also offers surprises; it follows Mac's well-documented love of acid, throwing down crashing snares and pirouetting acid lines, but amid this mayhem, he drops in the kind of eerie synths more commonly associated with Giallo Disco's horror shlock.
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STIMDAT 003
23 Feb 15
Techno
23 Feb 15
Techno
Played by: Paul Mac
Review: Mac often draws on the influence of Detroit, but on DAT Archive, he focuses on the low-slung swing of Chicago house. "Binary Cycle" is a grainy, jacking affair, featuring little more than heavy 909 kicks and scratchy riffs. "Cherry Picker" sees Mac up the intensity and tempo levels as splurging 303s lines and an insistent ghetto rhythm prevail, while "Evidence" invokes the spirit of Robert Armani with its relentless, analogue rhythms. But Mac excels when he adds some of his own flourishes to this sound: "Funk Ignition" is a stop-start affair laced with grimy acid, while "F10 Filter" is led by spiky snares and tough, metallic drums.
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STIMDAT 1
06 Jan 14
Techno
06 Jan 14
Techno
Review: It's a positive thing that a veteran producer like Paul Mac can re-appear, seemingly at random and receive acclaim for his work. Then again, as Simple demonstrates, not every producer is as talented. The title track is a heavy, rolling groove, powered by a dark, booming bass and made all the more effective thanks to its churning filter. It sounds like Mac has made an attempt to fuse loopy techno with Saunderson-style bassy grooves and has succeeded. Liverpool producer John Heckle opts for a radically different approach with his remix. Heckle's remix is based on a jacking rhythm and acidic licks that insinuate themselves in and out of the arrangement.
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STIM 046
17 Dec 12
Techno
17 Dec 12
Techno
Review: Unlike many of his peers, veteran UK producer Paul Mac excels at the album format. Previous long-players Old School Former Pupil and Push Came to Shove have afforded him the opportunity to showcase his versatile approach, and Insomnia is no different. The rolling, loopy groove of "Disc Elecronique" and the stripped back rhythms of "Driven Points" prove that he's still got an intuitive dance floor feeling, while the dramatic string stabs of the title track and the evocative chords on "Old" see him bring the Detroit narrative to clubby techno. But Mac is not just about copying existing narratives and the chord-heavy, filtered groove of "More Disco" represents a new mutant strain - dubby, disco techno.
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EPM 22
29 Oct 12
Techno
29 Oct 12
Techno
Review: The veteran UK producer Paul Mac is enjoying a renaissance at the moment and Drums & Breaks is a reminder about why he is held in such high regard. The title track is based against the backdrop of a pulsing rhythm and crunchy beats, but it's the shimmering, trancey synth, combined with a groovy filter that give the arrangement so much impetus . "Doubts Remain" meanwhile, is a classic 90s techno track, its surging chords and hissing percussion reminiscent of vintage Ian Pooley. EPM have also commissioned on point remixes of the title track: G Flame's version is a compressed, chugging affair, but for those who want a throbbing, acid-fuelled remix, head straight for the Advent vs Industrialyzer reshape.
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EPM 21
15 Oct 12
Techno
15 Oct 12
Techno
Various
Review: Drafting in some of their regular co-conspirators, pan-European techno and electronica outfit EPM have stitched together this compilation packed full of dark and punchy dancefloor bombs. Dirt Crew are in fine form with the measured funk of "Glance", while Carl Taylor dishes out an all-out Detroit assault that leans heavy on tinned strings and lashings of emotion. Arnaud Le Texier delivers one of the highlights with his more contemplative and intricate electronica, working a vast array of details into a crisp slice of leftfield techno. For a sturdy spread of tough beats with a UK tint, there's plenty to sink your teeth into here.
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EPM 25
09 Oct 12
Techno
09 Oct 12
Techno
Review: Paul Mac is one of the UK's real techno veterans, a producer with a sizeable back catalogue spanning a variety of sounds. For this EP, a taster for an album of the same name, he focuses on deep, Detroit techno, but with a twist. The title track is a driving affair, but Mac lends it a musical sound with evocative, breezy chords combined with dramatic string stabs. "Undoubted" sees him go down a more tracky route and its heads-down groove veers close to militaristic, but he keeps it on the right side thank to the clanging drums and crashing percussion. Marcel Fengler also contributes an excellent, wobbly bass-led version of "Insomnia".
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EPM 19
17 Sep 12
Techno
17 Sep 12
Techno
Played by: Millhouse, Paul Mac, Detroit Grand Pubahs, RocknRolla Soundsystem, Daniel Romero, Slam, Hannah Wild, Felix Kroecher
Review: Ben Sims's label delivers a diverse but hard-hitting three-tracker. The label boss is first up and "Bite This" sees him sever the links with his loopy past. It's still a repetitive track, but as its basis Sims deploys a pulsing electronic groove and firing percussion, while a malevolent riff makes the transition from jarring and abrasive to atmospheric and eerie. Ritzi Lee travels a similar path on "Reverse Processed", where snappy percussion and a nagging bassline underpin metallic stabs and jarring riffs that reach out into the darkness. By contrast, Paul Mac's "Dry Run" is a more soulful experience. Despite the proliferation of spiky, metallic drums, it's the screeching, slightly deranged male vocal that stands out.
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THEORY 038
28 May 12
Techno
28 May 12
Techno
Played by: Paul Mac, Veztax, Shadow Dancer, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Bas Mooy, Mattias Fridell, Posthuman, Lionel Weets, William WiLD (MindReaders)
Review: UK producer Paul Mac is one of the most prolific techno artists and has been putting out music since the mid-90s. This goes some way to explaining why his new release for Kirk Degiorgio's ART label alternates between such extremes. On "Odd Things Amount To Nothing", Mac delivers a slab of hard, jacking techno; its jarring, droning riffs and heavy filters building up to a roof-raising finale. By contrast, on "Here Comes The Swing", Mac drops a deep house gem, its bleeding acid bassline and wonderfully eerie synth riffs inspired by Adonis and Larry Heard. Only a producer of Mac's experience and talents could manage mood swings with such aplomb.
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ART-DDS5
25 Apr 11
Techno
25 Apr 11
Techno
