Review: Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX marks the second electrifying compilation from Eskimo Recordings, masterfully curated by Berlin-based musician and DJ Luca Venezia, aka Curses. Spanning some 50 tracks - this extensive collection weaves a captivating narrative connecting the dots between industrial pioneers like Throbbing Gristle, EBM legends Nitzer Ebb, and the post-punk experimentation of Malcolm McLaren or Big Audio Dynamite, all the while introducing us to contemporary talents such as Boy Harsher, Nuovo Testamento, and Years of Denial. With direct inspirations coming from personal voyages through Luca Venezia's record collection during lockdown - DEUX transports us through a hazy, pulsating clubland from yesteryear where a sonic journey pulls together other talent like The KVB, Jennifer Touch, Kris Baha and a selections of Curses own remixes and revamps.
Review: Psyche was one of Carl Craig's earliest alter egos, though he's not used the moniker since the 1990s. It's perhaps fitting then that this Psyche EP does not offer brand-new tracks, but rather some genuinely excellent remixes of 'From Beyond', a track originally featured on the project's debut EP in 1990. Craig kicks off proceedings with his own 2023 interpretation - a typically moody, analogue-rich and sci-fi seeped blend of 1990 Yorkshire bleeps, dark Michigan bass and hybrid electro/Motor City techno drums - before Seth Troxler re-frames the track as a hypnotic, spacey, string-drenched and otherworldly slab of tech-house. Elsewhere, Ataxia's take is a metallic, sub-heavy slab of restless techno brilliance, while the Admn remix is a more melodious, positive-sounding treat that builds in waves before unleashing organ bass, UR-style orchestral stabs and star-fall electronics.
Review: Emotional Rescue make no attempt to hide their love of classic 80s cutters Razormaid's remixes, and on this occasion they're shining a light on the pumped up dancefloor versions of cult Canadian synthwave concern Psyche. The "US Club Mix" of "Eternal" is a perfect, swooning synth pop belter with weight in all the right places to work on the floor. "Prisoner To Desire (Alcatraz Mix)" is a snarling stomper that almost touches on acidic synth lines underneath the impassioned vocals, and then an exclusive re-edit of "Unveiling The Secret" ups the tempo while letting the catchy pop edge to Psyche's sound shine through. The record finishes with the fevered intensity of Joseph Watt's extended mix of "Ecstasy".
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.