Review: It's been four years since Tim Tama's debut on ARTS, and in the interim, his profile has continued to rise, with acclaimed releases on PRSPCT SSSPCR and Dreamscape. "Essence" kickstarts the EP with epic synth lines and hypnotic break beats, a compelling combination of big room techno and 90s trance. The title track follows a more linear path, with Tama dropping a dense, looped groove and slick percussion, with these elements providing the basis for emotive, filtered builds. "Yowoja" is deeper, as the Dutch producer veers towards cinematic soundscapes, supported by resonating kicks, while "Temperance" is a melancholic, mellow techno jam in the Border Community vein.
Review: 2020 was a particularly difficult year for electronic music, with clubs worldwide shuttered, but as the latest compilation from ARTS demonstrates, the techno community has no shortage of creative energy. This ingenuity and creativity is audible in all areas, with Rave Culture platforming new and established artists. MRD and Alfredo Mazzilli both deliver pulsating electronic bangers, while Raar's "Collider" is a moody break beat affair. At the other end of the spectrum, label owner Emmanuel's "Camouflage" is a rave-influenced peak-time roller and I Hate Models drops the stomping but atmospheric "Intergalactic Emotional Breakdown", while other established names, Benjamin Damage and ASC, deliver forceful, musical workouts.
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