Review: The latest split release on Gemstones gets off to a riveting start thanks to BXTR. Fusing ethereal melodies with hard drums, "Mechabirds" is both dreamy and impactful. On "Kickelodeon", Swedish duo Gijensu deliver a more visceral track, dropping a pummelling rhythm track littered with chopped up vocal samples. On "Fraction", Raar, who also has a stunning new collection on Antiverse, delivers a tough, metallic techno workout: built on a steely rhythm, its cold tones and corrosive percussion create a real sense of drama. Rounding off the release is a collaboration between Vitalic and I Hate Models. Unsurprisingly, "Sexy Beast" is a throbbing, frazzled slice of electro-techno.
Review: Pascal Arbez aka Vitalic returns to his Clivage Music imprint with a collection of dancefloor bangers. While the infectious vocals and melodies on "Haute Dimension" and the moody "Danse Avec Moi" show that Vitalic has embraced pop music, these mainstream-facing contributions sit alongside wild acid burners like "Rave Against the System" and the grating, visceral industrial of "Boomer OK". While the dance floor remains Vitalic's focus, Dissidaence also shows that he's capable of a more nuanced approach: led by spaced out synths and a warm, pulsating bass on "Cosmic Renegade", Vitalic takes his cues from classic Italo to map out a brave new approach.
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