Review: The second instalment of Len Faki's remixes see the storied techno producer tap his favourite artists to re-interpret his work. Luke Slater's Deep Heat take on "Shri Yantra" is redolent of his classic Planetary Assault Systems work, with firing percussion and dramatic break downs to the fore. In contrast, Amotik's version of "Make Me Scream" follows a heads-down approach, with haunting vocals wrapped into a bleep-heavy, rolling groove. In contrast, ANNA's remix of "Hymn" is a tranced out, big room track. At the other end of the spectrum, Modeselektor's interpretation of "Don't Be Stupid Day" is a moody electro stepper, led by waves of menacing low end.
Review: Sneaker Social Club unveils Ivy Lab's latest offering deepening the duo's evolution from their drum and bass roots. Comprised of Gove Kidao and Jon Fogel, this Mild EP, born from a purposeful break in 2023 to experiment freely in the studio, presents a potent mix of jungle and drum and bass influences, intertwined with footwork elements and Ivy Lab's unique sound design. Tracks like "Look Away" and "N.V.T 01" showcase their knack for combining rugged bass weight with innovative production techniques, while "Kik Bak" delivers an acutely angled, pitched-up rap attack to further galvanise their radical sound.
Review: A dash of Trans-Atlantic collaboration here, as Miami-based Mexican (and Tour de Infinite founder) Rigopolar joins forces with Discoteca Seduction founder Disto Disco for the first time. Lead cut 'Untitled' joins the dots between driving, punk-funk-influenced dub disco, dark disco and trance-infused nu-disco, while 'Spaced Out' is a harder-edged and more rave-igniting slab of arpeggio-driven electronic disco that comes complete with robotic vocals. The latter is impressively remixed by Phunkadelica, whose revision is a strobe-lit peak-time treat, while 'Untitled' is reworked twice. First Colossio & Cabizbajo recall the halcyon days of "new rave" on a growling guitar-flecked revision, before Childs delivers a deliciously chugging, shoegaze-influenced wall-of-sound take that may be the EP's most inspired moment.
Review: Electronic music superstar Anyma (aka one half of Tale Of Us) unveils his highly anticipated sophomore album, Genesys Part II - which follows the success of his debut, Afterlife LP. Showcases Anyma's evolution as a melodic techno producer, the album features 21 tracks split into two distinct components. The first section chalks up a chunk of original compositions, including standout singles like "Pictures of You" and "Higher Power," along with collaborations with Chris Avantgarde, PARISI, Rebūke, and more. The second segment offers reimagined versions of tracks from both Genesys albums, featuring notable remixes by Eric Prydz, Adriatique, and Cassian. With its diverse range of sounds and collaborations, an impresisve and fully comprehensive second edition promises to be a pivotal moment in Anyma's career, dropping amidst the excitement of Miami Music Week 2024.
Review: Overmono unleashes their debut album here on XL Recordings. This album represents a remarkable culmination of their musical journey so far with 12 compelling tracks, with brothers Tom & Ed Russell taking listeners on a captivating sonic odyssey that seamlessly blends a diverse range of electronic genres. 'Good Lies' showcases their impeccable sound design and experimental approach: from the evocative vocal-led breaks of the title track, or the glassy-eyed IDM of "Walk Thru Water" feat. St. Panther, to the infectious 2-step attitude of "Is U" and the future UK sonics of "Calling Out" - this is the sound of one of the most original contemporary live electronic acts.
Review: The mighty Vision step forth with another humungous Mission VA collection, once again shining the brightest spotlight on some of the most exciting corners of bass music across the globe. Reading like a who's who in innovative production, the collection ranges from utter gutter-chomping filth from the likes of S Murk and Monuman to hurricane sonics by the likes of Current Value and Forbidden Society. Special moments can be found on each and every twist and turn the collection takes from UFO and Bro Safari's brand new project ET Finger to the new technoid inspired alias of Hybris - Pruvan. Absolutely sublime; here's to more future Missions.
Review: Frankey & Sandrino's newest compilation Path Integral takes in some 11 tracks large with headliners such as Alex Niggemann, Skatman, John Falke, Keith Holland, Imeïa, Of Norway. With a seemingly 80s synth, punk and trance attitude presiding throughout this edition, get your Doctor Who themes from "&YU", with Jean-Michel Jarre seemigly influencing other sleeper hits like "Brainbuster" and " A Way To Say Goodbye". With subtle touches of Italo, proto-techno, heavy tech house', minimal synth and electro & punk making it into the compilation too - don't sleep on this if you get a kick out of dancers asking for track IDs. Our tip: Keith Holland's trance-and-Hacienda-inducing "Panorama".
Review: The Mantissa label's debut release - a fine four-tracker from a 'mystery artist' who didn't wish to be named - was genuinely inspired, so hopes are naturally high for this speedy sequel. This time round, Bristol-based DJ, producer and radio host Bex is at the helm. The headline-grabbing feature is opener 'Stretcher', a wonderfully melodious chunk of boundary-blurring, percussion-rich broken techno/deep house fusion that is later given a bouncier, breakbeat-driven techno makeover from Unknown Artist. The thrills don't end there though. 'Science In Sport' is a rumbling, low-slung breaks track, 'Ridiculous' a creepy, otherworldly deep electro roller, and 'Infinite Games' a tricky-to-pigeonhole chunk of hot-stepping, sub-heavy insanity.
Review: With work heavily influenced by the percussive UK styles of jungle, garage and bassline, London by-way-of Huddersfield's Compliments is a non-binary dance music producer presenting their newest release on London's Mantissa label. Beginning with the pounding heads down techno of "Sweat Chimney", they throw the next curveball in the form of the junglist roller "Debt Of Androgyny", then for something more low-key there's the slow burning and bass-driven fury of "I'd Rather Play Than Talk About It". Bristol's Bex closes out the EP with a stepping techno remix.
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