Review: The latest release on Ibadan sublabel Apotek finds label boss Jerome Sydenham teaming up with Sally, perhaps better known under his alias Moire Patterns. "My Normal Usual Far" leads the way with a leaden thump that stalks at an easy pace considering the weight of the kick, working some vocal and acid elements into the techno momentum to make for a powerful set builder. "Encouragement" meanwhile takes a lighter approach in some respects, letting solid rushes of chord charge upwards without sacrificing the fist-shaking techno M.O. of the rhythm section. For those needing stout and sturdy workhorses for bigger spaces, look no further.
Review: Ibadan boss Sydenham shows four different sides of his repertoire on the Canine EP. "Bad Dog" sets the tone for most of the release as heavy drums and firing percussion underpin dank acid lines. Given its title, it comes as no surprise that "Rabid Dog" also leans on the heavier side of Sydenham's sound, with harsh beats and snappy percussion providing the basis for a heavy bassline, while "Stray Dog" sees him ramp up the intensity with huge bursts of white noise combined with a slamming rhythm. There is of course a flipside to these harder tracks and on "Good Dog", Sydenham opts for a deeper sound, as sensuous chords are combined with evocative vocal samples.
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