Review: Anna Lann has released on labels including Little Assembly and Insult to Injury, and now she joins the Boysnoize ranks with this distinctive EP. The title track features breathy, evocative vocals, played out against the backdrop of a throbbing groove and epic synths. On "Deepfake", she opts for a more visceral approach, as noisy drums and distorted tones come together to form a raw but effective banger. The label has also commissioned one of its staple artists, Djedjotronic, to rework the title track. Maintaining the evocative undercurrent, he delivers a pulsating electronic groove that's just as memorable as the original.
Review: The second installment of the Wet Floor series sees Boysnoize unearth more killer dance floor tracks from the vaults. SCNTST delivers a uniquely modern take on Chicago ghetto tracks in the shape of "Da Bizzy Jump" while on the Strip Steve and Das Glow remix of Bobmo's "Hardbells", a noisy, jacking sound prevails. Wet Floor Vol 2 also focuses on Boysnoize's well-documented love of electro, with Jensen Interceptor dropping the acid-led "Sexting", while on a deeper tact, there's the resonating bass and robotic vocals of Djedjotronic's "Drum Program". With Escor Krist dropping the wild hardcore stabs of "999", it sounds like this compilation has every underground style covered.
Review: The latest release on the Boysnoize compilation is a compilation that draws on the label's fine electro and techno legacy. "Travis" by label owner Boys Noize is an acid-soaked, stripped back jacker, while in contrast, Strip Steve delivers a disco-sampling banger on "Dancin". Both Cardopusher and Djedjotronic's contributions focus on tougher, electro-techno rhythm tracks, underpinned by ominous bass, while at the deeper end of the spectrum, there's Jan Driver, who fuses bass drops with a chugging groove and hypnotic synth flourishes. Boysnoize also deserves kudos for scoring a track from Lone, with the UK producer's "For Ed" showcasing his melodic, offbeat approach to techno.
Review: It's been a few years since Pilo aka James Ward released on Boysnoize, but as A.R.E.A demonstrates, his sound is right at home on the German label. There's the pulsating menace of "Acid By Mouth", while on "Ruhig", Ward goes down a more conventional techno route to deliver a rolling, noisy club track. "Exit The Artificial" sees the US producer operate in a more extreme edge of the dance floor, with a brutal, stepping rhythm providing the basis for noisy, feedback-drenched stabs. Finally, "Adapt Tactics" sees him push into abstract territory as slowed down drums and gut-busting bass prevail.
Review: Boysnoize may be seen as a mainstream label by some, but it was one of the first outlets to champion the work of Djedjotronic over a decade ago. Since then, the French artist has released a large amount of work on the imprint, each time with a defiantly underground sound. Boish is no different; it starts with the title track's bleak, rolling ebm groove. "Rusted" is slower and more stripped back, but there is understated power on display in the low-slung rhythm. Most impressive however is "Global Surveillance": pitched-down vocals ride acid-drenched, pounding 808s, while nocturnal rave stabs drop from overhead.
Review: German electro artist Boyz Noize is back with a vengeance on this new full length which runs the whole the gamut from classic electro flavours right through to dirty tech house and even a bit of acid for good measure. Testament to his success are the rather interesting collaborations on offer with special guests such as long-time fan and Turbo boss Tiga teaming up on "808-Irag" for some seriously druggy dancefloor antics. "Openn" features the legendary Uwe Schmidt aka Atom TM where they venture into more experimental waters, naturally but will easily warp minds on the dancefloor, no problem. But it's "Spacer" with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs which is undoubtedly the highlight with its epic and soulful melancholia. All in all a brilliant effort and return to form for Alex Ridha.
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