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Efdemin / Various
Review: Efdemin's 2008 mix CD on Curle, Carry On - Pretend We're Not In The Room showed that he was as adept and inventive behind the decks as he was in the studio. A decade later, the same holds true for the follow-up mix, Naif, but this time the boundaries are more blurred. Consisting of 29 unreleased tracks - 10 from the German producer himself and 19 from like-minded artists - the selection runs the gamut, from the hazy, abstract tones of WaWuWe's "Beams" and DIN's noisy "Glide", into hypnotic dance floor techno such as "Laveline", Efdemin's bleep-y collaboration with Konrad Springer, the glorious mid-tempo minimal roller "Watte" - recorded as Sollmann & Gurtler and then 'versioned' by Efdemin and expansive dub tracks from Pom Pom and Marco Shuttle.
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CURLE 061CDD
13 Apr 18
Techno
13 Apr 18
Techno
Review: Curle has had a long association with Efdemin; back in 2008, it released the German DJ's mix CD, Carry On - Pretend We Are Not In The Room, a benchmark mix for deep house and techno lovers. Fast forward a decade and the Belgian label is now releasing remixes of Efdemin's best material. First up is Terrence Dixon's take on "America" (which featured on the Carry On mix CD). Billed as a 'Minimal Detroit' mix, it's a slow-paced, head-nodding affair that features the vocal buried deep in the mix. Efdemin's best-known production, "Acid Bells" also gets the remix treatment. While the original was a blissful, tripped out affair, this take by DJ Koze is all grinding percussion and noisy drums.
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CURLE C02D
23 Feb 18
Techno
23 Feb 18
Techno
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CURLED 003
07 Jul 17
Techno
07 Jul 17
Techno
Review: Agents of Time are one of Europe's most highly rated techno acts; they have released on Maceo Plex and Jennifer Cardini's labels, have launched their own label and are in-demand live performers. Now they debut on Curle with a potent big room affair. "20 Seconds to Mars" is a tranced out big room number, led by soaring hooks, while at the other end of the spectrum, the Italian pair delivers "Polarized". Led by tight claps and grimy acid squiggles, it's a raw, gritty affair, but still highly effective. However, it's on the title track where they really shine; its combination of shimmering, spine-tingling chords and soaring bass make it the kind of track that will be played by the underground and mainstream artists.
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CURLE 059D
09 Jun 17
Techno
09 Jun 17
Techno
Review: "Deeper" was originally featured on Matthew Herbert's Part Two EP, way back in 1996. Since then, that particular 12" has become something of an in-demand item, with the lead cut naturally attracting the most attention. This issue of "Deeper" contains Herbert's original in all its glory - think loopy, low-slung, jazz-flecked hypo-house with woozy, early morning breakdowns - and a fresh remix from label-hopping producer Stuart Li under his familiar Basic Soul Unit alias. He subtly beefs up and speeds up the track, adding some Detroit-influenced keys and fizzing new percussion. The result is a tasty techno revision that pays due reverence to Herbert's thrilling original.
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CURLE-P07YD
14 Oct 16
Minimal/Tech House
14 Oct 16
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Sanderson Dear
Review: Philip McGarva aka Microworld isn't exactly prolific and has only put out 3 records in the past 20 years. It seems that he is going through an especially productive patch at the moment and Signals follows Orange Sun from earlier this year also released on Curle. A similar approach underpins this latest record. "Smile" is a master class in deep techno; led by chiming bells and raw claps it sees McGarva deliver a serene composition. On the title track the mood is markedly different; a wiry high-paced funk bass and jazzy drums underpin a descent into the kind of warm chord climax last heard on vintage Dave Angel.
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PETITE 15D
02 Sep 16
Techno
02 Sep 16
Techno
Review: We're still not really sure if this MOHR is aligned with '90s Industrial entity Andreaz Vogel, but if it is, the German is sure up to speed with the tastes of today. Keeping it real with the use of Roland's legendary 909, MOHR serves up two fresh cuts of deep, penetrating techno. "Ather" begins with a mere beat and vinyl crackles before a dash of white noise opens up for rolling basslines, huge kicks and a sustaining, emotive synth that unfurls and booms. "No Heat Exchange" is reflective of the former, although this cut dwells deeper in tone and as a result is sweetly nihilistic.
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CURLE-D 002
05 Aug 16
Techno
05 Aug 16
Techno
Review: Belgian Martin Respaut is Foreign Material, also head of new imprint Norite. On the Omega System EP he throws down some pretty deep and majestic techno such as on "Beyond Omega System (original mix)" albeit in restrained fashion but "Hidden Truth (original mix)" gets more epic and mysterious with its rich transcendental pads and bleep melody which is definitely one for the Jeff Mills fans. The Milan based Dude Club residents Hiver throw down a couple of sick remixes of "Beyond Omega System" but it's the driving and adrenalised "Hiver Mix 2" which is really on the money if you ask us.
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CURLE 056D
06 May 16
Techno
06 May 16
Techno
Played by: Sanderson Dear
Review: Orange Sun is Philip McGarva's first release in six years, but it shows that he hasn't lost his ability at crafting the kind of individualistic deep techno that he made his name with on Transmat and Styrax Leaves. On "Step Sequence", the Australian artist weaves together a lithe but complex rhythm, the percussion chattering like grasshoppers on a baking hot day. The title track puts a focus on melodies, with warm, gentle chords unfolding over broken beats. "Grey Melody" revolves around a similar premise; the groove is more dance floor friendly, but the melodies, based on warm synths, conjure up feelings of detachment and melancholy. Deep techno's most singular artist has returned in style.
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CURLE 055D
18 Mar 16
Techno
18 Mar 16
Techno
Review: Franklin De Costa has come a long way since the minimal days, and Tentacles shows that he is maturing as an artist. On "Needles", he delivers a much fuller sound, as a foghorn blares its way through rich chords and a dense rhythm. On the title track, De Costa opts for a far lighter and ultimately atmospheric sound, as a hypnotic, pulsing bass provides the backdrop for chiming, swirling melodies. Finally, "Silkworm" sees him make a return of sorts to his minimal roots; bleeps build and break over an insistent but reduced rhythm that thankfully has none of the hiccups and white noise blasts of old.
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CURLE 054D
12 Feb 16
Techno
12 Feb 16
Techno
Review: Following on from last year's superb releases on Entropy Trax, US producer Gavin Russom shows a tougher, bleaker side. In its most extreme iteration there's the tough drums and acid-soaked percussive rattle of "Trashing Truth", while "All Souls (NYC Mix)" is a master-class in freeform jamming, evolving from an insistent, stab-heavy rhythm into a bleep-heavy denouement. Best of all though is the lead track, "Punisher". Clocking in at close to a quarter of an hour, it sees Russom draw on a similar approach to last year's "Enthroned", with spacey textures and soundscapes unfolding over a resonating, lead-weight bass.
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CURLE 053D
11 Sep 15
Techno
11 Sep 15
Techno
Review: Pablo Mateo has only released a few records, but his house and techno productions are winning him a reputation as a bright young talent. Mateo's debut on Belgian label Curle will do his name no harm. "Animal Mother" is built on a rickety rhythm and dark bursts of percussion, which lay the basis for a churning chord sequence that builds and builds as the track progresses. The title track is led by lithe breakbeats and a powerful bass undercurrent, but at its heart is a mournful vocal intoning the track's title. Mateo surprises again with "I Bet You're The Kind Of Guy". This time the beats are crunchy and distorted, but they lead into a dreamy coda that is dreamy and reflective.
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CURLE 051D
01 Dec 14
Techno
01 Dec 14
Techno
Review: The first time Matt O'Brien appeared on Curle was on a split release with a Peter Van Hoesen and Donato Dozzy collaboration ("Talis"). Since that record in 2010 he reappeared on the Belgian label the next year with the Starting Over EP. This new transmission by the Off Key Recording boss is his first in three years and O'Brien presents some laid back and melodic techno that's slave to the arpeggiator. O'Brien's three tracks pair the linearism of Albert van Abbe with some warm synthesiser glow played by someone that knows their way around a keyboard, creating some tracks that don't venture too far down the techno rabbit hole.
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CURLE 048D
21 Apr 14
Techno
21 Apr 14
Techno
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CURLE 044D
24 Jun 13
Minimal/Tech House
24 Jun 13
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Estroe, Cristian Varela, Joseph Capriati, Samuel L Session, Resident Advisor, Mathias Kaden
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CURLE 043D
15 Apr 13
Minimal/Tech House
15 Apr 13
Minimal/Tech House
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CURLE 038D
23 Apr 12
Minimal/Tech House
23 Apr 12
Minimal/Tech House
