Review: Underground producer Driven By Attraction makes his debut on Klakson with this individualistic release. Inspired by the more abstract variant of 90s techno - think Black Dog and early Carl Craig side projects - "The Same Way" and "No Higher Authority" are frenetic break beat tracks. In particular, "Authority" has an eerie sensibility that really stands out. "Again Again" also favours a raw, analogue sound, with its jittery break beats and looped vocal sample sounding reminiscent of Shake's work. "You Bring Something Better" is deeper, with layers of dreamy synths unfolding over rolling drums. In other words, Last Days Of Innocence is unlike anything else you'll hear at the moment.
Review: Klakson reissues its 16the release here by Dutch producer Frank de Groodt, well known for his projects such as The Operator and Sonar Base, and who produced his fourth release under the Fastgraph alias. This was his third release on Steffi and Dexter's respected imprint, dropping four deep and dark Drexciya style electro tracks. Opening with the analogic mystery funk of "Evasion", "VSAT" ventures deeper into subterranean computer funk territory, while the bass-heavy dystopia of "Attack Vectors" and the minimalist sci-fi beats of "Bar Code" make equally worthy additions to this solid EP.
Review: Shapes Of The Roots is a two part project by D_Roots for Steffi & Dexter's ever reliable Klakson imprint. The second installment has five serious, energetic, sharp and melancholic electro tunes. From the evocative computer funk of "Alone In The Echoes", as well as the acid-laced Motor City-styled high tech soul of "Ashes", later moving into more bass-heavy science fiction on "LFOs Ride" to the futurist beat programme of closing cut "Uncaged". This is rock solid dance floor material from a super talented Italian producer.
Review: Label owner Steffi teams up with Sepher for a rare release. What's also notable about this EP is its approach. Instead of the house and techno that the Klakson boss is known for in her DJ sets, the focus here is on fast-paced electro. The title track flies past at lightning pace, resounding to a frenetic rhythm and propulsive percussion, while on "The Hairy Otter", the focus is on mysterious synths and warbling bass - realised against the backdrop of a high-octane groove. "Murder 2.0" sees the pair venture down a starker route, deploying robotic drums and metallic hi hats. Electro remains on the agenda on "DJ Veto", where a frazzled low end is coupled with a gnarly rhythm.
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