Arcade - (5:47)
129 BPM Somewhere - (5:14) 129 BPM
Played by: Paul Mac,
Joachim Spieth,
Shadow Dancer,
Juno Recommends Techno,
Slam,
Mark Knight,
Posthuman,
REALMZ,
Laylae,
Resident Advisor,
Forest Echo One,
Green Velvet,
Ø [Phase] Review: Following Psyk's excellent label debut for Mote Evolver in the shape of Distane, the producer returns for another EP of robust, yet minimalistic techno. The title track is as tripped back as they come, utilising simply a stomping kick drum and metallic bell tones to create a devastating techno tool; "Surface" is similarly sparse, but trades earth shaking qualities for an idiosyncratic combination of irregular claps which are thrown into the mix alongside slender synth stabs. "Intern" meanwhile takes things on a funkier tip, where distant snare rolls and marimba-like tones combine to create a deceptively simple techno tool; it's a stark contrast to "Somewhere" which is significantly brighter in its approach, accenting Psyk's fierce rhythms and dub chords with a colourful cluster of house-inspired stabs.