Review: Distant Echoes's 'Lopsidedness' is a second solo entry into this non series and once again he shows how he has mastered the art of techno hypnosis. 'Modus Operandi' is a fat dub cut with drums buried deep but quick to make their mark as synths fizz and ripe across the surface of the menacing groove. 'Parallel Binary' is another dub cut with an implicit sense of tension that keeps you on edge while 'Weird Attractions' begins to play tricks on your mind with its freaky sound designs and distant bell hits. 'Moving Trees' is another wonky one for the afters before 'The Denier' gets back to warm future dub scapes.
Review: While it has nothing to do with the novel of the same name, Luigi Tozzi's latest release does mark a change in direction. In particular "Allergic" is a deep, hypnotic affair that is still built around the same kind of crafty arrangement that his harder music is known for. On "Eos", he reverts to his more typical tool-ish sound, with a buzzing bass and tinkling percussion prevailing. However, the mood remains deeper and more atmospheric than usual for his productions. Meanwhile on the title track the Italian producer drops a tunnelling, driving track that sounds more common with the atmospheric bass-led tones of Function. "Black Market" rounds off the release in a similar vein.
Review: Psyk has been releasing high-quality underground techno for the best part of a decade and celebrates the 30th instalment on his Non Series imprint with this edgy EP. The title track balances tearing bass sounds with a subtle, stepping rhythm, while on "Night Currents", the Spanish producer heads down a different path. Redolent of vintage Sandwell District, it's a moody, tunnelling affair, supported by a morose low end. Psyk changes gear again for "Falling", delivering a lean, minimal techno workout that has echoes of Robert Hood. With DVS1 including "Falling" on his recent Fabric mix CD, it may not be too long before Psyk finally becomes a household name.
Review: Aiken aka Alfonso L?pez has released a series of acclaimed EPs in recent years on labels like Semantica and Psyk's Non Series. Now the Spanish producer steps into the spotlight thanks to these remixes of his 2017 release, Genetics. The label deserves plaudits for assembling an impressive line-up; Blawan delivers a flailing, relentless take on the title track that isn't a million miles from Steve Bicknell's work for Lost/Cosmic, while on his interpretation of "Dominance", Blueprint boss James Ruskin opts for a coruscating, pounding workout, led by relentless kicks and a mesmerising filter. However, the most impressive re-work comes from Volt-Face, whose take on "Hybrid" is a hypnotic, minimal affair.
Review: Supported already by Klock, Dettmann and Sims, the latest release from Spanish producer Aiken delivers a stunning interpretation of techno purism for Non Series. It starts with the dense, spacey stabs of "Hybrid", which sounds like a more refined take on early Steve Bicknell material. The title track is a tougher, faster, big room affair that integrates dark Mills-ian riffs into its booming groove. "Somatic" sees Aiken go deeper again, with a niggling percussive arrangement playing out over a hypnotic loop, while on "Dominance", he manages to effortlessly straddle the house/techno divide, aided by gritty percussion and an insistent, pulsing rhythm.
Review: Tadeo has enjoyed a long relationship with Non-Series, but this is probably his most high-profile release yet. Featuring tracks culled from his 2016 album, Chronicles of the Future, the label has commissioned a remix package that features the creme de la creme of contemporary techno. Abdulla Rashim turns "The Net" into a deep, textured affair, Silent Servant delivers a dark, acid-heavy take on "The Need of Development" and Efdemin adds his signature bells to his mysterious take on "The Motivation". There is also a rare remix from former Sandwell District operative Function, who mixes Millsian depth with driving minimalism for his take on "The Big Step". Pris closes out this hugely impressive remix package with a dense, percussive version of "The Cyborg".
Review: When it comes to stabbed-up, drum machine sequenced techno, Psyk is a go to producer. The producer's Maan alias is Manuel Anos' stripped-back take on his dub-tailored style of club music which is less brooding than the Spaniard's other productions. It's also Maan which defines the Non Series sound, which on this EP is best heard via the staccato-driven, cowbell filled "Burn". For a deep rhythm track there's "Jackin (Part 2)" - something you'd imagine Steffi playing to beef up the vibes in Pbar - while "Lost" loops a vocal like Robert Hood would as Floorplan.
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