Helmed by Patrick Marsman, the Rotterdam-based label Pinkman caters to dreamers navigating postmodern cybernetic dystopias, embarking on nocturnal escapades in industrial wastelands, and discovering a profound connection in the bass-heavy ambiance of subterranean basements drenched in sweat. Bold, unadulterated, and infused with emotion, Pinkman's electronic sounds are meticulously crafted to compel listeners to dance with a sense of pride. Deeply rooted in Rotterdam and guided by Marsman's vision, Pinkman not only mirrors the essence of the city but also plays a pivotal role in shaping its distinctive sonic landscape.
Review: Any release from Credit 00 is noteworthy - and when it's his first album in seven years, it's a really special milestone. Midnightlife Crisis documents his ability to make a diverse range of sounds. Electro is well represented through the futuristic sheen of "Leaving the Field" and the stripped back Euro-centric "Hope". Pivoting to the dance floor, he drops the low-slung bassy grooves of "Plague of Men" and "Villa Park 911". On "Outtabahn", Credit 00 focuses on a heads-down ebm groove. Maintaining that thematic approach, "Cars Rule Everything Around Me" is a more visceral take on that 80s-influenced sound, with urgent vocals and sirens playing out in the background. Regardless of his focus, there is no doubt that the prolific producer's range is nothing short of impressive.
Review: Pinkman has been willfully submerging itself in all the grubbiest kinds of lo-fi house and techno it can possibly get at, and so it presents this first EP from Reckonwrong. The title track is a marvel of discordant synth lines spluttering through broken equipment, and it has an absolute ball while doing so. "Hansie" reaches for more emotional heights with its lofty lead synth lines and atmospheric rhythmic lunges, while "Morton" sports a more overtly club-minded drum set that holds together a touch more than the A side offerings. "Innerzone / Atmosphere" takes the deepest route of the bunch, keeping the drums simmering while the melodies take on a Rosemary's Baby level of uneasiness.
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