Review: After a flurry of activity in 2023 for Suara, Sleaze and Planet Rhythm, long-established producer Axel Karakasis returns to his own imprint with Source Of Data. Fans of tough, lean techno will find much to love here, particularly "Objective", with its combination of tight claps and powerful, looped bass. But the release also yields surprises by following other paths: "Asphalt" sees Karakasis venture down a Millsian route, guided by dense, visceral kicks and an atmospheric undercurrent. On "Inner Voice" he also pursues a more unconventional approach. While the track is based on tough kicks and a cacophony of nagging percussion, it is also swathed in swirling atmospheric synths.
Review: Axel Karakasis returns to his Remain imprint with this varied, hard-hitting release. The title track kick starts Parallel Content with a combination of tough tribal drums, steely percussion and dramatic, building filters that screech in like a jet breaking the sound barrier. These elements come together to deliver a killer dance floor sucker punch. "Uncultivated" sees Karakasis focus again on a pummelling rhythm, which provides the platform for grating riffs. "Singularity" sees the Greek artist deliver another peak time banger - this time it's centred on a driving arrangement, repetitive chord stabs and snare rolls that create spine-tingling crescendos. "Sensible Manner" sees Karakasis again deploy impactful percussion; this time, it's aligned to a dense, rolling groove.
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