Review: Hot on the heels of his recent Bottom Dweller EP, Dubfire returns to his SCI+TEC label with this hard-edged release. "CHALLNGR 1.1" resounds to a bruising bass and a series of effective filtered peaks and drops. These elements come together to make for a tough, peak-time roller. On the second instalment of "CHALLNGR", Dubfire maintains a similar tempo, but without the same level of intensity as the first track. Favouring a linear rhythm, he draws on brooding, sweeping chords and razor-sharp percussion to deliver a deeper but equally effective workout. Fans of Drumcode and Rekids are sure to flock to this release.
Review: Following his recent collaborations with Flug on Drumcode, Dubfire flies solo for the latest release on his SCI+TEC label. "Dark Matter" is a tough, heads-down track. Powered by a dense bass and shuffling, steely percussion, it sees Dubfire drop dystopian synth lines that swirl in menacingly. On "Dust & Gas", he opts for a deeper, more considered sound; the dubbed out beats and shuffling, stepping rhythm support a cacophony of half heard samples and ominous synth scapes, creating a moody piece of techno noir. Both tracks serve as reminders that when it comes to crafting nocturnal underground tracks, Dubfire has few peers.
Review: Habischman has a long association with SCI+TEC, and this latest release shows why his work has attracted support from well-known names like label owner Dubfire and Tale of Us. The title track revolves around a rumbling bass and creaking percussion, with Habischman interjecting electronic shrieks and squalls along the way. It makes for an understated but effective dance floor track. "Signal to Noise" follows a similar path: based on a walking bass, sharp hi hats and menacing synths, these elements provide the backdrop for insistent bleeps and subtle snare builds. Like "Morse", it's a subtle but effective piece of modern club techno.
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