Review: Ramon Tapia's catalogue includes releases on some of techno's most influential labels, but for his latest EP, he stays close to home. Issued on Tapia's own Say What imprint, it remains true to his typical big room sound. The title track sees grinding riffs unfold over stomping kicks and chattering, razor sharp hi hats. The addition of a speak and spell vocal sample adds to the sense of drama. "Diffusion" is darker and moodier, with Tapia dropping ghostly chords and cavernous dub filters adding to the atmospheric sensibilities. Meanwhile, "Road Rage" starts off with a wiry bass and dubbed out claps, building to the sound of spiralling synths. Like the other tracks on Rhythm Machine, it's a hugely effective club track.
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