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SNDST 125
23 Feb 24
Techno
23 Feb 24
Techno
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SNDST 115
25 Aug 23
Techno
25 Aug 23
Techno
Pan-Pot feat Hugh Betcha
Review: Pan-Pot's association with Mike Shannon goes back nearly two decades. It was under the Hugh Betcha alias that Shannon collaborated with the pair back in 2007 on "Charly". Now they revisit that alliance on Proto. In its original form, the focus is on a bass-heavy groove, underpinned by shuffling drums, with these elements providing the basis for ponderous vocals. The 'Stripped' interpretation sees Pan-Pot deliver a rolling, metallic rhythm and spotlight a vocal narrative that includes the immortal line 'I'm like the Terminator, I just don't stop'. Reverting to his Mike Shannon nom de plume, the Canadian producer drops a rolling, minimal house rework.
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SNDST 113
21 Jul 23
Techno
21 Jul 23
Techno
Review: Marking the one-hundredth release on Second State, label owners Pan-Pot drop a diverse three-tracker. The title track is a club-friendly groove with a difference; peppered with vocal samples, the arrangement resounds to skeletal, dissected percussion and sounds like the duo's distinctive take on loop techno. Pan-Pot offer a different flavour on "Particle Fever", where churning, shimmering chords unfold over firing percussion and a relentless, throbbing bass. In stark contrast is "Bow". Revealing a more mellow side to the duo's work, its woozy, time-stretched bass and stepping beats show that when it comes to making forward-facing techno, Pan-Pot have most bases covered.
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SNDST 100
11 Mar 22
Techno
11 Mar 22
Techno
Various
Review: Second State drops the latest instalment of their SUM compilation series, with this eleventh volume featuring music from established and emerging artists alike. Camea, who has released distinctive minimal techno on Bpitch and Upon You, ventures down a tripped out path on "Higher Power", while on "Dragon Dynamite", another veteran artist, Harvey McKay, combines a peak-time percussive rhythm with a splurging, ebm-style bass. The contributions from the newer producers are just as impressive. Live act Komfortrauschen deliver a deep but driving banger in the shape of "Jamal", while Larry Cadge's "Lost The Way" teems with menace thanks to its repetitive organ stabs and twisted hi hats.
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SNDST 099
14 Jan 22
Techno
14 Jan 22
Techno
Review: Following on from his contribution to the recent label compilation, Hollden delivers a full-on solo release for Second State. The release starts in dramatic fashion on "Slacker", where dramatic chord stabs billow and build over peak time kicks. While "Physical Provider" is less intense, it still creates a sense of drama thanks to its steely rhythm and dramatic synth builds. At the other end of the spectrum there's "Dandelion Mine", where Hollden delivers a deeper but still dance floor-focused dub techno workout. The Portuguese artist changes gears again on "Garrote", and layers noisy analogue tones and menacing chords over a dense wall of steely percussion.
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SNDST 097
19 Nov 21
Techno
19 Nov 21
Techno
Review: Hot on the heels of his No Mercy release for Second State, Michael Klein delivers another hard hitting but distinctive release. In its original form, "Nokaut" is an intense techno banger that features a nagging buzzsaw bass, spiralling acid lines and a hypnotic vocal sample, while Klein's edit offers up a distinctive take on the track. More stripped back than the original but still jacking, its dense percussion houses the vocal sample, cut to shreds, and is redolent of classic minimal techno. "Scream" uses a different approach, with doubled-up claps supporting a clanging rhythm and deft percussion, while Klein again favours a visceral approach with the grinding groove and snappy percussion of "Slow Sucker".
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SNDST 096
29 Oct 21
Techno
29 Oct 21
Techno
Review: Following on from an appearance on one of Second State's compilations, Kai Van Dongen delivers his debut release for the label. "Flash" is a tough, jacking rhythm that resounds to jarring chords and features rolling break beats, while "Vortex" sees him play it deeper. Centred on a looped rhythm, its melodic swirls are complemented by chopped up vocal samples. "Hypno 6" is an entirely different proposition, with Van Dongen conjuring up a cacophony of tonal yelps over a metallic groove and sounding like a cross between Mike Parker and UR. Changing tact again, he drops "Acid Wave", a warbling acid track that focuses on widescreen synths and 303 blips.
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SNDST 095
08 Oct 21
Techno
08 Oct 21
Techno
Review: Risa Taniguchi is a new artist, but already she is carving out a distinct musical identity. The title track is a high-octane, percussive techno workout, focused on clattering drums and rickety percussion, with the use of repetitive vocal samples ensuring that it stands out. Similarly, "Reunited G" is a robust affair, centred on a throbbing bass and featuring tiny vocal snippets. "Mute Everything" sees Taniguchi change direction to deploy high-pitched trance hooks over a pulsating groove, while this emerging Japanese producer heads into uncharted waters for "Isolated Island". Led by a grinding, ebm-style sawtooth bass and gnarly percussion, the use of eerie vocal samples and atmospheric tones mean it is a highly individualistic track.
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SNDST 094
17 Sep 21
Techno
17 Sep 21
Techno
Red Ninja - (5:27) 150 BPM
Magnetic Pulse - (5:15) 140 BPM
Red Ninja (Shlomi Aber remix) - (5:51) 137 BPM
Katana - (5:08) 140 BPM 
Cyber Slaves - (5:24) 130 BPM
Review: Indira Paganotto makes her debut on Second State with an impressive, high-octane release. The title track is powered by fast-paced kicks and percussion, but is still nuanced, with Paganotto deploying vocal snippets and eastern musical elements. On "Magnetic Pulse", the Artcore Records boss goes deeper to conjure up a wall of dubbed out static, which is then combined with a lean, linear rhythm. Meanwhile, both "Katana" and "Cyber Slaves" are stripped back, tripped out techno tracks that will sound devastating in the mix. Second State has also tapped Shlomi Aber to remix the title track and he doesn't disappoint, delivering a tripped out, pulsating groove powered by layers of steely percussion.
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SNDST 093
27 Aug 21
Techno
27 Aug 21
Techno
Various
Review: The latest compilation on Second State looks to Europe and beyond to deliver a diverse range of contemporary techno tracks. The dance floor highlights on SUM 10 vary from the tangled acid of Yotam Avni's "Afrika Salam" to the dense loop techno of Tahko's "Relieved" and Kai van Dongen's "Hypno 5". However, it's not all about club-focused material, and Mistake Made drop the atmospheric break beats of "Othau", while Indira Paganotto explores a similar, albeit more stripped back sound on "Katsumi". SUM 10 also sees the label branch out into an ethereal direction, thanks to the vocal-led groove of Giorgia Angiuli & Boston 168's "Entrainment".
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SNDST 092
30 Jul 21
Techno
30 Jul 21
Techno
Review: Pan-Pot return to their own label for two high-impact club tracks. "Voodoo" is a rolling tribal affair with a difference, featuring spiky percussion and loose steely drums. It's a highly distinctive arrangement and its layered wailing riff, which threatens to explode at any given point, is sure to only add to its appeal.The Second State owners opt for a different approach on "Signs"; inspired by the jacking sound of Chicago, its relentless rhythm is fuelled by a self-assured swagger. Combined with a breakdown that sounds like the moon coming through the ceiling and tripped out vocal snippets, it makes for a powerful proposition.
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SNDST 091
09 Jul 21
Techno
09 Jul 21
Techno
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SNDSTXX 1
05 Jul 21
Techno
05 Jul 21
Techno
Review: Following on from Wigebrt's debut album earlier this year, Second State has commissioned an impressive line-up to remix a selection of tracks. M?rbeck drops intense break beats on his version of "Reflection", while Matrixxman pushes in the opposite direction to remix "Automatic Loop". Revolving around a stripped back groove, its intense tones and bleeps call to mind the classic minimal of Dan Bell. Meanwhile on his version of "Focus", Jeroen Search delivers a tough rhythm that resounds to noisy drums and jagged percussion,while Anthony Linell's version of "Reflection" takes the original down a hypnotic route. Not to be outdone, label owners Pan-Pot drop a high-paced, rolling version of "Xcelerator".
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SNDST 088R
04 Jun 21
Techno
04 Jun 21
Techno
Review: BEC returns to Second State with another hard-hitting but individualistic techno EP. The title track is based on a visceral, grinding rhythm that is powered by a metallic bass and features tortured wails. The sound of the human voice is also audible on "The Truth", but this time it's interwoven with dramatic rave stabs and powered by pounding kicks. "Reaching Nirvana" sees the Berlin-based artist push in a deeper direction, with chords flowing over a rolling tribal techno groove, while "Trusting The Mystery" is also more considered as BEC fuses haunting tones with a dense groove. Pan-Pot round off the release with a visceral take on the title track.
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SNDST 090
07 May 21
Techno
07 May 21
Techno
Review: Responsible for dance floor burners like "Der Sturm Kommt" and "Hoisin", Michael Klein was one of last year's most impressive artists on Second State. Based on his latest EP, that status is unlikely to change. The title track is a mean, lean acid track, with its central sawtooth riff and rolling snares designed for peak-time use. On "Joker Smile", he opts for a somewhat more subtle approach, with a rolling bass and insistent percussion underpinning grimy riffs that keep building and building. Klein remains in the same territory for "Sticky", where dense drums and rasping hi hats support ominous, hardcore-inspired riffs.
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SNDST 089
09 Apr 21
Techno
09 Apr 21
Techno
Review: Wigbert Franze returns to Second State to unleash his debut album. Striking a balance between tough club tracks and atmospheric sounds, at one end of the spectrum, it features utilitarian bangers like "Reflection", the screeching minimalism of "Night Vision" and the Robert Hood-like organ stabs of "Detuned". There's also a more cerebral dimension to Wigbert's dance floor work; both "Error 404" and "Automatic Loop" are esoteric bleep-laden workouts, while on the title track, he fuses rolling drum patterns with atmospheric pads. Distorted Matter also features the rolling electro of "Digital Mirroring" and ethereal sound scapes like "Drone Level" and "Uncertainty'.
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SNDST 088
26 Feb 21
Techno
26 Feb 21
Techno
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SNDST 088RS1
19 Feb 21
Techno
19 Feb 21
Techno
Bullet Tower - (6:34) 142 BPM
Before We Run - (6:18) 144 BPM
Utopia - (6:18) 142 BPM
Circles - (7:03) 144 BPM
Light Storm - (6:03) 142 BPM
Review: 2021 is shaping up to be a busy year for Par Grindvik; he has just released a collaboration with Pfirter and now he delivers this co-authored work with Sylvie Maziarz. Featuring four tracks, Before We Run is a peak-time affair: "Bullet Tower" features a hornet's nest of acid bleeps and wiry percussion unfolding over industrial strength kicks, while "Before We Run" is in a similar vein, with the pair dropping upfront kicks and infectious vocal snippet samples. On "Utopia", they go for a slightly less intense approach as tough tribal drums and snappy percussion provide the backdrop for chopped up vocals. Rounding off this fine club release is the deeper but driving "Circles", which centres on a grungy bass underpinning atmospheric swooshes.
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SNDST 087
05 Feb 21
Techno
05 Feb 21
Techno
Various
Review: Like previous instalments, the ninth volume of SUM sees Second State showcasing both emerging producers and well-known artists. The layered, menacing chords of Allan Feytor's "Portal" and Ferhat Albayrak & Kuvoka's dense but tripped out tribal groove on "Tobe Alloys" show that when it comes to identifying new talent, few imprints do it better than Pan-Pot's label. While SUM 9 also includes high-profile producers like Jay Lumen, who delivers the pounding kicks and throbbing bass of "Dust", the most impressive contributions come newer artists and the slamming ghetto techno of Frankyeffe's "Root" and Samanta's "Hello" really stand out.
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SNDST 086
14 Jan 21
Techno
14 Jan 21
Techno
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SNDST 086S2
31 Dec 20
Techno
31 Dec 20
Techno
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SNDST 086S10
31 Dec 20
Techno
31 Dec 20
Techno
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SNDST 086S5
31 Dec 20
Techno
31 Dec 20
Techno
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SNDST 086S7
31 Dec 20
Techno
31 Dec 20
Techno
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SNDST 086S3
31 Dec 20
Techno
31 Dec 20
Techno
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SNDST 086S8
31 Dec 20
Techno
31 Dec 20
Techno
