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: Strap yourselves in for a journey into both abstraction and originality as we see Marka San & Axel Holy join forces for a metallic trek through five monstrous originals. Firstly, the smokey hip hop flavours of 'Where Did You Go', driven by heavily affected vocal techniques and eerie backdrops to kick us off perfectly. Next, 'Patterns' sees the pair dive into a more dubstep-inspired crunch, followed by the industrial percussive pops of 'Classics' and further vocal delivery in the twisted lyricism of 'Hidden Knowledge'. Finally, 'Robert Downey' closes off the EP with a more stripped-back feel, allowing Marka San & Axel Holy to run riot with typically intricate displays. A very unique project that packs a punch from start to finish!
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