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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: For his third artist album, Peter Trimbacher aka Metapattern has landed on Mord. It's a good fit because the label has always bridged the gap between abstract sounds and hard, industrial techno. Silicone Cell embodies these sensibilities. "Construct Of Impurity" teems with waves of droning bass and tingling metallic percussion, but it avoids the dance floor. "Cleansing" also features layers of gnarly percussion and bass tones that create a striking abstract piece. In contrast, "Artificial Awareness" is a hypnotic, chiming groove, while on "Descent Into Oblivion", Trimbacher delivers the kind of tough, lean techno that Mord is known for. There's also a hint of the dystopian vibe that Bay Mooy's label occasionally gives off, audible of the mechanical stepping rhythm of "Miasma".
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MORDCAS 003
15 Dec 23
15 Dec 23
156
Deetron feat Ben Westbeech
Review: Given Deetron's penchant for mining the sounds of classic Detroit techno, his ear for melody, and the presence of Ben Westbeech on vocals, it's perhaps unsurprising that "Rhythm" has the air of a classic tech-soul anthem. It comes backed with some stellar remixes, too. Chief among these are the two rubs from Will Saul and October (vocal and instrumental), which sound like a cross between Laurent Garnier's "Crispy Bacon", Ken Ishii and Jeff Mills' more melodic, electro-centric efforts - all murky bass, heavy rhythms and intergalactic melodies. If those are a little too tough for your tastes, there's also a classic deep US house interpretation from Karizma which is similarly sublime.
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MM 169D
21 Oct 13
21 Oct 13
159
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Charlotte de Witte returns to her own KNTXT label with another big room release. Both in its title and sound design, there are dystopian undercurrents at play; "Sgadi Li Mi" features an apocalyptic mixture of gritty acid lines and tribal chants - playing out over one of de Witte's typical tribal rhythms - while on " Return To Nowhere" she fuses haunting looped vocals with a similar rhythmic backdrop. While "Emsemble" appears to summon up lost spirits thanks to its fusion of snaking rhythm and ghostly chants, the closing track, "What's In The Past" offers hope for the future thanks to de Witte's use of mesmerising choral loops.
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KNTXT 006
12 Jun 20
12 Jun 20
164
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Greven's Tobias Leuke aka O.B.I is one hardcore dude! Keeping on with Germany's notorious 'Schranz' sound, this album is not for the faint of heart. More for those who hunger for the old days of 140 BPM techno that Chris Liebing smashed out back in the day. Thing is: these tracks are more around the 150 BPM mark, so handle with care! This album is for digital hardcore freaks out of Barcelona Audiocode, a fitting home. Highlights include: "Deep Integration" which sounds like Mark Broom/Rue East circa 2001 on steroids, "Block Rocking Beat" is absolutely ferocious and sounding like classic Ben Sims on performance enhancing drugs while "Source Of Creation" is the most violent offering; clocking in at around 154 BPM this is pushing the threshold towards gabber territory!
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ACA 003
22 Feb 16
22 Feb 16
167
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TERM 231
12 Apr 24
12 Apr 24
168
Review: Like previous instalments, the twelfth Senso Sounds split release delivers fresh techno from some of the scene's most talented new producers. Sinisa Tamamovic's "Sand" is a prime example of this innovation, as gritty analogue textures are teased out over dense kicks and steely hi hats. Neither Nor's "Mess" is powered by a similar aesthetic. At the heart of the arrangement is a dense, brooding bass, with mysterious tones unfolding against this back drop. Fabrication's "Blotter Spotter" doesn't deviate from the overall mood, but it is more club focused. Led by a warbling acid bass and jittery percussion, it completes this adventurous release.
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SENSO 107
12 Apr 24
12 Apr 24
172
Review: With a background in drum'n'bass, Vinicius Honorio has pivoted seamlessly to techno and makes his debut on Blueprint. However, he hasn't abandoned his roots. On the title track, dense polyrhythms prevail, providing a pummelling backdrop to atmospheric synth lines. "Reiki" is also powered by an opaque groove and tough kicks - on this occasion, Honorio uses them as the backdrop for swirling filters. "Uruk" sees the Brazilian artist venture down a more purist techno path. Led by a pounding metallic groove and noisy percussive bursts, it drops unexpectedly into chord-led breakdowns. Closing out the release is "Visions", a peak-time banger that centres on a spiralling rhythm.
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BP 071
23 Jun 23
23 Jun 23
175
Review: Next up on Hardgroove is Nuke with a diverse EP. "Cookie Love" starts the release in frenetic mode. Claps crash in over a menacing organ, with this interplay held together by a driving rhythm. It has echoes of Robert Hood's minimal techno sound. "Legal Vacuum" is another peak-time track. Centred on a layered, building filter, Nuke underpins it with a steely groove. "Ignorant Groovers" is also stripped back and linear. Revolving around a lithe rhythm, it features subtle vocal samples and chiming bells. The only exception to this approach is "Ten Eleven Twelve". Led by dubbed out drums, once again it sees Nuke fuse a looped vocal with subtle filter builds.
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HARDGROOVEDIGI 025
17 Nov 23
17 Nov 23
176
Played by: S-File
Review: Dustin Zahn returns to Blueprint to deliver a four-tracker that resounds to understated force. "Rotator" is an atmospheric, rolling track. Led by dense, tribal drums and featuring mysterious synth lines, it's a subtle but impactful track. "Conduit of Chaos" is based on a similar premise - although on this occasion, the rhythm is more stripped back and is powered by impactful claps. The pulsating, clanging bass at the heart of "Catharsis" lends it the requisite punch for its flowing groove. The title track is the most up-tempo track on the release - and it sees Zahn deliver a gradually building, vocal-sampling percussive sucker punch.
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BP 074
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
177
Played by: Matt K, HEAVEN TO HELL RECORDS, Non-Linear, Kereni, Victor Martinez, Dave Elyzium, Delko, Bas Mooy, DADUB
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MOTE 024D
27 Jun 11
27 Jun 11
178
Played by: Paul Mac, Luke Slater, O [Phase], Juno Recommends Techno, Josh Wink, Bas Mooy, Chris Liebing, Posthuman, NBMD, Resident Advisor, Marcel Dettmann, Maceo Plex, Woo York, Sven Vath, Rodhad, Jon Rundell
Review: While Luke Slater is busy as always, his Planetary Assault Systems output has slowed since the release of the all conquering Messenger LP for Ostgut Ton in 2011. For Future Modular, Slater is less visceral and more arpeggiated than previous releases, harking back to a '90s-early-2000s PAS-sound, specifically the title-track. On the B-sides there's the deep, trippy and linear "Serc", but before that there's a sinister "Riot In Silo" that's showered in 909-hi-hats to get through first.
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MOTE 038D
03 Mar 14
03 Mar 14
179
Review: Following his recent outing on Planet Rhythm, Gustavo Bassani delivers this killer four-tracker for Truncate. "Liquid Cave" is a fast-paced, distinctive affair. Resounding to a combination of funk bass and stripped back drums, it is sure to stand out from the slew of high-tempo tracks. "Basement Tool" is a chord-heavy track, with a looped vocal adding an extra layer of drama. On "Synthesize", a steely, angular rhythm prevails- and its grainy undercurrent is offset somewhat by a pitched down vocal sample. Remaining in a similar field is "Hip Stretch". Bassani delivers a niggling, bubbling groove that acts as the basis for raw, analogue builds and drops.
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TRUNCATEDGTL 33
19 Apr 24
19 Apr 24
180
Review: Klint's work has appeared on what reads like a who's who of techno labels, including Soma, Rekids and Planet Rhythm. Now he returns to CLR for his latest EP. "Tomahawk" revolves around a pulsating groove encased in nickel plated percussion, making for a linear, hypnotic track. On "Forces", he draws from dub influences, integrating utilitarian hi hats with muffled vocal samples and eerie chord sequences. "All In" travels a similar path. While it's more frenetic, a looped chant and deft breakdowns and builds elevate it beyond typical peak time techno. The title track sees Klint focus on atmospheric dub chords and mysterious vocals. Driven by rattling percussion, "Immersive Culture" rounds off this release in style.
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CLR 113
26 Jan 24
26 Jan 24
184
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CMP 005
01 Sep 98
01 Sep 98
191
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Cardiff's Bodhi makes a triumphant return to Hotflush Recordings with the Popit EP, following up on the coat tails of 2023's acclaimed Edge Of Blue record. Since Bodhi's emergence in 2012 with a string of highly praised edits and subsequent releases on labels like Future Classic and Rinse, Bodhi reentered the scene in 2021 with releases for Kneaded Pains and Dance Trax. Fusing unmistakable UK influences here with echoes of Paul Johnson and the raw energy of Chicago's harder edge, Bodhi delivers an EP that's sure to ignite any dancefloor, passing the acid test with "Flip", getting heavy on the breaks in "Orison", and going full Head High in "MIsty".
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HFT 092
09 Feb 24
09 Feb 24
193
Review: Honorio first made his name as a drum'n'bass producer, but as Endless Love demonstrates, he is also adept at making dance floor techno. The title track features Theo Nasa's ominous vocals unfolding over robust tribal drums and dynamic percussive twists, making for a moody techno track. "Gunz Blazin" is a house-influenced affair. Led by filtered samples and a rolling groove, it reveals a lighter side to Honorio's sound. On "Stabbed In The Heart", he opts for a deeper approach - focused on tribal drums and spaced-out synths, it's an expertly measured homage to Octave One. The release also features a sleek, steely take of the title track by label owner Len Faki under his Hardspace alias.
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FIGUREX 40
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
195
Casino Classix (Reissue)EXCLUSIVE
Review: Casino Classix is one of several aliases for legendary minimal man Baby Ford. Here it is also the name of a four-track EP that finds the long time UK underground operative working alongside fellow British techno luminary Mark Broom on a quartet of devastating cuts. 'Ringer' opens up with some dark and nimble baselines darting about beneath a dense layer of percussion and FX. 'Hoppa' is then a more precise and minimalist cut with wonky bass snaking down low beneath the icy hi-hats and jumbled toms. There is a warm dub depth to 'Hot Pot' and 'Beach Club' shuts down with a restless mix of synth daubs and deft percussion over an ice cold groove.
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IFACH 011
26 Feb 24
26 Feb 24
200
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WATB 117
19 Apr 24
19 Apr 24
