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The Exaltics / Koova – Combined EP V3.0 [AFS012]

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After numerous successful excursions for cult underground techno imprints such as Last Known Trajectory, Solar One Music, Bunker & Panzerkreuz, The Exaltics resurface this time around on another cool imprint, namely Abstract Forms, delivering a stealthy blow of three typically wonderful works, from the menacing tension of ‘Cold Lights’, to the cool acid-techno which is ‘With the Lights Out’, to the restrained electro shuffle of ‘The Last Resort’. Stunning. Flip over this split-release for three quirky cuts from UK counterpart, Koova, who has also featured on AC Records. Cool electro and a solid release to the AF catalogue.

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The Exaltics / Koova – Combined EP V3.0 [AFS012]

Marco Bernardi – Stratagalastico [AFS011]

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Futuristic, razor-sharp techno from the Bristol based producer, dropping one of his deadliest EPs to date. ‘Stratagalastico’ is an absolute bomb of machine-made dynamite, dark and deadly for those who like to lurk in the shadows. Creepy shenanigans are most certainly the order of the day, but with that said, Marco ends the EP with a deep, melodic piece titled ‘Bugs in the Virus’, a transcendent composition that enriches the Stratagalastico experience and completes the package.

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Marco Bernardi – Stratagalastico [AFS011]

Mantra – Out of the Aether [AACID005]

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The Abstract Acid series continues its exploration into the depths of acid with a relentless 303 assault from UK-based machine operator, Mantra – four rugged tracks of distorted, crackling beats and low slung bass lines that are just crying out to be ripped through the speakers of a dark, filthy warehouse.

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Mantra – Out of the Aether [AACID005]

VA – Downtown Dirt 1 [AACID003]

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The first of Various Artist release on Abstract Acid, ‘Downtown Dirt 1′ is packed full of chicago workouts. Tracks by Jackee, Interface88, MMMC (Man Made Mechanical Culture) and Steve Summers.

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VA – Downtown Dirt 1 [AACID003]

VA – Combined EP v2.0 [AFS009]

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Next up from Abstract Forms is part two of the combined EP series, again the focus being on outer-worldly electro jams. The artists on offer are Versalife and Matti Turunen (Morphology). Together they offer 6 tracks of electro music ranging from fast paced, but deep and spacious compositions, to slow and sleazy bump and grind electronica.

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VA – Combined EP v2.0 [AFS009]

Elec Pt. 1 – The Truth EP [AACID001]

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Jackin Chicago styles with a distinct European edge, as Elec Pt.1 kicks off the Abstract Forms sub-label, Abstract Acid. Expect Bunker style dynamics, low-slung basslines, contorting acid and downright mean ‘n’ moody riffs.

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Elec Pt. 1 – The Truth EP [AACID001]