Toby Leeming aka The Third Man returns with his 3rd EP for ART, maintaining the high quality of previous releases “Future Tense” and “More Than One” both aim for the dancefloor.
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Sanys – Control Freak [DF001]
This is the virgin record on Downfall Theory, a new St Petersburg imprint serving as the creative outlet for the persuasions and productions of discerning dance music Sanys Etiku. Side A is a full-on entanglement of sandy synths, cell-block stabs, a murderous midpoint bassline and hats slammed through a sieve. Side B is a solid brick of overpowering percussion pressed into an intoxicating terrine of implied melody so irresistible you will eat it raw.
Arthur Oskan – Wants & Needs EP [BMG009]
Convective Deep Techno currents from Arthur Oskan, backed with a Luke Hess remix. On the original ‘Wants & Needs’ Arthur seduces with melancholy, dark-eyed synth pads and a purring bassline, stealthily evolving into a real midnight groover. On the flip, Luke Hess reduces the elements to a shook-down Dub Tech-House roller with strong Detroit genes.
Monomood – Oktrosis [ETUILTD001]
Etui Records start their new limited vinyl series, returning to their musical roots of the late 90s. They retrace Detroit Techno and simultaneously transfer Dub Techno into an up-to-date audio frame. The first release comes from Monomood.
Redshape – On Da Floor [RB029]
The man with the mask has the ability to maneuver between true school techno, malicious house, break beat bombs and Motor City romanticism – all ornamented with Redshape’s very own mark. For Running Back, he delivers something like a cross sum of his work. “On Da Floor” is subterranean haunted house with a broken heart, while Goom features a take-your-shirt-off Reese-bass-line.
Kartei – Lichtgarten [WT008]
The debut Ep from mysterious Parisian techno duo, Kartei, starts off with the Renaissance style “Lichtgarten”. In its unreleased state, the 15th century style arpeggio and driving beat already turned heads with appearances on some legendary Legowelt dj mixes. The record continues on with a modern track reminiscent of “hot on the heels of love,” and the heavy kicked aquatic space styled “Transponder”. And that is just the A side. The B side is big room Convextion/Basic Channel style techno and a gentle come down ambient track.
John Beltran – Beautiful Robots EP [STYRAXJOHNBELTRANC]
John Beltran presents 3 new ambient electronica tracks on Styrax Records. Beautifully produced, generously melodic work of one of techno’s unsung heroes.
Philippe Petit – Rain In The Valley EP [KW001]
Knotweed Records is a new label launched by Belgian DJ and producer Philippe Petit. As Philippe is composing music mainly when the weather grounds him at home, the dark atmosphere of the steep-sided mountain environment can be felt in all tracks of this release. The sound is techno at its best, Detroit influenced, hypnotic, dubby, but always with a funk element incorporated in the tracks.
Lee Holman – 2nd Kawl EP [KAWL002]
Lee Holman delivers the second Kawl release, featuring some stripped back techno. Firing percussion and insistent, rolling drums provide the basis for a searing acid line and eerie strings lead it to a dramatic climax. On remix duties we hind Elliott Dodge and Russ Gabriel.
Robert Hood – XLR8R Podcast 218
Terrence Dixon – Population One EP [SRV008]
Classic Detroit techno tracks by Terrence Dixon. Unpolished and raw tracks ‘The Return Of The Speaker People’ comes in the original version and a good remix by Kausto.
Octave One – LWE Podcast 80
Dj Bone – CS Podcast 049
Codine – Circadian Rhythms [BLNK019]
Detroit techno from Erik Cronin as Codine. A dubbed out journey with intricate rhythms & mood. Alex Israel’s mix is a a more soulful approach while Derrick Plaslaiko brings a nice basement style mix
Mechanisms Industries – Antikythera Mechanism [M1990]
Orlando Voorn – Unpredictable Love [PPH007-6]
Orlando Voorn`s Original of “Unpredictable Love” is an great melodic and soulful Detroit techno track. The remix on the flip is the interpretation of The Analog Roland Orchestra, who impressed us again with his remarkable musicianship and soundwork.
It remains only to say: Deep, Soulful and Timeless.
Analog Chronicles – First Heading EP [DECAB001]
Decabaret, “Detroit Cabaret”, is a new French label rooted in Detroit techno. ‘First Heading EP’ is the debut release, Analog Chronicles deliver two massive tracks of epic proportions with bombastic strings and heavy driving basslines.
Dave Siska – Rocket Deep Mix
Erell Ranson – Everything Needs To Be Clear [ADEPTH004]
This 4 track EP begins with Erell’s original version of ‘Everything Needs to Be Clear’. Its combination of gentle chords with electro beats is the foundation of the musical ideas explored throughout this release. The second track, ‘So strange to explain’, is deeper and an adventurous fusion of dark, intense tones, swirling beats and insistent percussion. On the flipside, Canadian Rennie Foster remixes the title track, and delivers a fine piece of modern dancefloor techno which respects the key elements of title track. Erell’s ‘Sandcastle’ closes the EP, and its sophisticated yet punchy bassline and fragile synths recall some classic early ‘90s productions.
Mezerik – MZ007 [FREE DOWNLOAD]
A new free to download release from Mezerik. This is the 7th ep and is available in AIFF and 320kbps mp3 formats.
