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Reeko – 侍栽培四 [SAIBAI4]

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The fourth release on Samurai Music sublabel SAIBAI comes from Spanish techno mainstay Reeko. True to his long-standing reputation for hypnotic sonics and rhythmic precision, Juan Rico builds on a recent run of activity on Samurai to offer up a densely packed, evocative pair of 160/170 BPM soundscapes. In keeping with the spirit of previous SAIBAI releases, Rico emphasises exploration on both sides of this new record as he draws out continually morphing textures that land between melodic expression and percussive impact.

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Reeko – 侍栽培四 [SAIBAI4]

Architectural – Liminal Dancery [DSR/C27]

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After debuting on Delsin in 2023 as Reeko, Spanish techno icon Juan Rico now steps up as Architectural to present his second EP on the Amsterdam based label. Where Reeko is known for his adventurous, highly energized, broken techno bangers, his approach as Architectural is more fine-drawn. Over the course of four tracks, his tracks build slowly into immersive pulsations, pushing deep frequencies into captivating rhythm grooves layered with mesmerizing atmospheres.

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Architectural – Liminal Dancery [DSR/C27]

Reeko – Urmah LP [SMDELP12]

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Samurai Music presents Urmah, the first LP exploring the 170 tempo from acclaimed Techno/Electronic producer Juan Rico aka Reeko, aka Architectural. For Urmah, Reeko delves even further into sound and psyche with a richer, more enveloping exploration into his distinct interpretation of the tempo. Reeko’s production prowess shines brightly on Urmah with the warmth and weight of each track leaving an indelible impression. Urmah focuses on heady fathomless grooves that tease shards of breakbeats like delicious icing, binding themselves to a gentle psychedelia with celestial textures. This is dexterous, meditative journey music from a producer who has an intimate relationship with groove creation. With Urmah, he further showcases his expertise, expanding his palette to display a refined command of the 170 BPM tempo. The LP is a testament to his ability to innovate and redefine, solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in electronic music. 

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Reeko – Urmah LP [SMDELP12]

Reeko – Energ​í​a Magenta [DSR/C20]

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Delsin welcomes Spanish techno icon Reeko to their Cameron series. Pushing his impressive take on techno for the past 20 years he keeps re-inventing himself, with a recent move on Berlin’s Samurai Music presenting a full drum & bass EP as perfect example of this. And also here for Delsin, it’s a fresh approach exploring new sides of techno. It’s broken and wiggly with dreamy riffs tying it all together. Uplifting mountain valley techno combined with stepping off-beat kick drum jams. It’s a flawless pack where Reeko shows he’s capable of creating playful heads down techno of any kind.

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Reeko – Energ​í​a Magenta [DSR/C20]

Reeko &Surgeon – Scoundrel [MD26]

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Mental Disorder presents “Scoundrel”, a release consisting of 3 tracks, written and conceived by label founder Reeko and Surgeon. Anthony Child and Juan Rico bring to life the twenty-sixth in the mental disorder catalogue, giving a truly unexpected musical twist. Rogue rhythms at 175bpm bordering on drum n’ bass, gangster bass sequences with funk influences and eerie atmospheres, healing melodies and hypnotizing riffs that seem to come from vanished civilizations.

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Reeko &Surgeon – Scoundrel [MD26]

Architectural – Metropolitan Opera [ARCH009]

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Experimental LP inspired on the streets of the big city, listening to the sounds from different angles and perspective of the city. Created just for listening, not for the dancefloor.

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Architectural – Metropolitan Opera [ARCH009]

Architectural – Architectural 07 [ARCH007]

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Architectural brings the release number 7 which continues a saga of EPs that are very effective on the dance floor without renouncing to their atmospheric and experimental roots. Presented in an elegant 10” transparent vinyl, its two tracks, 7.1 and 7.2, share the limelight and will both leave the dance floor in ruins.

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Architectural – Architectural 07 [ARCH007]

Architectural – Secret Chapter [ARCH006]

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Architectural returns with a very special album: Atmospheric, darkness, emotional, deep and organic. A musical piece with a soundtrack essence that transport to the darker and disturbing forests. The CD edition has a second CD with a previous tracks compilation released on Architectural recs.

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Architectural – Secret Chapter [ARCH006]

Reeko / Architectural – The Blue Album [POLEGROUP018]

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The Blue Album is Spanish producer Juan Rico’s new album. He is the mind behind Reeko and Architectural, two projects that on this occasion melt into one offering a wide perspective of the nuances of his sounds. Here you can find all the aspects of techno sound, from ambient landscapes, to dubby and liquid textures or pulsating abstract techno exercises. “Blue” starts the trip with dubbed echoes, floating textures and fat spaced out chords: the best way to switch on the ignition and prepare for the upcoming sonic voyage.

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Reeko / Architectural – The Blue Album [POLEGROUP018]

Exium / Reeko – Enemies of the Indestructible EP [POLEGROUP014]

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Pole Group presents a back to back venture between Exium and Reeko. The A side is the duo’s territory. ‘DragN’ starts with a sharp beat that soon becomes infected by synthesized drones moving through the stereo and bell like sounds with hypnotic sequencing. This track means a departure from the classic Exium sound, where lower tempos and less aggressive sounds take control. The second track, ‘Zero Summing’, dives into broken rhythms and deeper atmospheres, with drones and white noise sweeps that fight all over the arrangement to create a claustrophobic feel.On the B side, Reeko provides ‘Electrical Phenomena’. Analogue drums start the affair till the 808 sub kick appears, moving to the lower frequencies. Clear and precise hats help moving the groove and high frequency sweeps, whilst resonant textures take over the arrangement from minute 2 onwards.  ‘Emission of Electrons of a Surface’ closes the release. Dark and deep drums ascleverly programmed as ever, running on an infinite loop salted with bleeps and microtextures that lay under the ominous rhythm.

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Exium / Reeko – Enemies of the Indestructible EP [POLEGROUP014]

Reeko – Ella Episodio 3 [MD016]

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Juan Rico aka Reeko presents the Episodio III of Ella. Featuring two tracks “Segmento 5” and “Segmento 6” and this EP is on the dub side of techno. In terms of his quality and skill, these tracks show that he must be brimming with ideas.

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Reeko – Ella Episodio 3 [MD016]

Architectural – Peacetime [SEMANTICA040]

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Architectural on Semantica with a slightly dark yet comfortable & uplifting techno tracks that will bring a glimpse of light in techno dungeons worldwide. Excellent fusion of driving Berlin techno with chords-driven Detroit techno.

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Architectural – Peacetime [SEMANTICA040]