Semantica presents a smart selection of Electro, Techno and House with an IDM polish by Arcanoid. Cinematic theme ‘Time To Die’ sets the scene with a Vangelis-like flourish of synth brass, while the technoid gloom of ‘Espora’ and the grubbing Electro of ‘Force Of Gravity’ at once remind of vintage SCSI-AV and more recent Vatican Shadow moves. Flipside his grooves follow sleeker contours with the plush Electro-meets-Deep House chords of ‘Interzone’ and the rolling finesse of ‘Zero G’.
Semantica’s electro department puts on display Morphology, a Finnish act consisting of Matti Turunen and Michael Diekmann. Their second single for the Spanish label is something for electro purists. Although in “Dalek Invasion” one might expect deviant sci-fi rumble, it’s a friendly tune with gentle pads, reminding of Dopplereffekt. Carrying the mood of a suburban sunset, “Journey’s End” features fatter bass along with clean riffs and hints of jazz-funk for an old-school flavored track.
Semantica drops a new release with Svreca’s two-tracker “Vilna/Hagagatan”. By title sounding like a tribute to the Baltic Sea region, its A-side features a galvanized treatment of “Vilna” by Orphx, an industrial-rooted collective knowing no mercy. This is honest techno with echoing thunder and distortion-coated bass, in Spanish-Canadian collaboration. Dark rhythm and noise exposure also in “Hagagatan”, which takes to the throat of a foundry with all exit doors blocked.
Semantica debut of NX1, delivering more hot & moody basement techno, as on their highly in-demand releases on their own NX1 label.
Plant43 returns on Semantica with a four-track electro EP. Most of the new material exhibits the melodic and placid side of electro, starting with “Neon”, good for nocturnal downtown cruising in a light drizzle. “Stellar Nursery” embarks on a space mission in more upbeat mood, expressed by blooming arpeggios and subtle disco bass, all resulting in a hefty dose of analog harmony. After futuristic dreaming and little melody played in “Metamaterial Cloaking”, the gates are smashed open in “Fluid Reasoning” for a turbocharged cavalry, whereas Plant43 is not afraid adding some trance quotient to this wake-up call.
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.
Developer from Los Angeles keeps on delivering his hypnotising yet energetic deep driving techno tracks, this time on the notorious Semantica records.
The final part of Svreca’s “Obscur”series with 2 new tracks and old ones remixed by Silent Servant, Skirt, Regis and Orphx.
Spanish label Semantica have been exploring the shadowy nether zones of techno for five years now, and this 12″ sees them reach number five of their 5 Years Compilation, featuring original contributions from some of the most important names in techno. The 12″ opens with “Public Beheading”, a collaboration between Karl O’Connor (aka Regis), Peter Sutton (aka Female) and Richard Harvey; as the name suggests, its ominous tones and cinematic atmospherics paint a grim picture. The bleak tone is carried through on AW/SS’s “Nonnative”, where a solitary kick breaks the through vinyl crackle, with only wintry drones for company. The B-Side meanwhile features Ostgut Ton’s finest, Marcel Dettmann, remixing Svereca’s “Obscur”. In keeping with the tone of the EP, the beats are shuffling and suggestive rather than heaving slabs of concrete, with particular attention paid to the creaking reverb hanging over the modulating sub bass. The record finishes with Yuji Kondo, Katsunori Sawa and Steven Porter’s “Moonlight Graham”, a shadowy warehouse jam whose myriad textures bubble beneath its rough surface. In short, four reasons why Semantica is one of the most interesting techno labels in the world.
Part 4 of this special series, celebrating 5 years of Semantica Records. Tracks by Inigo Kenedy, Aiken, Silent Servant and Coushin.
Another ”typical” Semantica release. This time it’s Mike Parker with an interesting blend of electronix and techno.
Third part of Semantica’s fifth anniversary series. 4 moody techno cuts that are just as good out loud in the club, as at home over your headphones.
This is the second part of Semantica’s ”5 Years Compilation” series. Arcanoid, Ed Chamberlain, Trolley Route and Plant43 deliver the goods this time. High quality compilation from a high quality label… check!
Semantica celebrates its 5 years anniversary, with a various artists selection featuring ERP, Boris Divider, Oscar Mulero, and Julien Neto. Beautiful electronix by some talented producers.
Label owner Svreca remixes this earlier Semantica release from Silent Servant. Two deep ‘n dusty techno works that will make any dancefloor sweat.
New release on Semantica, featuring 4 club friendly techno release by Aiken. Floorkilling dub techno tracks.
Two deep space electro tracks EP, from the duo Matti Turunen and Michael Diekmann aka Morphology on the Spanish outfit Semantica Records.
Final part of the ”Evoked Potentials” series. No need to discuss Gerard Hanson’s work any further. One of the best electro/techno acts around, period!
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