TECHNO/MINIMAL REVIEWS
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these satiate my appetite for the ries, but what it does, it does well. Using D’Or recruits a staggering Decent dub techno EP from
time being. the strumming riff from a hip-hop track list of techno producers to Brendan Moeller, that
that slips my mind, this riff builds with rework parts of her album dispenses with Basic Chan-
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the main break occurs — which loops focus ambience, Sleepar- stepping rhythms, housey
The Parallel Skatebard’s ‘Ta Ta Arr’ is a raw-sounding for some time — mayhem ensues. This chive’s menacing bleeps grooves and an epic touch.
The Parallel EP dancefl oor track, whose morphing should be big. On the fl ip, the very and Samuli Kemppi’s
Komisch arrangement is framed against a fi rm, talented Wareika return with another jacking, droning techno
razor-sharp percussive backing. An ad- organic, naturally developing story with standing out.
The Parallel impresses with his debut venturous release from one of Europe’s their usual warm, rich and funk-infused
vinyl release. ‘Abyss’, with its doubled up maverick labels. timbres.
claps and layered sounds is the obvious
dancefl oor choice, but ‘Mind Reverse’ is Andy Stott Robag Wruhme
a tracky techno affair that veers unex- Night Jewel Lampetee
pectedly into a fl oaty breakdown, and Modern Love Movida
‘Nanotech’ is an energetic acid workout.
Finally, the stretched-out bass, 303 Stott has been keeping a low profi le Robag Wruhme has always been one of
gurgles and subtle melodies on the title lately, but as ‘Jewel’ demonstrates, he the most talented producers out there,
track complete one of the best debuts of has been spending his time productive- and even some of his more unplayable
recent years. ly. Inspired by dubstep, the shuffl ing material always makes one’s ears prick
rhythm gradually reveals a sexy chord up with their unique signature styles —
Function sequence and hissing percussion, but particularly in the bass and percussion.
Remixes the track doesn’t take off until Stott ‘Lampetee’ is no exception. Not unlike
Sandwell District drops a warm, bleeding bassline. One a modern day Maurizio track, this has
of the few producers to marry musical such depth and power, with its fat bass,
Sandwell District’s star keeps ascend- elements with dancefl oor force, Stott is hypnotic fl ow and otherworldly vocals.
ing, and the label’s latest release fea- a real national treasure. On the remix, Mannheim’s Nick Curly
tures the talents of some of Berghain’s steps up with a typically solid, bongo-
heavyweight residents. Ben Klock Donnacha Costello heavy, loopy version.
delivers a driving, linear interpretation Ten Thousand Hours
of ‘Disaffected’, the original’s spacey Look Long Anthony “Shake” Shakir
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ing rhythm, while Norman Nodge drops Look Long has been responsible for a Syncrophone
01. ETIENNE JAUMET ‘For Falling Asleep (Carl Craig Mix)’ Restricted
a rawer, slamming groove, underpinned string of excellent releases and ‘Hours’
“Wonderful, epic stuff from c2, his best for a long time.”
by panning, Plastikman bleeps. Not to builds on its small but strong catalogue. Detroit’s Anthony “Shake” Shakir seems 02. CONFORCE ‘Cruising’ Curle
“Conforce has been building a great discography up.”
be outdone, Switzerland’s CH-Signal Like all Donnacha’s dancefl oor releases, to be having somewhat of a renaissance
Laboratories complete this essential simplicity is the key, but it helps that the at the moment, along with other Detroit
03. VINCE WATSON ‘A Very Different World (Original Mix)’ Bio
“The new single on my re-launched Bio label.”
release with a rousing, bleepy take on elements are so seductive: over a bleepy and Chicago artists, and with music like
Function’s ‘Variance’. bass that splurges and surges, he drops this, why shouldn’t they? ‘Arise’, in its
04. ORLANDO B ‘Dark Matter’ Neurotron
“Mr Brittain has been catching my eye with some really great music.”
a spine-tingling, beautiful melody, that original form, is a fairly raw, slamming
05. ESTROE ‘Driven’ Connaisseur
Skatebard/Dreesvn while echoing early ’90s techno and groove offset with some eerie, warm “Estroe is a gem... I love some of her intricate melodies.”
018 Kompakt’s pop nous, remains Costello’s and trippy keys and atmospherics. Flip it
06. VINCE WATSON ‘Timeless (Live At Berghain, Berlin)’ Bio
Sex Tags Mania own. over, and one of the most talked about
“I forgot how strong it is on the dancefl oor, so it’s back in the box!”
producers of now, Trus’me, steps up 07. SAMUEL L. SESSION ‘Clear As Day’ Be As One
While the past year has seen a refocus WBeeza on remix duties. His is a very different
“SLS is making some really great stuff at the moment.”
on traditional sounds and styles in City Shuffl e EP affair, giving the track a more haunt-
08. PHONIQUE ‘99 And A Half (I-Cube Mix)’ Dessous
“An oldie, but most certainly a good one!”
techno, Dreesvn and Skatebard provide Third Ear ing atmosphere and less energy, also
a glimpse of what the future might inserting some powerful Detroit riffs.
09. BHONZ ‘MLKKIII’ Logos
“A track from the wonderful Logos label of Macedonia.”
sound like. The former blends two One of London’s brightest hopes, The hype on Trus’me is well deserved,
10. GALAXY GROUP ‘Out Of Control (Asad Rizvi Mix)’ Loveslap
untitled pieces into one stuttering, WBeeza releases his third EP for Third it seems. “Another track that’s not new, but stands high above today’s empty music.”
interference-heavy soundtrack, while Ear, and it’s another killer. ‘Candel
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