“Acid Floresta”, the title of the debut album by gladKazuka, would easily promise 303 driven house with Andean flavours. The assumption is true to some extent: In the first two tracks, “Cruces y Esquinas” and “Dolores”. But the sound spectrum is wider than that, the Colombian artist showing his talentsRead More →
The track “Surkit” has seen several reincarnations since its first, white label release in 1990. Written by Martin Bonds for his Reel By Real project, it represents the raw and a bit clunky phase of Detroit techno. Now the original track, along with the pumping “1991 I-102 Version” has beenRead More →
In 2017 I participated in a podcast/party series that included an African theme night. So I packed my stuff and presented a cross-section from the sounds from and inspired by the Black Continent. The tracklist: Unknown Artist – Track 1 U-Cef – Moorish Matador (Apartment 22) Cheikha Rimitti – ChabRead More →
The wait for the comeback of Sandwell District (SD) has clearly outscored the active phase of the collective. After the maiden album and absolute techno classic “Feed-Forward” in 2010, SD and their self-titled label gradually pulled the plug for an uncertain time. Though they weren’t totally quiet, teasing the publicRead More →
When (another) tour of the 1990’s revival is on, it’s time to recall some originals from that time. At the end of 2024, I decided to travel back three decades and select my favourites. Of course it’s a subjective choice and reflects the taste of one individual, but still willRead More →
Colorado underground is calling in the fiery transmissions of “Rit”, the album of scorching synth improvisations by Ryan McRyhew aka Entrancer from Denver. Released on the local Multidim Records, the experimental full-length is having fun with different breeds of noise and unusual rhythms. The first tones of aptly titled “Haunt”Read More →
Four years after the stunning twelve “D’Americana / Auto-Lies”, Gombeen & Doygen return with their trademark smudgy dub-tripping. In a devilish portrayal of “Prada”, the duo is proudly wearing the basse-couture skin. It’s an extraordinary session of stoned German lyrics over deviant dubs and guitar effects. Bubbling, sluggish cut isRead More →
Vivid side of dub techno dominates the third instalment of “Reflexions”, put together by the Canadian label Echo Locations. Last year an EP of its co-founder Mark Adam Paul caught my attention and the new four-tracker helps to keep the imprint on the radar. The first shift belongs to XyizRead More →
When (another) tour of the 1990’s revival is on, it’s time to recall some originals from that time. At the end of 2024, I decided to travel back three decades and select my favourites. Of course it’s a subjective choice and reflects the taste of one individual, but still willRead More →
Sub Basics is a project by Tom Wood, who is producer, DJ and founder of Temple Of Sound from London. His EP for Osmura is also the first vinyl release on the label from the artist’s hometown. The four-tracker sees a humble start when in the opener “Colour”, Sub BasicsRead More →