While 50 Weapons calls The Praetorian/RQ-170 a “new side of Shed,” its often ineffable style is what one expects from such an unpredictable producer.
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Geeeman, Bang’t/Fire Extinguisher
February 21, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Gerd’s new Geeeman alias returns with Bang’t/Fire Extinguisher that aims for the crude, party-facilitating vibes of Chicago ghetto house.
Oliver Deutschmann, Darkroom Tales
February 17, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Aim departs from its recently established house sound with Darkroom Tales, Oliver Deutschmann’s sophomore record for the imprint.
Claro Intelecto, Second Blood
February 16, 2012 – 11:01 AM
As Modern Love travel down the rabbit hole of Andy Stott’s gnarled, knackered sounds and Demdike Stare’s sample library witchcraft, Claro Intelecto releases his first proper 12″ in over a year on Delsin.
Distance, Reboot
February 16, 2012 – 1:01 AM
With Reboot on Tectonic, Distance unleashes two monolithic slabs of concave audio, suited for testing the big stacks.
Todd Terje, It’s The Arps
February 15, 2012 – 11:01 AM
The question of whether Todd Terje would take long to match Ragysh‘s highs has been swiftly deflated, as he’s already back with It’s The Arps, which is somehow even more blissful.
Emmanuel Top, Le Sous-Sol
February 15, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Since returning to releasing records, Emmanuel Top’s productions have consistently reached back to an earlier time; Le Sous-Sol even evokes the classic “Spastik.”
Hazylujah, Too Many Ghosts
February 14, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Delsin continues its streak of intriguing new signings with the release of Too Many Ghosts, the debut EP of Italian producer Hazylujah.
Obsolete Music Technology, Mmmmmusic
February 9, 2012 – 11:01 AM
With the Mmmmmusic single as Obsolete Music Technology, Tang finds a clever way to work the element which long eluded him into his established sound.
Andy Blake, Cave Paintings 3
February 9, 2012 – 1:01 AM
With a raw house cut on its X side and and a lopsided techno beastie on the Y, Andy Blake’s Cave Paintings 3 falls rhythmically between the first two editions.
Chicago Skyway, Londonium EP
February 8, 2012 – 1:01 AM
The Londonium EP marks Chicago Skyway’s second outing for Uzuri and only one of two EPs he released in 2011.
Objekt, Cactus / Porcupine
February 8, 2012 – 1:01 AM
After more than half a year without new releases, Hessle Audio storms back into action with Cactus, Objekt’s powerful label debut.
E.R.P., Lunar Ruins
February 7, 2012 – 11:01 AM
With Lunar Ruins, E.R.P. (aka Convextion) stays true to an electro sound that itself has remained largely unchanged for the last 15 years.
Sigha, Abstractions I-IV
February 7, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Sigha’s Abstractions I-IV is a hulking and nuanced set that offers a restrained and authentic forward drive, if lacking somewhat in originality.
Ka§par, Ode To The Ancients EP
February 3, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Ka§par’s Ode To The Ancients EP on frequent home Groovement stays close to his established sound but offers some intriguing bypasses, as well.
Guido, Micro X
February 2, 2012 – 1:01 AM
On this first 12″ for his new State of Joy imprint, Guido offers two slightly more subdued cuts, refining his exuberant melodic kinks with a newfound slickness.
Vince Watson, Interference EP
February 1, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Vince Watson’s Interference EP for Tresor bears some of the hallmarks that’s had him grouped with Detroit techno but reminds listeners of his multifarious influences.