V/A :: Cheers from Italy 250mg (Proper Line)

An impacting dosage of finely de-tuned electronics with a definitive pulse (for ages 12+). Eight tablets with embedded upbeat electro, breaks, and rugged braindance rhythms

New to these ears (and not for long) is Italy-based Proper Line. Revealing a blast from the past and ricochetting sonic debris into the now is their ultra-limited cassette Cheers from Italy 250mg compilation—eight tablets with embedded upbeat electro, breaks, and rugged braindance rhythms.

An avalanche of highly contagious beats, Grienkho’s “Bedroom Operator” evolves and devolves its echoes like a lost Tri Repetae artifact. Caramel Chameleon’s “Blobla” is an emotive scorcher, its brisk acidic undertone and electro blips and bleeps run rampant while sweet melodies transition into and out of focus—an absolute highlight. Kreggo’s “4 stialp 111” breaks apart in downtempo fashion with its busted drums where fans of classic Gescom will easily consume. Then you have the erratic drill’n bass of Useless Idea’s “Sub Harmony 606,” a distracted assortment of distorted voices and mechanical shards rhythmically dancing about. Xoop’s “Skidmarks” is a heavier piece of low-end with a 4×4 pulse that lifts off just as the brittle breaks of Pearl River Sound’s “Essential Emotion” showcases classic modular grooves. Da’wei’s “McKracken” is chock-full of energetic electro-acid that tells a story during its traverse and blended melodies. Let’s also not forget Danli’s old-school Skam-infested, V/Vm-inspired noise that dissolves sampled vocal slivers to spice its crunchy rhythm.

An impacting dosage of finely de-tuned electronics with a definitive pulse (for ages 12+).

“Each Cheers From Italy film-coated tablet contains 250 mg of Italian essence — avoid contact with your eyes.”

Cheers From Italy 250mg is available on Proper Line.