True the ferocity of past releases is present, caustic chords and raucous rhythms, but there’s also a hint of something less vicious. Tender moments, respites […]
Tag: Acid
E.R.P. :: Ancient Lights (Solar One Music)
Buttressing electronica with stripped rhythms, E.R.P. creates warm and vivid soundscapes as The Exaltics add some extra thrust for the floor. The Hubble Telescope Series […]
Balance / Lucianno Lamanna :: Double review (Scudiera / Subsound)
There’s a revival of techno in Italy and Lamanna, and like-minded musicians, are at the coal face. Psychological, at times bordering on serpentine, a deep […]
Endfest / Layup :: Double Review (Endless Illusion)
Looking over Endless Illusion’s back catalog it’s fair to say that the label took educated risks with its first vinyl outings. This latest pair, lesser […]
Marshall Applewhite :: We All Die EP (Detroit Underground)
We All Die states the inevitable, but it also aims for audible perfection where slow-motion electrical sounds resonate, rattle and rummage. A bemusing yet impacting downtempo EP, this is multi-directional […]
Anopolis :: Dimokritou EP (Lower Parts)
Drum machine programming is taken to a new level for Dimokritou. Anopolis’ Akropoleos is a record that I’ve practically worn out through overplay, and it’s […]
Stephen Lopkin :: The Strategic Steam Reserve (Titanic City)
The style is retrospective, but no replication. This is a just cracking 12” from a new generation of future gazers. Warm and textured throughout, heady and […]
Final Cut :: Deep Into The Cut (re-release) (We Can Elude Control)
Deep Into The Cut is an American reflection of what was happening in Europe, a mirror of the punk grime and electro terror of Europe. […]
TX Connect :: Untimely Emotions (Computer Controlled)
Untimely Emotions builds on the sounds TX Connect explored on Replacing Memories; toughened tracks of menacing mechanics and sinister stabbing synth. TX Connect, Gavin Gurthrie, […]
Narcosis, Kromatones and the Rise of Jaquarius
Kromatones, and its cousin, Narcosis are from that staying out till 8am on the Sunday following a Friday night league of 303 vandals. Music harking […]
V/A :: Mid Atlantic Death (Great Circles)
A compilation of contrasts set in the rust clad cast of Great Circles. If you wanted to crack this Philadelphia label, sample its metallic taste […]
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