Featuring six formidable contributors—illektrolab, ADJ, Pablo Funk, Errorbeauty, Syrte, and Francois Dillinger—each brings a distinct sonic identity, weaving between robotic rhythms and darker electro-mechanical textures.
Tag: IDM
XY0815 :: This Tool Has No Options (YUYAY)
It is wonderful to see YUYAY back releasing. It is a label that has always sought out eclectic and open styles, refusing genre pigeonholes in its pursuit of lesser heard music. XY0815’s This Tool Has No Options is a sure expression of this mandate. An LP that took its cue from the past with tracks that will undoubtedly continue to sound fresh for years to come.
Hasbeen :: Bunker Symphonies II (Clean Error) — [concise]
As fragmented, scattered rhythms flutter through the landscape, the depth and intricacy of Bunker Symphonies II reveals a generative flow that never feels forced.
Extrawelt :: AE-13 (Adepta Editions) — [concise]
The level of meticulous detail embedded in AE-13 suggests months of thoughtful curation, with emotive swells and shifts lingering in the background, shaping a pair of tracks that exude a sense of refined craftsmanship.
Beyond the Black Hole :: Protonic Flux EP (Nebleena) — [concise]
Beyond the Black Hole’s debut (Protonic Flux) is the result of years of live performances, with Renzo Gorrio and Richard Haig crafting a sound that ventures just beyond electro’s rugged edges.
H. Ruine, Mikhail Kireev :: Imagined / Awakenings (Mestnost) — [concise]
Despite being a split release, Imagined / Awakenings strikes a careful balance between two talented audio sculptors, offering a propelling blend that entices listeners to return again and again, discovering new layers with each play.
Takeshi Muto :: El Pato Electronico (Schematic)
El Pato Electronico presents a seamless, commanding, and dynamic collection; fusing the cutting-edge spirit of Takeshi Muto’s vast sonic landscape into an unyielding force of auditory abstraction.
FAX :: Archivo 2001-2009 (faxmusik)
In Archivo 2001-2009, FAX captures a defining era of his career while offering listeners a glimpse into the evolution of his artistic voice. The album is a playful fusion of experimentation and nostalgia, delivering a familiar yet refreshing experience—like slipping into a well-worn pair of shoes, its sounds remain timeless.
Squaric :: 808 [Remixes] (Diffuse Reality) — [concise]
A masterclass in refined experimental bass’n breaks, where each remix pulses with precision, yet vibrates with raw, unconstrained energy.