Every bit as eclectic, nuanced and playful as all of his previous work, Dubio is still Kettel, but reforged in a glittering new image. One that takes time to slither into the subconscious, but grows more compelling with each listen. One that compels a reevaluation of his entire oeuvre.
Tag: IDM
Oberman Knocks :: Vhoid-tek Rhoutes EP (Schematic)
Twisted and askew, yet irresistibly magnetic, Oberman Knocks delves ever deeper into fractured electronic frequencies, drawing us into his richly textured realms of intricate, noise-laden trajectories.
Monolake :: Gravity (Reissue) (Field) — First vinyl pressing
Monolake explores the earth and the heavens as well as man’s place in them, their soundtrack being sculpted with daring simplicity to achieve complexity and intricacy of expression and form.
Red Snapper :: Barb and Feather (Lo Recordings)
An original, multi-textured, and richly layered electronic album that deserves far wider recognition. Showcasing top-tier electronic craftsmanship, it’s intensely stylish, vividly imaginative, and brilliantly creative—true to the fertile and uncompromising spirit of Lo Recordings.
V/A :: Bass Scene Investigation – Vol 1 (EC Underground)
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.
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.

















