The entire album strays very little from cool, austere techno, over funky trap infused beats, and maintains a very specific kind of vibe—deep, somewhat melancholy, […]
Tag: Techno
Dohnavùr :: You Can and You Shall (Werra Foxma)
You Can and You Shall is very much a musical benchmark to my ears, finding solace within strong, yet simple builds and progressions. The hallmark […]
Anodyne :: Decay (Acroplane)
A fantastic album that packs a punch as it shifts from one side of the dark electronic spectrum to the next, Anodyne is a force […]
Gated Recordings :: Opening doors
Looking at the discography of Gated Recordings you’d think it’d been on the go for years. Set up a little over twelve months ago by […]
Elements of Joy :: PI08 (Pi Electronics)
Across this quintet, the sounds being proffered come from the darkest recesses, they brim with menace and threaten violence. Yet, at their core, these pieces […]
Nuron / As One :: La Source (De:tuned)
La Source is brand new material and is steeped in the warmth of this trailblazer’s past productions. Soft, bass brushed, pads are dusted with a […]
Auscultation :: III (100% Silk)
III provides a head-nodding journey with parts that work for after-hours dance floors as well as the headphones of those seeking centering and focus. Shanahan’s […]
Resting Cell :: Cellular Memory (Virtual Urban)
Resting Cell is a true synth player and can really draw up some extremely vivid musical landscapes—places we can all escape to if need be. […]
Single Cell Orchestra :: Remember The Future (Celldom)
The exhortation in the album’s name—Remember the Future—helps me keep in mind the unbounded forward-facing optimism we felt in the warehouse raves in late-90s Oakland […]
Tulpa :: Checks Cashed EP (TruthTable)
Gesamkunstwerk this isn’t, and it doesn’t try to be. Recommended if you’re in the mood for a journey continuously laid out by hand and machine, […]
AES Dana :: Inks (Ultimae)
If you are looking for music which induces deep trance states of euphoria, concentration, heartfelt empathy, and wide-eyed awe at the technical and soul-filled skill […]
















