sven laux – unfound sketches
Berlin’s Sven Laux has done anything but conform. His unique take on music making has him sharing the company of artisans like Pheek, Ezekiel Honig and Marc Neyen. In a discography that stretches as far back as 2006, there remains a prevalent underlying passion for the obscure.
Though we’ve yet to see micro production really take off in over ten years of its evolution, this doesn’t seem to discourage a throng of talented visionaries dedicated to the clicks and cuts craft. Sven, coming off a full length debut on Microcosm that had writers buzzing, has been staying the course with releases on 31337, Villar Village and his latest for Unfoundsound Records.
Unfound Sketches has to be Laux’s most fluid work to date. Six sedative compositions each perform their part beautifully. Drifting drones seemingly glide over patchy beats riddled with familiar blips and clacks leaving the listener in a calmative trance. Plenty of chopped-up foundsounds keep things feeling organic throughout. Wonderful stuff from a pioneer in his field.
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Download the release for free at Unfoundsound
overcast sound – popoloco
While Jamie Drouin and Michael Pettit no longer share the same city, they continue to represent Canada in full form on their latest for Falk Recordings.
Popoloco EP is a great little package for fans of deep and dub techno. Meditative chants play an alluring role, tribal percussive elements leave the music begging for the open air. Reminiscent of classic Intrusion-style dub. Three deeply themed tracks are backed by a progressive live cut that finishes the release off on a high.
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Download the full release at Beatport
fingers in the noise – lost in freezing fog (remixes)
Retrospective Zoology continue their pursuit of quality deep techno with their first release since last September. At the helm: Fingers in the Noise – supported by a family of familiar talent like Organon, Timequake and Kabana.
Six re-works of, “Lost in Freezing Fog” a stand-out track from the label’s Retroactive (Vol. 1) compilation. Producers have a few days left to contribute music to Volume 2, due out later this year.
alessandro crimi – a night in the forest
Austria’s Alessandro Crimi and netlabel basic sounds have delivered an exceptional creative commons release. Deeply satisfying kicks and warm pads provide all the backbone you expect in a quality dub techno composition.
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brando lupi – future dub alliance
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It’s a rare treat to present a new studio mix from our dear friend Brando Lupi. Lupi, known for his improvisational live performance, has had the opportunity to DJ all across Europe, including pivotal festivals like Boom in Portugal.
Enjoy this dynamic arrangement of music from inside the dub techno realm. Featuring artists like Dublicator, Thomas Fehlmann, Mr. Cloudy, Intrusion and Pablo Bolivar.
