The Best New Singles This Week
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Donato Dozzi and Sabla - Krono (Duck Team)
Donato Dozzi was recently called a "transcendent" techno artist, which makes a lot of sense given the extra hypnotic gas his music exudes. Since he became known for this style - not only as a solo artist, but also as a co-writer of Voices from the Lake of Nile - he has gone down in history as one of the "silent man" technicians. This means that you must keep an eye on it. In case he does something drastic like release an EP.
Produced in collaboration with the co-founder of the Italian experimental label Gang Of Ducks Sabla, "Chrono" reflects the stated mission to the smallest detail. Those who have at least a basic knowledge of Italian (make no mistake, we know how demanding we are) will understand that the four eponymous names "Crono Fluso" I-IV mean something like "The River of Time". . Rationale: The EP was actually inspired by the idea of a constant flow of water, thought and energy - none of which would be possible without time, yes. Although this has been described as a "time bubble", we think it hurts the EP.
For us, Chrono is a fitting set of four time crystals manifesting in otherworldly polyrhythms and light textures to provide the pulsating energy of eternity. Track four is particularly good, eschewing rhythm in favor of wide synth sweeps and sub-pulses; It's as if DJ Healer left his forensic stamp on Doji's studio setup. Be that as it may, Doji and Sabla could not swing the bag; This once again proves that both artists are masters of their craft.
GIS
Bjarki - Look at You (Difference Engine)
Bazarki has always seemed to many, including us, an artist of a different type. While the Icelandic producer is firmly rooted in the world of dance techno and has apparently appeared on several high-performing labels and compilations, he comes from a very different circle of memes. Long active in the niche music scene, Bjarki Rúnar Sigurðarson has developed a soft, airy sound that erupts like a gas explosion from a walled-off and often messy musical tradition.
You hear the 29 year old on "Look at Yourself" as often as on any other EP. But at least it's his best year ever! Part of a three-part series for the Difference Engine, it explores the clean, sizzling and tasteful minimal sounds of electric vocals while achieving Sophie's extremely eccentric imagery. A cursory listen reveals that this is an EP about narcissism, or at least some unhealthy self-image. Harmful headlines like "Maybe You Like My Photo" and "If I Were a Model" reveal the deepest thoughts of many of us, but don't reveal them to make you look superficial. This latest track sounds like a 2020s electric version of Mistabishi's "Wannabe", her deadpan voice auto-tuned to convey the irony of equating models' lips to fish lips.
Meanwhile, the track's sample on the CD and the punchy bass drum combo in unison of "Do You Like Yourself" still convey a similar irony. Another ghostly voice asks the listener endless questions and seems to fill our images of ourselves and others: “Do you love each other? Are you jealous of me? What do you like about me? Do you find it beautiful? should I do? Do you love me because I look like you? Do you want me to be yours?" and others.
It's clear that Bjarki is either making witty jokes about today's vanity culture, or is really throwing his whole ego at digital file encoder and wax. In any case, good job.
GIS
Carcosine - Troubled Youth EP (UVB-76)
If music that oscillates between techno, dubstep, breakbeat and the like is often considered a gray area, UVB-76 makes it its mission to deliver anything but ambiguous results. This latest album is a great outing for Bristol producer Carcosine and captures the furious mischief of the former UVB-76 pessimist. The drums are slow and heavy - bombastic explosions sound more like heavy metal than metalheads, reminiscent of warped and hardened sick inversions of New York trip-hop.
Other artists have dabbled in this kind of gothic beatdown in recent times, such as the imperfect German producer Butterfried and even the sound design that graced Isabasi. With nihilistic techno at its height, the lush textures and imperfect grooves of these pieces seemed more fitting for the time. "Blame Yourself" sets the tone for uncertain times - not quiet, laid-back music for slow-motion fun, but halftime darkness.
"All This Hate" actually moves at a pace that can fire up a dancefloor, with a beat that can align with The Dust Brothers' sound from the '90s, and an atmosphere synonymous with The Matrix soundtrack. But the boom-bap drums are adorned with more angst of industrial strength to shake the walls. If you're going to put this into the mix, be prepared to get into the mood of the crowd.
Along with all the deadly drumming, Karkosin also shows a knack for subtlety as Urban Chaos turns into a disturbing environment for a somber poet troubled by societal ills. "Troubled Youth" moves the drums more evenly and brings a sort of post-punk vocal prostration to the mix that sounds like the edgiest version of 23 Skidoo on Wordsound.
No, this entry will not brighten your day. But sometimes music is more valuable as a vehicle for conveying other emotions, and it can be the perfect soundtrack when you're in a bad mood.
AC
Laibach - Love is still alive (no sound)
After announcing a concert in Kiev on March 31, Laibach, the first foreign band to perform in the Ukrainian capital since the Russian invasion a year ago, released "Love Is Still Alive", the follow-up to their soundtrack to Tim Wuorrensola's 2019 film Iron. Sky - The Coming Race, which will be released later this year along with a video game. Yes, indeed.
Love Is Still Alive, the eight-episode, 40-minute sequel, is a real muscle test for Eastern European misfits. The EP follows the journey of the last remnants of humanity to Mars in the third millennium and their search for redemption. The music it contains continues its journey through genres. You'll be glad to hear that the kitchen sink has been dropped in there, that's great stuff. This is not Star Trekin.
The first side opens with a country-western slant of "Love Is Still Alive I (Moon, Euphoria)" flowing smoothly through loud synth-pop "II (Venus, Libidine)" and "III (Mercury, Dopamine)". IV. (Neptune, Oxytocin) 'Travel, grassy, suicide-like wig.
The difficulty softens as we drift further into the vastness of space. It starts with the atmospheric arpeggios "V (Uranus, Prolactin)" and meets the atmospheric heartbeat "VI (Saturn, Insomnia)" and continues to "VII (Jupiter, Tristitia)" where we find the soul of that C&W nasality. get an opening (reminiscent of Enor's "Apollo"). Then we come to VIII (Mars, Dysphoria), the finale, which takes the introductory words. message? We may have destroyed our planet, but as long as love lives, there is hope. I hope they are right
N.M.
Marcellus Pittman - Facial Amputation (Acid Test)
From his previous successes in FXHE, Track Mode and Sound Signature to the steady stream of sounds in his own United Beat, Marsellus Pitman's style has always been edgy and rough in his approach to the environment. Drums thump and thump on the edge of the beat, bass lines growl and thump with purpose, synth lines captivate with repetitive energy, all loosely intertwined with Motor City's inexplicable funk.
The opening melodies of the title track certainly confirm what we've come to expect from Pitman in his latest 12" techno. snare pads fill pockets of space.
Once the smoke from "Fascid Truncation" clears, we get a more direct nod to "Sanskrit Body Rock" which shifts into a heavy disc-shaped acid fashion that is further heightened when the rope hooks fly about halfway through. part of the route. It's still hard where it counts, but this is Pitman at his most focused and could be popular for those looking for some new 303 gear to wreak havoc on the dance floor.
"Ask It Acid" returns to one of those one-shot beats, keeping the bass and mids quiet and maintaining a steady minimalist beat. It's less exciting than "cultivated body rock," but as a DJ's tool, this unique Detroit shuffle is a powerful element to get creative with your mix.
AC
SINNAZ - Island 31 (Island)
On the outside, Daniel Rincon's Isla label has always worked with family values, releasing music from artists who share a connection to the real world. It may be a guess, but in the case of this first iteration of Rincon's collaboration with SIM, SINNAZ, it is certainly true. The pair reportedly created the tracks for this record as a result of repetitive jamming at Rincon's studio, enjoying making music with no real purpose and forming a close bond along the way. Instead of a mutant dancehall entry, it sounds like this.
If you like the pop sound of Equiknoxx as you move past Jamaica, or Clara's crazy reggaeton! y Maoupa, you'll love "Con Sentido" and the version that accompanies it. He takes dembos in a checkerboard pattern and gives them a sharp intensity, pulling eccentric synth swirls and textural blurs around the mix at sharp angles. The moody, heavy beat continues on side B, while "Concha Dub" picks up the pace a bit and lets the drum machine play without losing its twisted pride. "Tucky Take" is arguably their best track yet, deep vocals add intensity to the action that will blow the whistle on DJs who like to spin the place at 100 bpm.
AC
Various Artists - Location: Tunisia (Aerial Texture)
Air Texture's Places series explores different geographic regions to give meaningful insight into their electronic music culture and support local environmental issues. For the latest version, they turn to Tunisia, a country that is little talked about when it comes to electronic music. The label turned to Azu Tewaline and Shinigami San for help in creating an extensive digital compilation, and some of the best tracks were selected for this record for a vinyl release.
Tivalin himself stands out on the record because he unwittingly became an ambassador for Tunisian electronic music, but he always comes up with the most interesting music compared to everything around him. "Ethereal Tribes" continues this trend, offering a catchy, minimal punch that is completely kept in its restraint.
Elsewhere, Nuri's hypnotic, stripped-down broken techno has the same mystical feel, while Briky brings in a more articulate, trance-oriented, acid-licked deep house. A frantic dub-techno in the style of somewhat experienced DJ Murad, first released in 2006 with Fred P's Soul People Music, was a pleasant surprise. It's an added dimension to this insightful look at Tunisia and some of the incredible stories of Tunisia. Immigrants.
AC
Latrec unit (intestine transfer)
If you like your lo-fi, paranoid techno-acid (capitalized), look no further than Latrec's Cottage. It comes from Viscera Transmission, a new label founded by Matt Cowell and Johnny Ox (also known as Queen Holly, part of the disto-techno duo Paranoid London). This is the debut release from a young label whose stated mission is to "explore the far reaches of the cosmic dance floor". It doesn't say in the small print that the purpose of the VT is to crush half the night under its own weight...
As is often the case with deleted PL, a couple of Andy Bainbridge and Sirius Hotser tracks are sliced-up cutie-chasing pieces, each turned into a pretty tasty potato. Only the original "cutie" has enough bass and tape saturation to inspire more physical activity, and this is no doubt helped by the track's transitional headroom and plot saturation (doubled laser drops are always a highlight). The appeal of this EP clearly starts with the mix, not just the master.
But it's almost always the alternate version that completes the deal. The dub mix features sporty whistles and note-subtracted bass lines, while Wally's remix as WC basically gives the track a whole new wall wart, pushing things to amp up the amperage through a dirty electro-transformer with a heavy ferrite kick. Bristol-based artist Rímotiv rounds this off with a whirlwind that adds an outward body hold and a spiraling riff.
GIZH
This week's reviewer: Jude James, अली वर्विक, निल मेसन.
