Vinyl Only 300 Copies Limited.

Sascha Dive returns to the Tenampa podium with another outstanding release. True to form, he stays faithful to his signature style: a well-defined, punchy, groovy, and solid tech-house sound that has become his trademark... sophisticated and refined!
On remix duties, the excellent Tuccillo delivers his touch of class, fresh off a string of acclaimed releases on some of the most respected electronic labels around, and delivers a standout remix. This is a must-have addition to your collection: a vinyl-only release, limited to just 300 copies worldwide, featuring a stunning full-cover illustration by renowned Mexican artist El Stitch.
Straight from Tenampa, and blazing, get yours!

Art-work by renowned Mexican artist: Manuel Cetina aka el_stitch's.

A1. Sascha Dive - Broken Thoughts (Vocal Mix)
A2. Sascha Dive - Twilight Zone
B1. Sascha Dive - A Relative Thing
B2. Sascha Dive - A Relative Thing (Tuccillo Remix)

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Tracklist 12":
A1 I WAS DEEP IN MY LAST LIFE
A2 DUB CHRONICLES #7
B1 THE RUSH (FEAT. ROBERT OWENS)
B2 DIABLA


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Tracklist 12":

A1 I WAS DEEP IN MY LAST LIFE
A2 DUB CHRONICLES #7
B1 THE RUSH (FEAT. ROBERT OWENS)
B2 DIABLA

NEXT UP IS “I WAS DEEP IN MY LAST LIFE”, SASCHA DIVE RETURNS TO BONDAGE MUSIC ONCE AGAIN FOR ANOTHER DEEP FREQUENCY ENCOUNTER, AS USUAL AS VINYL ONLY RELEASE



















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Tracklist 12":

A1 Dub Chronicles #6
A2 International Sun-Earth Explorer
B1 Deep Inside (feat. Robert Owens)
B2 Promise Street

Next up is “Deep Inside”, Sascha Dive returns to Bondage Music once again for another deep frequency encounter, as usual as vinyl only release

















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Tracklist 12":

A1 Dub Chronicles #5
A2 Late Night Up North
B1 Beautiful People (feat. Robert Owens)
B2 Meditation

'With its roots in Leipzig, Bondage-Music has developed a cogent back catalogue which draws on the principles of Romanian minimalism whilst evincing a certain verve prevalent across dance floors in Berlin and further afield. Previous releases from Mihai Popoviciu, Pornbugs and NTFO, have woven a clear thread within the catalogue - a thread defined by the adroit use of distilled elements.
Adding to this thread with the next release on Bondage-Music is the masterful producer Sascha Dive. Based in Frankfurt and with releases stretching back to 2005, Sascha Dive has earned his status as a venerated contributor to the scene and has developed a musical identity characterised by a combination of deep, moody synthesis and precise, punchy drums.
His 'Beautiful People' EP develops these tropes and - as the name would suggest - suffuses them with a lick of dub. Sunken pads, deftly woven melodies and dense subs are rendered to a lucid finish across a versatile and effective set of tools which slot neatly into the Bondage-Music catalogue.'

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Tracklist 3x12”:

A1 Whispering Voices
A2 This Is My Journey
B1 My Life
B2 In The Darkness (Feat. Messy Mc)

C1 Time Waits For No Man (Feat. Robert Owens) (Vinyl Only)
C2 A Silver Lining On The Horizon (Vinyl Only)
D1 Interview With An Alien (Vinyl Only)
D2 Moonwalker (Vinyl Only)

E1 Lets Get It On
E2 Dreaming Of Es Vedra
F1 Tell Me When (Feat. Voe)
F2 Back 2 Life

Release Info:
Sascha Dive delivers his latest album ‘Back 2 Life’ this December, marking Bondage Music’s 15th anniversary.

Frankfurt-based talent Sascha Dive has a long and esteemed history within house music, releasing material via 8Bit, Raum-Musik and Kwench alongside his own Deep Vibes Recordings, while featuring in Cocoon Recordings, long-standing, ‘In The Mix’ series and gaining support from label boss Sven Väth alongside the likes of Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles and Laurent Garnier. He now returns to Bondage Music to mark the imprints’ 15th anniversary with fifteen essential house cuts across his ‘Back 2 Life’ LP - delivering the label’s second ever album in the process.

“These tracks mirror what I have experienced in the last 15 years. Each one has its own story – of pain, emotion, learning, curiosity – the need to find and create new sounds, new beats and this is what continues to drive me to look further, further and further…." - Sascha Dive

“2006-2021: 15 years of Bondage Music is about harnessing those great moments and spiritual experiences from the Dancefloor. The vision of Bondage Music is to bring authentic, quality and honest dance music to those in the know. Music which makes you move touches the heart and brings you to a deeper place in your soul.” - Sven C. & Sven G., Bondage-Music

Dive opens up with the luxurious ‘Whispering Voices’ and ‘This Is My Journey’, two tracks fueled by twinged vocals, glimmering motifs, and dubby chords. The temperature rises on ‘My Life’, before the acidic ripples and spoken words of Messy MC on ‘In The Darkness’ unveils a subliminal slice of electronica.

‘Time Waits For No Man’ sees a standout collaboration alongside the iconic Robert Owens, while resonant kicks and evolving melodies can be found on ‘A Silver Lining on The Horizon’.
The second half unveils further entrancing productions such as ‘Interview With An Alien’, as progressing effects wrap around minimalist-style programming, while ‘Moonwalker’ and ‘Let’s Get It On’ lean towards deep house territories, alongside the up-beat and sun-drenched reverberations of ‘Dreaming Es Verda’ and ‘Tell Me When’.

A vibrant, dynamic and imbued collection of tracks, ‘Back 2 Life’ delivers a far-reaching album showcasing an essential milestone for both Dive and Bondage-Music while celebrating a long-standing partnership in style.

Sascha Dive ‘Back 2 Life’ drops via Bondage-Music on 13th December












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Special Remarks: Stamped artwork (labels and cover) on side A and B

Tracklist:
A1 - Jet Black feat. Robert Owens
A2 - Going Deeper
B1 - Underground Is My Home
B2 - Dark Matters

Short info:
Sascha Dive presents mutualism between the deep vibes of dub techno and Detroit inspired productions. The title track "Jet Black" features vocals of the Chicago house legend Robert Owens.

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Tracklist 12:
A1 - SQ8 (Reboot`s Chainsaw Rework) B1 - Thunderstorm (Tobi Neumann Remix) B2 - Inner Circle (Hooved Dub Remix)

Short info:
In 2014 Sascha Dive released his last album called "Dark Shadow". Now in 2017 finally we have great remixes made by Reboot, Tobi Neumann, Arno E. Mathieu, Austen/Scott (Brodanse) and Hooved . Check it out...



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Tracklist: (A1) Werewolf (B1) Into The Woods
Info:
The summer heat is still on our minds and we all do miss the sunny days, the beaches and the endless open air parties… thanks Sascha Dive for the right soundtrack and this summer flashback: Dives new release for cocoon beams us back to the high days of the summer of 2015: Especially „Into
The Woods“ seems to be the perfect sound for all these deeply missed summervibes. „Into The Woods“ is a pristine tech-house production that comes with a cool straight forward beat programming, very nice reverse strings-sounds and hypnotic house chords. A nicely flavoured chicago-club-housefeeling
and exactly how we like it! „Werewolf“ appears slightly more spaced out, however we are still deep in the house universe here.
Dive is pushing it a bit harder now - he uses crazy chord sounds and turns the track into an 11-minutetech- house-journey. After the summer flashback with „Into The Woods“ this one beams us definitely more into the darker and hotter inner city clubs. A massive tech-house-striker by the diver and we are
proud to say it is one of his strongest works so far!


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Vinyl Only 300 Copies Limited.

Sascha Dive returns to the Tenampa podium with another outstanding release. True to form, he stays faithful to his signature style: a well-defined, punchy, groovy, and solid tech-house sound that has become his trademark... sophisticated and refined!
On remix duties, the excellent Tuccillo delivers his touch of class, fresh off a string of acclaimed releases on some of the most respected electronic labels around, and delivers a standout remix. This is a must-have addition to your collection: a vinyl-only release, limited to just 300 copies worldwide, featuring a stunning full-cover illustration by renowned Mexican artist El Stitch.
Straight from Tenampa, and blazing, get yours!

Art-work by renowned Mexican artist: Manuel Cetina aka el_stitch's.

A1. Sascha Dive - Broken Thoughts (Vocal Mix)
A2. Sascha Dive - Twilight Zone
B1. Sascha Dive - A Relative Thing
B2. Sascha Dive - A Relative Thing (Tuccillo Remix)

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The Swiss have long been renowned for their commitment to high-quality craftsmanship, and Dachshund is no exception. A fixture in the underground scene, he has built a solid reputation with standout releases on Poker Flat, 8bit, Audiojack's Gruuv, and Rebellion, among others. His meticulous approach to sound design speaks volumes about his artistry, and now, we are proud to welcome him to the Tenampa roster.
On remix duties, none other than Mihai Popoviciu, one of today's most respected and prolific producers who brings his signature touch to this release.
This exclusive vinyl-only release on Tenampa Recordings features four tracks, limited to just 300 copies, with artwork by Mexican artist Stitch. This record is a must-have for any collector.

Full-cover print illustration by the Mexican artist Manuel "El Stitch" Cetina!

Tracklist:
A1. Dachshund - The Vision
A2. Dachshund - The Vision (Mihai Popoviciu Remix)
B1. Dachshund - However
B2. Dachshund - Nightbird

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GENRE/S: Tech House

TRACKLIST:
01- Zoo Brazil - Hot Afternoon
02- Zoo Brazil - Seconds Away

SHORT INFO:
Zoo Brazil is an artist who needs no introduction. With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, he has
become a well-established name, providing his followers with his signature sound that has stood the test of
time. His extensive discography includes releases on renowned labels such as Anjunadeep, Bedrock, Stil Vor
Talent, SCI+TEC, and many more top international imprints.
This time, the Swedish maestro steps onto the Tenampa stage with a highly anticipated two-track vinyl release,
limited to just 200 copies with no repress.
Featuring his classic, well-defined tech house sound, both tracks bring a slightly jackin' groove, making this an
exceptionally hot record that is sure will be huge on the world’s most discerning dance floors.

- Vinyl only release.
- Limited to 200 copies. No repress.



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Reawakened in this, the Year of the Snake and shedding anything that couldn’t surviv uunderground, Instruments Of Rapture strikes back with a soundtrack more hypnotic and deadly than ever. Part one delivers remixed and remastered versions of the lush mid-tempo “Hang On” and dubby-chugger “The Formula” entwined with fierce up-tempo stomper, “7 Grams Of Funk”.

Vinyl only. Limited edition. Seduction guaranteed.

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2025 Repress

Includes Sticker

Tracklist:

A1) Invercargirl 06:10 min
A2) Intro Manus 03:48 min
B1) 22 Dance Demo 07:48 min
B2) Yes You Sexy 05:21 min

23:07 min

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Big Beat Manifesto is echoing across the globe, gaining followers by the minute.
Join the tribe & to help spread the message of the Big Beat!
„Beat moves feet. Feet do dance. Dance brings joy. Joy is life. Life is special.”
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LA's Elbow Grease label takes a sharp left turn from dance floor-finessing singles to their first full-length
release via the elusive yet illustrious band KAMM, who return in extra fine form for their third and
presumably final album offering, following the sudden tragic death of core member Alland Byallo last
year. Surviving bandmates Marc Barrite aka Dave Aju, Kenneth Scott, and Marc Smith chose the
inspirational higher ground, finishing off what they had begun with Byallo prior to his passing, resulting in
this sublime musical love letter of an LP.
In keeping with the band’s broad influence canon, we are treated to a blend of sonic flavors from
across the genre spectrum with Barrite and Byallo’s jazz upbringings ringing true at the center, then
branching out through golden era hip-hop feels, phased-out psych funk, warm smokey soul, and of
course generous helpings of intricate electronic layers and innovative treatments, as all band members
have become notorious for in their respective solo bodies of work.
While highly personal by nature, including otherworldly cover art based on Byallo's last paintings, the
musical content contained on the album is also widely universal - from opener “Crystalline Dreams”
serpentine tones turned slo-mo funk bomb, to the triptych Bossa boom-bap of “No Deal”, the timely
political calls of uptempo jazz burner “Your Honor”, the intimate upright-led tribute tales of “Angels
Flight”, to the sleek electro rhythm changes of mid-set breather “How Long?”, a deeply felt take on our
mobile-reliant fate in “S.I.M.”, the expansively expressive depth of “Coordinates”, then closing it out with
the title track featuring a grand finale chorus of Byallo’s best friends and fam from around the world
joining in the “Let The Light In” chant, with as much uplifting intention as possible to capture on record.
A loving collective embrace and very welcome reminder to help lighten these darker days

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Territories: ww -fr

Repress

Genre: Electronic

Tracklist :

A1. sunday blues 1 (dub mix)
A2. luv dub mix

B1. Tuesday good day (dub mix)
B2. longday (dub mix)
B3. Fruit

C1. no return (dub mix)
C2. Deeper (dub mix)

D1. please don't wait (dub mix)

The title of the double LP ”please don’t wait” is simple and refers to the passage of time, urgency, and the present moment. It’s a message that calls for movement and action. (The title also references a track of the same name performed by rapper Jwles, released in 2018.)
After a stay in Detroit in 2022, Mad Rey returned to Montreuil, inspired and brimming with energy. He repaired his MPC2000XL and unearthed two vintage synthesizers from the 2000s: a Korg Triton and a Yamaha Motif.
Connected together, these three instruments revived sensations and inspired him to create one track per day. After two years of work, the producer felt the desire to bring together the eight instrumental tracks he most enjoyed recording.
Each track is a "live" recording, preserving its raw energy. The sounds of the instruments convey nostalgia and melancholy. The recording is raw, delivering a message of peace, humility, and unity. It pays tribute to the early days of house music.

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To celebrate the label's 10th & 11th release, Soul Quest Records have curated a family type affair that sees faces both new and old for the label. An encapsulation of the sound that the label has been pushing since its inception back in 2023, the VA contains a wide reaching spread of house orientated cuts that showcases the labels musical personality and depth - and is reflective of the supreme talents behind the music.
The A side opens proceedings with three emotive house numbers, with label co-founder Max Sinàl and King Crowney’s track ‘Intentions’ landing first. A smooth, soul-laden progression, with subtly placed muted trumpet throughout. From the ethereal vocal lines of Liv East through to the gentle breeze of thechords, this one is Soul Quest to its core. Co-founder SIxm Sol lands next with ’NYBB’, a percussive groover that once again demonstrates a deft level of subtle interplay within the melodic layers. Dreamy vocal lines hit all the right notes alongside a blend of atmospheric pads and tinkling jazzy notes. Wrapping up the A side, Hitch 93 presents ‘Uno, Dos, Tres, Four’, which features an ear worm of a chord progression weaves its way around a rock solid percussive foundation, as the vocals chime out through the middle that helps craft a deeply hypnotic atmosphere.
The B Side opens up with Rob Redford and his track ‘Garden Party’. This track focuses around an inspired ‘everybody loves the sunshine’ sample, and exudes big level, blue sky energy, with hands in the air feels throughout as the dance shifts with smiles all round.

Two prime house steppers land next, with ‘The Blues Kitchen’ by Soul Groove presenting a top quality drum pattern that entices whilst the vocal lines and engrossing melodic section wrapping the dance around its little finger; and finally, ‘Edith’ by Flying Moth may be short but its ever so sweet - skipping stepped grooves interlaced with a bass line that thuds to the rhythms of the heart, whilst the melodies atop stir the emotions ever so delicately.

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Rødhåd presents: Solara Melfera - the second compilation on WSNWG - BACK TO ZERO will be released on April 4th. This Compilation features a selection of the finest contemporary techno music.
Each characterized by a vigorous commitment to the dance floor.Mastered by Connor Dalton ate Calyx Mastering in Berlin.

Vinyl Cut by Schnittstelle Mastering Berlin
Artwork & Layout by Mike Bierbach
WSNWG - BACK TO ZERO I 2025


A1 Ignez - Passion Overdrive

A2 Pierce - Vairoc

B1 Anika Kunst - Brain Wreck

B2 Michael Ius - Electric Impulse

C1 Tauceti - Iris d'Alger

C2 Connor Wall - Disposed

D1 Phillberg - Menace

D2 Toru Ikemoto - Starry Enclave



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UPC 827170129825 REL DATE 18.05.2015
Tracklist LP:
A1. Intro To It's Sunny S Outside A2. Birgit Boogie A3. The Hydrangeas Whisper B1. Cat Soulcat Strut B2. Backlash B3. Pete Found His Z
C1. Emi's M C2. Just On The Swings D1. Tomoko's O D2. Solar Eclipse On A Friday Morning


Available on CD and double LP via Running Back as well as download on BubbleTease Communications via iTunes and Juno Download. Produced by Maurice Fulton.




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GENRE: Techno

TRACKLIST:
Decka – Alignment (Efdemin Remix)
Kameliia – Remains Mystery (Amotik Remix)
Kaiser – Run (The Lady Machine Remix)
Border One – Organoid (Jeroen Search Remix)

SHORT INFO:
The fifth release on the BINÄR-Label is a remix EP of four tracks. Efdemin remixed Decka, Amotik remixed Kameliia, The Lady Machine remixed Kaiser and Jeroen Search remixed Border One. The record is varied with emotional parts, over deep dives up to peak time sound. The tracks are mastered by Ricardo Espostio.











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Tracklist
1. Der Strahlende Verlierer
2. Hardwired Tangent
3. Hardwired Hypotenuse + Asymptote

Berlin party series and label AWAY Music continues its limited vinyl series called "Reissued", dedicated to re-releasing iconic cuts from the vast collaborative catalog of Move D & Pete Namlook. The third installment "Reissued 3", which follows the series' first two EPs from previous years, features again some exceptional pieces that were previously only available on CD. Move D and Pete Namlook are electronic visionaries whose 26-album relationship explored and intertwined psychedelic synthscapes, deep house and techno, future jazz, and downtempo on Namlook's cult imprint Fax Records. Their innovative and influential works keep inspiring electronic music producers today, showcasing their willingness to collaborate and push the boundaries of electronic music. First up on the A side, “Der Strahlender Verlierer”, from the 2006 Album “Let the Circle Not Be Broken”, begins atmospherically before pushing subtly into open filter and undulating synth territory. Introspective and accepting, the piece gradually lets the sum of its parts coalesce into a peaceful whole with sustained chords and the flicker of played steel strings.
“Hardwired Tangent” from the 2001 Album “Wired” rounds out the first side with edgier and more ominous tones. Brooding and bubbling its way through artificial textures absorbed by carefully weighted rhythmic tension. Shuffling jazz electronics. The moody low-mid hum providing buoyancy throughout. Also from the 2001 album, the B side’s “Hardwired Hypotenuse + Asymptote” is a synthetic journey. Textural, pseudo-organic, pulsating with urgency. The motoric percussion imparting structure to the sonic alchemy. Tactile yet integrated components offer the listener (or dancer) multiple entry points into the music. This is both artful and kaleidoscopic — a treatise on contemplative and psychoactive house music.
"Reissued 3" is a true testament to the innovative spirit and pioneering work of Move D and Pete Namlook. With these tracks now available on vinyl for the first time, AWAY's limited series is a must-have for old and new fans alike.



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Metronomy release their third album, 'The English Riviera' on April 11th through Because Music. The follow up to 2008's critically acclaimed 'Nights Out', 'The English Riviera' is a sonic progression of epic proportions and affirms Metronomy front man and producer, Joseph Mount, as a rare British talent.
Since 'Nights Out', the band have swollen to a four piece with new members Anna Prior on drums, Gbenga Adelekan on bass, original member Oscar Cash on keys/sax, and Joe himself on vocals, keys and guitar. This expansion of personnel is reflective of a new record that is mapped by vast soundscapes, incredible depth and warmth, and big pop hooks
Part love letter to the area of Devon coast Mount grew up in and part concept album about his own semi-fictionalised vision of "The English Riviera", the tone for the album is set by the opening sounds of seagulls, distant waves and a Music Hall string quartet. However, any notion of whimsy is swiftly dispelled, as the seismic bass line of 'We Broke Free' shudders and ushers in waves of layered guitars and synths.
Having produced and remixed everyone from Roots Manuva to Kate Nash and the forthcoming album from Nicola Roberts, this is the first Metronomy album that Mount has taken out of his bedroom and recorded in a proper studio. The results are telling.
Characterised throughout with a sense of warmth and richness, 'The English Riviera' is in parts reminiscent of seminal 1970s West Coast studio albums from the likes of Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles, but due to Mount's studio wizardry, the record sounds vibrant and entirely of its time.
Few other albums released this year will so successfully transcend such a plethora of influences and ideas and form such a coherent body of work.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
The English Riviera
We Broke Free
Everything Goes my way
The Look
She Wants
Trouble
Side B:
The Bay
Loving Arm
Corinne
Some Written
Love Underlined


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Tracklist

A1.XXXO
B1. ICA Beats Pt. 2 Gerd Janson Edit
B2. ICA Beats Pt. 1 Gerd Janson Edit

Release Info:
A central theme in the life and work of the British DJ pioneer Greg Wilson, UK electro is a page turner. With the seminal Street Sounds compilation from 1984 (please see Greg’s blog for the whole story) being the beacon, there are still a few overlooked corners.
XXXO by Equip is one of them. Originally intended to be part of said release and produced by Greg Wilson, Martin Jackson and Andy Connell (like most of the comp), it was turned down at the time. Sounding like a like a proto -house template with a dash of Klein & MBO, it wasn’t considered strong enough at the time, but found it’s way to the public as a one-sided 12“ in 2006, it felt like a brand-new track as it perfectly correlated with the electro influenced underground dance music mainstream at the time (Chicken Lips et al.). Here it is again: remastered, rekindled and unreduced cut to 45rpm. For full disclosure please see the liner notes on the back cover.
Pressed and released for the first time on this planet though are the ICA Beats Pt 1 & Pt 2. Intended to be backing tracks for a UK Electro live appearance in August ´84, they haven’t seen the light of day until now. Both Restored and re-edited with some help of label owner Gerd Janson, they are fierce examples of the sound at the time. Sitting between rhythm tracks and experimental drum machine compositions (and a short greeting from their creators’ other project Syncbeat), it makes you wonder how one could have lived for so long without them. The history of the past enables you to dream of the future.



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2022 repress

Barcode 4012957146201

Tracklist A1. Circles B1. NRG106

Info:
Jet-setting Irish duo Bicep return to Will Saul's Aus label with two steady analog techno grooves ready for deployment in either their own wildly celebrated sets or those of any DJ looking for modern dance tracks that are still faithful to the classics - this is techno that hasn't forgotten where it came from, essentially.
Using gritty, vintage-sounding rhythm sections as solid foundations, each track gradually builds up its own lush, melodic embellishments overtop - "Circles" stays true to its name with a cyclical main melody, shadowy bass and fuzzy house pads, whereas "NRG106" sets spacey, dramatic chords and breathy vocals against the insistent, chittering machine percussion.
As usual these two esteemed bloggers / DJs / artists / all around polymaths prove themselves to be paragons of taste, but here it's clear that they are also steadily growing as producers, taking on different styles with aplomb and making it all look much easier than it really is.


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