Sophisticated minimalism was always a core feat of ALEX UNDER's portfolio, with the Spanish producer also serving as the founder and label manager for much-acclaimed techno label CMYK Musik. After releases on iconic imprints such as Trapez, Soma or Plus 8, the Madrilenian - one of the most sought-after electronic artists in Spain - now presents OLAS DE QUILA QUINA, his very first outing for Kompakt. Three slick, enticing cuts show him comitted to rolling basslines, rising synths and snappy percussion, all embedded in the futuristic sound design Alex has been honing over the course of his career. Unfolding to the backdrop of brooding metallic drones, the title track only needs a handful of carefully processed sounds to tell a highly evocative story - a focussed, geometrical jam that nonetheless allows for freewheeling outbursts of creativity. The same can be said for the punching, asymmetrical acid of EL REFLEJO DEL LACAR and the full-bodied bass bounce of LOLOG, as both cuts juxtapose sharp-edged shards of electronic texture with chewy, melodic synths. Tension-filled and catchy, it's a masterful update on ALEX UNDER's unique approach to techno, bold and subtle at the same time. More

Famous spanish producer Alex Under, known for his releases on his own CMYK label and others such as Plus 8 and Soma, is the author of this Soniculture release that will be out on vinyl and digital. We all leap in joy and celebration as we do when our favorite football team scores a goal. A football match should be appreciated in front of a big screen and the main snack should be lupini beans, but please pay attention that you should eat them without their skin by tearing them off, one by one, with your teeth and "popping" the seed directly into your mouth. Good lupini beans should be digested with natural apple cider, not the normal one with gas and sugar, but the special one that comes mainly from Andaluzia in the north of Spain, that is distilled naturally, originating a 6% alcoholic nectar of bliss that savours your thirst and calms down the nervous system. To, of course, enjoy your sport experience in splendour, there must be at least one player that will guarantee that your team does not lose. Only then, the sense of fulfillment can be taken to its maximum. Anyway, one cannot avoid thinking about a philosophical issue: there are no apple trees in the cider country. So a cider-dependant addict, looking at the bottle, must think that it has got to be MAGIC. And here it is, pressed on vinyl and available digitally. Techno grooves at their best, with futuristic acid lines and synth arrangements that will make the lupini beans pop into your mouth at the speed of light! GOAL!!!! GOL!!! GOLO!!! More

Spanish artist Alex Under marks the progression of his work with the release of second album, ?La Máquina de Bolas?, released in March 2012 through Soma Records. The acclaimed producer and CMYK label boss returns a more experienced, complex artist after a seven year album hiatus following 2005?s Trapez LP release, ?Dispositivos De Mi Granja?. The Alex Under singles released on Soma Records are not taken from the album, but do maintain the musical ethos found on the forthcoming long player. The title track, El Alma Del Tiempo is a dizzying foray into the deep and somewhat disturbing Alex Under Techno, where the precise sonic production that AU is known for meets a rawer and more abrasive sound. Slam step up for the remix as they welcome Alex onto their label of 20 years. Turning in one of their classic 'big room' works, Stuart and Orde maintain the darkness but turn up the subs in this muscular mix. The closing track, Addendum, brings a little light to the EP with swinging percussion and grooving bass. Fear not though, this is balanced with a slice of distortion few producers are skilful enough to use in such a manner and draws the circle on Alex's first aural outing on Soma Records. More