FORMAT Records presents an action-packed EP by rising star Doka, with techno don Tripeo popping in for remix duties.
Following up his diamond release on the lauded Wolfskuil imprint and remix for FORMAT Record's kick-off release, Amsterdam-based Doka returns with three fresh tracks that each spotlight a different facet in basement techno. Up first is 'Xure', an arp-driven slab of mind-tickling electronics that slowly builds its way to a sterling peak-time climax, after which the distorted 'Xero' highlights the dirtier and grittier side of things with a raw LFO-esque synth meandering through a sonic groove. Closing track 'Xite' captures the spiraling vibes of off-beat techno across hypnotic percussion bits and glistening sounds in the background, leaving very little to wish for.
On the remix tip, one of techno's men-of-the-moment Tripeo (aka Darko Esser) delivers a beefy rework of 'Xure'. Tying an arped synth to a potent groove, this little monster will definitely do the business in the clubs...
This third EP in FORMAT Records' catalogue is sure tom capture the likes of quality-craving techno fans
selected feedback:
slam: great tracks - spinning thanks
stefan vincent: Xite is a beautiful track. love it. great work. Tripeo remix also very nice :)
Downloaded for Joseph Capriati, thanks.
dr. motte: Doka did it! Will Play & Support.
alan fitzpatrick: Wicked beats, willpaly.
twr72: Xero is so futuristic, it's insane. I'm already looking at my screen for 10 minutes and still don't
know what more to say about this track. Track of the year material.
luke slater: thanks guys
flug: Wow, super nice stuff, i will play this for sure. Thanks.
rolf mulder: Tripeo's mix stands out for me, honest, pure techno. R.
downloaded for r hawtin
kwartz: The whole EP is fantastic, will play!
truncate: Definitely playing, great stuff!! Thanks!
dave clarke: Xure is the winner here, but Xero is a tough track too
downloading for marco carola, thanks
sirena: Xure original + Tripeo remix my favourites. Rough edges and sounds :) Thanks.
tommy four seven: Xero!!!
speedy j: Thanks, will test.
dispar vulgo: Xero and the Tripeo remix are best for me, another great release for Doka!
kr!z: tripeyyyyowww. belter.
dvs1: xite for me!!
jean pierre enfant: Xure (Tripeo Mix) and Xite are sureshots! thanks Doka for another great one
roberto capuano: tripeo remix is very nice!
sinfol: Nice stuff guys. Xero and Tripeo remix are the ones for me..
octual: Really nice release. ''Xure'' original and remix will fit my sets perfectly. Will be supporting these!
ben sims: i'll give the tripeo remix a test, thx!
paul boex: Xure original and Tripeo remix for me. The remix is very Rachmadisch, I like! :)
par grindvik: brilliant! feeling both the original and the rework of "xure"