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On Golden Hour Thomas Schumacher uses his wealth of knowledge and unique ability to push boundaries, once again raising the bar for dynamic, peaktime Acid Techno.

Variable Is The First Compilation On Pi Electronics, Which Also Kicks Off The New Catalogue Peva. This Various Artists Release Includes The Works Of Several Artists Involved In The Label Till Now, Along With Some Very Familiar Faces To Pi That Have Been Supporting The Parties In The Past Years. The Aim Was To Bring The Main Label Roster - Artists With Original Music On Pi, Such As Jk Flesh, Ontal And Damcase - Under The Same Roof As Artists That Have Been With The Pi Electronics Project Since Its Early Days: The Label's Party Residents, 3.14, Nemmett And Das Along With Other Fellow Athenians, Unhuman, Bmsk And The Project 'i Am Legion, For We Are Many'. The Outcome Will Be Available In Cd, Vinyl And Digital Format, While The Vinyl Sampler Will Feature Jk Flesh, Ontal, Nemmett And Bmsk.

Regardless Of The Different Variables, Equation Drops Back To The Same Constant Result.
Divide And Rule. Sticks Over Carrots. Repent Or Collapse.

Repress

Young artist Charlotte de Witte continues to bolster a credible catalogue of tough, no-nonsense Techno with the introduction of her second solo EP for Tiga's extolled Turbo label. With a recent nod from Alan Fitzpatrick who included her Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme) in his recent Fabric mix she is an artist with a penchant for dark and moody atmospherics. Now - after her inclusion in the recent 12-track VA on Suara - the previously gold-selling Ghentian producer follows up her collaboration with Oscar & The Wolf and her first solo EP on London's Bad Life with Sehnsucht: a bold four-track record packed with burly kick drums, steely synth tones and hypnotic vocal sampling primed for discerning big-room crowds. Also included in the package is a ruthless remix from Suara boss Coyu. The title track is an apocalyptic march propelled by a purposeful kick and an unapologetic clap that keeps the pressure up throughout before 'My Feeling' lays a circling, hypnotic vocal over scuttling claps and luminous, flashing hi hats. Coyu then steps in with his take on 'My Feeling', pushing it into overdrive and marrying brash, white-noise snare drums with shuddering hats and vocal snippets. 'Enough' then sets sharp drums knocking against cold and capacious textures before a disquieting and arresting vocal suffuses the track to stunning effect. 'Den Ganzen Abend' then brings the record to a sinister close as a pellucid German vocal sample is set creeping over an ineffably weighty low-end sitting it comfortably on the floor of Berghain and capping off another coup for a consistently reliable label and an artist firmly on her ascent.

Banger Hackney acid style. Fat

Acid Hakney Road sounds when Hakney crew is involved !

Blaster !

Ben Klock's Klockworks invites the legendary London-based artist The Advent to join the ever-growing roster to deliver the 22nd instalment on the label, to be due out this September. The Advent started producing in his trademark raw, energetic style in 1994 and since then has become a rebel and an icon in the scene. Cisco Ferreira puts forward three stand-out tracks for Klockworks, one brand new one and two from The Advent's rave archives.

On the A-side, 'High Horse' is a fresh track from The Advent that has been prominent in his live sets, features a saucy vocal that can also be recognised as a favourite in Ben Klock's DJ sets in the past few months, now finally making an appearance on wax for the label.

The flip-side features two previously unreleased tracks from the 90's when the approach was more raw and groovy, something that can be seen having a revival in current times. 'Un Named' is more stripped down and pulsating while 'Sound Pove' features a jacking Chicago house groove with a techno tempo, both fitting perfectly into the Klockworks catalog.

Wurzel's second chapter showcases four mesmerizing tracks from four different well-grounded artists. Hypnotic beats, tasty grooves and cosmic melodies merge onto a unique dynamic canvas. Mighty weapon to have in the bag.

Soil Records Retrieves The Vinyl As A Format With A Third Reference That Confirms The Homogeneity And Balance In This Series Of Releases. Soil Revalidates Its Commitment To Properly Structured Plurality And Grants This Division Of The Catalog The Most Dynamic Temperament Of The Collection.

Autumns And Verset Zero Persevere In The Identity Of This Project With A Reference That Mixes Different Registers Until Achieving An Indissoluble Standardization. Both The Irish Producer And The French Artist Have In Their Works Synchronic Qualities With The Current Argument That Soil Records Exposes On A Particularly Elitist Electronic.

The label Bond is the brainchild of Swedish techno DJ and producer Petter B. The concept of the label is 'music by DJs for DJs'. The label focuses on releasing tracks that enable the DJ, rather than the producer, to be creative. It is based on that special bond which is created every time a DJ combines tracks, loops and sounds live into something new and unique.
This third release is a special collab release. The first track Petter B has joined forces with two producers from his hometown Gothenburg. John H and M.E.E.O have been part of the Swedish underground scene since they learned how to spell 303 and are both addicted to hardware gear. With their skillful crafting of the melodic parts and Petters feel for drums and arrangement this track was born. It is a melodic monster with a simple yet
effective arrangement.On the flip side there are two tracks made by Stockholm based producer Kimono. A familiar name to those fond of that Stockholm sound. He has done releases on famous labels such as H-Productions, ISL and BEK Audio. These two tracks are best described as tooly and effective weapons to be used and abused by any DJ wanting to spice up the mix. The two tracks made it in to Petter Bs crate immediately as demos. From that point they went through the same refinement process as his own tracks usually experience. Tweaking the sound and doing some fine tuning after testing it in his sets, something that has become known as 'that bond treatment'.

You And The Universe

Heartless kept his productions closely guarded until unleashing them on Steve Bicknell’s 6dimensions. Honing his craft with the gradual building of his studio. Heartless was spurred on in 2014 by the re-emergence of Steve Bicknell productions, drawing on influences from the likes of Aphex Twin and Surgeon combined with the rise of modular equipment, Heartless was armed with a medium to express…...

Following up on his two previous releases on 6dimensions Impulse Model and Internal Crosstalk, Heartless now presents us with Johari Window, expanding on the past and presenting the future sound of Heartless, full of the expected and of course the unexpected, hazy modular sequences, stretched, crushed and laid over kick drums from beyond……

The first release from Heartless on Steve Bicknell's 6dimensions. Acid tinged techno lives throughout the EP. Hazy modular sequences, sizzling precision crushed atop of a constant kick drum creating an organic aesthetic.

Impulse Model exudes human emotion, the EP's emotional depth lies beneath its techno construct within coarse and bruised production which gives the release a confidently imperfect aura. The production process for Heartless is a 'way of absorbing things that have happened and completely escaping from them', ultimately Heartless has composed an EP that condones escapism whilst the listener stays firmly rooted in their emotional state.

Support from:
Steve Bicknell, Ben Klock, Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, Derrick May, Francos Kevorkian, Function, Luke Slater, SLAM, Oliver Ho, Dj Nobu, Wata Igarashi, James Ruskin, Dimi Agelis, Phase, Ben Sims, Paul Mac and more.......

Internal Crosstalk see's Heartless finding inspiration in his own anxieties and fears. Heartless manages to mature his already distinctive sound through experimentations in unconventional tunings and microtonality, creating something truly original and otherworldly. Conceived in the isolation of the Welsh countryside, Internal Crosstalk doesn't find influence in anything other than the battle between Heartless' positive and negative meditations of the human form.

The EP beings with ruminations of existentialism in 'Who We Are What We Are'. Mutated tribal bassline and short bursts of tense percussive clatterings live throughout the track in what Heartless calls 'a classic crescendo piece'. A true understanding of pace remains a focal skill for Heartless, building dizzying synths with just the right amount dynamic shifts producing a perfect balance of anxiety and relief.

'Into the Shadows' is Heartless at his darkest and most experimental. Overdriven rave chords squirm around a kick pattern that remains the same over the course of the track. Heartless presents a truly cinematic depiction of isolation through intensely thought over sound design.

'Internal Voice' is inspired by Heartless' 'doubts regarding production choices' . It focuses on the internal voices that question your decision making during creative processes. Heartless uses feedback chains and filters to mimic the tiring relentlessness of self-doubt, the questions and never-ending tweaks that come with production of art. The song effortlessly strips away all the intensity built up throughout the track during the last minute, it simulates the hope that is gained through smatterings of self-confidence.

'Urgency of Self' is the breakdown of the battle between the meditations of positive and negative thought explored through the EP. A reflection of the fear of change, 'Urgency of Self' is static in its structure and unlike its predecessors, stays the same, almost succumbing to its own negative thought. Taken as whole, Internal Crosstalk ultimately finds triumph in its ability to overcome the anxieties that influenced it. Claustrophobic, sinister and hauntingly introspective, Heartless has produced an EP for anyone who has ever found doubt in their own abilities whilst pushing the boundaries set in his previous release Impulse Model.

HEL.IV on Sacret Court

Hertz Collision takes over the third release on Kwartz's label Order&Devotion. The Italian duo, whom have released on labels such as Frozen Border, deliver a moderated charming trip leaded by melodies. On the B side the label honcho and Polegroup affiliated, Kwartz, assumes the remix duties. Adding some electric sounds and increasing the intensity delivered by the original. Undoubtedly this two tracker shapes even more the already reputable sound signature of the imprint, with a prospect to the future.

Jing returns to Steve Bicknell's 6dimensions with an esoteric five-track release titled 'Diffraction', the second in her mystery project trilogy. Adopting a concept based on a philosophy of the human mind, Steve Bicknell's 6dimensions is an outlet for creatives and a visionary starting point for an artist's work, which Jing unfolded in her critically acclaimed debut mini album 'Adularescence' earlier this year. The Berlin-based Taiwanese electronic live performer, DJ and storywriter now returns to the platform - also home to Metro Skim and Heartless - to compose soundscapes telling her short stories in audio form: the result is an alluringly arcane piece of musical art entitled 'Diffraction'. Whilst the inaugural release is based around moonstones, the effect of light and the optical phenomenon of 'Adularescence', 'Diffraction' tells the story from the perspective of the moon and how it views the world we live in. Jing interprets this, composing the feelings into sound. The twisted opener, 'brighter the light, darker the shade' features an otherworldly synth-sound that warps in and out of control. Next, 'ß a d' has a tense, cinematic feel; dragged out white noise and bewitching, mysterious bells become the main focus of this murky creeper, before 'videodrome' follows with warm, stringy elements mixed with chilling vocals and a sharp top line. On the flip, 'Malentonion' builds in tension with evolving bass shrills and winding experimental sounds - layered with offbeat kicks and head-shaking 909 claps. Finally, 'Constant Human Game' is a sturdy 4x4 techno track complete with ominous, undulating melodies whilst synthetic drums and laser-like bleeps generate a compelling energy. The front cover is written in a system only used in Taiwan, whilst the reverse holds hidden messages.

“Tides” is Joachim Spieth’s second longplayer which will be released on his own Affin imprint. The album is divided into 8 tracks, built by seemingly endless, sensitively interwoven surfaces and creates curves of tension between immersive, melancholic and euphoric moments. Layers of atmospheric sounds create a dense and engaging mood, flowing into a swirl of emotions.

Martin Deason “Race For The Vaccine” on Third Wave Audio or TWA. This is as some of you who are familiar with Detroit techno might be wondering. It is a collaboration of Detroit third wave artists Gary Martin and Sean Deason. A 2020 start up project for a new label. Perfectly defining the feel of the summer of 2020, “Race For The Vaccine” has the edgy anxious rhythms and epic chords describing a life or death situation. It comes with 2 versions, one with real drums for the more outside of the box DJ and one for the more straight forward DJ.

Working with technical limitations, Metro Skim masters the 'art of omission' showing that what can be left out is just as important as what is included. Momentum is achieved with ticking 909 Hi-Hats and grumbling basslines before being thrown into whole tracks of beat-less techno sequences.

With technology becoming ever more synonymous with the mind and body it is no surprise that when asked about the future of Techno, Metro Skim simply replies 'Techno is the future'.

Working with technical limitations, Metro Skim masters the 'art of omission' showing that what can be left out is just as important as what is included. For Metro Skim, innovation is born out of the limitations of analog equipment. The EP, Identifying Possibilities, is defined 'by the removal of floating matter, to release unnecessary thoughts: Skim'

Whilst the EP finds influence in inter-dimensional space travel, space is also found within the structure and arrangement of the tracks. Momentum is achieved with ticking 909 Hi-Hats and grumbling basslines before being thrown into whole tracks of beat-less techno sequences. With 6dimensions exploring the 'balance and imbalance of the human mind's natural make-up' Metro Skim has taken the label ethos as blueprint and examines the unpredictability of the human condition through otherworldly synthesis.

'Awareness' and 'From 3D into 5th' open the EP with confident minimalism. With relentless modular sequences and gradual progression of 909 beats, these compositions showcase alien sounds held together by familiar technologies. 'Lost In It' finds the EP at its most unforgiving. Crisp hi-hats and rides rapidly drive the track forward over the transcendental modular synthesis that have quickly become inseparable from Metro Skim's approach to production. The more commonplace traits of Techno are slowly peeled away on the EP's second side. 'Unconsciousness', 'Inner Resistance' and 'Into Imbalance' reveal the full force of Metro Skim's adventitious sound pallet that expands upon the soundscapes that are presented in the beginning of the EP. Modular sequences become dissonant and the recognizable 909 is taken away. Metro Skim's influence of feeling 'lost in the madness of daily life' is apparent in the ending of this EP as what has become accustomed in the realms of electronic music is stripped away.

Identifying Possibilities finds its inspiration in the symbiotic nature of human feeling and space, presenting confusion, familiarity, awareness balance and imbalance within a techno construct. Metro Skim describes music as a 'spiritual travel' and Identifying Possibilities succeeds in this statement.

Metro Skim, deeply rooted in the underground, shrouded in mystery, and adopting music as their preferred form of communication to convey their message. Following up on Metro Skim’s two previous releases on 6dimensions, ‘Identifying Possibilities’ in 2107, ‘Actualising Possibilities’ in 2018. Metro Skim now provides us with, ‘Generator Of Thoughts’ on Steve Bicknell’s 6dimensions.

Metro Skim unifies symbiotic relations between technology and human form, preserving a pure and natural process guided by an uncompromising mode of production.

Metro Skim’s returns to 6dimensions with 'Generator Of Thoughts’, their third release on the label, a five track EP, shifting the balance of senses with intoxicating analog headiness......

2 Years after his first solo Album, PVS comes back on KEY Vinyl. "Kontrol" represents clearly the vision of techno from who always believed in the true spirit of it.

vinyl only

A true nightmare of a rave wich you can dive you better than any drop !
true rave spirit

Steve Bicknell has been at the forefront of the ever-growing electronic music since it's
infancy. His career spanning over 25 years, has seen Steve grow as a Dj and producer
to one of the UK's most established, accomplished and respected techno artists and
credited by many as a true pioneer.
After stepping away from producing and traveling as a Dj, in 2005, Steve resurfaced in
2013, producing three e.p's for his Cosmic records imprint, exclusive tracks for Ostgut
ton, leading to the birth of 6dimensions and the collaborative project
LSDwith
Function and Luke Slater.

early support by
Function
Dimmi Angelis
Dj Nobu
DVS1
Jeff Mills
Laurent Garnier
Luke Slater
Mike Parker
Ron Morelli

For the fourth release on 6dimensions, Steve Bicknell has delved into the catalogue of the Lost Recordings series on his previous imprint; Cosmic.Steve Bicknell's Awakening The Past feature three tracks from Why And For Whom, the first of Bicknell's Lost Recordings releases. Originally released in 1996, Why And For Whom Has been named one of the best UK Techno records of all time with Bicknell being billed as a 'criminally underrated producer'.With the re-release of these tracks in 2017, it is clear to see that the tracks have stood the test of time. All four-tracks on Awakening The Past were previously untitled but have been renamed with a focus on the human condition. With the 6dimensions label being founded on the principles of the 'human mind's natural make-up' it seems a natural decision to rename the tracks to suite the label ethos. Although one quarter of Awakening The Past was released 20 years ago, Bicknell's focus on mood shows coherence between his work then and now. The era of production can be distinguished in the EP, however, this is only eminent through a difference in recording technique. More importantly, the mood of older and newer productions are indistinguishable from each other and display Bicknell's unrelenting dedication to his own focus on concept of aesthetic. Physical Life' opens the EP with a rawness that is carried through the EP. With tape hiss underpinning the track, Bicknell's signature bass grumbles hold together hi-hats which progressively filter in and out over the course of the track. Bicknell's use of filters carries through onto the second track of EP, 'Natural Vibrations' boasts an erratic and high-pitched 303 sequence that shows a bit of experimentalism before the EP steps back into Bicknell's more familiar techno odysseys. 'Fearing The Minds Fears' paints a tense atmosphere, lashings of motoric modular synth are added with little fuss as the track title confirms its significance. Finally, 'Conscious Awakening' drives the EP to a close with dizzying pace: it's here that Bicknell's ability to control the emotion of the listener is really evident.

Terrence Parker is back on Abstract Theory with the new remixes from this previous hit 'Alarm The Sound' who was sold out last year. The remix package features nothing less than the amazing ARGY (Cocoon) and the German duo TIEFSCHWARZ, who provided a wonderful version for their 20 year anniversary. The pack including also a techno reinterpretation from FRANCESCO BONORA & MARCELLO ARLETTI. Definetely a monster package

Steve Bicknell returns to his 6dimensions label, adopting his The Evader guise once again with a re- issue release titled 'Awakening The Past 2'. Returning as The Evader for the second instalment of 'Awakening The Past', this will be Steve's fourth appearance on 6dimensions and features four tracks from 1994's 'No Hats Required' EP, which dropped on influential UK label, Cosmic Records - the tracks were originally made by Steve to be played together as a segment in various combinations. This release follows outings from 6dimensions artists Jing, Metro Skim and Heartless - continuing the label's theme of illustrating the 'human mind's natural make-up'. 'No Hats Required - Track 1' displays a locked 4x4 groove, filled with tidy modulations bouncing gracefully off the kicks before 'Track 6' offers a fast-pitched looping beat with floating percussive jitters. 'Track 2' then features twisted stab sequences over a minimal drum loop before a rolling 808 beat joins oscillating bass flutters in 'Track 3'. On the flip, Bicknell presents two new tracks recorded in 2017. 'Power Of Balance' provides cross firing synth shrills layered and tough techno convolutions to generate a rising intensity, until 'Shifting Illusion' concludes the package with minimalist dubbed-out flavours whilst flush melodies harmonise with continuous pulsations.

Fierce banging tracks on the a-side of this Multivalence Volume 1, and two winning acidic techno tunes with a bit of an early Detroit, Belgium rave vibe on the flip side. Strong release on Kevin McHugh (Ambivalent/LA-4A) new series of various artist ep's on his Valence imprint.

Marco Zenker "A2 is my favourite. Thanks!"
Luke Slater "A1 Junction for me, thanks"
Len Faki "Junction is my pick here!"
Tim Sweeney "Loving it!"
Answer Code Request "Junction is my favourite"
Josh Wink "Cool tough techno!"
Alan Fitzpatrick "This is a dirty banger, wow!!"
DVS1 "Junction! Thanks!"
DJ Bone "A track for every mood here. Very nicely done! I like Junction and Rosemary the most...
Dustin Zahn "Everyone is on good form on this EP, and I will hammer it during peak time sets!"
Norman Nodge "Great sampler! Many thanks!"
Rolando "Tool edit will come in very handy!"
DJ Deep "Excellent release!"
Heartthrob "Terrific stuff! NRG!!"
John Osborn "Great release"

Dyspal is a newcomer Duo from Toulouse, they are travelling between modern elegant and powerfull techno and a combination of electronica, electro and breakbeats. Their first EP gives a panel of their different landscapes and the power they have to burn a dance floor with the track wrong treatment. P.E.A.R.L. gives us a new interpretation of broken lullaby in a pure powerfull techno vision who should burn any floor. SHEKON propose us a romantic techno vision of the main track, the way we love to dance with the closed eyes and dreaming a lot. Check !

Ekoplekz returns with his fourth album for Planet Mu, in the shape of 10-tracker "Bioprodukt". The unique lo-fi, woozy sound of Bristol's Nick Edwards stays intact while he veers towards the nineties for inspiration: the bleep and bass sound of the north of England is one touchpoint and the acid gurgles of the 303 are another. While the murky lo-fi production levels and evocative melodies remain, they are now bolstered by a more muscular rhythmic chassis. Snappier kicks and snares mingle with dense layers of percussion and deep undulating sub-basslines adding a funkier edge, as typified by opening track "Elevation" where playful beats interlock with breezy keyboard flourishes to create something uncharacteristically upbeat. Similarly, the gentle, fluid motion of "Slipstream" and "Calypzoid" represent some of the most appealingly chilled grooves in the Ekoplekz canon to date. But the darker-edged material remains. "Expedition" has a pensive, percussion-heavy feel whilst "Acrid Acid" is a dirt-encrusted slow-mo techno meltdown. "Transcience" displays the Ekoplekz trademark dub-fx in full flight over a driving lo-end, before "Descent" leads down to the final section, where the beats fade out, replaced by rippling layers of spectral ferric ambience on the epic "Low-X Over", before finishing with the radiant looped stasis of "Denier Daze". The albums shifting, mperfect patterns and muted colours are visually mirrored in the beautifully realised sleeve by the Print Project.

Jonny L ‘The Remixes ‘96-‘97 - a compilation of remixes from Carl Craig, Grooverider and Photek. These remixes of drum & bass legend Jonny L are little known gems that were originally released in 1996 and 1997 when each of the artists were arguably at the height of their powers. It is the first ever reissue of these tracks. Remastered and sounding amazing!

Hypnotecho’O is Pho Bho’s second release made and arranged by Matteo Coffetti, label’s co-founder along with Federico Spini. The record’s distinctive feature is its original fusion between ethnic samples beaten by violent kicks and sharp snares from the rawest techno. What it generates it’s a unique rhythm-flow ideal for the dancefloor. The collaboration with Filippo Zenna is the result of the two artist’s anxieties and fears over a past that is no longer here and a tomorrow that strives to come.

Moteka is back with 'Rise Of The Machines’ announcing his debut album on Skryptöm 'As We Fought Iron Giants', scheduled for July 1st. This EP is a short collection of evolutive futuristic techno tracks, with powerful rhythms and a modern sound. The Swedish duo SHXCXCHCXSH were invited as remixers, and delivered a stellar emotional and epic journey.

Cologne based producers and DJ's Stikdorn and MK Braun team up for the second installment of their Henk label. They created 4 Tracks full of analogue hardware vibes ready for the dancefloor.

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Metamorfosi is the story of Joseph Capriati’s artistic evolution, the result of both personal and musical development, maturing influences and meeting his heroes - an emotional message which needs to be felt.

From the album’s opening moments, the slow-release, acid euphoria of ‘Improvvisazione’ and the stunning synth melodies of ‘Beautiful Morning’, Capriati’s cards are on the table. The three years since his last album have seen Joseph embark on a journey of self-reflection, broadening his creative spectrum and incorporating more genres and moods. “It is definitely not a pure dancefloor record”, he says of Metamorfosi, “it is diverse, which for me is the spirit of an album. I really hope that people will get the message.”

By releasing the album on his own label Redimension, any barriers that previously lay between Capriati and his most authentic self are gone. This is at once the sound of the Neapolitan techno artist today, as an eleven-year-old discovering House music, as a world-touring DJ and as Joseph at home.

As the rousing keys and pulse of ‘Beautiful Morning’ fade out, in comes one of the record’s main themes, collaboration. ‘Spirit Brothers’, made with the legendary Louie Vega, is a modern spin on classic House. “The track with Louie Vega is very symbolic for me personally, as it was him and Masters At Work who have inspired me since the beginning.” Through their storied six-hour, vinyl-only sets together at Cielo, New York, Joseph and Louie have fostered a special relationship which
translates onto this infectious track. ‘Love Changed Me’, a joint work with Byron Stingily and Eric Kupper, two more true icons of House music, appears later in the record and also fulfills Joseph’s lifelong wish to work with timeless producers and vocalists.

With the supreme drum programming and rolling groove of ‘Anything Is Possible’, the balance shifts to a more muscular sound with a few elements revolving in perfect harmony. ‘Dust’ restores the uplifting tone, conjuring images of Joseph entrancing a crowd at sunrise - fitting given the track was made after Joseph’s first experience at Burning Man in 2018 and represents all the emotions he lived in those desert days. ‘Psychic Journey’ and ‘Goa’ share this cosmic feeling but pack it with extra weight for the peak-time hours.

It would not be a Joseph Capriati full-length without an ode to his beloved hometown of Napoli, a city with a rich history in dance music culture and beyond. ‘New Horizons’ featuring James Senese represents the essence of Napoli. The single contains a techno version which stands for Joseph and the original version which stands for James Senese, a pioneer of Neapolitan blues and funk for more than half a century. In Joseph’s words, “this track has a priceless value and for me has a great meaning. We didn’t want to make a pure techno track, because it would turn out to be trivial together with James Senese’s saxophone and his voice. The idea was to make an electronic track, and it turned out to be quite trip-hop, very 90s, in a similar style to Massive Attack or Tricky.”

‘New Horizons’ sets up the cinematic, IDM-influenced title-track ‘Metamorfosi’. If any one track on this LP could alone characterise its concept, this would be it. ‘Metamorfosi’ could stun a packed dancefloor at the right moment but that is not its reason to be. It is purely and simply an expression of Joseph’s musical vision, a snapshot of countless years buying, playing and living music.

The album’s final stretch includes the vibrant ‘It’s All About Love’, the stand-out song made with Eric Kupper and Byron Stingily called ‘Love Changed Me’ and, finally, a broken-beat cut which provides one last emotional peak. With an album tour and special, Capriati vinyl sets coming up soon, the message of Metamorfosi will come to life in a different way. The message is now with you.

The third installment in the Delsin Mantis series comes from Dutch producer Konduku. Making serious moves since 2018 via his regular home Nous'klaer Audio and Bristol's Idle Hands, he continues to mark out a captivating twist on modern mutant techno. The three tracks on this 12" are a masterclass in subtle soundsystem music, matching his intricate drum programming and enlightening ambient textures with the primal energy of early bleep and bass.

Four cuts of effective, bouncing grooves on a hand stamped 12".