Premiere: Shakey – Crayscandens
You might know Palto Flats for it high profile reissues of Japanese classics by Midori Takada, Yasuaki Shimizu and Mariah, but the latest release is a meeting of minds in Wilted Woman and Silvia Kastel. If thos...
Premiere: Critical Amnesia – 0DSN₁
One of the reasons I turned to electronic music was to get away from the affectations of bands: the stage(d) performances that prescribe applause, the try-hard outfits, the over-souled lyricism. But what did I ...
Premiere: Désaccord Majeur – Sat
Australian label A Colourful Storm is just that: a whirlwind that whips all the sounds in its path into an airborne pirouette resembling the flurry of cows and furniture in that absurd Wizard of Oz tornado sequ...
Premiere: Mucho Sueño – Progressive Sword
London party crew Twin System have joined countless other labels (more the merrier) in releasing isolation-smashing lockdown charity compilations. It’s called Victim of the System. But what system, I wonder? Fo...
Premiere: Emre Can Swim – Üçünçü Basamağın Sonsuz Küçüğü
The Turkish word müstesna translates to “special” and “outstanding”, but also “uncharacteristic”, “singular” and “unusual”. It is with the latter sense that Müstesna Records has most affinity. In its sounds, pe...
Premiere: Dosis – Confusion
ISLA began life as a cassette oriented platform for longform lo-fi techno and ambient endeavours. Operated by NAP, AKA one half of Ambien Baby with D.Tiffany, there were a slew of these releases before launchin...
Premiere: Heap – Rethink Your Reality
"Boredom is the dream bird that hatches the egg of experience.” That’s what Walter Benjamin said in praise of a condition that has become familiar to many during lockdown - but one of which we shouldn’t be too ...
Premiere: Luar Domatrix – Bo Teias
Familiar with Konk's no wave hit, 'Your Life'? Well, the opening track from Luar Domatrix’s Discos Extendes debut is going to fuck with you. The Portuguese producer samples its chunky bassline, but on the offbe...
Premiere: Belia Winnewisser – Boreal
The irony that SPA's output is about as far as you could get from a David Lloyd leisure centre massage, facial, hot tub and steam room experience isn't lost on us. Their latest EP from Belia Winnewisser, the im...
Premiere: Overland – Doubtful
Sweat Equity is the sixth label Overland's released with thus far, but perhaps the most fittingly named. The weight of her kicks alone are enough to moisten brows of even the most seasoned techno fans. At full ...