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Review: A certain Dutch progressive techno label likens their output to a kind of zoo or menagerie, in which clockwork creatures flit and scurry about a musical enclosure. This image of mechanistic fauna - the shuffling of metal feathers, the shaking down of synthetic fur coats - works well to complement welcomee producer Vince Watson's 'Spirals' EP. The Scottish artist has been churning out the progressive stuff for at least two decades, and his achievements so far sound to culminate on 'Gliding' and 'Spirals', two softly incandescent wick-depleters, both of whose amphitheatrical chords and spacious layerings help each track reach a peak animalistic sublimity.

Review: While Vince Watson's 2002 classic 'Moments In Time' certainly stood the test, the Scottish producer and DJ has now revisited the theme with his very own sequel to the project, 'Another Moment In Time'. Though it gives modern breathability and flair to his long-established atmospheric techno oeuvre, it hardly renders the music glossy or sheeny as one might expect. Instead, the very same wondrous jazz-flavoured sound is conveyed once again, and with just as much potency, through the two awestruck burgeoners 'Rendezvous (Finale)' and 'Whispers'.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


Vince Watson released the DnA album in 2019, and now he's revisiting it for a bumper remix package from a frankly dizzying cadre of producers. First up is Carl Craig, who takes 'Ride Or Die' in predictably epic, soaring directions before Jon Dixon lays his ebullient, melodious touch over '(RE)volution'. Steve Rachmad whips up a tight and punchy strain of techno while re-versioning 'Second Wave', and Claude Young takes a delicate approach to 'Universal Language'. Stephen Brown creates a brooding, Detroit indebted mood on his mix of 'Immersion', John Beltran goes predictably far out with 'Second Wave' before Stephen Lopkin's own dreamy, sky-scraping take on the track. Shawn Rudiman completes this all-star cast with a supercharged, uplifting techno workout as he re-interprets 'Metamorphosis'. If you like classically-informed techno, you can't pass up this sterling package.

Review: Vince Watson released the DnA album in 2019, and now he's revisiting it for a bumper remix package from a frankly dizzying cadre of producers. First up is Carl Craig, who takes 'Ride Or Die' in predictably epic, soaring directions before Jon Dixon lays his ebullient, melodious touch over '(RE)volution'. Steve Rachmad whips up a tight and punchy strain of techno while re-versioning 'Second Wave', and Claude Young takes a delicate approach to 'Universal Language'. Stephen Brown creates a brooding, Detroit indebted mood on his mix of 'Immersion', John Beltran goes predictably far out with 'Second Wave' before Stephen Lopkin's own dreamy, sky-scraping take on the track. Shawn Rudiman completes this all-star cast with a supercharged, uplifting techno workout as he re-interprets 'Metamorphosis'. If you like classically-informed techno, you can't pass up this sterling package.

Review: Longstanding house peer Watson comes correct with this breathtaking outing on Joe Claussell's Sacred Rhythm. Taking off where he left us on his own Everysoul Audio last year, it's another lavish, unhurried and timeless composition that tips nods to all eras with its velvet pads and Julien Jabre style pianos. The words 'Epic Intro mix' say it all, as does the 13 minute length; Watson's timing ahead of the summer couldn't be better. Daydreamy, liquid in its development and soulful to the very core... If you're playing so much as one al fresco event this season - even your nan's BBQ - you need to pack this.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Longstanding house peer Watson comes correct with this breathtaking outing on Joe Claussell's Sacred Rhythm. Taking off where he left us on his own Everysoul Audio last year, it's another lavish, unhurried and timeless composition that tips nods to all eras with its velvet pads and Julien Jabre style pianos. The words 'Epic Intro mix' say it all, as does the 13 minute length; Watson's timing ahead of the summer couldn't be better. Daydreamy, liquid in its development and soulful to the very core... If you're playing so much as one al fresco event this season - even your nan's BBQ - you need to pack this.

Review: French label Astropolis presents Scottish hi tech soul merchant Vince Watson up next. "Elektrik" is excatly the kind of emotive and high octane groove journey that's sure to create some life affirming moments on the dancefloor with its layers of evocative strings, pads and incredibly epic synth leads, all the while keeping time with an adrenalised beat. On the flip there's a remix by Madben which actually serves as a great rendition on its own; this guy has his work cut out for him given the sheer quality of the original but this one too is powerful and evocative: it's even being played by Laurent Garnier so go figure!

Review: Watson's second release on Poker Flat sees him step away from the deep, sensuous techno he is best known for. Instead, the title track is based on a rough acidic bass, against which synth lines bounce, surge and then judder off into the ether. "Sonar" is another big room-style track and here, insistent, powerful pulses underpin dramatic string builds and drops. It's like Watson has finally man-aged to give his deeply musical sound a functional dimension. There are no such plans on "Feel It". Dubby drums groove in and provide the basis for warm, jazzy keys and sensuous, symphonic strings.

Review: In the seemingly endless slew of prime techno that Mr. Watson issues forth, it seems as though everything is coming full circle as he settles into a regular thing with Tresor. After last year's Atom EP, he's back with more of that uncompromising, melodically-endowed business. "Interference" is pure drama, with nail-biting synth lines pursuing a tense end, while "The Secret" opts for a more effervescent outlook, lightening the mood considerably. As with previous efforts from Vince, the synths rule the day, giving you plenty of punch to pack in your bag for those standout moments in the heat of the night.

Review: Vince Watson started up his Bio imprint in 2000 but after years of putting out consistently solid techno and house music the label took a break in 2009. At Juno we are delighted to see it return with a new release from Vince himself. The second installment of the Pressure EP comes with a remix of the title track from Steve Rachmad and a new track in the shape of "Spirit", which also gets an Octave One remix. First up is Steve Rachmad who demonstrates his refined production skills and really takes "Pressure'' into a different direction; absorbing and hypnotic but with a killer dancefloor twist. "Spirit" won't be unfamiliar to those who know Vince's live show as he's been playing this out and perfecting it for a while now. Octave One's remix takes "Spirit" in the funk direction and secures it as Juno's pick of the bunch - no surprises there from the US duo.

Review: Scotland bred, Amsterdam based producer Vince Watson has already graced the Mule, Delsin and Planet E imprints, so it's a natural move to grace the revamped Tresor imprint. The Berlin institution has released seminal techno from the likes of Jeff Mills, Drexciya, Surgeon and Blake Baxter, and Watson stays true to the club-cum-label's musical aesthetic, with "Atom" carrying an old school rave swagger, with 90s keys bouncing around before the warm synths engulf you: this is seriously one to lose yourself in. Flip over for "Flux" which hums along with a quirky analogue warmth that wears its Detroit techno influences very much on its sleeve. Killer 12" .

Review: Almost a decade on from his first appearance on Dave Angel's Rotation records, Glasgow's Vince Watson has slowly but surely gained a steadfast reputation, having consistently produced some of the finest Detroit-influenced techno the UK has to offer over the past few years. Watson's style and sound have gone from strength to strength, having developed a flair for intricate melody, sun-soaked synthesis and more than a hint of retro-futurism.

Review: Superb new album from Glasgow's Vince Watson. A must have for everyone into Detroit rooted techno and house.

Review: Superb new album from Glasgow's Vince Watson. A must have for everyone into Detroit rooted techno and house.

Review: Preceding his upcoming Delsin album, the Scottish techno lord drops in these highly funky techno movers. Two tracks in his own freaked out, jazzy, funky, energetic techno bust. Enjoy Vince Watson's advanced hi-tech soul movers!

Review: It's nearly three decades since Glasgow's legendary Sub Club first opened its doors. After all this time, it's decided to celebrate its part in promoting electronic music culture by launching a record label, Nautilus Rising. This first EP contains material from a quartet of Scottish producers. Vince Watson kicks things off with the undulating synth bass, classic Detroit chords and wide-eyed shuffle of "Subculture Story", before Stephen Lopkin enhances his rising reputation with the glacial electronics, tumbling melodies and raw analogue drums of "Goodbye G41". Flip for Lord of The Isles' "XIT" - a ragged acid house/Italo disco fusion that's amongst his most robust releases to date - and the discordant, late night wonkiness of Alex Smoke's "Straits".