Z@P Vinilo y CD

Review: Uruguayan producer Z@p returns to Cartulis with another floor-ready set that shows why he remains one of the sharpest in the game. On 'Fizmo', he shapes liquid funk and break-flecked techno into something that feels at once unhinged and ultra-preciseipsychedelic without drifting into any excess. The title track opens the A-side with tightly coiled energy and modular stabs, hinting at old-school rave but drenched in headsy nuance. Flip over for 'Aside', a standout roller with slippery rhythm edits and finely sculpted bass weight, while 'Dirty' dials up the tension with ghostly pads and metallic percussion. Sleek, inventive, and rigorously effectiveiZ@p once again proves he's in a league of his own.

Review: Z@p has been part of the Uruguayan techno revolution for several years, making his mark over here in Europe and in turn sending a spotlight back to his homeland. This time out he lands on the Montevideo Electric Recordings label with four more of his stylish and deep cuts. 'Submarino' kicks off with slow, sludgy electronics and before thumping kicks drive things onwards beneath skewed acid. 'Sensations' is a more bouncy affair with a rising tension that hurries you along and keeps you on edge before 'The Box' blends acid and minimal into an impactful arrangement that never lets up. 'Frank 717' rounds out with the most punchy kicks and sleek synths of all.