Artificial Intelligence Vinilo y CD

Review: Almost a year after the first volume. the Artificial Intelligence label is back with four more sides of majestic electro. The title but pay homage to the Warp series of the same name which helped launched the UK's own take on techno back in the 90s. This second volume is another "deep and sincere tribute to the braindance IDM sound." Across 14 tracks the curators say they "wanted to express our love and respect for the pioneers of this genre. It is a widescreen offering with plenty to enjoy.

Review: For many an older raver, Artificial Intelligence will always be best known as the title of a seminal early Warp compilation. This label of the same name is slowly doing a fine job of establishing itself as a great outlet for brilliant new electro. Plenty of different styles are all explored with RTR's 'Waev' kicking off on a high-speed tip. Elsewhere Low Tape's 'Articelectro' slow things down to a rugged rhythm with woodpecker hits and singing pads, Principles Of Geometry gets pensive with the undulations of 'Dreampler' and Yaporigami's 'Custodian Of Ambience' is a heavenly blend of celestial synth work.