Bassiani Vinilo y CD

Review: After the stunning Ostati album released on Organic Analogue last year, Georgia's HVL is back with a new album on the label for his home turf, Bassiani. As a resident of the infamous Tbilisi club, he knows innately how to communicate the vibe of one of the world's most widely discussed techno clubs, only this time he's taken a slightly tougher stance. "Eyes In The Sky" has a fierce, paranoid acid edge, while "F12 (Korg Patch Mix)" gets into freaky, cerebral techno territory. There are intriguing interludes and skits, and plenty more dancefloor heaters delivered with an inventiveness that once again affirms HVL's status as one of the brightest talents operating in the loosely defined field of deep techno.

Review: Although he's continued to offer up 12" singles at a steady rate, "Green Is The New Red" is still Tripeo's first album for six years. Featuring nine tracks spread across two slabs of wax, the set sees the experienced techno producer sashay between throbbing modular soundscapes (see the rhythmic but beat-free "Hope In The Dark"), layered deep house drowsiness (the fine title track), melodious deep space electro ("The Doughnut Is Our Safe Space"), Terrence Parker style organ-fired Detroit techno ("Shifting The Overton Window") and a handful of arpeggio-fired workouts tend towards the starry and glassy-eyed. It's a really strong collection of cuts, with enough variety to keep you entertained throughout.