Back catalogue: Techno (All)

Review: 'OHM Series #11' presents a vibrant mix of techno with contributions from four talented producers, adding depth to the ongoing series. On Side-1, Christine Benz's 'Sunset' opens with warm, enveloping chords, creating a serene atmosphere that feels like a sunset on a tropical island. Following that, Brizman's 'As We Should', featuring Linn, shifts the tone with a lighter, dub-infused house sound, perfect for a more relaxed vibe. Side-2 kicks off with Hidden Sequence's 'Dub Cycle', a darker, more ominous track, weaving catchy dub techno rhythms that pull you in. Finally, Martin Jarl's '02_37 AM' brings a smooth, ambient dub feel with a traditional techno edge. This airy composition evokes the timeless sounds and reminds us of Model 500's Starlight. This edition of OHM Series showcases diverse approaches to dub techno, balancing the atmospheric with the rhythmic - and all delivered with precision.

Review: It's not a scam... it's Skam! To the Skam sister label Kasm comes Russell Haswell with a mitre-sawing electro release, veering toward brash abstraction. A gobby intonation is wrought from the distortion send here, where drums near-vocally poke through the muck, like rambunctious talking ghosts in machines. Warring allusions to lost humanity take shape on titles like 'Fractured Bones' and 'Tournament Species', where cyborg gladiators rise from their catacomb internments to face off against each other again and again, in haunted perpetuity. 'Different Takes' is the best example of the record's at times tempoless ferocity, scattering what remains as an intuitive pulse across phase-distorted gargles and made-wonky beat hydraulics.

Review: Yay Recordings closes out another solid 12 months with a various artists' EP that showcases right where the label is at. Heavy Mental kicks off with 'Dabro', a colourful and loopy house jaunt for sunny days. Twowi's 'Metaverse' takes off to the cosmos on lithe electro rhythms with ice-cold beats and widescreen pads. Parchi Pubblici & Lucretio's 'Aladdin Sane' brings some wonky deep tech vibes with of-balance drums and muffled spoken words and Rinaldo Makaj closes down with a fresh party sound perfect for cosy floors. There's plenty of variety here, which makes this a great addition to your bag.

Review: A dynamic journey through the roots and evolution of techno, blending nostalgic sounds with fresh energy, this EP begs to be played loudly. Side-1 opens with the title track, 'Love Generator', a powerful, rave-infused anthem that captures the essence of the 1991 vintage techno sound, full of raw energy and passion. 'Flawless Victory' follows with a heavy Belgian techno influence, harking back to rave's origins but with a modern, revitalised beat that feels both classic and innovative. On Side-2, 'Watch The Collapse' begins with a heavy breakbeat and iconic Hoover-type sound, before seamlessly transitioning into acid techno that builds tension and intensity. 'Code Breaker' brings a minimal, bleepy techno vibe with space probe-like sounds, steadily building towards a climactic peak. The EP closes with 'Nocturnal Beings (vs Human Rebellion)', an electro-sci-fi masterpiece that wraps up the journey with otherworldly sounds and a futuristic edge. A forward-thinking, genre-defining release that honours techno's past while pushing its boundaries.