...in which the mysterious Dutch techno collective take an unexpected detour into deep house with a track that would have been right at home on Prescription. I'm a total sucker for those syncopated polysynth chords that were Ron Trent and Chez Damier's mid-90s trademark (used to arguably their greatest effect in The Choice, which deserves… Continue reading Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia – SA Track 1
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Pub – Film (Springing Daisy’s mix)
East Kilbride's finest is one of the most underrated electronic producers around, and this 2001 release on his own Ampoule label is right up there with the best of the the 00s for me. While it owes a significant debt to the dub techno of Berlin, it's head and shoulders above the legions of Basic… Continue reading Pub – Film (Springing Daisy’s mix)
Housefactors – Big Bang Theory
I've got Laurence Hughes to thank for turning me on to this absolute killer from Larry Heard on Black Market from back in 1990. It's a bleepy, FX-laden groove that wouldn't have been at all out of place on Warp at the time. But really it's all about those heavenly, heartstring-tugging pad chords that no… Continue reading Housefactors – Big Bang Theory
Abacus – Relics
Here’s a straight-up classic from the vaults to kick things off. Released on Prescription in 1994, the debut from Austin ‘Abacus’ Bascom is a masterclass in using a limited palette to the very fullest. There’s little here beyond some sparse 808 and 727 drums, a couple of synths and a delay unit, but anyone who’s… Continue reading Abacus – Relics
Nothin' But Magic 