Richard Brophy 2

21 May, 2008 | 8.25AM

The Tropic of Cancer

The Thrillers [Persona]

Written by: Richard Brophy 2
Filed under: Music Recommendations: persona, the thrillers, thrillers

‘The Tropic of Cancer’ is proof that outside events often influence music-making.

Conceived during the grey days of Berlin’s non-summer last year by Touane, Donato Dozzy and Nuel, ‘Mamba’ is not close to the exotic, balmy climes that its name suggests.

techno

19 May, 2008 | 3.03PM

Three of Us

Russ Gabriel [Thump Electroniks ]

Written by: Richard Brophy 2
Filed under: Music Recommendations: russ gabriel, thump electroniks

Six years is a long time in pop music, but in techno it’s an eternity.

That’s the length of time that UK producer Russ Gabriel has been missing in action.

minimal

13 May, 2008 | 9.34AM

Different Shades of White

Simon Haydo [ Stockholm Ltd]

Written by: Richard Brophy 2
Filed under: Music Recommendations: simon haydo, stockholm ltd

While minimal techno is based on the ‘less is more’ maxim, few producers manage to live up to this ideal.

Instead, the past few years have seen a deluge of ‘less is less’ releases, studio outtakes based on hamster’s fart beats and layers of FX that attempt to disguise that nothing is going on.

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techno

8 May, 2008 | 10.34PM

Expanding Contracting

Quince [Delsin]

Written by: Richard Brophy 2
Filed under: Music Recommendations: delsin, quince

For the past decade, Dutch label Delsin has been quietly putting out some of the world’s best techno.

Inspired by the deep, melancholic sounds of Detroit, the label’s strength lies in the fact that it doesn’t merely replicate its influences but gives a fresh interpretation on the source material, pushing it forward.

7 May, 2008 | 5.20PM

Cosmos (Remixes)

Tadeo [Apnea]

Written by: Richard Brophy 2
Filed under: Music Recommendations: apnea, tadeo

Tadeo aka Miguel Sar must have friends in high places.

The Spanish producer, who runs Cyclical Tracks, has somehow persuaded both Chain Reaction/Hardwax’s Substance and Panorama Bar resident Cassy to remix his ‘Cosmos’ release on Apnea from last year.

techno

5 May, 2008 | 8.13AM

Junction

Conforce [Rush Hour]

Written by: Richard Brophy 2
Filed under: Music Recommendations: conforce, rush hour

Rush Hour has been one of the most consistent techno labels of the past few years — and 2008 looks likely to be another strong 12 months for the Dutch outfit.

One of the reasons why Rush Hour is on its game is because it actively recruits new talent, and the mysterious Conforce is its latest secret weapon.