Boston 168: 10 Essential Acid Cuts Straight from the Source
Cameron Holbrook
Boston 168 come straight out of Turin’s industrial lineage, where factory noise gave way to rave culture and machines found a second life on the dance floor. Formed by Sergio Pace and Vincenzo Ferramosca, the duo have spent years deep in the lab, carving out a raw, analog-driven strain of acid techno built on hardware, precision, and a deep respect for the genre’s history.
Their live sets are the stuff of legend, fully hardware, high-impact, and dialed into that warehouse energy where things feel physical and a little unhinged in the best way. With releases on labels like BPitch Control, NSDA, ARTCORE, Odd Even and their freshly launched Your Acid Mate imprint – not to mention Beatport #1-charting EPs that held their ground for weeks – they’ve locked in as one of the most reliable forces in the modern techno circuit.
This list pulls from that same DNA, a no-nonsense run of acid cuts that hit hard, go deep, and stick with you long after the system shuts off.
A journey through acid’s past, present, and future: classics we love, timeless tracks, and bold experiments. Pulsing basslines and hypnotic grooves carry you through every beat with a touch of euphoria - Boston 168
Boston 168's Your Acid Mate 001 EP is out now. Get it on Beatport.
"Energy Flash" is a track we’ll never stop playing. Pure, uncompromising acid that shifts the energy of the dance floor instantly. We have the original first-press vinyl, and playing it feels like bringing the club back to its roots.
"Krakpot" is one of those tracks that gets deep into your head and stays there. Hypnotic, minimal, and perfectly controlled – this is pure Plastikman. He’s one of our absolute idols, and this track is a constant reminder of how powerful simplicity can be.
For us, "Tone" by Emmanuel Top is one of the most beautiful acid tracks ever made – deep, hypnotic and timeless in its squelchy 303 flow. A true classic from one of the French acid pioneers on Attack Records, this one hits that perfect balance of raw emotion and stripped‑back power.
Killer track. She’s an amazing artist who keeps the acid spirit alive like few can today. Every sound shows her passion and skill, and it hits right at the heart of why we love this music.
“Alienated 1A” is one of the tracks that brings us closest to what inspired us in our early days. Every sound and atmosphere vibrates with that raw, honest energy that made us fall in love with electronic music. For us, it’s a track that represents roots, passion, and memories.
"Not Your Type" is a track we’ve played a lot over time. The vocal hits perfectly, and the acid line sits exactly where it should; raw, hypnotic, and effective. We also had the chance to collaborate with Supergloss on his label, which made this one even more special for us.
A true acid gem for us. Every sound and vibration takes you on a unique journey, showing how brilliantly Donato Dozzy brings this sound to life today. A track everyone should hear and experience.
"Serius Mindfuck" is full of energy and feeling. The drop hits like nothing else, while the vocal adds a dreamy touch that lifts the track to another level. For us, it’s a track that perfectly combines acid power with emotion, a true gem for anyone who loves the sound.
This is our sound in motion: hypnotic grooves, powerful basslines, and atmospheres between pure energy and introspection. Every beat tells our story, the days spent creating, and the passion that drives us. It’s more than a drop: it’s the essence of who we are.
“Celestial Envoy” is a beautiful acid track with a dub touch. Every detail of the sound confirms how perfect acid can be in every nuance, from deep basslines to spacious atmospheres. A track that once again shows the power and versatility of this sound, capable of moving anyone who truly feels it.
