Set up last year by Grounded Theory co-founder / German techno all-rounder Henning Baer, Berlin-based imprint MANHIGH return this spring with their third instalment – ‘Deep Mind‘ – handing the reins over to US mental tech expert Matrixxman, first guest to grace the label’s grooves after a pair of solid EPs by the bossman himself.
Unsurprisingly Matrixxman’s new number has “floor destroyer” written all over it. Peppering a relentless cascade of thumping kicks, hardened drums and mind-altering synth curls that remind Plastikman at the peak of his power, ‘Polarity‘ goes straight for the jugular, aligning its set of sonar-like bleeps in search for a prey against a dashing, steroid-boosted 4/4 rhythm.
Remember Ghost In The Shell’s video game adaptation on PS1 and its next-level techno soundtrack? Pumping out bullets and laser-guided missiles into cyber-arachnids and hooded henchmen across docks and warehouses… this one would fit the bill like a glove. The Duff knight unsheathes the sword of justice again. Righteous!
Deep Mind is released via MANHIGH on 15th May.
TRACKLIST
A1. Deep Mind
A2. Polarity
B1. Beacon
B2. Beacon (Goner Remix)
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