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Monolake: D E C

Relative to the other output under the Monolake alias, this is definitely not his most accomplished release. Relative to electronic music as a whole? Well, this is still a Robert Henke record.

Loosewomen: Nobody

Grade10 launched with the dreamy release from Kollaps, flagging attention from Boiler Room and Rinse FM. With this second release from Loosewomen, it proves that there is indeed fire where there is smoke.

DJ Richard: Grind

A collection of kinetic electronica on the border between house and techno, its moods and rhythms in constant flux, the product of a mind that churns like the sea…this is narrative techno, and in typical artistic form, the narrative of conflict draws us inexorably towards reconciliation.

Tambien: Ondulé

When looking for a couple tracks that encompass both heliotropic grooves and challenging deep-house scapes, Tambien counts amongst the finest production groups out there.

John Roberts: Orah EP

The overall feel of this EP is of experimentation and expansion, much like that night when you drank too much, slipped a little of this ‘n’ that, and went off with your oh so good friend…

J Tijn: Mor

Adding a pure, early hardcore dash to current techno formulas, ‘Mor’ certainly counts as one of the London producer’s most accomplished records to date and makes for a seriously impressive benchmark release in Bedouin’s growing catalogue.

Hauschka: 2.11.14

Recorded at Artegio, in the southern city of Yufu, the off-the-cuff pieces – perfunctorily titled Part 1 and Part 2 – were performed on a piano prepared with a “handful of artifacts” and hooked up to 12 microphones and a sub-mixer.

Nathan Melja: A.C.I

Allowing itself to drift from regular cannons to explore more mind-intrusive grounds, Melja’s sophomore release succeeds hands down in unifying an assertive taste for sweat-inducing club tunes with more clouded and scopious synth harmonics.

FIS: The Blue Quicksand Is Going Now

FIS continues to intrigue and “The Blue Quicksand Is Going Now” is another worthwhile addition to his discography. It may not be the masterpiece we were expecting, but it is convincing nonetheless.

Harvey Sutherland: Bermuda

Katz may be referencing a lot of classic music with his sound, but there isn’t a touch of pastiche here. His feelgood vibes are genuine, his skill is real, and the club power of these tunes, particularly the A-side, is not to be underestimated.

Obas Nenor: My Way Home

It may be his first release with more than a single original track, but Nenor’s vital outing is a testament to both the producer’s confidence and Moodymann’s psychic skills as a curator. Two sides of straight fire, count this one as essential.

Jack J: Thirstin’ / Atmosphere

While Thirstin’ may be a groovy song, Atmosphère is the real jam here, showing just why Jutson will hold onto that house throne a while longer.

Sa Pa: Fuubutsushi

A brittle, broken audio hallucinogen – mixing the outside world with the club and creating a compelling netherworld in the process.

Bjarki: Arthur And Intergalactic Whales

It takes no greater pleasure than infectiously chanting it’s title at you over and over, like some sort of Berghain bred techno Pokémon. It’s easy to love but there is a greater treat over on the flip.