Aphex Twin’s return to the studio album format begs one question of Syro: has absence made the heart grow fonder, or is the return of Aphex Twin one of a man outside of his time?
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Burnt Friedman & Daniel Dodd-Ellis: Skies Okay Blue
Skies Okay Blue is not only a satisfying 12” in itself but suggests that the forthcoming album from the pair is going to be another weighty chapter in the prolific German artist’s career.
Get Lost VII compiled by Craig Richards
Seemingly effortless, Craig Richard’s Get Lost VII demonstrates today’s wonderful disregard for entrenched genres. A knowing nod to the themes of current musical fashion is given but also a lesson in respecting roots and resisting the need to chase the latest and greatest.
Lee Gamble: KOCH
As with ‘Diversions 1994-96’ and ‘Dutch Tvashar Plumes’ this is absolutely an album of deconstruction – stripping the genres of jungle and techno, treating them as if musical cadavers and dissecting, reconstructing.
Manuel Gonzales: Filth EP
Baked in a greasy cascade of distortions and static-filled ambiences, straight in the wake of his previous releases but finely digressive as well, this Filth EP couldn’t be more aptly titled.
Rival Consoles: Sonne
**ALBUM STREAM** – Any fan of the emotional electronica manifesto that Jon Hopkins laid out with Immunity will find themselves at home here and such lofty comparisons can never be misconstrued as an underachievement.
SHXCXCHCXSH: Linear S Decoded
‘Linear S Decoded’ delivers a compelling combination of melody, dark sweat box thump with a touch of breaks, spectral sound design and, for the most, properly spelt song titles.
CW/A: Conducting The Method EP
A combination of militaristic techno stomp, diffuse distorted melodies and break beat explorations.
Moiré: Shelter
Moiré delivers track after track an implacable cycle of druggy house variations and wavey, downtempo electronica and the resurgence of Actress’ ghost is unavoidable at some point.
Gut Nose: Filthy City
**EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM** – Gut Nose’s work captures the spirit of yesteryear with far more authentic accomplishment than the Roland fawning wannabes.
Surgeon: Fixed Action Pattern
Surgeon’s latest contribution to the ever growing Token label is definitely a momentum in the scene.
Roman Flügel: Happiness Is Happening
A highly accessible listening experience for what is an almost entirely instrumental electronic music album. One to be enjoyed by both novices and connoisseurs.
Richard Fearless: Gamma Ray
Death In Vegas front man Richard Fearless returns to his Drone imprint drafting in Legowelt on remix duty for Gamma Ray.
Vereker: Murder License EP
Vereker’s back to deliver his first release on Berceuse Heroique, a label that fits perfectly with his droney techno ventures.
Daze: Lips
Daze delivers a debut batch of summer flavoured tunes on the always ascending Lobster Theremin imprint.
Koehler: Dynasty
The Bristol based producer drops a terrific mix of pressurised beats and deep breaks with the same touch of madness that characterises his sound.