It s been nearly ten years since we last heard from AFX. Back then Aphex Twin, nee Richard D. James, gave us the eleven part Analord series on his own Rephlex Records. But he s been on a roll ever since releasing 2014 s Grammy winning Syro under his main moniker. So it s no…
Debut EP from Berlin s enigmatic Amnesia Scanner. Maybe you ve been feeling music from artists like Lotic, M.E.S.H., Arca and Autechre lately? If that s the case then Amnesia Scanner s disjointed and densely futuristic sounds are what you should be listening to right now. There s little information out there about the duo,…
Inaugural release from Andras Fox s freshly minted House Of Dad label. The prolific Melbourne-based producer continues to expand minds and spread vibes with yet another stellar release following impressive outings as A.R.T. Wilson, Andras & Oscar, and Wilson Tanner (with John Tanner). On House Of Dad, Andras pays homage to his plumber father  (hence the cover art and track names) with…
Another facet of Aphex Twin s genius revealed. Ever since Richard D. James triumphant return from his extended hiatus, he has showcased the many sides of his genius through several releases. Orphaned Deejay Salek went full on acid, Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments was completely experimental, and Syro went big to bring it all together. Now with Cheetah, the prolific UK producer slows the tempo to focus on rich…
Another facet of Aphex Twin s genius revealed. Ever since Richard D. James triumphant return from his extended hiatus, he has showcased the many sides of his genius through several releases. Orphaned Deejay Salek went full on acid, Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments was completely experimental, and Syro went big to bring it all together. Now with Cheetah, the prolific UK producer slows the tempo to focus on rich…
Some hit hard & quick, Linked is not one of them. An atmospheric slow-builder crafted for the dancefloor, the gorgeous Bonobo track is swathed in chill ambience. Steady drums carry the energy along and without hurry, Bonobo succeeds in producing another thoughtful, sophisticated number for the dancefloor. Soothing, delicate & perfect for summer. singled sided…
Deep vibes from Birmingham s Byron The Aquarius. First surfacing in 2007 with The Big Payback, a collaborative effort with Onra, Byron s soulful keys ended up catching the ears of producers like Flying Lotus and Theo Parrish. His High Life EP for Parrish s Sound Signature reintroduced Byron s unique sound to the house…
Brooklyn s Techno wunderkind returns! Chrome Sparks brings three major tech cuts on his latest, Parallelism. Opening up with Moonraker, the stuttering breakbeatish tune reminds me of Jimmy Edgar s mid 00 s releases. With impeccable drum programming and synth work, the tune builds from the smallest glimmer of sound to total enrapture levels. Give…
Hot fiyah repressed! Daphni (aka Caribou) remixes Cos-Ber-Zam s obscure 1973 track Ne Nyo (recently re-dug by Analog Africa). Caribou s approach is super restrained, laying down fluttery breaks and ungah bass. Wait until the two minute mark and Daphni really lets loose with the synth… makes you want to spit some bad rasta patois. B-side…
Afterlife is the first release on Teklife, the label end of tight-knit Chicago juke & footwork crew of the same name. The album is a celebration of the life and music of DJ Rashad, a pioneer of the Chi-town-bred dance style and one of the founders of the aforementioned collective. Rashad passed away in 2014,…
Mellow madness from Montreal! 1080p does it again with another excellent release, this time with the debut from Ex-Terrestrial aka Adam Feingold. For Paraworld, Feingold harnesses the energy of 90 s  atmospheric IDM, downtempo and ambient on four stunning and exceedingly chilled out tracks. Blue Smoke is an easy standout here, recalling early Mo Wax with steady downtempo rhythms and sparse…
Cosmic cop movie tracks from Legowelt! First available as a CD-R back in 2009, we ve finally got Bunker s white label pressing of these retro soundtrack jams. Imagine yourself turning on some B movie from the 70s, expecting a little third rate action, and instead you get blown away by the soundtrack. Well, that…
Floating Points follow up to 2015 s Elaenia. The prolific DJ and producer made quite an impact with that album and continues on the journey it set off with Kuiper. Working with the band that toured in support of Elaenia, Floating Points nee Sam Shepherd turns in two krautrock inspired pieces that mix jazz and…
Second album of outlandish recordings from KWC 92. Iran marks the return of the duo, composed of Swedish producer Samo DJ and Max Stenerudh, to Ron Morelli s L.I.E.S. imprint. The music was originally recorded as a soundtrack for artist Thomas Jeppe s Compass Trouble Again exhibition at Sazmanab Centre for Contemporary Art in Tehran, Iran….
Detroit s future returns. It s been two years since Hall s last full length Boat Party and while we ve seen a few singles pop up, it s nice to hear a cohesive release. From the man himself, The title is derived from the idea of finding a way to live life in a…
Secret weapon repressed! The sole release from Project Sandro is one that would have probably disappeared into mid-aughts obscurity had it not been a go-to secret weapon for one DJ Harvey. Obviously Harvey knows how to pick his apples and Blazer  definitely delivers on some grade-A genre-defying, mind-expanding, dancefloor goodness. Peep the sound sample and experience it for…