OCH - Whale Song

Recently repressed, this was one of the standout tracks for me when we had Eric Cloutier & John Osborn over last summer.  

Eat Like Hawks

A track that you will either love or hate, and you will probably know within the first 5 seconds of hearing it: grating, awkward but impossible to ignore - I'm still waiting for the right time to play this in a club [3 or so years after picking it up].

An Ancient Methods track is on the flip, but this is where it’s at.

Acronym

Acronym is a fairly new artist with only 3 releases to his name, however, I expect it’s someone that we will be a lot more familiar with in the next few years.  His tracks are deep and atmospheric, similar to Abdulla Rashim’s work, although, not quite as mental.

His latest EP is available now through the Northern Electronics Bandcamp page, although it costs slightly more with postage, the label will receive a lot more than if it is bought via a shop. 

The video above is for a track from his first EP on the label Dimensional Exploration, which I assume is his own label, so give it a listen and check out the samples for the new yin.

All 3 of his records come highly recommended.

Our Favourite Dettmann Records

With the announcement of Dettmann's new album, I asked the crew and Quail what their favourite Dettmann tune was and why.  There was no further discussion about it, but everyone picked a different yin.  It really highlights the quality of his output and I like the fact that you can get a feel for what all of us are about as DJs, just with picking 1 tune from 1 artist.  It's coool.

Let us know what your pick would be! 

Junior Boys – Work (Marcel Dettmann Remix)

“Hard man, but I think his remix of junior boys is maybe the only tune I can think of that whether u are into house or techno you won’t find one person that doesn’t think it’s the fuckin’ business”

Adam

Marcel Dettmann – Kernel

“Simple, yet pounding, right up my strase.  It sounds like what robots would listen to while going into battle.  The hypnotising bass and hat work makes my brain ejaculate all over the inside of my face”

Lovejoy

Gowentgone – M.A.M (Marcel Dettmann Remix)

Unfortunately this is the only video for this track on youtube, it mixes out of the 1st tune around 1.30is I think.

“One of the first records I owned, played countless times and it still sounds as fresh as ever”

Shaun

Commix – Satellite Type 2 (Marcel Dettmann Remix 2)

“I love the stripped back, warehouse vibe you get from this, it’s really hypnotic and just kinda locks you in to its groove.  It's gonna sound just as good in 10 or 15 years, which says it all for me.”

Iain

Marcel Dettmann - Let's Do It

"Probably my first introduction to Dettmann and still grabs me every time. Stripped back and tough, those breath-y synth stabs and jarred rhythm are quintessentially Dettmann."

Quail (Animal Farm)

Abdulla Rashim - Alem Maya

Abdullah Rashim is pretty much a buy on sight artist for me, so it was sweet getting this record and playing it for the first time with no idea how it would sound.  Abdulla is making the music that Richie Hawtin should’ve ended up making, as it occupies the same kind of territory as the Plastikman and it is clear that Plastikman has been a huge influence on Adbullah’s sound. 

Not to take anything away from Abdullah’s music, as he is one of the few artists that really, really excites me.  It can be quite strange playing his records in Glasgow, as it is definitely not a sound that is as popular here as it is in say, Berlin, but it’s cool and I hope that by doing this, people will get tuned into his music and the kinda stuff we play.

My favourite track on this is Alem Maya 1, it’s a deep atmospheric, acid track that barely has a kick a drum.  I can’t imagine this being for everyone and if you’re not drawn in immediately, stick with it, bookmark this page and come back to it in 6 months // 1 year // 2 years..  whatever it takes, because this is the shit.

Banging tracks are all well and good, but this, this is timeless.

Donato Dozzy - 200 EP

This yin is the latest EP from Donato Dozzy, who is pretty much The Man in my eyes.  The tracks have been constructed using various parts of other tracks by Roman producers and they were originally featured on Donato’s electronique.it podcast 200.  Which I highly recommend checking out.

The standout track and the one in the video is 200.3, it is an absolute belter and is essential for anyone who is enjoys their tunes with a lot of energy.  It reminds me of Phase – Binary Opposition and I think those tracks would work really well together in a mix.  I love how it feels like it is constantly building towards something that never actually comes, it is hypnotic techno at its finest.  Definitely going to be in my bag for a long time to come.

Top tip! Buy it now.  This will be going for £50+ in a couple of years, easy, so fuck paying that.

Alien Rain

Alien Rain III landed in the shops a couple of weeks ago and sold out pretty much instantly, but there’s been a repress, so you should be able to pick up a copy from a record shop and avoid Discogs prices.

For anyone that doesn't know, Alien Rain is a production alias for Milton Bradley, the guy responsible for the Do Not Resist The Beat record label and The End of All Existence project.  All of the Alien Rain tracks are among the best acid techno tracks around, in my opinion, so if it’s new to you, then get onto it.

The A side on the new record is my pick at the moment (which you should already be listening to), but the b side is definitely worth just as many plays and can also be found on youtube.  Perfect tracks for an after party, yet equally as ideal for use in the club.

It’s another killer EP added to Milton Bradley’s discography and should be in your record collection.