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Tag: Peak

  • Decoder: Retro Liminal

    https://illegalalienrecords.bandcamp.com/album/retro-liminal

    The world of electronic music is always expanding. And there is always more to discover than you ever knew existed. Illegal Alien Records has more than 420 releases on Bandcamp, so I have a lot of discovering to do. The label was founded in 2007 and represents the struggle of many immigrants to the US, who are written off with this unfair status.

    Liminal means “a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold.” To me, Retro Liminal by Decoder represents something both old and new. Taking inspiration from everything before it and creating something new push out into the ever expanding universe for us to enjoy.

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  • Rene Wise: Deprivation

    https://enemyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/deprivation

    More bangers from Enemy Records… who would have thought? The label never misses. These tracks from Rene Wise are essentially a masterwork of minimal techno. Chill, yet driving. Stripped back, yet packed with movement. Familiar, yet pulsing with discovery.

    “Anxiety” and “Insomnia” hit hard when you think about the intention of each track. “Sakar” saws my brain in half and slaps it back together the wrong way. “Cutting Thick” makes me hit repeat. Don’t miss this one.

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  • Human Safari: Culture Shock

    https://mutual-rytm.bandcamp.com/album/culture-shock

    “Human Safari brings jazz improvisation to techno.” Yeah, okay. Whatever, that’s going to sound… wait, wtf? If this is jazz, chain me to the wall.

    The jams on Culture Shock bring techno to a whole new level that you’ve probably never heard before. The jazz improvisation fits perfectly into the genre in a way that I would have never expected would work so well. My only gripe with this album is that the album art isn’t a mouse playing a piano. While I will take this fact to my deathbed as a missed opportunity, the tunes are still worth checking out. Don’t miss out.

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  • SOMA NEU Vol. 1-4

    https://soma-records.bandcamp.com/album/soma-neu-vol-4

    I’m a sucker for a good techno compilation. And good techno compilations don’t come any better than this. The series is currently releasing volume 4 on August 5th, 2025. They’re not offering any previews on Bandcamp, but if the first three volumes are any indication… it is sure to be packed full of bangers.

    Soma Records, headed by Slam, is one of the most consistent labels in techno. You can blindly pick up every release on the label and never be disappointed. Actually, I should probably be assuming that you already know this label and own these records. If not, you have an amazing world of techno to dive into!

    in techno,

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  • Flits: Adrenaline [FLITS018]

    https://flitshvb.bandcamp.com/album/adrenaline-flits018

    Wait, wait, wait… I did it. Last post I said “master by Flits” was ungoogleable. Well, I put in a bit more effort and found them! By way of Bandcamp, from Soundcloud, from the second page of Google! And I am sure glad I made the trip!

    Flits’ bio states that they have a focus on techno with a high intensity and a dark, groovy or hypnotic vibe. Um, yeah… me too! Adrenaline gets things moving. Octagon takes it up a notch! Intimidate has a nice big kick. And Castle rounds us out with a stone solid groove. If you’re here reading this, then just buy the album (or whole discography.)

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  • Lobster: Silurian

    https://lobsternl.bandcamp.com/album/silurian

    Sometimes there’s just stuff in my wishlist and I can’t remember how I found it. And, this may sound facetious, but I’m being genuine: I like that there is almost no information with this release. It may not be the best way to promote an album, but it does say, “If you know, you know.”

    On Bandcamp, it credits ankhsious for the album art. Luckily I was able to search and find their cool instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankhsious

    Oh, and “master by Filts.” That’s completely ungoogleable. Luckily, this five track release is four solid techno bangers and a cool ambient intro. That’s basically all I really need.

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  • 01100110: Drums in the Deep EP

    https://flashrec.bandcamp.com/album/drums-in-the-deep-ep

    FLASH Recordings is one of my favorite labels to get new techno. Headed by Florian Meindl, the label focuses on underground techno. It’s gear driven and you can check out his studio quite often on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flashlab_92

    This release is from 01100110, which I believe is pronounced as “Zero Eleven Zero,” according to the Bandcamp page. The release is labeled as an “EP”, featuring only 5 tracks. But, clocking in at over 30 minutes, this is closer to an album in my opinion and definitely worth the listen.

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  • Brey Blackwell: Bloodletting / Molecular Exile

    https://breyblackwell.bandcamp.com/album/bloodletting-molecular-exile

    I recently viewed a stream from Headless Blood Idol on Twitch. It featured a bunch of excellent electronic artists. You can find out all about HBI on their site, https://headlessbloodidol.com/

    One of the featured artists was Brey Blackwell, with these two absolute peak techno bangers. Crunchy, solid, and hard hitting. Definitely check this one out.

    in techno,

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