Page 61 - Zone Magazine - Issue 033 - Jan Johnston

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AKA CARL - THIS SOUND [SUBCULT 73]
The man behind Subcult records Aka Carl returns to the label with this great release. 'This Sound' is a modern, rolling tough Techno hit with bags of energy. It has a really infectious groove, lots of clever fx and edits and a huge building breakdown which climaxes with some bubbly Acid when it all kicks back in. Top stuff! On remix duties is Canadian Ben Mercalf (the guy behind classics 'That Fuct Camera' and 'Needle Damage') Ben's take is a more crossover and Melodic version which is also heavy on the ride cymbals. It features an almighty crazy lead synth on the break before the track gets flipped on its head when it comes back in. Really clever stuff. You must check this out!
https://akacarl.com/tracks/
VARIOUS ARTISTS - SUF SUPER LIMITED 005 [STAY UP FOREVER]
Right, I need to mention these releases from the legendary London label. Since this Covid lockdown craziness happened, the guys at SUF have been releasing 'Super Limited Edition' vinyl only runs, of 100 copies only of fresh and exciting Acid Techno 4 track ep's. These come from a mixture of well known legends and also new comers to the scene. These are pretty hard to get tbh, I've been lucky to of got gold of the first 7 so far (Many more to come i hear) So far they have featured the likes of Benji303 & Tiddles, Jah Scoop, Darc Marc, Sterling Moss & Matt Acidic, Tassid, A.P. & The Geezer to name a few. My favourite so far probably has to be 004 which features a Huge track by my South Coast pal and Filth favourite L. Self featuring the vocals of 6KRAT'R titled 'Revolution' which is a typically thumping L. Self production with quality building and searing acid throughout. Followed by a monstrous Groove fuelled squelchy acid track from boss man Chris Liberator & that crazy vinyl junky Biri. Wicked stuff lads. The flip side contains 2 beauties also. A crisp modern acidic track from Sam Dfl called 'Drugs' and a heavy breakbeat Techno influenced warehouse banger by Krismix and Koss. I suggest you do your best to support the underground in these crazy times and hunt out these records, but be very quick. Out exclusively via stayupforever.com me!
https://www.discogs.com/label/1183-Stay-Up-Forever
VARIOUS ARTISTS [INTERRUPTION 002]
Dublin based Techno / Acid Techno collective Interruption headed by David Oblivion have set up a fresh new label and for their second release the have gone to town with 4 quality tracks from 4 great artists here. Track 1 is by the ever wicked A.P. Allan gives us 'Turbulence Whip' Crystal-clear produced rolling modern Techno in his Refined Format stylee. Chunky drums, punchy percussion, filters down to one crazy breakdown before the 'Bass' vox launches us into overdrive! Brilliant tune! Italian legend and Polymeric records head honcho Maxx Rossi serves us up some Hard percussive and driving Techno of sheer quality with an excellent 'Into my mind, into my Soul' vocal. Great stuff! Benji303 gives us 'Nothing To Save' an ace rolling warehouse track with a proper London feel to it, minus the acid this time. Quality stuff this from the 303 Alliance main man! The amazing 'Geezer' finishes off the EP in style. He needs no into. Guy gives us 'The Nads' a rather dark and sinister pounder in his RAW (Ripe Analogue Waveforms) approach, albeit darker than usual with a sub so low you can feel it right down to your 'Nads' Excellent second release this, available on Vinyl and digital soon.. 8. 5/10 https://www.decks.de/track/various_artists-interruption_records_002/chh-zy
ELECTRORITES - ARCHIVES VOL 4 [STRUCTURES RECORDS]
Italian Hard Techno maestro Electrorites (Luca Vollaro) returns to his fresh 'Structures' imprint with 3 more monsters! 'Archive 10' as expected, goes straight in for the kill with slamming kick drums, distorted bass, crisp panned hi hats and a screeching synth that grows and growls in this epic piece of dance floor orientated hard Techno! 'Archive 11' is a dark pummeling bass heavy beast with gabba kick drums and an epic uplifting synth that builds in intensity. 'Archive 12' is just pure nasty! Rattling hard as hell Techno, tonnes of distortion and a really dark and eerie synth. Perfect Halloween vibes here. Excellent stuff as always Luca!
https://www.deejay.de/Electrorites_Archives_Vol_4_STR004_Vinyl__961243
KUSP - ORBIT [ODD RECORDINGS 045]
Fresh from a string of top releases on legendary labels R&S, We Are The Brave and even remixing for JC's Bubblejam, UK Techno duo Kusp return to popular Spanish label Odd Recordings with 4 massive tracks. 'Anthera' is a punchy modern Acid Techno tune which builds and drops in all the right places. It's full of energy, crazy acid lines and a classic 'Don't Stop' vocal. Ace! 'Second Phase' is a hypnotic rumbler with an addictive main synth hook. 'Orbit 2cb' is really cool. Full of hard crisp beats that are layered with huge rising build ups that sound like when James Bond is riding the Centrifuge in Moonraker. Wicked stuff! 'Overload' sees the lads back on the Acid trip with a hard, deep, brilliantly produced modern acid Techno cut. Another fine release this from the lads! Take a listen.
https://soundcloud.com/odd-recordings/sets/odd045-kusp-orbit-ep
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