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Thursday, May 19 2011

Dominik Eulberg: Diorama

Diorama is elaborate and compelling electronic music, whether or not you're familiar with the flowery context.


Friday, March 4 2011

Steffi: Yours & Mine

Come on in, Steffi's house is seductive and warm.


Wednesday, January 26 2011

Ryan Davis: Routes of Life

With subtle peaks and micro-sized builds, Ryan Davis has mastered personal techno.


Thursday, October 28 2010

Apparat: DJ-Kicks

Apparat’s contribution to the !K7 DJ-Kicks series feels quite at home in a car stereo while driving through the city at night.


Tuesday, August 17 2010

Reboot: Shunyata

Shunyata is neatly divided in two halves: one for the dancefloor, and one for the headphones.


Thursday, December 3 2009

Applescal: A Slave’s Commitment

Backed by an affinity for the digital tricks dealt by Nathan Fake and Extrawelt, new producer Applescal's techno is vibrant and varied.


Sunday, June 21 2009

Kleinschmager Audio: Audiology

These ten taut oddball minimal masterpieces will silence all doubts about the quality of Kleinschmager Audio and their up-and-coming label, Rrygular.


Monday, December 8 2008

Extrawelt: Schöne Neue Extrawelt

This debut LP strikes down upon thee with great intricacy and furious techno those who would attempt to placate and distract the masses with catalog loops in cookie cutter forms.


Tuesday, September 23 2008

The Mole: As High As The Sky

The universe conspired to force expatriate Vancouverite Colin De La Plante to create his disco informed deep house debut exactly as it is. This is proof of a love greater than ourselves.


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