Max Mode
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After a couple of solo EPs to start the label, FAC-3 is comprised of four different artists, each with their own unique sound. Although a mix of up-and-coming and established producers, old and new music, there’s a common thread running through the EP.First up, Justin Zerbst’s Waverider is an atmospheric nod to Detroit. Unearthed from a 90’s DAT, it’s built around some heavily modulated chords and 808 percussion which carry the track through to its string-laden climax.Italian mainstay Luca Piermattei’s Venice is distinct end-of-night fare. Haunting pads sit atop a deftly-programmed bass which provides most of the movement over a tight drum groove.While the A side has a undoubted warmth to it, the B dials things back and ups the intensity with two techier cuts. UK producer Skelter’s first release is a spacious acid groove, with the bassline taking centre stage amidst a nervy backdrop of percussive textures and reverb hits.Finally, Melbourne's LOIF rounds things off with the simmering Digiburra; a dense, electro-tinged breakbeat aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

Raw and subtle techno. Fully analogue excursions from the veterans Activ-Analog. Tracks produced, recorded and mixed between 2000 and 2004 now on the second Eupasia release, where the story continuesñ.

Rambal Cochet joins the Junction Forest, with 4 tracks which sit well between the our usual mushroom backwoods and somewhere further away in the galactic outer-space. Mysterious goa techno infusions for the deep mindtrips

The Metropolitan Soul Museum helmed Kulture Galerie returns with Volume 2 of its various artist focused release series. This new 5 tracks compilation showcases some of the finest Dutch and American sound, all brought together by London's own MSM.Amongst the collection there is an original composition from lauded American artist and Delsin regular John Beltran (+ a special ambient version of said track available exclusively on Bandcamo), and more from Böhm (030303), US' best kept secret Tramic, De Lighting's' own Nathan Kofi & RDS and of course the label bosses Metropolitan Soul Museum themselves.

''Reade Truth, what's in the name one may ask? For starters, a thirty plus year history in the NYC techno scene and a fellow techno junkie who we crossed paths with in Brooklyn very early on during the beginnings of the genre. From the moment we met in 1992 it has been nothing short of a full on family affair. Reade's dedication towards techno and his knowledge of the music is surpassed by few. It is mind-blowing to think he built the world's first techno discography database back in 1995 for the Sonic Groove Record shop. This was long before Discogs was even a thought. As an artist and DJ, Truth also represents a truly pure and untainted artist, never compromising his vision or integrity for monetary gain. In a scene where many have come and gone over the years, Reade is always here, a true techno eternalist.'' Adam X/Sonic Groove