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The 27th release on Gestalt Records comes fromManchester-based Aiden Francis, spanning three originalcuts of driving techno and a levitating remix by SouthAfrican producer Terrence Pearce aka Biodive.

His five years at the helm of IDO (Intercontinental Dance Organization) have provided Valentino Mora the outlet to explore his concept of "active meditation", through the lexicon of deep and organically-textured ambient house and techno. Now with the inking of sub-label imprint EDO (Exothermal Dance Organization) Mora's newest output finds direct, molecular inspiration from deep in the aquaverse. Taking its name from the chemical release of heat, EDO's exothermic first EP delivers four tracks of heady, transformative techno atmospheres. Charting Mora's evolution from multi-channel acoustic recordings, samples and digital-analog hybridity, Hydrosphere EP continues his production complexity yet arrives at this point via the singular expression of modular synthesis. "Erosion" opens as a cryptic transmission from submersed entities, with haunting tone tendrils emerging from within the indigo unknown. A subtle echo of reverb softens the edge of its propulsive kick drum, creating an entrancing, enticing and unsettling journey into the deep. The snaking minimalist shimmer of the title track "Hydrosphere" evokes a landscape of frozen tundra, with a backdrop of shifting, urgent techno precision. Bewitching through endless motion and slow deliberation, chimes and pings are stretched out and warped to mind-bending effect. "Doppler Shift" takes a forthright approach, leading with prominent looped bass tones, percussion and rhythmic sweeps. Rounded shapes move rapidly through the inkinesss, forming repetitions that only intensify in pace and energy. To complete the resynthesis, "Solarized" embodies the life-giving warmth of it's name, beaming irregular shafts of illumination into dark, bass-heavy, chugging terrain, forming melodic wisps of tonal condensation.

On Electro Records' ''Sci Fi Electro'' series, each artist has created a 15 minute track for each side of the record, taking you from pure electro tracks to very experimental compositions, sounds and atmospheres. Each side is divided in ''movements'' in a continuous morphing process without any pause between different tracks. The series is a collection of seven releases inspired by the following films created in the 20th century: THX 1138, 2001 A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, The Thing, Akira, Terminator and Tron.

Label owner Steffi and Sepehr team up!!! Fast banging contemporary electro is what they serve. Fierce Psychedeli(c)a wrapped in timelessness.

Another big release on SOUNDS. in the rebound. SO8 - Modal "Lovers" from 1996 will be out in September. Don't miss this re-mastered edition!

Following on from last years roaring success of HMND001, Humanoid Recordings hit again with a super-strength four-track EP from man of the moment DMC.On the A-side, “The High Rip” pushes and pulls, dropping dancefloor delight at every turn, whilst “Afternoon Snacker” comes with incredible relentless energy - it's slap-style bassline providing pure bliss. Over on the B-side, “Vallyrie” keeps up the unerring quality with it's Italo-esque bassline and magical pads that wash over the mix beautifully. “Same Way as the Stars” rounds off the EP with pure class, mixing depth, musicality and dancefloor functionality, showcasing DMC's flair for high quality production as is the theme throughout. A must have!