Echocord Denmark レコード& CD

Review: Altone, an emerging talent in dub techno, delivers the Invincible Nature EP on Denmark's Echocord Records, a label revered for over two decades. The EP showcases Altone's knack for crafting deep soundscapes. Side-1 features 'Naturally Unnatural,' presenting two distinct takes: the first is sparse and minimal, epitomizing classic dub techno, while the second version is more techy and aggressive, adding an edge to the composition. Side-2 brings remixes of 'Unnaturally Balanced.' Thomas Fehlmann, a legendary producer, lends his expertise to the 'Naturally Flowing' remix, infusing it with a fluid, dynamic quality. The 'Another Channel' version rounds out the EP with a quintessential dub treatment, staying true to the genre's roots. Invincible Nature EP is a compelling showcase of versatility in dub techno and Echocord's enduring influence in the scene.

Review: Deadbeat, the Montreal-based dub techno maestro, returns to Echocord with a trio of immersive and hypnotic tracks. 'Pressure Double Down' showcases Deadbeat's signature sound, a blend of dub-infused techno and minimal aesthetics that has captivated listeners for over two decades. 'Too Much Pressure' is a 15-minute odyssey through intricate percussion, dubbed-out stabs and psychedelic vocals, its subtly unfurling layers and nuanced dynamism creating a captivating sonic experience. 'Double Bubble' follows with a delicate interplay of chord melodies, sub-bass tones and a crunchy analogue rhythm section, its hypnotic groove drawing the listener into a world of sonic exploration. 'Rattle The Roof Down' closes out the EP with a heavy dose of dub reggae bass, its spacey delays and murky swells adding a layer of hypnotic depth.

Review: Joe Baker's productions as Forest Drive West frequently take techno in interesting new directions, though he's not averse to dropping ultra-deep exercises in dancefloor immersion from time to time. That's exactly what's on offer on Baker's first EP for Echochord in three years. A-side '100m' is paranoid, intoxicating and softly spoken, with foreboding, echoing electronic riffs rising above moody aural textures and shuffling, minimalistic, polyrhythmic beats. Title track 'Recursion' is more ghostly, opaque and hypnotic - a future after-hours classic, perhaps - while closing cut 'Anchor' is a deliciously dubbed-out, sunrise-ready affair that sits somewhere between ambient dub, IDM and ultra-deep broken techno. In other words, it's another terrific EP from techno's man of the moment.