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The Index expands into its fourth chapter with a rich collection of tracks from key label artists Marcel Fengler, Thomas Hessler, Echoplex and VRIL. Label co-ordinator Marcel Fengler drops Scion on the A1, a non-typical, deeper House-influenced jam with a floating, mind-melting soft-focus. Abstract, crafty Techno meets classic Sunday-afternoon vibes in this unique offering. After his wonderful 4-tracker on IMF003 promising talent Thomas Hessler continues his run with the melodic and stark journey track, The Escaper. What is initially shrouded in mystery and melancholy opens up into a funky, US vs. UK-styled workout, snapping snares and reduced percussion driving the meandering synth theme. Echoplex, who graced IMF002, also returns with a suitably trippy and percussive number, entitled The Relapse. Building into a bleepy, freaky, acidic killer, complete with some cleverly deployed rave vocal samples, filtering in and out of the fluffy aesthetic, the long-serving Polish master is still on top form. Going for impact and stand-out sound design, VRIL offers Thronwagen, a mesmerising arrangement of synth layers, classic Techno stabs and overlapping themes. Already well-known for his powerful drums and bottom end control, this more musical piece goes a long way to showcase some of the German producers many other talents.