the duo behind forward strategy group returns with their first release in almost a year. following the success of the “labour division” album and “the new formal” ep (both on perc trax), al matthews (bleaching agent, half of blacknecks) and patrick walker have worked with max_m and his m_rec ltd. to bring three complex and hypnotic cuts to vinyl fans and djs around the world.

luckyme are very proud to present the ‘rosario ep from s-type.s-types rise started in spring 2012. emerging, gleaming and show-stopping from rustie’s seminal bbc essential mix was a track called ‘billboard’ from a new producer that was part of the luckyme family as far back as his teenage years. the track had soundcloud and blog commentators looking around for the hugest most galactic superlatives for this ‘superhero’ music. as skyscraping as the biggest us hip hop instrumentals but born of the ferment of glasgow’s world-wowing club world, it made it into end of year ‘best of’ polls as well as the dj sets of rustie, tnght,and benji b. s-type aka 27 yo scot bobby perman started getting recognised down the shops glasgow. he was catapulted onto a 30 + date us tour and found himself in the studio with kindred spirits araabmuzik and baauer. there were rumours of national electronic goods adverts in south korea and s-type tracks in the running for inclusion on drakes nothing was the same album. on 19th sept 2013, the buzz started all over again as luckyme family member Éclair fifi dropped a new s-type tune ‘rosario’ on her bbc radio 1 in new djs we trust show. now luckyme can announce the wait is over. lm017 aka s-type’s ‘rosario’ ep is coming out on 16/6/2014. ‘rosario’ sets the scene with a 2 min intro called ‘outside (inside)’, featuring rustie and yc the cynic, a rapper from hunts pont, the bronx that xxl called ‘one of the most promising artists in recent years’, the complex wordplay sounding perfect over bobby’s wide screen arrangement. ‘franco’ is a fierce club banger with plenty of his signature chord work. ‘lost girls’ stunts and fizzes in the way only an s-type track can. for the outro ‘inside (outro)’, bobby’s sweeping instrumental sets the scene for long island mc (and one time flipmode squad member) roc marciano, who sharply describes the beat as ‘historic’. s-type addicts, he’s back. early dj support from hudmo, kode 9, baauer, joker, rl grime and jackmaster.

sacred geometry, complex polyrhythms and clean sound design all collide in the work of manchester outfit, akkord. with their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album charting high in 2014s end of year lists, akkord are not resting on their success, and are already planning their next assault with this new body of work. hth020 consists of four tracks of much darker, moodier sounds, pairing monumental low-end frequencies with surgically precise production. the whole ep is centred around clammy, ominous atmospheres, underpinned by stomping beats and descending basslines, placing greater emphasis on the space in-between, and textured over with a doomsday ambience. the music that akkord create never strays out of their own minimalistic and direct approach to techno, but from there, and beyond, they touch on an ever-evolving variety of styles, which gradually drive us in front of an overwhelming and riveting soundscape. hth020 comes pressed on 180g grey vinyl, cut and mastered by matt colton at alchemy, with de-bossed artwork and a postcard insert.

it is with great joy that we present the first kreattones release. for this first release we picked the talented robot love and his super sentimental track *geometry*. this track is a true masterpiece and reveals great attention to detail and construction, never forgetting the feeling and message. we count also with two outstanding remixes in our premiere. one by the unique john tejada, bringing back memories and transporting the listener into a whole new world, due to the gorgeous and complex melody that he created. and another by ben hoo, exploring the elements and turning the original track into a deep and hypnotic journey, full of content and emotion.

it is time to turn on the strobe lights and the fog machines! exploration and johannes volk return with *the awakened guardians*. the title track on the a side sends you on a 7 minutes long journey, filled with a merciless bass, heavy dubs and a sinister atmosphere. the b side starts with *arcane*, beginning with a simple groove and evolving into a complex synth monster. last but not least we have *indestructible*, the track builds on subtle hi-hats, snare staccatos and a massive bass.
pressing on black vinyl.

it is time to turn on the strobe lights and the fog machines! exploration and johannes volk return with *the awakened guardians*. the title track on the a side sends you on a 7 minutes long journey, filled with a merciless bass, heavy dubs and a sinister atmosphere. the b side starts with *arcane*, beginning with a simple groove and evolving into a complex synth monster. last but not least we have *indestructible*, the track builds on subtle hi-hats, snare staccatos and a massive bass.
pressing on translucent dark green, smokey marbled vinyl.

190 to 220 bpm hardcore, with a complex structure, loads of breaks and beats... but not crossbreed yet. more axed on a kind of breakcore, glitch and drill at some points... but of course, hardcore is there, with its classic expected tricks and its 4/4 constent, coming often after 2 or 3 minutes, like a candy

after kicking off with a delightfully classy deep house ep from chicago s strong souls, d3 elements - the label run by the same person as vibes and pepper records - presents it s second ep from brian harden. this long anticipated ep is reminiscent of his upbeat, melodic style that is his trademark. known best known by his affiliations with relief records, underground therapy, nitelife collective, moods and groove and house 4 life records. brian was also affiliated with the well strictly jazz unit as well as wavelength and aura 9. the black 3 ep opens with a1. qunu - a rhythmic homage to south africa s nelson mandela. a complex piece filled with tribal percussions and vibrant melodic sounds that will keep you dancing. qunu creates an addictive rhythm of warmth and color. definitely a club banger! a2. - days of days - is a euphoric affair with lush chords, enticing percussions with ariose bass line. light and airy with a compelling groove. it s a masterful example of genuine house. b1. - the black 3 ep brings the ep to climax with chicago to detroit. this one is a brilliant rendition of original chicago house. the chords are hypnotic, drums are truly crafted to make you move your body. chicago to detroit will truly be onsidered a classic.

nice price deal !!! quenum is an extraordinary individual. a professional breakdancer that was raised in africa, he found love in london in the 80s through mastering the art of djing to early electronic music and broke into the spotlight as acess58 in the 90s before forming the cadenza label with luciano in 2003.
his debut album *face to face* is deliriously deep and melancholic, rhythmically complex and gives a fragile new voice to techno. across the eleven original tracks, phillippe quenum exudes a graceful temperance creating tracks that flutter and take flight (indulge in synth voices of *children of the sun*) as well as rattle the bass bins (sample the raw energy of *basic solution* and delicate power of *ritual*). both sparse and insightful (*my people*) as well as intricate and anthemic (*never loose my soul*), quenums delivery is always quirky and slightly surprising and *face to face* is a curious analysis into this honest musical soul.

mindtrip is pleased to introduce a new v/a series, featuring four of the most challenging and interesting artists from the global techno scene, each one of them contributing music which will alter mind perceptions, entitled from the lab to the club.

limited to 300 copies.quickly making his mark on the techno scene, romanias plusculaar has one of the most unique styles in the game - his intriguingly complex and intricate rhythms stand out on any dancefloor, and hes produced an ep of prime cuts for us here at metroline.

with a sprawling discography that can be traced as far back as 2005, the last few years have found the providence-based noise artist ren schofield shifting his attention towards his container guise with increasing vigour, delivering full-length albums for spectrum spools and i just live here, as well as an acclaimed ep for rabih beaini’s much-lauded morphine records.

limited collectors edition vinyl only release from the berlin based party sol asylum. london based duo odd deliver a solid 4 track ep with tripped out grooves, complex drum patterns and lush synth melodies. early support from rhadoo, margaret dygas, tini, and dana ruh.

ahead of the deliriously deep and rhythmically complex debut album >face to face (out in november on serialism), phillippe quenum aka quenum first displays his rich, dynamic and sometimes soulfully melancholic sound across a teaser ep featuring two album tracks plus a tough yet shimmering remix from the ever classy and timeless, cassy. lead track >face to face< pulses with raw, rumbling bass as hard claps accent an unfettered groove scattered with delicate sonic nuances and a powerful vocal sample. from peak time to sunrise, >5 am< is an ethereal electronic voyage, with softly woven beats, rippling synths and melodic keys.

this 2x12 solidifies jon mcmillions idiosyncratic veterans position as a producer of international stature.

master of after-dark electronic symphonies, martin buttrich is set to drop a pair of heavyweight tracks on guy gerbers supplement facts imprint this winter. a-side earth of foxes is a moody masterpiece with a complex tapestry of wonky chimes, ethereal voices and a galloping groove. b-side monkey troopers is another techy monster with brooding bassline and classic buttrich drums. with that innate quality of buttrich’s productions the earth of foxes ep is both hypnotic and loopy whilst encased within intricate textures and rhythms.

the remix package kicks off with a reworking from alexi delano who has recorded for poker flat, harthouse. items and things, plus 8 amongst others who takes the title track secret moon in a deep and spacious house direction with their superb mix that works from the off. l.a. artist david alvarado steps up next on kazantrip and drops a driving slice of brooding techno that is perfect warehouse material. last, and no means least, is the rather legendary d. digglers live dub interpretation. the urgent low end tribal nature provides a solid backdrop for the fluid elements of the original to drift over. this wax edition release is a rich & complex package of mixes with real depth and is another stellar single from the ever­impressive klartraum and certainly worth to be pressed on lucid vinyl.

apocalyptic horror-core ... in a good way!
2013 keeps getting busier at the skudge headquarters as we re now proud to introduce mrsks latest project, a journey beyond techno that almost takes a shamanistic turn. in his new smell the flesh guise, the man delivers six cuts of eerie beats, challenging his western esthetics with a nonetheless complex yet primal approach.

femen is the second ep from hound scales on fifth wall, the brooklyn imprint he runs with divvorce. a dedication to the powerful women that have sculpted his life, the release sees the artist setting out to create the story of their impact on him by distilling these and other major influences into a techno format. the result is two originals blending amen-style jungle rhythms with collapsed industrial squeals, each with its own sense of beauty clawing upwards towards the surface.on the remix front, japanese producer and 10 label head honcho yuji kondo delivers an incredibly complex, layered interpretation of *a clique of tough women*, while mira and opal tapes affiliate bleaching agent pits the elegiac chords of the original *throated* against a repeated, mangled vocal motif, imbuing the remix with nostalgia while remaining an effective dancefloor instrument.
support includes marcel dettmann, norman nodge, sunil sharpe,tommy four seven, perc, and, forward strategy group, sigha, darko esser, mosca, shadow dancer, and sinden.

rondenion is a japanese dj and producer. his link with music started working as a recording artist in the late 90s. under the name hirofumi goto, his released his debut ep *ameria*. it drew attention for its dark atmosphere, and was played by international figures of the electronic scene such as derrick may. he changed his name to rondenion as a tribute to chicago and detroit. not so long later, he released his *love bound ep* on the respected rush hour records. it reached the top sales chart position on the rushhour store, and rondenion began to make himself known within the european scene. in 2012, he co-founded ragrange symphony, alongside no milk and kez ym. kicks kicks is a young graphist, dj and producer based in france. his passion for skateboarding lead him to discover all the 90s deep house/garage scene such as kerry chandler through skateboard videotapes. his debut set happened in bordeaux a few years ago alongside nicholas & larcier. he is an analog freak and started producing his first tracks in 2013 which will finally be out on cracki records.

the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.the mosso imprint presents the newest addition to its catalogue. the fifth episode of the series features two newly picked, slow-­&#8208,,,,,,burning numbers. reporting alejandro mossos further travels on the fine lines drawn between awakened reverie and inspirited groove, this new record could also be considered as an adroit demonstration on how to preserve delicacy in splendor. as >islote< was slowly taking its final shape in the few weeks preceding the records mastering, alejandro mosso decided to pull. >arrecife< out from his unfinished archives. it is a beautifully stern and steely work, presenting the slow development of the main lead, giving it space to gradually appear from the fine selection of uncanny percussions and steadily met by its accentuated twin. a damper invitation to look within. on the flip, >islote< begins with a selection of colourful drums, not unfamiliar to mossos usual escapades. however, spreading itself like a most complex delicacy, the apparent sweetness of this distinctive title soon gives way to a rugged melody. conveying a sharp yet cloudy feeling, this b-­&#8208,,,,,,side is located somewhere in the middle of a soft longing and bluesy bliss. mosso places the listener into the near isolation of an island, that is still anchored to its continent. needless to say, his magic is once again well at work.

last time we visited satta outside we have been blown away by the music of young lithuanian producer 96wrld who had a couple of singles with monday jazz and renegades of bump. we signed him right away and we are excited to finally share with the world his debut ep *private language* on 12 inch vinyl, limited to 300 copies. a collection of eight tunes that showcase 96wrld s potential as a producer and songwriter that embraces different composition styles, typically in a single tune. his arrangements are complex and give away all detail only on repeated listen. however, tracks like bruce willis can put any club to pieces easily ... test yourself.

dies ist afrobeat airways 2 – return flight to ghana 1974-1983 und die fortsetzung der anthologie ghanaischer musik und knuepft mit titeln voller individualitaet, mitreißenden drumbreaks, filigraner percussion, psychedelischen orgeln und kraftvollen blaesersaetzen nahtlos an teil 1 an. wir hoffen, dass euch die zusammenstellung genau so gut gefaellt

following the success of factors compilations chandelier and lawson graham, the beatsmith embarked on a concept record in the vein of a prince among thieves and wound up with the melodic, complex symphony of woke up alone, mixed by factor himself at his home studio and featuring roles played by ceschi, open mike eagle, onry ozzborn, myka 9 and astronautalis. factors relatable allegory, scored by swirling synths, samples and live instrumentation, extends well beyond necromancy, as multitudes upon multitudes have gazed haphazardly in the rear view mirror and tried to resuscitate that which is irreparably gone.
code for free download of the full album included.

double 12 inch vinyl plus free download code.
hailing from yorkshire, but now based in london, bobby krlic, the multi-instrumentalist behind the haxan cloak released an incredible self titled debut album on aurora borealis in 2011, a record that blew away pretty much everyone who happened to hear it. fusing a rare talent for classical composition with a passion for exploring serrated electronic, drone textures, the haxan cloak’s cinematic, complex sound is not an easy one to fully explain in words alone.

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-rolling out with the amazing debut of 807 recordings by labelhead shamus coghlan. the a-side track is cerebral, complex and innovative, showcasing true artisan skill and passion. >5000 miles< delivers a thick, raw and pulsating drive that demands attention from the first laid beat. this no-nonsense, classic techno track is already gaining industry acclaim and, as an explosive introduction, sets the tone of (807) recordings. >further<, as the name suggests, aimed for perfection

with the red hook soil ep nick hoeppner delivers a complex, many-facetted record.

the next release on lo note uk sees the second installment of excursions, lo notes 10 inch series focused on the darker, more experimental sounds in underground electronic music. excursions 002 sees unknown london producer tum hulbruk make his debut with these two dark, stripped back cuts of raw mutant techno. intricate sampling, complex rhythms, and an awareness of space suggest a maturity beyond his years and a producer who has already developed his own unique sound. tough dancefloor beats for the heads.

black pressing limited to 333 pieces! superb recordings has proudly completed the complex task of combining four unknown artists to present the fourth release. our hearts are racing with excitement as we boldly showcase four hot tracks from these sizzling talents. the superb recordings philosophy always means a quality vinyl only pressing and the mastering has once again been magically touched by >the don< cgb from dubplates & mastering berlin.what goes around, comes around, and here is your invitation to embark on a journey. listen & explore. listen & understand. come to adventure island and get down in the wildlife. it could be anywhere, maybe even berlin. this island is created by our four artists. each creating part of this delicious sonic fantasy.

limited to 100 pieces! superb recordings has proudly completed the complex task of combining four unknown artists to present the fourth release. our hearts are racing with excitement as we boldly showcase four hot tracks from these sizzling talents. the superb recordings philosophy always means a quality vinyl only pressing and the mastering has once again been magically touched by >the don< cgb from dubplates & mastering berlin.what goes around, comes around, and here is your invitation to embark on a journey. listen & explore. listen & understand. come to adventure island and get down in the wildlife. it could be anywhere, maybe even berlin. this island is created by our four artists. each creating part of this delicious sonic fantasy.

this time label boss jacek sienkiewicz goes under his alias reserved for club-oriented tracks, which is, well, recognition. we got accustomed to jaceks slight changes of style, or rather changes in his approach to music over the years, and this record is no exception: ditching his trademark, long, painstakingly elaborate and complex tunes in favor of probably the most straightforward, uplifting, fresh tracks in a long time.

for many the ultimate visionary and sonic wizard, mathew jonson delivers a rare solo album for crosstown rebels with her blurry pictures, encompassing a new evolution in his rhythmically complex and timeless approach over eight fluid and rich compositions.

lasts years debut for pets recordings saw uffe impress with the luxuriantly textured and deep colors inside. amsterdam based uffes next offering for catz n dogzs label goes even further to indulge their penchant for downtempo and complex house hybrids. after recent releases on crosstown rebels and tartelet, times all for pets sees uffe proudly voice an if you dont know, get to know statement on behalf of his unique and experimental compositions.

following on from his long awaited album ku:palm in november of last year, we now see its lead track pyramid get a vinyl release on photeks own label, photek productions. the eastern instrumentation and spacey beats may not be apt for every dance floor, but for fans of modus operandi era photek, pyramid is an essential tune. on the flip we have oshun, another track from ku:palm this time remixed by beneath, a producer that began making waves last year with a series of 12 inches on his own label, no symbols and a cracking mix for fact mag. he has gone on to release the illusions ep on dusk & blackdowns keysound recordings, as well as a 12 inch on pinchs influential tectonic recordings. mixing the darkest elements of funky, dub and syncopated grime with a distinctly uk edge, beneaths complex layered beats result in a truly unique sound that is a perfect matched to remix fellow experimentalist photek. a young producer that clearly knows his shit, beneath is a breath of fresh air.

our second release of 2013 comes from lovers rights, the glasgow based-trio featuring members of golden teacher, silk cut & dam mantle. on this, their debut release for high sheen, they have laid down 4 killer house cuts spawned from improvisation heavy, free flowing electronic jams and completed with painstaking attention to detail. from the raw, rolling subs of urn to the complex multi textured synth patterns of mt. florida, each track has its own individual identity all the while working together within the cohesive whole of the ep. this is electronic dance music built with dancefloor freakouts in mind and we absolutely love it. the 12 inch comes packaged in a twice hand screen printed, roughcast sleeve, designed by sam bellacosa.

geno presents its first record from label head, aaron hedges. aaron has been very busy djing in berlins best venues: kater holzig, prince charles, arena/badeschiff, and his bi-monthly residency at klangsuchts gegen kultur party. when aaron is not playing, he is been locked away in his studio working on a full length album and numerous forth coming vinyl/club oriented eps.
the title track, blasta, is a sleek and modern tech house stormer. blasta contains well blended and diverse influences, such as african jazz, jamaican dub, and german and french house. it is this unique and normally disparate genres of music and production styles that makes blasta a unique gem. the b side, collapsed caldera, is a break beat oriented, organic house song. guitar, harp, and vocals gently guide over complex yet natural percussive rhythms.

containing proper art, raised with time & dedication. the tracks are guarented natural and can live up to a hundred years with proper care. thery are also stocked and accessible at the bibliotheque national de france & converted numerically for a safe and proper memory of today music. featuring designed sounds melted to rare vinyl sampling covering a 40 years area. reaching classic textures and close current structural forms, meanwhile using today tools to the max combining digital technology with analogic and hardware analogic processes. it is just amazing, thousand of details to discover for your pleasure by the professor. a rich, complex and truely unique sound enhanced by the mastering of mathieu berthet with who he collaborated on several projects before and also do music together.

we are more thrilled to welcome the mighty thievery corporation. taken from their highly acclaimed album radio retaliation which was originally released on their label esl, el pueblo unido gets the remix treatment courtesy of miguel migs who delivers some creatively thoughtful reinterpretations of the song. with plenty of live instrumentation including a healthy dose of layered percussion and a smooth horn riff, warm synth chords and deep bouncing basslines are all showcased here along with cut-up and dubbed out vocal snippets for a balance of depth and dimension. high level production values, steady grooves, complex yet subtle arrangements and well crafted musicianship are all featured here in this lovely package.

limited 200 copies, visual techno. electronic meditation. crowd synergy. passionate about techno music as a shamanistic medium, tunnel is an electronic music group focused solely on evoking an inward journey through inspired, sonically complex electronic music

elon make with the diy vibes on the smart ep. fans of live jam releases, listen up! on the title track sharp cuts, tight bursts of sound and loose percussion combine into a complex rhythm that is kept in check by a nice tumbling bassline.

without army nor rhetoric, dying & barakat are proposing nothing but the ethereal conviction of their senses. floating musical matter, strangely ligatured, convicciòn pours its complex epigenesis, reveals its wefts, searching for its most authentic form, loosing languages, only surrounding its audience towards its curious euphonia. a bizarre composition altering our perception, reaching each mans tempers, inviting into its chinks every sonic metamorphosis: from its aerials peels, oxidized by mtds industrial catabasis, from its chaotic progression, engorged into jeroen searchs inebriant loops, from its blueish layers thicken by mattias fridells cavernous tribal grain. supported by the kind sympathies of: eric cloutier, lee holman, thomas hessler, ben gibson, albert van abbe, philippe petit

bandshell makes music akin to impenetrably complex puzzles. with a rhythmically intricate style both coarse & strikingly individual his curious constructions have seemingly little regard for the constraints of the dance floor. the second track on the ep, *perc*, is featured on ben ufos fabriclive 67.

eight tracks from one of the worlds leading up and coming producers on two 12 inches in a picture sleeve. initially coming from a background in the musically raucous worlds of 2 step and garage, synkro has, over time, developed a sound that is altogether more introspective, more emotive and more emotionally complex. stepping up here with his second release on legendary apollo records, synkro delivers eight tracks that - while retaining some of the stutter and swing of garage, are far more rooted in the textural world of ambient music for which apollo is famed.

benno blome and adrian martin have created a reminiscence of sound. echoes calling from the past into the very moment you are in. *echoes from home* recalls the deepest and hidden treasures lying and waiting patiently inside your soul. creatively complex in movement, the sound carpet is easy and accessible from every point of listening. a touch of incense from the past combined with todays visionary artistry of both performers. close your eyes and follow the echo, the capturing flow from the original version. the nico stojan mix is a sexy combination of the original flow with a touch of bitchy attitude added to the bass line. perfect for a more hidden place near the dance floor while kellerkind has added a deep sassy feel to his interpretation of *echoes from home*. both versions pay tribute to the original mix without losing either the originals or their own character. this is *echoes from home*, the more you hear it, the more you want to play it!

a varied and complex ep that brings our label back to action with this veteran producer from japan.

burkhardts latest stroke, including the hit delight. now we are back again with a charming selection of remixes, including work by tobi neumann and julien veniel aka djulz. tobi neumanns remix reminds the attentive listener to the old days of oslo. it is so to speak on the point. its light, but still complex in a special way. tobi carefully unhinged the catchy vocals of delight, added it at some points and put his glance over it. the b-side is home to djulzs interpretation of pianissimo. a dark and powerful house track, that finds its glory in its simplicity. a subtle piano sample is the basis for a forward moving drum pattern. here and there an eerie vocal shot rises and guides the dancer through the musical mind of djulz.

manhattan 85 is a funk driven affair of disco-led house. dabbling in a melange of sounds from classical strings to techno bleeps and vocal samples, the build-up to some complex layering is arranged seamlessly into feel-good, tuneful house that will lift any room.

repitch returns with a strong 3-tracker ep from the high-acclaimed british duo and, enhanced by a remix that comes from semantica s boss svreca. the release starts with a catchy techno track that got its strength in an endearing melody and a reassuring breath-alike sound that bring us positive vibes. in the a2, svreca puts the a1 track into a black tunnel. claustrophobic atmospheres, blind and disorienting sounds with a circular attitude that you ll not see the end. on the flip, the b1 would be the pick for those who want to destroy a dancefloor. straight and distorted beats are followed by sinister whistles, pressing and complex hi-hats layers culminating in a punishing melody.