Semantica Spain レコード& CD

Review: Viels returns with Il Quarto Respiro, an immersive journey into the depths of techno. Released on Semantica, Viels' explores a range of sounds and atmospheres. Highlights included on the first side, 'Alienazione,; a percussive powerhouse that delivers metallic textures and driving rhythms, setting a formidable tone. 'Collasso Mentale' takes listeners on a journey through outer space with its sci-fi-inspired soundscape, evoking a sense of sinister alienation that permeates the track, On the flip side, 'Nuvole Bianche' continues the exploration of outer space, enveloping listeners in a mysterious and otherworldly atmosphere. The track's wicked undertones and alien textures create an intense sonic experience that captivates the imagination. Closing the album is 'Lontano Da Casa,' a heavily intense audio punishment that pushes the boundaries of techno with its pulsating beats and hypnotic rhythms. Viels demonstrates his ability to create tension and energy, leaving listeners spellbound until the very last beat.

Review: The sublime and subliminal Semantica sound out of Spain is one of our favourites when it comes to deep techno. Now the label is fast approaching its 150th EP but still keeps on turning up the quality, this time with Domenico Crisci and Retina It at the controls. 'Diorama' is a raw, chattery and urgent techno opener and the pent-up energy of it carries over in to the hurried 90s hustle of 'Transponder Code'. On the flip is the bleeding and mind-melting workout that is 'Preserving Machines' and 'Homeostasis' shuts down this most high-impact and high-energy outing with paranoid synths roaming over slick drum machine rhythms.

Review: We have long been fans of the specific sort of techno that Spanish label Semantica deals in. It is always artful and superbly well-designed and this new Artefaklt record totally fits in with that vibe. It finds Dutch pair Robin Koek and Nick Lapien layering up hypnotic drones and linear deep techno drums to perfectly escapist and heady effect on 'Diorama', while intricate sound designs add the sort of details to 'Natura' that make this miscue as suited to home listening on headphones as losing it in a club. 'Natant' is another undulating mix of electronica, ambient and techno that casts your mind free. 'Floodplain' is a heavenly closer.

Review: Wanderwelle & Bandhagens Musikforening's masterful Victory Over The Sun album gets skilfully reinterpreted by some of techno's most forward thinking protagonists. Amsterdam pair Wanderwelle themselves go first with a misty ambient take of 'An Unusual Sunrise' that sets a perfectly dramatic scene. Label boss Sverca serves up one of the highlights with his deep, pulsing hypnotic version of the title track and Anthony Linell sinks us way down below the ocean surface on his meditative dub roller. There is more energy to the busted beats and hidden vocal sounds of Celestial Crusade (E-Saggila remix) and plenty more greatness through the other tracks.