Techno
January: 19 techno releases you need to hear this month
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Marco Bove 'Fluctus Born Out' (Mattia Trani remix) (Fluctus Soul)
Something a little bit lighter and more melodic, here, from Mattia Trani’s remix of Marco Bove’s ‘Fluctus Born Out’. The Italian has been touted as one to watch and certainly demonstrates his talent on this rework. It has a classic feel to it – perhaps because of its dainty keys, or the cosmic aesthetic that harks back to the days when techno producers would try to create a soundtrack for an imaginary future. That future is now upon us, and this is exactly what it sounds like.
7/10
Michael Klein 'Signal Response' (BLK DRP)
Michael Klein delivers a subtle groover for his new label BLK DRP. It feels like a good fit for an intro track, instilling high drama with its galloping beats and stirring top layer. As it moves forward we’re gripped by its morose vibe, and there’s also a satisfying breakdown which drops neatly into the final stages
of the track. It probably could’ve done with a teeny bit more variation, but on the whole, it’s a nice track.
7/10
