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Although based in Berlin for several years, Dustin Zahn has continued to exert influence over the fertile but steadfastly underground Minneapolis techno scene as part of the Intellephunk collective whilst cultivating a worldwide rep via releases for Blueprint, Token and his own Enemy Records. The ‘Gain of Function’ LP sees Zahn channelling the groove-fuelled techno of the late ’90s and early ’00s and shaping eight powerful but funky contemporary techno tracks that display the decades of experience under his belt. 

Forged from a series of live jams with two drum machines and two synths, the album is a refined collection of raw, purist techno brilliance. Across the A-side ‘Tell Me About Paradise’ brings shimmering staccato chops under bright and airy percussion before ‘Tangie Groove’ picks up the pace with floating pads, vocal slices, and a rumbling bassline. On ‘Lucid Dreams’, scattered percussion plays with hypnotic synth licks, while ‘Smoking in Silence’ sees off-kilter leads dancing between emotive vocals and evolving drum loops.

Opening the second disc is the deep and shuffling ‘Crimson Cheeks’, with trance-inducing samples nestled between sharp drum hits and rolling synthesis, and ‘Days Like These’ takes a darker turn as twinkling arps and droning pads carry the track. ‘Shark Rodeo’ featuring Jeremy Black mangles samples into a dense rolling affair, before closing number ‘Next Level Looseness’ drops the 4/4 pattern for a raucous club track, combining oddball sound sources and unruly production techniques for a trippy finish to the album. 

Since the late ’90s, Zahn’s hypnotic and driving techno has consistently caught the ears of top DJs and labels worldwide, with anyone catching his marathon sets at the likes of Berghain exposed to expansive sets. In addition to his techno-heavy catalogue and DJing prowess, Zahn has lent production and engineering skills to bands and singers, recently working with Poliça and on Carm’s Pitchfork approved eponymous album. Beyond this, his vital work with Intellephunk includes the nearly two decades long running Communion after-hours events, cementing his invaluable contributions to the scene.

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Stojche - Asset 008 (Tangible Assets 08)

A1  Frontline
A2 Body Language
B1  Farewell
B2 Nihilism

https://www.syncrophone.fr/stojche-asset-08-a4568.html

Worldwide Distribution : Syncrophone

Mastering & Lacquer Cut : Keith Tenniswood @ Curve Pusher, UK

Artwork by Aleksandar Tanchevski

Manufactured by MPO, Averton France

All rights reserved by Tangible Assets (c) 2023

From the very beginning in 2011, Tangible Assets imprint has been reluctant to exclude the musical essence of underground Techno culture as we know it.With the 8th instalment on the label, Stojche continues to harm the dancefloor by showcasing 4 distinctive, podium-focused Techno jackers. ASSET008 demonstrates powerful Tech funk character and the overall dynamics of the record lays in an up-tempo stomping ground. The protagonist behind Tangible Assets is very familiar with this territory. Tangible Assets drama continues. Feel the force!!!

Stojche - Asset 008 (Tangible Assets 08)

On Alone Together Aasthma pour the myriad dimensions of their musicality into one grandiose outburst of elegant techno with big room teeth and hidden depths. There's a melancholy weight to the melodic thrust of the track which screams out 'moment', whether it's the peak of peak time or a sentimental, ceremonial finisher. Driving these emotive flourishes forward, the sleekly swung rhythm section hits the sweet spot between extrovert energy exchange and heads down shuffle, giving every dancer exactly what they need at just the right time

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