Unstoppable Korpus 9 team starts fresh new compilation series of pervading sci-fi techno! Oxygen: Critical Level I got that airy atmosphere and comes with four charges of pure material from honored scene regulators like Tom Hades and KUSP (UK) to promising label debutants as Bleur & MB1 and Quisan. 

Still a lot to do this year but this one dropped right in time to fulfill those hot summer requests!

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Oxygen: Critical Level I - [K9DC04]

A bit more than two years passed since Korpus 9 released their first EP, and now its time to sum up, so here is the pack of K9 best tracks selected carefully by Kwazalski.

Enjoy you listening.!

The Chronicle

Korpus 9 Records kicks off with a brand new EP from dubspeeka, featuring four tracks of high impact and atmospheric techno. 

Korpus 9 Records is a brand new techno label from Russia managed by Kwazalski. The main aim of the label is to release fresh and innovative material, not only digitally, but also on vinyl. All the imagery and influences of the label come from an abandoned research station that is deep underwater, where unusual events are happening around it on a constant basis. Charged with the first release is shadowy Bristolian producer dubspeeka, who has put out his music on Drumcode, Senso Sounds and Get Physical, runs Skeleton Recordings and has a fierce techno sound. 

The opener here is Garrison, a driving number with heavy drums and a warm but edgy mood. Garrison 2 is more spaced out, with celestial pads baring a feeling of suspense above the firmly rooted drums. Garrison 3 then has lumpy drums that bob up and down, as acid lines, water sounds and metallic hits all add atmosphere to the cavernous groove. Last of all, Garrison 4 is an eerie dub techno track with real drive but also plenty of thoughtful emotions. It closes out a brilliant first EP on this exciting new label.

Garrison

dubspeeka - Garrison1 - [K9001] - (snippet)

The Korpus 9 label welcomes Scottish techno talent Hans Bouffmyhre for a new EP. It comes after he has established himself on the world scene on labels like Soma and Perc Trax and gigs at the best clubs around the globe. Now with these four latest cuts he once again shows off his unique, powerful style. 

Opener Unconditional is a deep, driving track with firmly rooted drums and burrowing synth lines that get you in a state of hypnosis before the acidic stabs takes things up a notch. Resonator is another perfectly planned bit of tunnel vision techno that is forceful and linear, racing forwards on bulky drums with subtle synths peeling off the groove. 

Growth Chart then follows a similar path but with celestial chords lighting up the background and a curious lead synth line that gets your attention and pulls you deep into the groove. Finally, the heavyweight Crossbow is another bulky techno roller that is designed for big warehouse spaces. It is economical and efficient and makes for perfectly stripped back but striking techno.

Resonator

Hans Bouffmyhre - Unconditional - [K9002] - (snippet)

Korpus 9 welcome Robert S for four new cuts of scintillating techno. The Portuguese artist also plays live and is a real techno talent who draws on a wide musical world for his influences while releasing on labels like Sleaze Records, Planet Rhythm and Robert Limited.

Opener Angels of Acid is a driving, stripped back tune with a warped acid line. It has cowbells pinging up top and sweeping synths that will lift the club to the next level. Blood Receiver is even more heads down, with searching synths spraying across the face of the cut, which is utterly mysterious and takes you down into a brand new realm. It's rumbling and arresting and designed to really draw you in. 

Espasmos is then another chunky cut, with smart filter use building the pressure in the drums. Icy hi hats are layered over the top and the heavy kicks keep your body moving. Last of all, Acid From East is a rickety techno roller, with more thoughtful pads bringing a sense of cinematise to the most physical of drums. 

All in all this is another powerful EP.

Angels Of Acid

Robert S (PT) - Angels Of Acid - [K9003] - (snippet)

Oxygen: Critical Level I

Quisan - Epiphany - K9DC04 - (snippet)

Bleur & MB1 - Cerenity - K9DC04 - (snippet)

Tom Hades - A Constellation - K9DC04 - (snippet)

KUSP (UK) - M2S - K9DC04 - (snippet)

When it comes to a vivid forceful style with a ripping hard kick, we usually talk about KUSP. After a successful debut as a compilation participant, the UK duo returns to Korpus 9 this time with a striking four-track EP. Twisted opens this pleaure capsule and clearly explains what the next power wave awaits us. Since Theo Nasa is marked as featured artist in the second track - we don't expect Gettin' Deep to be less than a 'Bomb' for sure. The energy reaches its highest point with those trippy vocals going and early 00's synthlines. Then goes Phase 303 with classic TB-303 machine in action and dramatic pad on top. Breathe summarizes all we heard before into a broken beat cake with creepy vocal track inside of the mix.

Guys jump up hight and this EP strongly enhances their techno scene position and Korpus 9 Family status.

Gettin' Deep

KUSP (UK), Theo Nasa - Gettin' Deep - K9014 - (snippet)

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