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DIGITAL: https://maxwatts.bandcamp.com/album/ln-014-archives-ep

LN-014 Archives EP (2x12”)

Max Watts, the elusive force behind Limited Network, emerges from the shadows with his first double pack release, Archives EP. Watts reveals a selection of tracks that have remained hidden—dating back to 2019; never before appearing on vinyl. Despite the ongoing enigma surrounding Watts and Limited Network, Archives EP is a stark, no-nonsense exploration of minimal techno. Drawing inspiration from pioneers of the second wave of Detroit Techno, this EP delivers eight tracks steeped in raw energy. From the chilling synths of the aptly titled "Sinister Loop" to the punishing beats of "Low Rider" and the disorienting rhythms of "Multitask," this release is a compelling addition to the toolbox for those who navigate the darker corners of the genre.

TRACKLISTING: 
A1. Naut
A2. Sinister Loop
B1. Multitask 
B2. Low Rider
C1. Sustain Loop
C2. Ichi 3 
D1. The Percussionist 
D2. Consciousness 

ETCHING: 
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side A): LN014 A DS
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side B): LN014 B DS
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side C): LN014 C DS
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side D): LN014 D DS

Max Watts - Archives EP [LN014] 2x12"

A Scintilla Of Peace In An Ocean Of Hurt

Matt O’Brien returns to the Off-key Industries label with this diverse slice of underground engineering, spanning the entirety of rave’s connective tissue. From ocean-deep analog workouts that wouldn’t be out of place in a classic John Carpenter horror, to pristine & hypnotic dub house sparkling up from the abyss, this EP highlights Matt’s virtuosity in multiple genres, but always with the same signature warmth and depth.

“Delicate Ambiguity” sees a fragile melody wind its way out of smog-like miasma of reverberating industrial bass, evoking a future past, reminiscent of krautrock innovators such as Neu! and Monoton, a dark slice of cinematic, electronic soul. A soundtrack for the best film you’ve never seen.

“It’s Deeper than you think” takes a left turn into hypnagogic deep house territory with slivers of glinting metallic stabs floating on a sea of pulsating bass and sculpted 4/4 beats, serving as a counterpoint to "Delicate Ambiguity's" Mariana Trench depths.

“To The Break Of Day And Beyond” returns to a mournful reflective, meditative space, with mellifluous synths sparkling under smeared analog drones, gradually giving way to explosive breakbeats & sub bass, reminiscent of some of Carl Craig’s most innovative rhythmic work, bringing the EP to a shuddering close.

To The Break Of Day And Beyond EP

Matt O'Brien - To The Break Of Day And Beyond EP (clips)

Focus

https://digitalbreadfruit.substack.com/p/our-voluptuous-disintegration

"For me, at this moment, sound resonates: it inhabits and shapes place, time, space, and perceptions. Its ephemerality has led me down rabbit holes of research: about the neutron bomb and the way it cleaves organic life from matter but rendering that matter radioactive for…how long? A voluptuous disintegration. That rabbit hole led me to a memory of malathion blanketing Los Angeles, heat-seeking the displaced Mediterranean Fruit Fly. Warnings to head indoors. Bring the pets inside. Cover your vehicles. But…"

By Sonya Donaldson
Composition: S Donaldson / M Dauncey

Are You Sure (Our Voluptuous Disintegration)

A1_ReggieDokes-JackYoMind (Snippet)

We are really pleased to welcome 𝐌𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞́, the head of (𝐌𝐒) and 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩. record labels. Halling from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Myles started music production in the 90’s and he is one of the true 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 with his sound influenced by early Detroit and Chicago electronic music. He signed to significant imprints including Knotweed Records, Ilian Tape, Autodidact, FEROX, Metamorphic Recordings, Technorama, Epione Records, Night Drive Music among others.. Another bundle of goodness for Episode Б54 with stuff from Rosati, Emmanuel, Myk Derill…
@myles-serge

Б podcast 54 / MYLES SERGÉ

Blessed

Lush

UK based techno / house / whatever label run by Matt O'Brien since 2005. Off-key is not a label for purists and always operates at its best when exploring the spaces between genres.

Matt O'Brien - To The Break Of Day And Beyond EP (clips)

Off-key Industries / Matt O'Brien