After her quirky "Survivor" EP series Mia Grobelny now returns to her Sub Static imprint, delivering a stimulative bundle of harmony-driven, hypnotic techno. The title track "Arcane" is one of those slowly building monsters that need no breakdowns or disposable decoration to unfold its energy. It just sucks you into a vortex of sequential beauty. A Guy Called Gerald turns out to be the perfect remixer for this piece, turning it into a bass-heavy, dub-flavoured groover that displays his confident & timeless link to the dancefloor.
"Going Round" adds nicely to the overall trippy vibe of the EP, yet again focusing on an energetic, steady groove, which is driven by some fresh snappy beats and a subtle dose of european acid.
Finally "Bard's Tale" summarizes what makes Mia Grobelny's productions beloved since over 10 years, showcasing her freestyle approach towards emotional, semi-functional techno.

Mia Grobelny - Arcane

Mia Grobelny - Arcane (A Guy Called Gerald Remix)

Mia Grobelny - Going Round

Mia Grobelny - Bard's Tale

After Mia Grobelny's recent EP "Arcane" it's now up to Falko Brocksieper to carry on the relaunch of their long-known Sub Static label.
Embracing the classic values of techno, the title track "Excellent Upload" immediatly unfolds its ear-splitting character, induced by a slamming drumbeat and memories of early european techno.
Conforce (Delsin/Clone/Curle Records), takes his remix to an even darker place, using a bubbly bassline, lightfooted fast beats and an enigmatic string arrangement to reinforce his current standing as the dutch mastermind of detroit-flavoured, atmospheric techno.
Finally "Epic Share" takes minimal techno back to a time when awkward sequencing on top on a stiff, dry beat was the right way to do it - and still should be!
"Excellent Upload" is Falko Brocksieper's 26th EP, raising the anticipation of his 3rd album "Shortcake Strategy", which will be released on Cologne's Treibstoff Records in autumn 2012.

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