KNUCKS & SL

Welcome to the second edition of Era Specific Noise! This release sees the debut of three talented new artists to the label - there’s nothing better than a good VA. With an audible sonic influence and shared appreciation for the originality and love poured into old-school techno, ESPN002 has something for every drum machine lover out there. 

We kick things off with TOECRUNCHER's track "Turnstyle", the first of two driving pieces of dancefloor-friendly techno that make up the A side. A classic 16th note bassline, strong percussion, and just the right amount of ear candy and ephemeral pads - this work practically mixes itself into your DJ set. The next output by label head Richardson “Situational Awareness” builds off this style and adds a growling, modulated synthline, a uniqueness which ensures its memorability and slot in your bag.  

The clarity in production of B1 “Occhio per occhio” by Alfa Cornae is hard to put into words. There’s a mountain of percussion in this hardgroove-inspired piece and yet, everything seems to have its own place - and those squelchy breakdowns don’t hurt either. Rounding off the release is “Kintsugi” - a slamming, industrial yet ethereal piece by Andrea Crestani. We personally enjoy a release that tells a story, and this track has all the hallmarks and melancholy of an EP closer.      

We hope you enjoy your stay with Era Specific Noise - New school old school.

ESPN002 - Various Artists

Artist: Various Artists
Label: Era Specific Noise
Catalog Number: ESPN002
Format: 12inch + Digital
Genre: Techno
Release date: 30/05/2025

Tracklist:

(33RPM) Info Side:

A1 TOECRUNCHER - Turnstyle (05:51) 
A2 Richardson - Situational Awareness (06:25)

(33RPM) Label Side:

B1 Alfa Cornae - Occhio per occhio (04:59)
B2 Andrea Crestani - Kintsugi (06:27)

Writing & Production: @toecruncher, Richardson, @alfacornaemusic, @andrea-crestani
Artwork: Brooke Reilly
Mastering: @paulmac 
Vinyl Pressing: Matter Of Fact (DE)
Distribution: DBH Music (DE)

ESPN002 - Various Artists (Previews)

Vinyl first record label.

A space for hardware first techno grooves and creatively fleshed out, full pieces of music.   

Sounds of the early 2000s - old school new school. Welcome to Era Specific Noise!

Run by Richardson. 

Contact: hello(at)eraspecificnoise(dot)com

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