this isn't even released yet and i'm afraid it might be your best EP since Peaches

Nice work here :) gives it that atmospheric dark haunting feeling :)

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Fuzz Tracks

Cop Car

Writing about techno is quite difficult without falling into clich&eacute;: there are only so many ways that you can say something about a music whose core elements are forged on deliberate repetition; where real talent is attributed to those who can find the perfect groove where nothing needs added or subtracted to hold the listener's attention for upwards of five minutes. 

Such tracks are the hallmark of Tresor's catalogue, and this joy in repetition can be found in works from Detroit, Berlin, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and more. And it is through this lens that Parisian artist, UFO95, focuses his output, resulting in Backward Improvement, an EP that sits perfectly in the spectrum of techno found in the Tresor chronology. 

The title itself makes an abstract reference to the influence of the classics of the genre, inspiring him to take a distinct less-is-more approach to production for this collection of stripped-down yet unrelenting techno chiselled from the live set which has fixed UFO95 as one of the next holdfasts for the future of the scene. 

Perhaps it is the fact the UFO95 only performs live that had led to such crisp and focussed studio productions.; each of the tracks showcase the artist's burgeoning talent for creating the essential foundations of techno; perfect, looping, instinctual grooves that are counterbalanced by an apprehensive tension from off-key tones. 

Backward Improvement marks the addition of a new name in the list of techno's best producers and proves that while the genre may now be in its 40th year there are yet sonic explorations to be made and variations that are worth unearthing.

BANDCAMP

UFO95 - Cogitor

Tommy Lewis - dPress

X - Fade

VERMILLION

VERMILLION 02 [220210.1]

VERMILLION 03 [220208.2]

VERMILLION 04 [220208.1]

For Fuse’s fifth release, Brussels’ Altinbas returns for a whirlwind of meditative and harmonious techno. Solidifying his identity of focused yet vibrant club music, the Fuse resident and label co-curator offers his second contribution ‘Sustain’ as a dancefloor-enveloping take on modern techno. Known for rich chords, whipping pads, and dry percussion, Altinbas proves once again that his touch as a producer revolves around balance and calculated effect.

‘Trail of’ kick starts the EP with flourishing synthwork and a taste of dub as has become the Belgian artist’s signature. Dotting toms as rhythmic accents and a low to the ground shaker make for a swaying introduction with an infectious groove. Breaking things up in the second track, ‘Life Force’ presents Detroit style chord stabs and playful rhythmic work. With a mental synth at the foundation, the track presents 909 drums to reinvigorate atmospheric synths that make ‘Life Force’ a subtle hybrid of classic club genres. With a wink at Fuse’s heritage and a peak into its future, Altinbas’ focus on enduring music can be felt throughout ‘Sustain’ and truly understood in the Brussels club. As a fitting follow up, ‘Purpose’ opens the B-side with illuminating chords and rounded sound design and a pulsating low-end. With almost a lighthearted tone, the record fits across genres and rooms, claiming movement instead of mood as its sole medium. The title track ‘Sustain’ proves just that - a melodic sequence and progressive arrangement make for an intensely euphoric closing. Evolving melodies, opening filters, and big but calculated buildups sum up Altinbas’s work for Fuse’s fifth release on the new label. The record brims with warmth and yet it finds its way on darker dance floors with ease, providing a refined style of music that belongs only to him across the international scene.

Written, produced and mastered by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed
Words by Noah Hocker

Sustain

FUSE05 • Altinbas - Sustain

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Peachlyfe, Hasvat Informant - Bowser Bump

Interview with LDS about His New EP on Tresor, Fusing Technology with Powerful Techno

KEYIMAGAZINE.com

To speak to Luca Daniel Schwarz aka LDS about his music is to be enthusiastically guided into a complex world of his own creation: clean and powerful techno which pulses with life from the textured patterns and drum sequences that have fills and accents that would make anyone who's picked up a set of drumsticks envious.

https://soundcloud.com/tresorberlin
https://soundcloud.com/lds_luca



PREMIERE: LDS - pow  [ Tresor Records ]

SOLBUV 87

Get ready for Minor Antagonist's debut EP, a captivating collection of three original tracks and three remixes that will take you on a sonic journey. The EP kicks off with the intense 'Jejum,' followed by the driving energy of 'Resurgence,' and culminates with the atmospheric soundscapes of 'Nomadic Void.'

These originals where reimagined through the unique lenses of three talented members of the family. Local Analyst’s Nomadic Void injects an experimental edge his sound is always pushing boundaries and creating sonic textures and landscapes. Also on Nomadic Void mchvlsm provides a fresh perspective, reworking the tracks with their signature rhythmic approach. Abstract Human take on Jejum offers an intricate approach, adding layers of complexity to the original compositions. 

This EP is a must-have of club oriented techno with innovative sounds thanks to its meticulous production. Prepare to be captivated!
credits

Production by:
Raphael Barnika
Remixes by:
Eduardo Rodarte
Juanjo Vilches
Austin Schwartz

Mastering by AT
Artwork by AT
released August 15, 2025

Minor Antagonist - Nomadic Void (Local Analyst Remix) [Master AT]

30 - Baby Ford & Eon - Dead Eye

Sixth release in the Ternesc series from Blawan

Artwork by Sean Bell 
Mastered by Simon at The Exchange

B2. Blawan - Hapexil Rotator

BLAWAN // TERNESC

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