Jedidiah (AUS)
Wtf guys. This compilation is going to cement our bushtechno sound further into dance music culture. Every track on this is dead set fucked in the best way possible.
A rainforest sanctuary. A phenomenon neglected from every atlas.
Colours, shapes, creatures native to the sunburnt bushlands, fill the labyrinth. A truly distinctive display of vibrance. The passageway walls are penetrated by beams of light that set aglow greens and golds, purples and blue hues. Darkness occupies the leafy edge and ominous corners, shrouding the maze in thrill.
The journey takes many forms. The destination unbeknownst to those within the labyrinth, but the destination remains unimportant.
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Bassic Records’ second instalment of ‘Labyrinth, Lost In Techno’ showcases the definitive and colourful styles of Australian electronic dance music, ever growing in popularity. Influenced heavily by nature and the unique dance events that take place in the great outdoors, the sound takes form as progressive and psychedelic jaunts of techno and house, driven by emotive storytelling.
The 14 track compilation comprises of label stalwarts Doppel, Gabriel Moraes, arketech, Rainbird, TAYA, EEEMUS, John Baptiste, Käse Kochen, Monotreme, Victor Y, and collaborators Nanoplex (UK), Waveback (IT), Mud (IT/DE), Spintribe (RU), Diamandy (SE), Sandokan (IL), Charles Oliver, Biomass, Mecca, Samwise and Yokobus.
Sitting at an average of 125bpm, the compilation reaches a beefy 127 with ‘Spurge’ by Gabriel Moraes and is rounded off with the deep intricate closer, Mud’s ‘Mistakes’ at a neat 113bpm. Exploring an array of unique sub genres, some tracks can be identified as progressive techno, progressive house, psytech, deep techno, others are difficult to categorise into anything.
The spawn of forest festival dwellers and the dusty doof dancefloors of Australia. A vibrant record label and artist agency surfacing innovation across the electronic music spectrum....more
supported by 15 fans who also own “Labyrinth, Lost In Techno 02 | Compiled by ZigMon”
Unbelievably good compilation from one of Australia's electronic treasure trove labels; most tunes cruising around 100bpm for the slinky psychill sensation. Highly recommended. Egg Wizard
supported by 15 fans who also own “Labyrinth, Lost In Techno 02 | Compiled by ZigMon”
This EP is bloody amazing! I can hear some TETRAMETH vibes here and there and love it. Never heard of ADAMA before and this was such a pleasant surprise. Cherubian
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