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Constant Turbulent Riot EP

"Underlying Form boss Darren Allen is obsessive about sound and it shows in this sublime new album for his own label. It comes alongside TX Heaven and features deep explorations of a wide array of sounds from techno to house to IDM to electro to breakbeat. It is hi-fidelity stuff with clean lines and well-defined drums layered up next to detuned pianos and skipping UK club rhythms one moment, then driving Detroit grooves the next. It all plays out like a well-sequenced journey, too, as well as being packed with individual tunes that DJs will love to weave into their sets." (Juno review)

Amsterdam-based artist and record label owner Malin Genie returns to his post-lockdown era label Empam for a second time after the incredible 'Midnight Zero' 12" last year. Genie has never been one to be tunnel visioned on just one style of techno, and much like 'Midnight Zero', 'Acheron' embraces deep, acid, ambient and hardcore flourishes through the project. Opening track 'Acheron' has an ambient aura that glides over its smooth drumline, while 'Tumladen' is wielding the power of acid techno with its throbbing metallic rhythms. The last track, 'Halcyon', is a personal favourite with its atmospheric reverb and trad-style groove.