Norm Talley
Cosmic Waves

Polyverse is the new debut album of the very exciting and fresh sounding Kosmogonik. Nine driving and atmospheric tracks that vibrate all the way from heavyweight techno to cosmic ambient.

The agenda-setting Sushitech has a just as influential sub-label, Pariter, which welcomes the one and only tech house instigator, Terry Francis, for a rare and essential reissue. Francis was there at the birth of original tech house with his killer Wiggle parties and fabric residency and now kicks off what will be a limited series that digs into his archives. These first offerings were originally released on Eukahouse 25 years ago, with opener 'Notice Board' bringing a thumping low end and wiggling bassline that is topped with smooth chord work. 'Hello, Acid Dathera' (unreleased retake version) is a busier sound with a tribal edge and restless drums and bass with acid daubs and crisp hi-hats, making it a full body workout.

Pariter has done a fine job of shining a light on tech house royalty Terry Francis's superb back catalogue work already with the announcement of the first part of this El Tel Collection. Now, part two, Black, offers up more of his greatest hits. 'Took From Me' is dark, throbbing, moody tech house with a deep bassline and paranoid vocals that will be well known to anyone who has ever listened to a Tyrant set. 'Little 'N' Large' is the same perfect sweet spot between house and techno with soul and drive and late night freakiness. Last of all is 'Furry (Retake)', a nice spun out cosmic tech gem with light melodies and crisp beats.