The Maghreban returns after the success of the Afric 12" to take a little trip through space with two Star Trek inspired cuts.
Amok Time is an ode to the brutal Vulcan mating ritual and is punctuated by a large laser and heavy 90s progressive House sonics. The Empath is more mournful and melodic than previous excursions, perhaps even world weary.
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If you're looking for a friendly way into the Opal Tapes catalogue I'm afraid there isn't one. However, this is a great (and very decently priced) introduction to the distinct sound this label has made its own with some fantastic slices of techno. Boma Ye
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hard to say a favorite...I haven't heard anything like this since funcrusher by co.flow. this is just out of this world amazing. a breath of fresh air into Hip Hops lungs when it needs it most. the mumble raps gotta go. glad to see the UK still knows Hip-Hop Ryan J Griswold
A modern take on traditional Moldavian accordion music from Bliz Nochi and friends, with proceeds benefiting Nochi's father's healthcare. Bandcamp New & Notable May 26, 2020
These three songs from JV & Palf deliver jittery, hyperactive dance music with split-second vocal samples an bass-heavy beats. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 4, 2018
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Two heatmakers with two distinct deliveries. "Off Season" is a heavy hitting banger, energy packed yet detailed, and a track I've been on the hunt for since Joy O's Dekmantel mix. "Fuerza" is a more laid back affair, yet equally intriguing, just ask those at Four Tet's Far Away LA DJ set what they thought when "Fuerza" came on. Joy O, always in season. Edward