Mid 90s, I hated techno and anything with a 4/4 kick drum. We were deep into jungle and had firmly gone with the darkside when it split. That kick drum was a signifier of the happy hardcore we rejected so passionately. I didn’t know I was getting techno sounds second hand, unaware that my drum and bass heroes were heavily influenced. Or even that some of the sounds I was hearing were direct rips.
25 years later and a lot more open minded, I looked after my old pal's 303 along with his 90s techno collection when the rent wasn't paid on the storage unit. I got to pick through a snapshot of that time at my own leisure. I ended up making this, influenced by what I was hearing, and using the 303 as well. He's got all his stuff back now. Must give him a ring. Shout out Tobie.
credits
from Running,
track released March 14, 2023
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by The Maghreban (A. Rostom)
at Zootlab 2023.
All the tracks are great but Stepper is the standout for me! pounding syncopated kicks, rolling handdrums and playful sample work, dancefloor destroyer. Jack G.