I have noticed that generally my mates music tastes are transitioning away from 'boring' Dubstep and into Techno...

There is no question...masses of Dubstep is terrible. The genre has become overrun by hyped-up fans and by hyped-up producers who are copying and repeating the already-set cliche's. It's disappointing that the majority of these fans can't recognize this because they are dosed up to the eyeballs with party drugs.

Particularly irritating are the talented producers who conform to the demands of the ignorant masses - which means yours truly has to wade through mountains of commercialized (sorry to use that word) awful 'Dubstep.' 


However, having heard some of the awesome 2010 releases, it is clear to me the genre still has so much love to give. Hopefully with my assistance, the part of you that enjoyed grubbing about in the dirt when you were small, will slowly grow - and the urge to get filthy will drive you back to my side :)

Rant over, now to satisfy a request for some Techno/Tech-House Bangers....

Boom, first off thanks to Josh for reacquainting me with this awesome track. 'Lost Thought - Part 1' is
taken from the EP My Toyz - released by Skryptom Records. It is a really great piece of whomping techno, grinding synths and a killer drop...worth a click - its available here

Lost Thought - Part 1 - Popof.mp3

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Pretty fresh release from the Dirtybird label, taken from the 'Bird Brain Remixes - Part 3' is Christian Martians' take on 'Monster Island' - Claude Von Stroke, Martian has taken the original and freaked it up a notch, its now considerably darker and much scarier - wait for the drop to hear siren wail and the monster roar!

Monster Island (Christian Martin Remix) - Claude Von Stroke.mp3

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Federleichts' Original was great...however i find this version a significant improvement, Kollektiv & Turmstrasse have stripped much of the original vocals, their buildup beat is very tribal and subtly enhances the sweeping strings overlay and its a real tease up to the breaking point... a full 4 minutes of excellent anticipation.

On The Streets (Kollektiv Turmstrasse's Let Freedom Ring" Remix) - Federleicht.mp3

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Never heard of Glanta until i pickled up his Pan Adam EP...wasn't disappointed, it's a great release... i didn't think much on my first listen, so i put it to one side... however had another listen and decided that it is in fact epic... it would be a monotonous androgynous beat if it wasn't broken up by segments of high-pitched synth and shiny bleeps that, in my opinion, turn 'Pan Adam' into into a slightly spiritual experience!

Pan Adam (Original Mix) - Glanta.mp3

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'Pantograph Bouncing' Such a sick track, rolling percussion and distorted synths, it toys with you - almost every 30 seconds the steady rhythm of the track is interrupted by a brief whine that almost, nearly does...not lead to the main breakdown...its a glorious compilation of tinkling synths, chyme beats and heavy 'bouncing' bass... this is my choice techno track of 2009!

Pantograph Bouncing - Anna.mp3

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