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The superb Craigie Knowles label is often a place to check out some mad fresh electro but for this one, it welcomes Primitive Needs who head off down a progressive techno trip that will remind you of the 90s even if you didn't experience them the first time around. On opener 'Mesomorph' the drum programming is fresh and slick and the synths are searching, as they spray about the mix with a hint of old-school video game charm. 'Rhizome' rides on high-speed tech drums that are coloured by the warped lines and stabs that peel off them constantly. There is a kinetic bounce to 'Hypha Dose' that will make any floor step things up a notch and 'Desert Power' closes with real soulful urgency and hints of trance magic.

Tyree production, available for the first time since its initial release in 1993. Radio, inst,& dub mixes all deliver the quintessential 90s vibe, complete with Korg M1 piano and sax riffs.

DOVS are the duo of Vienna's Johannes Auvinen, aka Tin Man, and Mexico City's Gabo Barranco, aka AAAA. Psychic Geography is their second album together, but it diers considerably from both their respective solo work and their 2019 debut LP together, Silent Cities: Where that album's hardware-based acid kept its gaze focused squarely on the danceoor, Psychic Geography is a strictly ambient aair. The album has its roots in a trio of beatless tracks that peppered Silent Cities; this time, the duo decided to try making an entire album with no drums. "It opened up the chance to make a dierent, more narrative style of music with more complex structures," Auvinen says. Ambiguity and uncertainty are key watchwords for their music, which moves with eerie, liquid grace. Untethered from 4/4 kicks, their music drifts and morphs; familiar acid sequences give way to surprising shifts in tone and mood. And with no drums to distract the ear, the seeming simplicity of their silvery synth lines opens up to reveal remarkable depth and dynamism. Barranco and Auvinen recorded the album together in the studio utilizing machines like the Roland TB-303, Juno G, Prophet 5, Elektron Octatrack MKII, Make Noise DPO and Ren?, Mutable Clouds, Roland SH-101, Behringer TD3, and Sherman Filterbank. Listen on good speakers or headphones, and you can tell: Their gear yields a tonal richness that recalls the ambient and cosmic music of decades earlier. You can practically feel the heat from their circuits warming the air. The meaning behind the name DOVS is as ambiguous as the duo's music. (Dig, if you will, the picture of Picasso's dove of peace--or, perhaps, the outline of a bird pressed into a small white pill.) But Psychic Geography needs little explanation. DOVS' album is a collection of mental maps of imaginary places. Set your coordinates for the mirage on the horizon and prepare to dissolve.

Electro, Funk 2011 MINT

Dj M Verbeni

Next Polyamore Recs release comes from Capofortuna – brothers Riccardo Cardelli (Funk Rimini) & Francesco Cardelli, and Davide Santandrea (Rame, Pastaboys) – the instrumental funk-jazz trio renowned for their ground-breaking productions and musical soundscapes. Here the Italian trio unveil a fusion of sounds with some heart felt nostalgia on their ‘Punti Di Vista EP’. In true Capofortuna style, this uber classy record pushes boundaries and is a further testament to the band’s constant evolution and commitment to musical innovation, all recorded at their boutique studio in Rimini. The title cut is a collaboration between Capofortuna and producer Andrea ‘Neve’ Recla, highlighting their experiments with a Casio CZ3000 synth, adding a more futuristic electronic dimension. On ‘Venusian’ you will hear plenty of the Moog Rogue and the Roland JX3P, both machines together paying homage to Rimini’s vibrant arcade culture of the 90s. ‘Pianobar’ takes inspiration from the same musical moments of the 90s, adding melancholic trumpet flourishes played by Jacopo Buda. ‘Acid Basico’ nods its head to the darker sounds of Italo disco and Chicago house, seamlessly blending dub elements to create a genre-defying experience. Reflecting the trio’s shared musical heritage, ‘Punti Di Vista’ showcases Capofortuna’s ability to transcend genres at the same time staying true to their Italo-funk Rimini roots.

Tip on sleeve. Latin Grammy-Winning Producer Pupillo Unites Global Artists on his new album, Co-produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys), featuring collaborations with Rodrigo Amarante, Carminho, Adrian Younge, Gaslamp Killer, Cut Chemist, Hervé Salters, and more Drummer, percussionist and producer Pupillo, one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music and a four-time Latin Grammy winner, releases his first original album through the Los Angeles–based label Amor in Sound. The record brings together an impressive and diverse group of collaborators from Brazil and abroad. Amor in Sound is run by Samantha Caldato, the project’s executive producer and creative director, and Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys), who co-produced the album alongside Pupillo. The project was developed in a free, experimental environment, allowing the artist to explore the many rhythmic and sonic territories that have shaped his career — from Northeastern Brazilian traditions to jazz, hip hop, and cinematic soundscapes. Listen here. The album features special appearances by Brazilian artists such as Céu, Rodrigo Amarante, Agnes Nunes, Amaro Freitas, Davi Moraes, Alberto Continentino and Pedro Martins, alongside a strong roster of international collaborators, including Carminho, Gaslamp Killer, Loren Oden, Adrian Younge, Cut Chemist and Hervé Salters (known for his work with General Elektriks). The album’s 12 tracks were further enriched by contributions from Jeremy Gustin, Roberto Schilling, and other musicians who make Amor in Sound Studios in Los Angeles a place of creative exchange. Beyond his work as the drummer of Nação Zumbi, Pupillo has built a prolific career as a producer and collaborator with some of the most important names in Brazilian music, including Gal Costa, Nando Reis, Erasmo Carlos, Céu, and Otto, helping to shape the sound of multiple generations. This trajectory has earned him four Latin Grammy Awards. From Pernambuco, Pupillo is also an acclaimed composer for cinema, having written soundtracks for films such as Arido Movie and Blue Blood (directed by Lirio Ferreira), TheAssailant (directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff), among others. This cinematic sensibilitypermeates the album, which unfolds like a film, moving through richly textured soundscapes that cross continents and musical traditions.