sect returns to the heart of the history once more. chicagos legacy is finally represented on the label by one of the finest producers of this city and sound, dj skull. words cant do justice to the legacy of this legend of house and techno music. for almost three decades skull has produced of some of the finest dancefloor tracks ever made, be it through saber (trax), djax, hybrid, majesty recordings, tresor, or many others. here the dark knight offers four very special cuts that reaffirm his legendary status. the title track combines the most up-to-date techno production techniques with the inimitable chicago jacking sound. *promise of peace* retrieves traditional house values on the mellower end of the musical scale, while *reboot* gets back to the straight-up techno, with some nicely understated acid elements, and finally *big girls* is informed by both reggae dub and forward thinking techno.

bangin detroit inluenced techno madness, incl skirt remix

brilliant dubbin / atmospheric techno... tipp

having swiftly carved a niche for himself amongst the likes of perc, ben gibson returns to sect to deliver more of his brooding and engaging techno. there is a great emphasis on sound design and atmospherics in the two tracks on quien es?, as ominous clangs and tense tones hang heavy over rugged drum workouts. >ceased to gasp< is the more industrial of the two, but still allows for a melodic slant in the cavernous echoes that define the track. >remain< adopt a swirling, psychedelic approach to sonic decoration that draws you in just as it continues flooring you, like all good techno should. highly recommended.

killer robert hood like detroit techno

nice price deal !!! sects third and final sampler for the >its all for you< compilation ends on a bittersweet note, seeing the last release from sect favourite grovskopa, who has decided to retire following the closest of near death experiences. the a-side features lags remix of his sect classic >atopic<, reworking the lurching bass and broken-beat rhythms of the original into a hypnotic number with a fractured synth melody. the b-side sees >62:02<, a brittle yet powerful track with churning bass which recalls drexciyas classically hard edged approach, combined with hazy orchestral sweeps - a fitting swansong for a great producer.

brilliant split 10 inch release, excellent melodic detroit driven tracks from jolka & casual violence

sect records recent compilation >its all for you< showcased the exceptionally high standard of the labels roster as well as introducing some talent to the world, and this, the first 12 inch sampler from the album, selects three of the compilations finest tracks for vinyl treatment.

london based label sect salute spains techno history with their tenth release, represented by highly respected techno producer and dj victor martinez. psychedelia-tinged tracks are the order of the day here as victor steps up the pace and sets the standard. >the infiltrator<, chapters 1 & 2 are both moody and mysterious slices of voodoo magic from martinez and firmly nod to the dark hours of techno. flip to the b, and >lessons on emptiness< is just as menacing, with weird samples and indecipherable vocals flying throughout. >motor zerox< leans to a slightly lighter atmosphere with rumbling percussion sections and a hook melody. another killer 12inch from sect records

fresh drivin techno madness!! sect opens its temple doors to more good fortune of music with another star who has endured since the early mists of technos timeline. an artist responsible for many precious jewels in its crown, fanon flowers. a unique brand of machine funk is the forte, garnering huge respect from djs and a prowess displayed by endless real techno label signings planet wide. up as the title track gives us the mechanisms sound we know and love, groove spectres emanating from the machine. maschinenhaus parts 1 & 2, lessons in minimal funk we originally learnt and do so to this day from the likes of hood et al.

after >the jolka experience< (sect06) its now time for some high-class remixes, delivered by 2 trustworthy producers - surgeon and silent servant!

the mighty d knox graces sect with a second ep, >looking through your eyes<.
>at the beginning< is a journey in the way good techno tracks should be. a low-slung groove forms the foundation as strings build, creating composite chords then descending into darker territory.
>if i never knew you< continues the unique and oh-so-delicately balanced melodic sequences, while >out there< is straight up techno funk of the first order. if these guitar licks dont move ya on the dancefloor, you have problems we cant help you with.
>on my way< is a gift for the more experienced techno dj. tricky beats work to create something like a latin shuffle, rounded off by a sonic mind manifesto vocal.

dj bone celebrates his sunday with this great 12 inch full of soulful detroit house & techno.

excellent 4 track melodic / detroit like techno.. supported from ben sims , rolando, surgeon...

passionate, uncompromising, resolutely underground. a few words to describe the work and career to date of swedens finest real techno exponent, grovskopa. masterminding two high-calibre labels with frequent appearances on other imprints of repute, whilst giving a voice to the techno community through the nursery forum, he is clearly one of the harder working producers around. >make tomorrow< is the next chapter in his tale for the label, following the hotly anticipated and well received prologue of sect 2. >atopic< creates dense and intimate atmospheres, overlaid with a reflective, introspective key structure, culminating in the most poignant & moving of melodic sequences. >skinstrumental< bridges the void between tracks, speaks of the space between stars as our minds turn to thoughts of galaxies and nebulae, the spirit of detroit radiating like a supernova.>the fierce hug< completes the aural triptych, by contrast offering a more upbeat, playful yet no less desirable option for the more creatively diverse techno mix

since the early releases from the mid nineties, every muscial statement made by this man must be investigated. never one to put a step wrong, the sonic mind sound became instantly unique, raising the awareness of the techno community of what lay between detroit & chicago - kalamazoo.in the 21st, now residing in poland, the d knox sound continues to develop. whilst maintaining the acute instinct for getting all elements of tracks in beautiful balance for the maximum techno funk & groove, each track carries a lightness, maybe even translucent quality of sounds so characteristic of his style. once simple question - do you have a sonic mind

sect records returns to the original principles of techno music to create and inspire future sounds for the dancefloor. forthcoming releases come from a diverse range of artists who take the spirit of techno forward in new and unexpected directions

sect number one offers a selection of beautifully crafted, warm, harmonic detroit techno soul