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Russian producer Sanys has impressed with a series of raw techno records on his Downfall Theory label - and his latest release further showcases his talents. Dominance starts with atmospheric synth washes before a granular bass and relentless percussion propel it forward. Like previous Sanys releases however, this is not straightforward linear techno and a rumbling vocal and insistent drums will keep the listener engaged. My Concern sees Sanys opt for a different approach, with a pulsing bass and a crystalline synth line going up and down the scales, intertwined with a vocal snippet, while Told You So features another stylistic shift. On this occasion, it s back to the darker sound that was audible on some of the earlier Downfall Theory releases. Tight, snappy drums and robust, insistent claps provide the basis for a droning, murky bassline that cuts through the arrangement like a lighthouse rays in the dark of night. Finally, Irish producer Eomac, one half of Lakker, delivers a version of Dominance that centres on lithe broken beats, ghostly melodies and insidious tonal shifts. As its title suggests, Dominance shows Sanys has become a master of the techno form.