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Roland’s TR-909 drum machine has always lived in the shadow of its more widely-loved sibling, the TR-808. But for some producers, the 909 is the only drum machine you’ll ever need. Just ask Detroit techno legend Jeff Mills, who loves it so much he turned his oldest 909 into a one-of-a-kind UFO-inspired instrument. A key tool for early techno …
Difficult Child, the latest offering from Reading-based producer Stanky, is a dramatic departure from his recent collaboration with Rex Domino, where cinematic digital purgatory underpins dismal stories and anthemic hooks. Hauled out from the depths of a tired hard drive and given new life, *Difficult Child* was born out of a curiosity to conceive an …
Café Bohemian is the debut EP from Sydney-based producer, t.hanks – one of the minds behind label Post Pluto. This glorious four track EP features lush string sections and warm 707 sequences in a percussive, deep house groove. “Café Bohemian”, the EP’s title track, takes you on a journey through warm rhodes keys, soaring string melodies and dubbed …