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Spanish artists Reeko and Tensal have each offered up a single for a hard techno two-tracker on the former’s imprint. Tremendous Satan’s Doom demonstrates the compatibility of their individual styles as a singular whole. It released in digital format via Mental Disorder on October 22nd.

“Rose Out Of Chaos” by Reeko pairs peak-hour lead synths with cinematic percussion, a hypnotic breakdown arriving midway through the arrangement for dramatic effect. Tensal’s “Lux Rhapsody” contributes a necessary measure of groove suffused with brutalist textures and a smooth bass line.

Reeko and Tensal Revisited

Boasting nearly two decades as a recording artist, Reeko (real name Juan Rico) has released on labels such as Pole Recordings, Planet Rhythm, and Avian in addition to his own label, Mental Disorder. For about a decade he has also championed more hypnotic, dub techno and ambient the alias Architectural.

The discography of Tensal (real name Héctor Sandoval) is fairly short by comparison. With numerous releases on Soma Records as well as appearances on Mord and Arts, however, he’s arguably packed significant accomplishments into his tenure.

Purchase Tremendous Satan’s Doom in digital format via Mental Disorder Bandcamp.

Mord, the record label of Dutch techno mainstay Bas Mooy, has delivered the latest edition of a six-year-running a compilation series. Herdersmat part 30-33 comprises 18 dark techno tracks from up-and-comers and established names alike. It released in digital and vinyl format January 20th.

Perhaps the most recognizable name on the tracklist is SHXCXCHCXSH; the Norrköping, Sweden duo kick off the effort with the well-executed “EAUOAI.” Italian duo Tapefeed deliver “Unshackle,” the arguable standout of the compilation for its corrosive textures and intentional composition. Also included on Herdersmat part 30-33 are tracks by Kaiser, Go Hiyama, Antony Doria and Operator, among others.

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Bas Mooy launched Mord in 2013, inaugurating the label with Radial‘s Linea Recta EP. Over the years the label has given a home to such artists as W.I.R.E., Sleeparchive, Oscar Mulero and Neil Landstrumm.

Herdersmat part 1-7 came out on Mord in 2015, and its 28-song tracklist included music by Rebekah, Lag and Ontal, among others. The numbering and frequency of the series is apparently irregular; part 8 came out in 2016, part 9-15 in 2017, part 16-18 and part 19-22 in 2018, and part 23-29 in 2019.

Herdersmat part 30-33 is available for purchase in digital and vinyl format on Mord Bandcamp.