MORPHOLOGY 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: Finnish duo Morphology, long celebrated for redefining electro over the past two decades, return with another sharp addition to their already stellar catalogue. Having released close to 30 EPs, this latest 12" shows they're still pushing the boundaries of futuristic techno without losing their edge. Side-A opens with 'Track 1' a burst of alien electro breaks that drifts into eerie territory, setting a dark, atmospheric tone. 'Track 2' follows with icy, crisp broken beats riding a relentless acid groove, expertly balancing cold precision with infectious energy. Flipping over to Side-B, 'Track 3' launches into a spacey, funk-laden trip, pairing a killer beat with a beautifully crafted melody that feels like an interstellar voyage. Finally, 'Track 4' closes the EP with an absolute highlight i a funky, acid-driven groove that channels the spirit of early Aphex Twin while still sounding distinctly their own. This EP is another feather in the cap for the duo, exploring the impact point where techno and electro collide.

Review: Morphology makes a move to join the Kontakt label family with his Lakeland Dubs EP, which is sure to win plenty of fans right off the bat. Once again he goes on a deep dive into dubbed-out electro across a trio of immersive and atmospheric sounds. 'Needleleaf' starts with underwater vibes, spangled leads and mysterious chords backing a prickly beat and 'Understory' slows it down to all-out dub territory with watery effects and droplets, ripples and waves all filling the arrangement. 'Lakeland' is a punchier and more kinetic drum machine workout with silky synth wisps and irresistible rhythms.

Review: Finnish twosome Morphology has released some incredible records over the years - mostly of the intergalactic electro time - but we'd wager few are as sonically sparkling, life-affirming or pleasingly melodious as their latest two-tracker. 'Destroit', the A-side cut, is simply sublime: a far-sighted, futuristic fusion of crunchy, Chicago-influenced machine drums - all snappy snares, tough kicks and fizzing cymbals arranged into a delicious post-electro rhythm - intergalactic chords and bright, breezy electronic melodies that tap into the sci-fi sounds of purist Motor City techno. The duo opts for a warmer and woozier, acid-flecked sound on flipside 'Distance', a classic-sounding chunk of deep ambient techno tailor-made for late nights and early mornings.

Review: Michael Diekmann and Matti Turunen are the Finnish producers who make up Morphology. They roasted a debut album on this label in 2018 but since then have continued to evolve and mature their sound so that this sophomore effort is a great new take on their won singular electro sound. It was actually recorded between 2018 and 2019 and brims with liquid harmonies, ambient pads and a celestial charm that means your mind is often as occupied as your feet. There are darker moments along the way, such as the menacing 'Photosphere', but soulful synth beauty on cuts like 'Luminous Entity' is never far away.