Unfathomably fast and futuristic music here from this Icelandic talent who takes cues from VTSS, Kisloty (Schacke, Rune Bagge etc) and others to create a highly energized form of modern techno that’s monstrously reactive, hyper-charged and specialist engineered for maximum impact.
The lead track, “I Wanna Go Home” references Arthur Russell’s iconic vocal line as it charges through at break neck speed complete with rattling 303s; a full frequency demolition ball that occasionally pauses to offer bursts of light through this rampant hard-techno romp. “Wool” deploys metallic shards, some granulated vox manipulation and this big ‘WOO’ sample – a battle cry for the technoid soldiers out post-4AM doing battle with the speaker stacks.
“Electric Ppl” might just be the most restrained out of the whole bunch as it’s ricocheting, bucking groove feels like you’re holding a snake by its tail. “Toilet Roll" shudders and judders with electrical energy; its rolling machine-code low-end puncturing the cerebrum incessantly as atmospheric washes and mangled vox swirl overhead. More words are merely superfluous – get this beast on the turntable and witness it’s powers!
The lead track, “I Wanna Go Home” references Arthur Russell’s iconic vocal line as it charges through at break neck speed complete with rattling 303s; a full frequency demolition ball that occasionally pauses to offer bursts of light through this rampant hard-techno romp. “Wool” deploys metallic shards, some granulated vox manipulation and this big ‘WOO’ sample – a battle cry for the technoid soldiers out post-4AM doing battle with the speaker stacks.
“Electric Ppl” might just be the most restrained out of the whole bunch as it’s ricocheting, bucking groove feels like you’re holding a snake by its tail. “Toilet Roll" shudders and judders with electrical energy; its rolling machine-code low-end puncturing the cerebrum incessantly as atmospheric washes and mangled vox swirl overhead. More words are merely superfluous – get this beast on the turntable and witness it’s powers!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Chest beating, stadium-blasted techno that's ever-so virgin on gabber. Closer listens however reveal a poise, sophistication and technological know-how that puts Bjarki right at the front of the pack. This is expert electronic music, regardless of the high tempos. Almost like what Sophie did for 'hyper pop', Bjarki is doing for 'hyper techno'. I love it - if not for the sole reason that it made Darryl nearly shit himself when played on the shop system!TRACK LISTING
A1. I Wanna Go Home
A2. Woo!
B1. Electric Ppl
B2. Toilet Rush