james ruskin: siklikal

Hot on the heels of the recent reissue of the Point 2 LP, James Ruskin follows up for Tresor Records with the bold new Siklikal EP. Right from the outset, "Nepte" draws in by vast sonics and laser focus, unruly synths distort over a skipping beat that hits hard in the right places. As the beat takes a backstep but no less rhythmic, "Kn Te3" is one for adventurous DJs, recalling the minimal loops that Ruskin is known for, seeped in industrial melancholy that fizzes a granular decay. On the B-side, "Nocke" brings the beat back to the forefront with a muscular UK techno sound, highly effective and pounding. Closing the EP is "Kn Am3" which retains the industrial sinew of its near-namesake "Kn Te3", exposing raw synth excursions over brutalist machinations. This EP symbolizes Ruskin's dynamic approach, pushing at boundaries yet never without a strong grip over the dancefloor. First Ruskin material on Tresor since 2008. 180 gram vinyl; includes download code.