stl: take off music

Echocord welcomes the return of STL with Take Off Music EP, comprised of three murky, dubbed-out cuts from the acclaimed German producer. Stephan Laubner, better known as STL has long been one of the most respected producers in the underground electronic music scene. Racking up releases on the likes of Smallville, Perlon, Echospace [Detroit], his own Something, and, of course, Echocord where he returns here. "Fluxxy" leads on the package, embracing STL's signature style via, dusty analog drums, choppy dub stabs, penetrating low end flutters, and airy atmospherics before "Dub Plus" lays focus on a stripped-back, perfectly balanced drum groove, hazy field recordings and bubbling chord delays and bell chime synths. "Magic Thing" then rounds out the release, fusing FM synth melodies and gritty bass stab sequences with thunderous subs and Laubner's robust rhythmic style. Once again, STL delivers a touch of class with a contemporary dub techno style for Echocord.