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B-side, the 'Inside Out' version is even more unconventional, slowing things down yet more and turning proceedings into a folk tinged, psychedelic tambourine Schaffel rework. His ultra detailed approach to techno once again manifests itself here, so much so that it’s 115 bpm pace would even refrain many from even calling it techno. These rhythms are loose and have a live feel, typical of Holden’s trademark sound, as are the quirky time signatures. The track is a glittering combination of analogue synths arpeggios and buzzing drum pads that tick away in their own inimitable and curious rhythm patterns. Using his extensive modular synth collection to mould tripping mid-tempo sequences which sway, bobble and bounce with Holden’s typical lushness and acute sense of melody, 'Triangle Folds' has a delicate but unmistakably danceable feel to it. 'Triangle Folds' is Holden’s first release in four years yet still feels like a logical progression from his last effort, 2006’s debut The Idiots Are Winning. Out later this month, the compilation is, as usual, accompanied by a single from the UK producer. This, alongside his dedication to new production talent has made him the perfect choice to compile the next instalment of !K7’s long serving DJ Kicks series.

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Review: Border Community head honcho, James Holden has always maintained a kind of DJ free spirit which has enabled him to work outside the usual constraints of techno as we know it. While the mix is definitely reminiscent of one of his renowned 12 - 4 warm up sets, the vinyl edition (which comes as a bonus with this double vinyl release in gatefold cover) is a fine collection timeless techno and future classics. There's some stripped and textured dub techno featuring Levon Vincent on 'Can You See' and a jagged industrial experiment with fellow label mate Wincent Kunth on 'Possible Step'. Elsewhere, he dabbles in classic electro territory from Das Kombinat on 'Waschmaschine', industrial proto-techno on Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia's 'War Chant' (Marcel Dettmann edit) and some new exclusives from MDR HQ in the form of some interesting collaborations.

The Berghain resident merges new takes on classics such as Cybersonik's 'Technarchy' (Marcel Dettmann Third mix) and his remix of Infiniti's (aka Juan Atkins) 'Skyway' alongside Mystic Bill's classic 'U Won't C Me'. Review: Berlin techno legend Marcel Dettmann is up next for !k7, compiling their latest edition of the esteemed DJ Kicks series.

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