Awkward Finnish Techno from: Phonogenic – Suspicion

Still grey and wet outside. Going to retreat into some introspective techno from Finland’s Phonogenic.

Phonogenic (Tuomas Salmela) from Tampere, is one of the most established Finnish Techno and House producers. He’s been around for over 20 years and yet new track Suspicion sounds so fresh. It’s released as part of the Sounds for the 4th Decade compilation from Meltdown Deejays Records who celebrate 30 years in operation.

Suspicion is full of yin and yang. It manages to be both downtempo reassurance as well as uncertain IDM. It’s curious and eager to explore but also full of angularity and reverse.

Musically, it’s an intriguing blend. It manages a downtempo dub techno feel. But that’s undercut by tin pan clattering beats that owe more to the awkwardness of IDM. It’s soothing in some lovely organic analog synth sounds and the throb of a bass.

But those beats pitter patter and never settle. It’s like constant rain on a tin roof. Endless, always anxious, never settled. Great track.

~ by acidted on January 4, 2024.