Richardson – Situational Awareness – Era Specific Noise
Buy link: eraspecificnoise.bandcamp.com/album/espn002
Welcome to the second edition of Era Specific Noise! This release sees the debut of three talented new artists to the label – there’s nothing better than a good VA. With an audible sonic influence and shared appreciation for the originality and love poured into old-school techno, ESPN002 has something for every drum machine lover out there.
We kick things off with TOECRUNCHER’s track “Turnstyle”, the first of two driving pieces of dancefloor-friendly techno that make up the A side. A classic 16th note bassline, strong percussion, and just the right amount of ear candy and ephemeral pads – this work practically mixes itself into your DJ set. The next output by label head Richardson “Situational Awareness” builds off this style and adds a growling, modulated synthline, a uniqueness which ensures its memorability and slot in your bag.
The clarity in the production of B1 “Occhio per occhio” by Alfa Cornae is hard to put into words. There’s a mountain of percussion in this hardgroove-inspired piece, and yet, everything seems to have its place – and those squelchy breakdowns don’t hurt either. Rounding off the release is “Kintsugi” – a slamming, industrial yet ethereal piece by Andrea Crestani. We enjoy a release that tells a story, and this track has all the hallmarks and melancholy of an EP closer.
We hope you enjoy your stay with Era Specific Noise – New school old school.
Writing & Production: TOECRUNCHER, Richardson, Alfa Cornae, Andrea Crestani
Artwork: Brooke Reilly
Mastering: Paul Mac @ Hardgroove
Vinyl Pressing: Matter Of Fact (DE)
Distribution: DBH Music (DE)
Release date: May 30th, 2025.