Disrute Reflexivity

Power Station continue to present their penchant for dark dance club sounds as the third edition of the Kris Baha-led imprint looks to another Melbourne local by way of Lochlan Denholm aka Disrute. After surfacing on the labels sampler debut just last year, 'Reflexivity' sees Lochlan a chance to explore his style of twisted, pulsing homage to new wave and motorik throb. 'Anvil Landing' wastes no time laying down intentions. Sparse friendly drums are met with a modulating bass line and lazy arpeggio, an incessant sonar pulses and drum rolls intensify. 'Snorkel' continues the mid-tempo intensity, Distressed kick counterpoint with aggressive stabs that rise and swirl before reaching a powerful climax, a track reminiscent of the 2000's turbo-charged italo disco edits. On the flip we see Japanese supergroup Mascaras, made up of Chida and 5ive (Cos/Mes) tackle unreleased 'Kabutops'. Vocal fans of Disrute's 'Kabu' track from the label sampler, here Mascaras provide a fast paced acid-heavy reinterpretation, intense yet restrained with erratic drum trickery taking Disrute to techno territory. Finally, Disrute reflects with title track 'Reflexivity'. Digital arpeggios and a brooding one note bass work around Curt Cress style harmonic drums, a low slung piece for the early evening. Hand drawn picture sleeve and label, a complete package that signals exciting times for Power Station ahead.