Born and raised in Sicily but now based in Berlin, SLV is known for his innovative approach to techno and its
various shades. He has released on revered labels like Soma and received support from key industry players who
respect his ability to blend old-school vibes with modern production techniques. Away from the club, he also
produces music for film soundtracks, adding a sense of cinematic edge to his techno cuts and is a master of both
analog and digital technologies – a true audio engineer who crafts unique, compelling sounds. Having previously
featured on the labels Federation of Rytm III compilation, he returns to SHDWs Mutual Rytm imprint with his
Night Echoes EP to open up October.
Graustufen opens with punch drum programming and scintillating percussion that dances atop the groove as
booming bass brings serious weight down low. The superb Grand Cayman is another potent techno weapon, this
time with icy synth atmospheres and eerie moods pervading the tightly programmed drums and bass to deliver an
unstoppable force. Voids brings urgent funk with its hunched-over, closely stacked kicks and suspensory pads,
which never let up and keep you locked in the moment, while Elastik Pho echoes a classic Detroit sound with its
soul-drenched beats and serene, uplifting, beautiful hi-tek style. Last but not least, That Night shows SLVs
extraordinary range as it brings some soulful vocal loops and optimistic chords over thunderous drums, which are
sure to power dance floors through to euphoria. The EP includes two digital bonus cuts: Basic Uno, which is a raw,
percussive and heads-down banger, and Persistence Of Memory, which is stripped-back, glitchy and dubby techno
for strobe-lit warehouses.
Night Echoes (Cut-Out Sleeve / Printed Inner Sleeve)
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A1. Graustufen SLV
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A2. Grand Cayman SLV
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A3. Voids SLV
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B1. Elastik Pho SLV
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B2. That Night SLV