5 Tewns Vol.10

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What a week! Hot on the heels of Samhain, and just before Magusto, the weather gods here on the Iberian Peninsula are really putting on a show. The rain is torrential, there are all manner of storm warnings, and — after 17 years in the godforsaken northern territories of Ewrop — I’m finally getting to enjoy real weather again. Watching the mountains in the distance as they disappear and reappear by the hour has made me shed a tear on multiple occasions. Our dog’s not enjoying it quite as much.

Anyway, with that in mind, here are this week’s top five records, tapes and digimals:

Ben Pest – Bad B [Cancel Couture]

Grotty, oversaturated acid electro forged on the anvil of master synthmonger Ben Pest.
I’ve been strutting around the countryside with this in my ears for so long it’d be weird not to include it here. It’s sweaty, and it’s naughty.

Paul Frick Ensemble Modern – Dach (Continuous) [Edition DUR]

From Paul Frick’s latest album of the same name, Dach is 27 minutes of frenetic, neo-classical brilliance.
Created using traditional instruments alongside arpeggiated synths and textures to stunning effect, Dach was recorded live at the Haus der Deutschen Ensemble Akademie, Dachsaal. I’m including the full 27-minute continuous version because it deserves your undivided attention.

Patrick Cowley – Tech-No [Dark Entries]

The latest in a series of re-releases of Patrick Cowley’s lesser-known work, Hard Ware features Tech-No — essentially the instrumental demo version of Tech-No-Logical World.
A masterclass in sparse, NRG-laced Italo brilliance.

Liiek – I’m a TV [Turbo]

Anyone who’s read my posts (hi Mum) knows I’m a huuuuuge fan of Mangel Records and the artists orbiting its general atmosphere.
So, it should come as no surprise that I adore this new release from the founding members’ band, Lieek — particularly the Fall-adjacent sleaze rock closer I’m A TV. Buy the album or else!

Monomyth – Spheres [Suburban Records]

It’s been absolutely chucking it down here, and I’ve been sitting inside watching the tempest rage over the mountains, listening to Spheres by Dutch space-rockers Monomyth.
Its drifting, Brian Bennett–oid intro morphs wildly into a naughty, fuzz-heavy stoner sensibility that suits the weather marvellously. I’ve no idea how I stumbled upon this album to be honest, but Christ on a bike, am I glad I did.

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