The Italian producer Somne, whose real name is Federico Maccherone, presents his first release of 2017 - a solo EP marries ethereal, wide-angle synthesis and intricate drum. Nods to classic IDM and ambient sit at the periphery of the recordings, although the main focus is on the propulsive, contemporary techno derivatives - from warping, half-time opener Divided Love - through to the exacting, peak-time drive of Endgame. The original version of Metropolis conjures up a distinctly brooding sentiment - a quintessential example of rolling, contemporary electronica, whilst the Alternate Mix offers a more direct, cathartic interpretation.
