Developer - Developer Archive 09 (2018)

Developer aka Adrian Sandoval delves back into his vaults again for the ninth instalment of the Archive series. Like previous instalments, it shows that the US producer has made a wealth of dark, deep techno. A case in point is “Zodiac Talking”. Over a throbbing bass, he lays down a muffled vocal loop and skipping percussion. It’s a subtle but heady combination, and a mood that he replicates on “Queen of Arcs”. Although the drums are tougher and the looped stabs more dramatic, there is still an understated sensibility at play. While “Severed Ties” sees him return to the rolling, loopy sound he is known for, there is still subtle flair audible here – just check the menacing “Transmissions From The Yucatan” if you are in any doubt.