Mathias Kaden - Myal EP

Germany's minimal techno purveyor returns this month for his forth installment on Vakant with the Myal EP - three tracks laden with simplistic tribal beats. Deep rhythms and basslines feature throughout, with Africanesque percussion and melodies. Opener Rhythma sounds similar to a rain dance, guaranteed to "prompt wild behavior from the most reserved of techno heads." Kaden's style will appeal to fans of like-minded artists such as Richie Hawtin, Thomas Brinkmann and Alex Smoke. Keep an eye on this one, as this is just a taster of even greater things to come. [Karen Taggart]