Antic Soul - Transmutation EP [Planet Rhythm]

The purveyors of purposeful, trend-free techno, Planet Rhythm, welcome Antic Soul, who delivers a quartet of slick, minimal, and effective cuts here. "Utapau" is super quick and combines pulsing synths with undulating pads and rugged drums. "Asukara" is even more urgent but this time feels anxious with its raw percussion and the way the drums seem to stack up on top of each other. "Transmutation" brings plenty of dub synth work and futuristic Detroit melodies, while "Just A Dream" glides on glistening synths and smooth kicks that have both a spiritual and emotional impact.