Under the stewardship of alan fitzpatrick (drumcode, figure, bedrock), 8 sided dice is considered one of the most exciting techno labels to emerge in recent times. ‘9 hours later’, ‘amsterdam, ‘gas mask’ and ‘continue’ led carl cox, adam beyer, dubfire, john digweed, nic fanciulli and len faki to champion the label; catapulting 8 sided dice on to playlists across the globe. ascion & d’carbone have become familiar favourites of players across the techno spectrum having delivered acclaimed solo and collaborative efforts for headline labels including sci+tec, drumcode, smalltroom music and spectrum records with their brand of futuristic techno ensuring these new school graduates of the naples techno family maintain the scene’s vibrancy. woofer is a serious beast. sparse and relentless, there is ruthlessness about how it sets about its three-part assault on the senses. preparing the way with a full on battle charge of pacey mechanical beats the big moment comes courtesy of distorted droning waves and a tight electro-funk bass lick. nasty… tape mode further illustrates this pairings mastery of the darker side of techno. with a groove boiled down to bare elements of crisp beats and hissing hats, centre stage is given over to the combined energizing effect of linear rolling bass and sharp bursts of percussive oomph. an oppressive and shadowy mood setter.