Bleep

Parisian purveyor of mutant techno, Bambounou, returns for a second outing on AD 93 (FKA Whities). His music, which was long released on Modeselektor’s 50Weapons, fits the London label to a tee. It’s far removed from the greyscale austerity of much techno, instead focusing on colourful, buzzing synth lines, vocal grabs and hyperactive percussion. Both tracks on 033 are out of Bambounou's top drawer, striking a sweet spot between techno, house and bass music. They’re oddball and unpredictable - ‘Hale' in particular - but fit to shake a soundsystem and spice up a DJ set.