Nothing But… Supreme Techno, Vol. 06: A Snapshot of Contemporary Techno Done Right
The Nothing But… Supreme Techno series reaches its sixth instalment with a 25-track selection that maps the current state of underground techno with confidence and range. Across generous run times — several cuts exceeding seven minutes — and BPMs spanning from 124 to 138, the compilation moves fluidly from hypnotic groove to full dancefloor assault.
Tracklist Highlights
The opener sets an unexpected tone: Dirty Mac by Sync Therapy sits at 81 BPM, a slow-burn atmospheric piece that acts as an atmospheric threshold before System Jay (1811 Remix) by Kleber kicks the industrial machinery into gear at 129 BPM.
- Deathtrap – H.paul (134 BPM): one of the compilation's tension peaks, driven by abrasive kicks and a relentless bassline.
- Marabunta – Jmix (138 BPM): the fastest cut on the record, big-room techno built for peak-hour devastation.
- Struck (Mason Bach Remix) – Subtractive (128 BPM / 8:21): the longest and arguably most sophisticated track, layering elements with the patience of a Drumcode headliner.
- Space Invaders – Marc Galindo (126 BPM / 8:10): retro-futurist concept executed with flawless technical precision.
- Voodoo – Kate Lawler (124 BPM): dark groove and ritualistic percussion evoking the back rooms of European techno culture.
- Tehnorija – Skymate (138 BPM): raw, fast, and brutally effective.
Editorial Verdict
This compilation doesn't reinvent the genre, but it doesn't need to. It delivers exactly what the title promises: a curated selection of mid-to-upper-tier producers maintaining consistent production standards throughout. The range of approaches — from the minimal textures of Fur Immer (Hugcaro) to the direct punch of Pandemonium (Jee Groove) — makes Vol. 06 a valuable tool for DJs seeking fresh material and listeners wanting to take the pulse of the underground. Recommended.
