Another new record label making it's way onto the techno scene is from a London duo who should need no introduction. Simian Mobile Disco have been producing twitchy techno tunes for quite some time now, their debut album 'Attack Decay Sustain Release' was arguably one of the best of 2007, combining fresh techno bleeps and beats with pop vocals that appealed to a huge audience.

I will admit however that their latest album, Temporary Pleasure, was no such work of art. Fairly weak collaborations all around, with the few decent tracks not doing enough to salvage the rest of the album. They followed up the album with their Extra Temporary EP, which fortunately saw a return to their original pure techno form, the SMD that we knew and loved from 2007.

Delicacies sees SMD continuing in this direction, releasing a selection of 12" over the next few months to accompany their latest club night 'Delicatessen'.

"Delicacies are usually quite disgusting things that are enjoyed by a small group of people. Lots of the music that we listen to fits this description and this label is a forum for us to put out some disgusting music for the few that like that sort of thing."

Sounds promising.

Their first release, Aspic/Nerve Salad, was released a month ago, so sorry for the slow post. For the Boys Noize types there's 'Aspic' on the A-side with powerful rave synths and an acid house feel. But, if you're after something a lot darker grab onto 'Nerve Salad', beating out a proper post-minimalist theme that should find quite a large fan-base.

Simian Mobile Disco - Aspic


Grab 'em both on Beatport now.