After listening to Operator Radio out of Rotterdam for the past few months, coming to find that one of my all-time DJ heroes, The Hacker, has jumped on board with the Dutch experimentation was a dream come true. In addition, Resident Advisor has posted an interview with this legendary producer that details how Techno seems to be moving back towards its Body Music roots.
The Dutch have been outputting a much darker and rhythm-heavy sound that sounds as avant-garde as Electroclash in the early 2000’s. And a new sound may be emerging now as Amato has begun producing for Pinkman Records and returning to more underground venues for performances.
As the man himself quaintly describes: “it reflects the weird period we’re living in, where the idea of the future isn’t that bright for many people.”
-Bonezy