POWER VACUUM

Galloping acid/hybrid imprint Power Vacuum was launched by Chrome Hoof co-founder Milo Smee in 2012, and whilst inspired by the bastard hardcore of Smee’s early 90’s hysteria, has been a vital cog in the resurgence of gnarled, modular based techno. Motivated by an internal animosity towards the industry’s smoke-blowers, Smee has emphatically stumbled upon a successful formula that remains undeterred and wonderfully enthusiastic, cleary aimed at fans of the irregular, who frolic in high intensity weirdness delivered by the likes of Mark Broom, EDMX, An-i, Objekt and Bintus. PV's growing stature and discography evidences complex inner motivations that surpass a desire for new music, this acid-fuelled joker has a clear penchant for a comical presence, the boisterous pixellated logo and rough-luxe artwork hint at the inner workings of a twisted and protagonistic label head, yet the delivery reveals a premeditated intelligence or blueprint that only a specific visionist could deliver.

Artists: Objekt, Joe Farr, J. Tijn, Sensational & Kruton, Scalameriya & VSK, Cylob, Vacated, Jerome Hill, Anklepants, Cornwallis, Bintus, Positive Merge, EDMX, Mark Broom, Invincible Scum and An-i.

"Power Vacuum has released some of the most entertaining records of recent years. The label arrived amidst a wave of interest in harder techno, but in contrast to the stern demeanour of its peers, Power Vacuum has a mischievous glint in its eye" - Angus Finlayson

"under this sort of assault, the notion of what is or is not “on-trend” dissolves like shit powdery pills in a clammy palm" - FACT

"dark and skewed techno, Drexciya and Dexter electro, hardcore stabs, hard Rotterdam FX and even a breathy gasp or two. It's the sound of a madman running wild with his machines" - Holly Dicker (RA)

"the binding agent of Smee's musical activities is that strange intersection between eroticism and danger; the moment when the floor takes a turn for the dark side and the fight-or-flight response kicks in" - Resident Advisor

"unlike the glass-like asphalt surface of the Autobahn, these slip roads are made of the most ruff and pitted bitumen available" - The Quietus

www.powervacuum.net

Press

SYNC