EP Review: “Increase Domination (inc. Audio Injection remix)” by Yan Stricker
June 6, 2011
The !Organism label was launched in 2008 by veteran DJ/producer Yan Stricker, who started his music career in his native Switzerland in the late 90’s. Since its inception the label has been developing in a techno-influenced direction, cultivating a style that is manifested in the Increase Domination EP, the label head’s latest 3 tracker featuring a solid remix from US techno artist Audio Injection aka David Flores.
Kicking off the EP is Fight the Nothing, a pacey big-room cut driven by the bold tech beats and dry electro-tinged synth leads, which are juxtaposed with the warm, airy pads in the main break. Whilst it’s rather straightforward despite its energy, it’s complemented with the title track Increase Domination, a more attention-grabbing piece that again sees the coupling of snappy tech rhythm and an acidic electro hook, but in a more epic manner thanks to the unrelenting movement of the triumphant synth riffs.
With the rework of Fight The Nothing by Audio Injection, the EP then twists its way towards the more German-sounding techno territory. Dark, throbbing, and with a palpable Berghain-influenced industrial flavour, the remix has a heads-down and organic feel that contrasts with the rest of the single and thus manages to inject some depth into it. A nice variation and addition to the EP indeed.
