The return of ELECTRO MUSIC COALITION affiliate sin:it:sin with his new EP Obsolete Technology picks up where his previous EMC release left off - delving deeper into melodically expressive, narratively rich arrangements that inject new substance into the genre and contribute to shaping a gold standard for club-oriented ELECTRO. The opening track, Eru, begins with an arpeggiated phrase and a melodic passage in natural minor, laid delicately over a muted, cavernous pad. After about a minute, the drums make their entrance, gradually accumulating melodic ornamentation and additional layers, forming a groove that is easy on the ear yet quietly hypnotic. As the track progresses, a gentle, reflective synth motif played in the upper register becomes the focal point - only to be replaced, in a neat full-circle gesture, by the initial theme as the piece comes to a close. Infoseek continues the EP's commitment to layered structures. It opens with a simple synth riff, soon joined by a crisp break-kick and a second melodic line. A low-pitched acid line adds a shadowy tint, while the main melody undergoes subtle development. With its lack of overt accents, Infoseek comes across as smooth, airy, and refined. Infra-City Transit introduces a sharper contrast, hitting the gas right out of the gate. The track kicks off with an accented snare, brought into full swing by a weighty bassline. Though it initially seems to steer toward a static, dark-edged arrangement, a few bars in, the composer once again reveals his melodic finesse - never at the expense of the overall groove, but always in service of it. The flip side of the 12-inch opens with Solar Filter, a track that harks back to the label's earlier catalog. A brooding, futuristic sub-bass progresses steadily, energized by ascending high-register sequences. The result is a flowing yet impactful track that balances tension and elegance with ease. The title track, Obsolete Technology, keeps the listener in suspense. It begins with luminous harmonies, percussive breaks, and squelchy square-wave synths, gradually building into a layered crescendo of piercing high-frequency noise passages. These alternate with a different synth hook, maintaining a taut tension throughout the track's core. The EP concludes with Dimension Door, where a staccato bassline locks in tightly with the rhythmic pattern, spiraling downward into a subterranean zone. The track feels like a discharge of toxic residue, serving as a kind of outro for the mini-album - and perhaps a gateway into a new phase of ELECTRO's evolution. Once again, the release demonstrates the composer's ingenuity. These deeply thought-out works form a complete and coherent whole, resisting the trends of melodic minimalism while, in some ways, bringing the listener back to the genre's roots - to the art of full-bodied, structured arrangement.