#4 Feat. Staff Picks in Melodic House & Techno

Frequent collaborators Robin Schellenberg & Rauschhaus present the 'I Am Not My Ego' EP on When We Dip XYZ. On this two-tracker, the seasoned producers serve a masterclass in melodic techno, fusing creative transitions and ambiguous emotions into a dark ambience. The title track, 'I Am Not My Ego', begins its pace with ominous bass stabs and a nimbling arp. An hypnotizing synth line then adds to the track's daunting vibe, as sighing ad-libs release the ever-building tension. On 'Rise Of Thoughts', the dynamic groove goes back and forth with its assorted counter-melodies. The hopeful progression of the breakdown leads into a stripped-back drop topped-off by industrial textures and effects.

Rauschhaus, Robin Schellenberg