Elements Of Joy / Stave Split#4

Split#4 is the final release for the 10th anniversary year of the Pi project featuring Elements of Joy (a.k.a. Uvb) and Stave both returning to the label after their earlier appearances with Pi08 and Pi07 respectively. The vinyl release showcases six original tracks--three from each artist--with bonus tracks included in the digital release.

On the A-side Elements of Joy delivers 3 original tracks of New-Beat leaning techno including one song that features vocals by Zanias. The opening track "Prutaneousa (a1)" connects the dots between his previous entry on the label and this one with the use of retro 80s inspired vocal samples but this time on a rather driving beat sequence than an industrial/noise one. "A Master of Distress (a2)" dives deeper into a hypnotic mood while "Vampiric Habits (a3)" takes it even further to an ethereal atmosphere through the input of Australian vocalist Zanias. On the B-side Chicago producer Stave presents his signature hypnotic broken-beat techno. The side opens with "Weingart (b1)" a characteristically Stave textured track. "900mph (b2)" combines IDM elements with dynamic broken rhythms while "Capital, Selves (b3)" blends experimental with Grey Area influences. The digital release includes two more bonus tracks: an energetic EBM techno piece by Elements of Joy and an atmospheric techno by Stave completing this diverse split release. Split#4 is a fitting close to the project's milestone year celebrating a decade of our Pi vision.