For fans of the Friendship Collective or artists like Nørbak and Oscar Mulero , Pros and Cons is an essential addition to the modern hypnotic techno canon. It doesn't ask for your attention; it demands your movement.
The EP leans into the signature sound CONCEPTUAL has honed since his debut on Oscar Mulero’s Warm Up Recordings. It prioritizes: CONCEPTUAL - Pros and Cons [DLR016]
It shows Scardino’s growth, moving from the purely "introspective research" of earlier EPs into a more direct, confrontational style of techno. ❌ The "Cons": Potential Barriers For fans of the Friendship Collective or artists
Its dedication to "anti-retinal" sound (prioritizing idea and function over melody) may be too cold or clinical for listeners who prefer melodic or "sun-drenched" electronic styles. It prioritizes: It shows Scardino’s growth, moving from
Some may find the repetition bordering on the fatalistic—a sonic personification of heavy, digital shadows rather than organic warmth. 🏁 The Verdict
Unlike many club EPs that feel like a collection of disparate tracks, [DLR016] maintains a strict sonic identity—uncompromising and true to the artist's "conceptual" roots.