If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to dream inside a subwoofer, Behind Consciousness might be your answer. The ever-dependable Tensal returns to Rome’s Concrete Records with four perfectly sculpted techno trips that remind us why he’s one of the genre’s most trusted sound architects.
The title track “Behind Consciousness” opens the EP with a sly grin, smooth tones luring you in before the percussion starts slicing through the calm like a blade through fog. It’s hypnotic, precise, and built to make even the most stoic club-goer accidentally close their eyes and start swaying.
“Itaewon” shifts the mood into darker territory, chugging forward with the kind of swagger that would make a warehouse roof shake. It’s heavy, but not without charm. It’s a slow-burning groove you can’t help but get lost in.
Next is “Mandrax,” a bouncy, warm cut that resembles Tensal letting his hair down. Rubbery basslines contrast with metallic blasts to produce a joyful yet surreal feeling of motion.
Finally, “Foeh” signs things off with a hazy kick pattern and cosmic shimmer, like a transmission from deep space reminding us to dance responsibly.
With Behind Consciousness, Tensal proves he can balance serious sound design with genuine fun. It’s techno that works both in the club and between the ears, sophisticated yet sweaty, heady yet human.
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