DIMI ANGÉLIS — Angls 008

Dimi Angélis – ANGLS 008 opens a compact chapter in the ANGLS catalogue, catalogued as ANGLS008 and pressed on 12-inch vinyl. The hard-techno EP arrives on 14 June 2019 and presents a quartet of tracks that the label describes as a “tale of four brothers”, each sharing a core identity while asserting its own character. Within the ANGLS family this release sits before a trio of forthcoming statements: ANGLS 014 (2024), ANGLS 015 (2025) and ANGLS 016 (2026), all also authored by Dimi Angélis. The progression suggests a sustained exploration of the label’s hard-techno aesthetic, with ANGLS 008 marking the eighth entry in the series. Side A begins with “Out Of Nowhere”. The opening cut establishes the EP’s kinetic thrust, delivering a relentless drive that sets the tempo for the record. Its placement primes the listener for the contrasting mood of “Funky Lizard”, which follows on A2. While still anchored in the same hard-techno framework, the second track introduces a distinct groove that feels like a playful counterpoint to the opening intensity, providing a subtle shift in energy without abandoning the overall momentum. Flipping to side B, “Titan” continues the narrative with a weightier presence. The track’s title hints at a massive, almost monolithic feel, and its placement after the A-side pair creates a natural escalation, suitable for building tension in a set. The final cut, “Automatic”, rounds off the EP with a precise, machine-like precision that feels like a logical conclusion to the brotherly saga. Its streamlined structure offers a clean exit point, allowing DJs to either end a set decisively or transition into a deeper, more atmospheric phase. For Dimi Angélis, ANGLS 008 follows a series of releases that have consistently explored the harder edges of techno. Earlier entries on the same label, such as ANGLS 014, 015 and 016, will extend this trajectory in the coming years, while the artist’s work on TH Tar Hallow—“Tar 22” and “The Chronic Argonauts” (both 2024)—demonstrates a parallel interest in experimental techno structures. ANGLS 008 therefore occupies a pivotal spot, bridging the artist’s established hard-techno language with the forthcoming expansions on his own imprint. From a DJ’s perspective the record offers a concise toolkit: “Out Of Nowhere” works as a powerful opener or a high-energy peak, “Funky Lizard” supplies a rhythmic pivot for mid-set variation, “Titan” serves as a heavyweight climax, and “Automatic” delivers a crisp, closing statement or a launchpad for deeper selections. The sequencing encourages a narrative flow that can be mapped onto a set’s arc, making the EP a practical addition for techno specialists seeking both intensity and subtle shift. The physical format is a 12-inch vinyl, aligning with the tradition of hard-techno releases that benefit from the medium’s dynamic range. The record’s layout respects the classic side-A/side-B structure, allowing DJs to cue and mix each brother with the tactile precision vinyl affords. Dimi Angélis – ANGLS 008, ANGLS, catalog ANGLS008, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks, hard techno, released 14 June 2019. Tracklist: A1. Dimi Angélis – Out Of Nowhere A2. Dimi Angélis – Funky Lizard B1. Dimi Angélis – Titan B2. Dimi Angélis – Automatic