INFINITI BY JUAN ATKINS — Skynet 2x12"

Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Skynet is the newest 2x12-inch offering from Tresor (catalogue TRESOR105), a 2026 repress that revisits the classic Detroit techno terrain with a modern, industrial edge. The double-LP arrives as a fresh pressing of the seminal Infiniti project, pairing raw tactility with a purist elegance that has long defined the artist’s approach to the machine-driven groove. Within Tresor’s 2026 schedule, Skynet shares its release day with Rod Modell’s Captagon LP (catalogue TRESOR312) and Moritz Von Oswald’s Silencio LP (catalogue TRESOR339LP), while earlier in the year the label issued heavyweight statements such as Transllusion’s The Opening Of The Cerebral Gate (TRESOR270LPX) and DJ Stingray 313’s INDUSTRY 4.0 EP (TRESOR337). Skynet therefore lands amid a series of heavyweight techno statements, reinforcing Tresor’s commitment to both historic and forward-looking sounds. Side A opens with “Skyway”, a track that establishes a spacious, slinking groove, setting a tone of measured tension that carries into “Walking On Water”. The second piece deepens the mood, extending the atmospheric quality while maintaining the rhythmic drive introduced on the opener. On side B the three cuts – “Thought Process”, “Electric Circus” and “Postcard From The Future” – continue the narrative, each layering a slightly more chaotic frequency palette over the underlying Detroit swing, creating a subtle shift from introspection to a more kinetic, forward-moving energy. Side C begins with “Body Oil”, a smoother, almost liquid-like movement that provides a brief respite before the brief “Co eeshop Interlude”. The interlude acts as a connective tissue, a momentary pause that bridges the more reflective tone of its predecessor with the deeper, more immersive vibe of the final side. Side D concludes with “Co eeshop Connection” and “Subterrainea”, two tracks that bring the record to a closing focus; the former tightens the groove while the latter delves into a darker, subterranean atmosphere, rounding off the journey with a sense of resolved tension. Skynet occupies a distinctive spot in the Infiniti catalogue, revisiting the project’s original intent to expose “the life and emotion in machines”. The repress underscores the ongoing relevance of this material, positioning it as an essential reference point for both techno purists and those tracing the lineage of industrial-infused dance music. Within Tresor’s broader output, the record complements the label’s recent focus on re-examining foundational sounds while pushing them into contemporary contexts. For DJs, the record offers a suite of tracks that can be threaded into a set at multiple points. “Skyway” and “Walking On Water” work well as early-night warm-up pieces, while the B-side selections provide a gradual build toward peak-time intensity. The C-side interlude supplies a useful breather, and the D-side finishes supply the kind of deep, resonant closing that can anchor a late-night descent. Collectors will appreciate the continuity of the 2LP format, which preserves the original sequencing and allows for nuanced needle-drop manipulation. The release is presented as a 2x12-inch vinyl pressing, adhering to the original double-LP layout. The format supports the extended track lengths and the intended side-by-side flow, ensuring that the physical medium reflects the album’s structural intentions. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Skynet, Tresor, catalogue TRESOR105, 2x12-inch vinyl, eight tracks, released 27 November 2026. Tracklist: A1. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Skyway A2. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Walking On Water B1. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Thought Process B2. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Electric Circus B3. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Postcard From The Future C1. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Body Oil C2. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Co eeshop Interlude D1. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Co eeshop Connection D2. Infiniti By Juan Atkins – Subterrainea