MARCEL DETTMANN — My Own Shadow: Album (lp 2x12")

Marcel Dettmann – My Own Shadow: Album (LP is a double-12-inch statement that arrives on !K7 Records (catalogue K7461LP). The release continues Dettmann’s exploration of minimal and dub techno, marrying textural restraint with rhythmic drive. Issued in the autumn of 2026, the album consolidates the My Own Shadow project that began with the Approaching (2025) and Faultline (2026) EPs, offering a full-length perspective on his parallel visual work. Within the !K7 catalogue, K7461LP follows a series of notable entries earlier in 2026, such as Kassian’s Gradients EP (K7468EP) and the Kruder & Dorfmeister DJ-Kicks 30th Anniversary Box (K7046XXXLP). It also arrives after Sofia Kourtesis’s DJ-Kicks (KLP7460) and before the label’s upcoming releases, positioning Dettmann’s album among a diverse roster that balances club-oriented cuts with more experimental gestures. Side A opens with “Resolution Vector”, a track that the label describes as built on shifting rhythm, texture, space and tension, linking Dettmann’s past to a constantly moving sound. “Reconstruct Memory” follows, extending the minimal framework with a subtle evolution that prepares the listener for the deeper focus of “Midnight Structure”. The side closes with “Silhouettes In Dust”, a piece that maintains the album’s hypnotic ambience while introducing a faint, atmospheric shift that hints at the darker terrain ahead. Side B begins with “Linear Depth”, a groove-centric composition that deepens the record’s dub-inflected palette. “Temporal Junction” continues the forward momentum, offering a measured build that serves both the dancefloor and a more reflective listening context. “Anatomical Void” introduces a sparser arrangement, allowing the surrounding space to breathe before “Obscured Presence” re-asserts the rhythmic pulse, tying the B-side back to the opening side’s thematic continuity. Side C’s “City Remains” re-engages the listener with a steady pulse that feels both urban and introspective, while “Divergent Orbit” pushes the rhythmic motif into a slightly more kinetic direction. “Threshold” acts as a brief interlude, its concise structure providing a moment of pause before the record’s climax. Side D opens with “Gravitational Scar”, a track highlighted by the label for its continual reshaping of rhythm, texture, space and tension, echoing the album’s overarching narrative of deconstruction and resonance. “Mirrors” reflects this approach, offering a mirrored rhythmic pattern that deepens the sense of introspection. “Dark Surveillance” adds a shadowy layer of dub-laden ambience, and the record concludes with “Afterimage”, a lingering piece that resolves the journey with a faint, echoing afterglow. Dettmann’s own discography on !K7 includes the earlier My Own Shadow: Approaching EP (K7458EP, 2025) and the 2016 DJ-Kicks 2×12″ (K7340LP). His output on other imprints—Running Back Mastermix edits (2025, 2026) and the Dekmantel FEAR OF PROGRAMMING LP (2022)—demonstrates a consistent interest in merging club functionality with experimental textures, a trajectory that culminates in this double-LP. In the current underground landscape, the album stands as a meditation on the dancefloor’s capacity to host both kinetic energy and reflective space. Its minimal structures provide DJs with flexible entry points, while the dub-infused undercurrents afford a deep, resonant backdrop for late-night sets. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive narrative that binds the fourteen tracks, each contributing to a sustained mood rather than a collection of isolated statements. The record is presented as a 2×12-inch vinyl set, matching the format of Dettmann’s recent LP releases and aligning with the label’s tradition of delivering substantial, album-length experiences on high-quality analog media. Marcel Dettmann – My Own Shadow: Album, !K7 Records, catalogue K7461LP, 2×12-inch vinyl, fourteen tracks, minimal techno / dub techno, released 13 November 2026. Tracklist: A1. Marcel Dettmann – Resolution Vector A2. Marcel Dettmann – Reconstruct Memory A3. Marcel Dettmann – Midnight Structure A4. Marcel Dettmann – Silhouettes In Dust B1. Marcel Dettmann – Linear Depth B2. Marcel Dettmann – Temporal Junction B3. Marcel Dettmann – Anatomical Void B4. Marcel Dettmann – Obscured Presence C1. Marcel Dettmann – City Remains C2. Marcel Dettmann – Divergent Orbit C3. Marcel Dettmann – Threshold D1. Marcel Dettmann – Gravitational Scar D2. Marcel Dettmann – Mirrors D3. Marcel Dettmann – Dark Surveillance D4. Marcel Dettmann – Afterimage