VICLAN — Healing Wounds MC

Viclan – Healing Wounds MC arrives on Mord Records as catalogue MORDCAS014, a limited edition red cassette that drops into the techno realm on 2 October 2026. The release packs twelve cuts that weave a narrative of tension and release, anchored by the title track’s recurring motif and framed by a stark, midnight-hued aesthetic. Within the Mord catalogue, Healing Wounds MC follows the earlier “Death Is Not Defeat EP” (MORD028) and “Amargura EP” (MORD085), while preceding the later “The Scent Of Your Fears EP” (MORD126) and “Murred EP” (MORD128). This placement underscores the label’s current focus on kinetic, introspective techno that balances raw aggression with subtle melodic undercurrents. Side A opens with “Healing Wounds”, a track that sets a brooding atmosphere, its repetitive pulse inviting deep immersion. “Shadow District” continues the journey, shifting the mood toward a darker, more claustrophobic space, while “Anomaly” introduces a slight lift, hinting at a fleeting sense of resolution. “Passing Through” acts as a bridge, its rhythm easing the transition to “Time Drop”, a cut that tightens the tempo and heightens the drive. The side closes with “Frame State”, a concise statement that caps the first half with a crisp, forward-moving energy. Side B begins with “Red Flag”, a stark contrast that re-introduces a sharper edge, propelling the set into “Route Maneuver”, a track that feels designed for navigation through a crowded floor. “Rest In Pieces” offers a moment of reflective decay, its texture allowing the DJ to modulate the atmosphere before “Detached” slices through with a more mechanical precision. “Reminisce” provides a brief, nostalgic pause, setting the stage for the final statement. The cassette concludes with “Healing Wounds” in its “Scabbed mix” form, a reinterpretation that revisits the opening theme with altered phrasing, giving the record a circular sense of closure. In the context of contemporary underground techno, Healing Wounds MC exemplifies Mord’s commitment to releases that reward both attentive listening and kinetic performance. The recurring motifs and the mirrored A- and B-side treatments illustrate a cohesive artistic vision that aligns with the label’s recent output. For DJs, the cassette’s sequencing offers clear entry points: the opening track works as a deep-set opener, the mid-side cuts such as “Time Drop” and “Route Maneuver” serve as peak-time drivers, while the closing “Scabbed mix” provides a reflective wind-down. Collectors will appreciate the limited red cassette packaging, which adds a tactile distinction to the release. The format is a 12-track cassette, presented in a limited edition red shell, aligning with the label’s aesthetic choices for this series. Viclan – Healing Wounds MC, Mord Records, catalogue MORDCAS014, cassette, 12 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Viclan – Healing Wounds A2. Viclan – Shadow District A3. Viclan – Anomaly A4. Viclan – Passing Through A5. Viclan – Time Drop A6. Viclan – Frame State B1. Viclan – Red Flag B2. Viclan – Route Maneuver B3. Viclan – Rest In Pieces B4. Viclan – Detached B5. Viclan – Reminisce B6. Viclan – Healing Wounds