Lewis Fautzi - Beneath The Surface [generic sleeve repress]

Recording info

2026 repress - Portuguese techno force Lewis Fautzi debuts under his own name on Mutual Rytm with 'Beneath The Surface'.

Hailing from Barcelos, Portuguese maestro Lewis Fautzi has carved out a formidable reputation through a run
of uncompromising releases and a sound rooted in tension, precision and raw power - exemplified by his
recent outing on the agenda-setting Hayes Collective. He has previously established his fierce, potent sound
on Soma, PoleGroup, Mord, and a number of other influential labels, while also heading up Faut Section.
Having previously appeared on Mutual Rytm's Federation Of Rytm III compilation under his Non Cyclic alias,
he now steps out on SHDW's label with a six-tracker busting full of impactful techno cuts.

The heavily-requested 'Beneath The Surface' opens the EP with menacing low-end and tightly coiled pressure
that's released through simmering valves and hissing synths. 'The Hollow Cycle' brings a loopy, tunnelling
groove with a snaking lead and snaking metallic percussion, while 'Inner Mechanism' keeps things dark, deep
and driving with a backlit glow that pulls you in. 'Nonlinear Form' is streamlined deep techno that fizzes with
texture, spraying chords and a rumbling sub-bass, while closer 'Anamorph' rides meticulously designed broken
beats with an ever-present sense of bass-driven foreboding. For digital purchasers, sparse and eerie bonus
'Surface' slams down with industrial weight and real warehouse grit, shaping up another weighty offering for
the label.