Italian artist Flavio MP returns to PuzzleProjectsMusic, this time with a long overdue first solo release on the label.

The brilliant Flavio has planted his flag firmly into the discographies of both PuzzleProjectsMusic and our sister label HOT GROOVERS through several EP releases and a series of explosive and critically acclaimed EP and remix collaborations with label boss Ben Spalding.

A hidden diamond, Flavio continues to be one of the core artists releasing on the labels, driving forward his discography with his strongly defined and fully original take on minimalistic, underground Techno music - that without question is designed to tear into big rooms at peak time - this showcased perfectly in this debut solo release.

First up, 'The Cornerstone' gets this release rolling. The kick drum stomps along boldly right from the start, as a menagerie of fizzing and buzzing effects drift into the foreground. A classic spoken word sample ushers in the main body of this cut, which has a dark atmosphere, providing a stirring backdrop to the vocal. Flavio cleverly uses warped clips from the spoken word sample to complement the gnarly instrumental.

On the flip, 'Sweep Crash' follows up with a sparse intro. The drums are sturdy once again, with a minimal arrangement where glitch-style buzzes and chirps build the energy. A breakdown, which utilises a foreboding poem, leads us into the gnarly track. Flavio's penchant for warped sounds and vocals is evident throughout, as we encounter another breakdown and a deeply hypnotic rhythm. This cut truly benefits from its stripped-back composition, with a range of unusual and captivating sounds.

Stay locked in for the next release on PuzzleProjectsMusic - which sees Italian artist Ranka re-unite with label head Ben Spalding for the beautiful and ultimate closing track titled 'End of The Earth'.