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Conna Haraway's Dub Techno: A Sonic Beacon for Autumn Nights
As the British autumn sets in, with its grey skies and seas, there's no better soundtrack than dub techno. This genre, pioneered in the early 1990s, has been a staple of dance culture ever since, with its unique blend of stern techno, ambient textures, and offbeat rhythms.
One producer who embodies this spirit is Glasgow-based Conna Haraway. Following his debut album Lusidiq in 2023, Haraway has released two excellent EPs this year: Spatial Fix and the recently announced Shifted. On Spatial Fix, we find Haraway exploring a tropical trip-hop take on dub techno, with opener Freon setting the tone for an unhurried 35 minutes of atmospheric soundscapes.
The latest offering from Haraway is his entry in the Short Span label's discography, which opens with Redirect (a collaboration with Xenia Reaper). This track features cool, subtly textured sounds that evoke a sense of stillness and contemplation. Detach follows, a gripping four-four track that brings out Haraway's beats' subtle swing and tactility, building deep layers into the music.
If you're looking for more dub techno to match your autumnal mood, check out Purelink, Cousin, and Peaches. The Glasgow producer has released a stunning new EP this year, with opener Not in Your Mouth None of Your Business showcasing Peaches' signature electroclash sound, while This Is Lorelei offers a perfectly turned pop gem from one half of Water from Her Eyes.
To round out the week's best new tracks, we have an impressive selection. Lala Lala brings wistful indie-pop with Does This Go Faster?, while Armand Hammer and the Alchemist deliver a beautifully noodling synth melody on Super Nintendo, featuring stunning surrealist poetry from Billy Woods. Lastly, Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore will transport you to celestial realms on Melted Moon, while Steve Hauschildt offers an extended trance breakdown with Dividua.
Listen to Conna Haraway's new tracks and explore the best new releases in dub techno this autumn season.
As the British autumn sets in, with its grey skies and seas, there's no better soundtrack than dub techno. This genre, pioneered in the early 1990s, has been a staple of dance culture ever since, with its unique blend of stern techno, ambient textures, and offbeat rhythms.
One producer who embodies this spirit is Glasgow-based Conna Haraway. Following his debut album Lusidiq in 2023, Haraway has released two excellent EPs this year: Spatial Fix and the recently announced Shifted. On Spatial Fix, we find Haraway exploring a tropical trip-hop take on dub techno, with opener Freon setting the tone for an unhurried 35 minutes of atmospheric soundscapes.
The latest offering from Haraway is his entry in the Short Span label's discography, which opens with Redirect (a collaboration with Xenia Reaper). This track features cool, subtly textured sounds that evoke a sense of stillness and contemplation. Detach follows, a gripping four-four track that brings out Haraway's beats' subtle swing and tactility, building deep layers into the music.
If you're looking for more dub techno to match your autumnal mood, check out Purelink, Cousin, and Peaches. The Glasgow producer has released a stunning new EP this year, with opener Not in Your Mouth None of Your Business showcasing Peaches' signature electroclash sound, while This Is Lorelei offers a perfectly turned pop gem from one half of Water from Her Eyes.
To round out the week's best new tracks, we have an impressive selection. Lala Lala brings wistful indie-pop with Does This Go Faster?, while Armand Hammer and the Alchemist deliver a beautifully noodling synth melody on Super Nintendo, featuring stunning surrealist poetry from Billy Woods. Lastly, Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore will transport you to celestial realms on Melted Moon, while Steve Hauschildt offers an extended trance breakdown with Dividua.
Listen to Conna Haraway's new tracks and explore the best new releases in dub techno this autumn season.
Conna Haraway is killin' the game right now, and I'm so here for his tropical trip-hop take on Spatial Fix. That Freon track is straight fire 
, and Redirect with Xenia Reaper is like a breath of fresh air - it's all about that chill, contemplative vibe 
. The best part? There are so many more artists killin' the dub techno scene this autumn, from Purelink to Peaches... it's like the perfect soundtrack for those long, rainy nights in 
I'm loving this dub techno vibe for autumn nights 
️! Conna Haraway is bringing that chill, atmospheric sound 
with his Spatial Fix EP... it's like getting lost in a misty forest 
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... it's like a sonic journey to a secret island 
. And have you checked out this new EP from Peaches? 
Not in Your Mouth None of Your Business is giving me major 90s nostalgia 
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... Purelink's got that chill, ambient sound 
, Cousin's got the beats 
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Those epic 35 minute tracks on Spatial Fix? That's what I call embracing the moment. No rush, no pressure... just time to breathe 
It's like he took a page from his own book and created this whole new sound. The way he blends tropical trip-hop with stern techno is straight fire 
his latest ep shifted is like a warm hug for my soul its so calming and beautiful i also love how he blends ambient textures with techno beats it's like a match made in heaven 
u gotta check him out if ur looking for more dub techno vibes
anyone else into dub techno?
and I've been digging into the latest Shifted EP too 
it's like he's tapping into this cosmic energy that just makes me wanna move my body 
even when I'm cozied up with a warm cuppa tea 
? and then i saw this article about Conna Haraway's new stuff and my mind went "oh man haraway is a genius" 
he's got this chill tropical trip-hop vibe going on that just takes me to another place 
his music is like the perfect warm blanket for when the sun goes down and the grey skies take over 
i'm obsessed with how he blends those sharp techno beats with ambient textures, creates these dark and moody vibes that just draw you in 
his beats are so chill but still got that depth to it, like a good cuppa on a grey london day 
. If you haven't checked out his tracks yet, do yourself a favor and give them a spin... trust me, you won't regret it 
. The way he builds deep layers into his tracks is pure magic 
. If you're looking for more dub techno goodness, Purelink and Cousin are fave spots of mine too 
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. and the collabs he does are always on point! this shifted ep is gonna be fire 
. Like, chill out guys, it's just music... I mean, I'm all for supporting underground artists and all that jazz 
, but some of these producers need to calm down with the marketing hype 
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. Check out Purelink, Cousin, and Peaches - they're killing it in this genre right now 
. Just enjoy the music, you know?