Markus Masuhr's Golden Meridian is a dub techno record that feels like a long summer day dissolving into space. Shimmering chords drift through endless reverb, with slow pulses and distant delays that build a calm, patient atmosphere. There's a warmth here that keeps it from feeling cold or sterile, even when the sounds get sparse. Masuhr handles everything himself, from the tracks to the mastering and artwork, and it comes out on his own insectorama label based in Leipzig. The ten tracks move from the opening 'Pale Dawn' through to the title track, each one leaning on deep, resonant textures rather than hard beats. If you're into Basic Channel, Echospace, or anything that sits between ambient and Detroit techno, this is worth your time. The whole thing is free in lossless formats, and there's a CD if you want something physical.
