EP 3 by Jason Tibi: A Techno Punch to the Face
Alright, let’s cut the crap. Jason Tibi’s EP 3 isn’t here to hold your hand or whisper sweet nothings in your ear—it’s here to slap you awake with its raw, unapologetic techno vibes. Released back in 2016 under Always Human Tapes (shoutout to the US for this gem), this four-track EP is a relentless ride through electro chaos and dark beats that’ll leave you questioning if you’re dancing or just losing your damn mind.
First up, “emergency.” I mean, c’mon—how can you not remember a track called that? It kicks off like someone hit the panic button on a spaceship hijacked by robots. The beat drills into your skull, all sharp edges and jagged rhythms, but it’s not just noise; there’s something hypnotic about it. You feel alive, like you’re running from something—or maybe toward it. Either way, it sticks with you because it doesn’t give a fuck whether you like it or not. And honestly? That’s what makes it so good.
Then there’s “WDICY,” which sounds like an acronym for some secret government project gone wrong. This one hits different—it’s slower, creepier, almost like it’s stalking you. The bassline lurks beneath everything else, pulsing like a heartbeat in a horror flick. By the time those glitchy synths kick in, you’re already trapped in its web. It’s the kind of track that makes you glance over your shoulder even when you’re alone in broad daylight. Creepy as hell, but brilliant.
“Dec 1” and “BEG” round out the EP, but they don’t grab me quite as hard as the first two. Still solid though—Tibi knows how to craft tension without overdoing it. He keeps things tight, no filler, no fluff. Every second feels intentional, like he’s daring you to keep up.
Here’s the thing: EP 3 isn’t perfect. Some might call it too abrasive, too cold. But screw that. Sometimes music needs to be uncomfortable to make you feel anything at all. This ain’t background noise for sipping lattes—it’s fuel for late-night drives where you pretend you’re escaping something bigger than yourself.
So yeah, Jason Tibi didn’t reinvent the wheel with EP 3, but who cares? He took the wheel, smashed it into pieces, and built something weirder, darker, and more interesting. If you’re looking for easy listening, look elsewhere. But if you want music that punches you in the gut and leaves you gasping for air, this is it.
And hey, fun fact: listening to this EP made me realize my cat hates techno. Who knew?
