The Delta Series 1: A Techno Odyssey You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’re into the kind of electronic music that makes your brain feel like it’s been rewired by aliens, The Delta Series 1 is your ticket to sonic weirdness. Released in 2019 on Patron Records (shoutout to the Netherlands for always killing it in the underground scene), this album feels less like a collection of tracks and more like an experiment gone gloriously right. With styles dipping into techno and electro, Various—the mysterious crew behind this project—has cooked up something raw, edgy, and oddly unforgettable.
Let’s zoom in on two standout tracks because who’s got time for a track-by-track breakdown? First up: “Artificial Beings.” This one hits you with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer wrapped in neon lights. The beat is relentless, like someone strapped a pulse monitor to a robot having a panic attack. But here’s the kicker—it’s not just noise; there’s a strange beauty to the chaos. It reminds me of those late-night moments when you’re staring at the ceiling, wondering if machines dream about us too. By the end, you’re not sure whether you’ve been dancing or meditating—or both.
Then there’s “No Portasound (feat. Alternative Tone Adjustment).” Okay, full disclosure: I wasn’t expecting much from a remix situation, but holy crap, this thing slaps harder than a Dutch DJ after six cups of coffee. The original version already had teeth, but adding ATA takes it to another level. It’s twitchy, glitchy, and somehow smooth as hell at the same time. Imagine being lost in a digital maze while someone whispers cryptic riddles in your ear—that’s the vibe. And honestly? That’s why it sticks.
The rest of the album keeps the energy high without ever feeling repetitive. Tracks like “Taiv” and “Wolfsegg” bring their own flavors to the table, proving that the producers behind this series know how to balance variety with cohesion.
So yeah, The Delta Series 1 isn’t perfect—if you’re looking for polished perfection, maybe stick to pop playlists—but damn if it doesn’t make you feel alive. It’s messy, unpredictable, and kinda brilliant. Listening to it feels like hacking into some secret server where the future of techno lives.
Here’s the unexpected part though: halfway through writing this review, my cat started freaking out during “Artificial Beings,” yowling like he’d seen a ghost. Maybe he knows something we don’t. Or maybe he just hates good music. Either way, give this album a spin—you might discover something new about yourself. Or annoy your pets. Win-win?
