Shlømo Curates Explosive Techno Compilation ‘Fresh Blood Vol. 9’ On Taapion Records

After first appearing in 2021, Taapion Records’ ‘Fresh Blood’ series is now on its ninth edition which has dropped like a bomb. ‘Fresh Blood Vol. 9’ brings a plethora of heavy techno from some of the best and most promising rising talents in the scene.

It’s a heavy right hook from Taapion Records featuring tracks from Royal, Encoded Data & Dissonne, Butler, Chast & Kaltewelle, and Ultimo who each make a statement. We’re here, we’re loud, we’re the next generation. ‘Fresh Blood Vol. 9’ brings a great diversity in sound while remaining cohesive thanks to the careful curation from Taapion Records’ founder, Shlømo, who’s knocked it out the park with his selection.

From start to finish ‘Fresh Blood Vol. 9’ is a tour de force of spine-tingling techno with each track having its own unique qualities that make it standout. ‘Leaving You’ has a haunting intro and a lead synth that sounds like an F1 car from hell. ‘Drop That’ features a relentless rolling bass and amazing glitchy effects. ‘Finish Him’ has a gloriously chaotic energy that pumps through the track. ‘Fxck It Up’ is wonderfully dynamic with lovely crispy bass and barking leads. ‘Brazil’ pushes forward with an insanely crunchy, powerful kick and stabbing lead synths.

All of this adds up to a seriously impactful compilation that’s a powerful statement from each artist of just how good they are. The ‘Fresh Blood’ series continues to bring the best talents in techno into the spotlight to help them grow which is always great to see. The only thing more exciting than what they’ve made so far is where they might go next.