Extra

Extra's debut on his own Kihon Ido imprint lands with four tracks that sit deep in dub techno territory. This is the kind of record that rewards patient listening — minimal, spatial, built for the room rather than the dancefloor rush. Visigoth is the standout, a hypnotic piece that uses echo and negative space the way a classical composer uses silence.

Extra has been circulating in Japanese underground techno circles for a while now, and this release feels like a statement of intent. Kihon Ido, which translates to 'basic movement', sets out as a platform for stripped-back, contemplative electronic music. The four tracks here embody that philosophy — no flourish, no obvious hooks, just the fundamentals of dub techno executed with precision and restraint.

If you're after the kind of record that disappears into headphone listening or transforms a late-night set into something meditative, this is it.