- J.Tijn has steadily maintained a potent sound since his first track surfaced in 2012. Despite oscillating between lo-fi mixdowns and less cluttered production aesthetics across a number of labels, the busy Londoner remains distinctive in his loose, rambunctious way with rhythm and drums. His new 12-inch, for Naked Naked, continues that streak in signature fashion, but it's also something of a subtle upgrade from Tijn. Both versions of "Pick Your Battles" are certifiable scuffed-techno bangers, but now the clamor is dialed in with precise movements and polished frequencies.
"Pick Your Battles V1" and "V2" are full-bodied drum tracks in the zone of 130-plus BPM, and use little more than sly FX tweaks to twist their firm demeanors. It's all heavy with concussive kicks, which are smartly deployed underneath J.Tijn's rhythmic complexities. There's no confusing either side for the other, but similarities in mood and structure are prevalent. They both hinge on a psychedelic dropout mid-way, and also have a knack for balancing head-down propulsion with effusive energy. Productions of this caliber will have no trouble captivating adventurous techno heads.
TracklistA1 Pick Your Battles V1
B1 Pick Your Battles V2