Nost

Berlin’s infamous Ellen Allien proudly delivers her 7th solo LP, the superlative ‘Nost’. Across nine seminal tracks, Ellen Allien demonstrates why she is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Berlin’s techno scene. A visionary who has cultivated a sound which continues to evolve and mutate into new areas, moving smoothly between the classic analogue squelches of acid to anarchic splendour and mesmerising, celestial soundscapes. ‘Nost’ is the work of an artist who has found herself, yet still pushes herself to go beyond her comfort zone, still creating, still learning and still yearning for more. This is Ellen Allien, this is Berlin and this is ‘Nost’.

The BPitch Control label founder brings the intoxicating humidity of classic techno with a crackling texture reminiscent of 2 a.m. sets at Berghain that became their own balmy, utopian ecosystems.

Berlin techno queen Ellen Allien generally uses the album format as an opportunity for experimentation, with results ranging from guitar- and vocal-heavy indie crossover material to 2013's LISm, a 45-minute piece composed for a French dance production.