Reeko | 侍栽培四 (12") [SAIBAI4]

Reeko | 侍栽培四
Label: Saibai – SAIBAI4
Format: Vinyl, 12", EP, Limited Edition, White Marbled
Released| 07 Aug 2026

The fourth release on Samurai Music sublabel SAIBAI comes from Spanish techno mainstay Reeko. True to his long-standing reputation for hypnotic sonics and rhythmic precision, Juan Rico builds on a recent run of activity on Samurai to offer up a densely packed, evocative pair of 160/170 BPM soundscapes.

In keeping with the spirit of previous SAIBAI releases, Rico emphasises exploration on both sides of this new record as he draws out continually morphing textures that land between melodic expression and percussive impact. It's instantly clear there's a free tekno undercurrent buried beneath 'Gathering 1' that defines the energy of this latest transmission. The difference is how Rico wields that energy, artfully submerging the kick drum propulsion and letting three-dimensional sonic sculpture beat a path towards the dance. Layers of arrhythmic delay ripples loosen the valve, but there's a constant pressure pushing at the edges of the production from start to finish.

There's a more immediate urgency to the mixing of the rhythmic elements on 'Gathering 2' as Rico teases a gabba-like intensity tempered by misty clouds and textural sweeps that soften the attack without sacrificing the thumping energy of the track.

Measured and meticulous, bristling with micro-details on top of the imposing presence, both 'Gathering's reaffirm Reeko's current hot streak working outside his usual field of focus.

- Limited Edition White Marbled Vinyl 12" in Saibai Sleeve.
- This record is cut at 45rpm.
- Black Paper Inners.
- All music W&P Juan Rico.
- Art/Design - Ryan Quinlivan.
- Mastered and Cut at Stardelta Audio Mastering.

TRACKLIST:
A    Gathering 1
B    Gathering 2

# DnB # Grey Area