Myles Sergé is known for releasing on the Zenker Brothers’ Ilian Tape to Dan Curtin’s Metamorphic, and his extended single release titled Shoplifter (The Remixes), is a deep dive into the shape-shifting nature of techno—where one track becomes many voices. Each rework succeeds in retelling the same story through different textures, moods, and sonic languages. A remix package like this doesn’t just extend the life of a track; it reimagines its existence entirely.
The original “Shoplifter,” is a stripped-back, jackin’ cut designed for the floor, hypnotic, rolling, and functional. But in the hands of a diverse cast of remixers, it transforms. Dustin Zahn’s ‘is Guilty Mix,’ smooths the edges, warming the groove with bubbling bass and a subtle, meditative touch. In contrast, Lester Fitzpatrick pushes into tougher, more abstract terrain, where sharp percussion and eerie effects heighten the tension.
Chicago Skyway leans into classic, stomping rhythms, making a version that feels both nostalgic and immediate. Nuntius Noctis takes a daring leap, blending breakbeat patterns with twisted vocal samples and a grinding bassline that reshapes the track into something entirely new, and this his debut remix, already feels like a statement of intent.
The Swedish duo Anders Ilar & John H take things into acid territory, crafting an undulating 303 trip that expands and contracts like a living entity. Finally, Black Mirror Park‘s ‘Deep Mix’ seals the collection with a dubby, hypnotic rework, where suspense lingers in every delay and reverb-drenched layer.
Each remix feels like a reflection in a fragmented mirror, splitting it into seven perspectives, each revealing a different truth. It’s a testament to techno’s infinite malleability and Myles Sergé’s ability to inspire transformation.
- Reviewed by Jack! Who? for deathtechno.com
