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Joanna Coelho’s latest outing on Dolma Records arrives as a sharp reminder that effective techno often relies more on control than on complexity. Across two carefully crafted productions, Feel the Acid demonstrates an artist refining her sound while exploring contrasting approaches to intensity and movement.
The EP opens with its title track, “Feel the Acid”, a production that favors precision over spectacle. Anchored by heavy, commanding kicks, the track unfolds through a restrained arrangement that maximizes tension through space and repetition. Coelho avoids the temptation of overcrowding the mix, instead allowing subtle shifts and rhythmic details to guide the listener through a steadily escalating journey. The result is hypnotic, functional and undeniably effective.
“Who I Am” takes a markedly different route. Here, industrial sonics and hardcore-inspired energy dominate the landscape, pushing the EP into darker and more experimental territory. Metallic textures, distorted elements and relentless rhythmic pressure create an atmosphere of controlled aggression. Yet despite its abrasive character, the track remains remarkably focused, revealing Coelho’s ability to channel intensity without losing compositional clarity.
What makes Feel the Acid stand out is not necessarily its desire to reinvent techno, but its confidence in presenting two distinct perspectives within a coherent framework. The EP’s strength lies in its contrasts. One track strips the genre back to its essentials, while the other expands outward into harsher and more confrontational territory.
In doing so, Joanna Coelho offers a snapshot of an artist continuing to evolve. The release feels both purposeful and uncompromising, demonstrating a growing maturity that suggests there is still plenty of unexplored territory ahead. For listeners seeking techno that values both impact and craftsmanship, Feel the Acid delivers on both fronts.
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