‘Utility’ is the stunning longplayer by Livity Sound co-founder Kowton, a debut album release for both the artist and the label. Combining the powerful reductionism of classic Detroit techno with the inventiveness and originality of the Bristol sound, Kowton has produced a body of work that will no doubt be looked back upon as a landmark UK techno album. * While his trademark hypnotic rhythms, dramatic transitions and chest-rattling bass are all present and correct throughout, ‘Utility’ is more than just a collection of club tracks. Here Kowton has distilled both his influences and experience to create an immersive journey that twists and turns, encompassing not only weapons-grade 4/4 techno, but also geometric minimalism, deep abstract dance and skeletal, grime-influenced ambience. Tracklisting: a: Comments Off, aa: Scido, b: Balance, bb: Sleep Chamber, c: Some Cats, cc: Loops1,ccc: A Bluish Shadow, d: Bubbling Under, dd: Shots Fired