Imperial Black Unit represent the new wave of artists cooperating with the Berlin-based label Aufnahme+Wiedergabe. The Thomas Chalandon and Pablo Bozzi duo come from the French city Toulouse, contributing to the techno scene of the metropolis. Their power of expression stands out from that of the Aufnahme+Wiedergabe label’s offering. Featuring an actual track/song structure, Imperial Black Unit’s compositions go beyond the technoid continuum model. With their fusion of old and new electro-industrial music, the recent newcomers to the scene are showing a shift towards the classic European Electronic Body Music. The exquisitely dynamic and hypnotising songs are filled with political samples that bring to mind classic Consolidated albums. Imperial Black Unit spreads agitprop industrial techno – and does it in a great way. [ws]