Various Artists - Juan Atkins presents The Future Sound EP

Metroplex's 50th release, "The Future Sound EP" (M-050), by Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins, is a newly remastered 12-inch reissue of four techno tracks that first appeared in 1993 and had never been repressed。

Side A features Mike Huckaby's "Urban Tropics" and "Serene," a collaboration with Anthony “Shake” Shakir. Side B contains Reel By Real's (Marty Bonds) machine funk track "Sundog" and "Interpret," where cosmic melodies and basslines intertwine.

Juan Atkins founded Metroplex and has also performed under his own name and other aliases such as Model 500. The four tracks he selected as curator represent the second generation of Detroit techno, combining intricate soundscapes with emotive expression.

The sounds etched into this record combine the clarity of a new remastering with the energy of the era, transporting listeners to the futuristic atmosphere of the time, whether on the dance floor or at home. As a release that captures the spirit of Metroplex and the cutting edge of its era, it is a must-have for Detroit and techno fans.

A1    Mike Huckaby–    Urban Tropics
A2    Reel By Real & A. Shakir –    Serene
B1    Reel By Real–    Sundog
B2    Reel By Real–    Interpret

To celebrate our 50th release, we dug deep into Juan's back catalog and rediscovered four gems that had never been repressed since 1993. After a proper restoration, a new mastering and a precise cut, we are happy to re-introduce those incredible tracks on vinyl and digital. The Future Sound EP is a great example of Juan Atkins' curation for Metroplex Records. Different artists were invited to the studio to give their interpretations of what the label is about.