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General Electrix are Olli Koponen , a seasoned DJ familiar from Helsinki clubs, and producer Santtu XL , previously known from such monikers as his solo project, Xlter, and Rad (together with Koponen), all released on the duo’s earlier label, Pollination Records . General Electrix was launched in 2024. So far there has been four vinyl EPs on their own Secret Order label. Their sound could be described as old school electro, frequently backed by a sturdy breakbeat. I don't think it's too far-fetched to find some elements of acid techno or IDM there, either. Their debut, "Year of the Dragon" EP, was released on the 27th of January, 2025, on Secret Order label. This EP rapidly became my favourite, remaining in constant rotation, with the sound reminiscent of the classic 80s/90s era of hip hop-flavoured breakbeat electro. The EP kicks off with the title track, 'Year of the Dragon', with a nagging one-note organ riff and crunchy bassline set to a hypnotic ma...