Back From The Wave + Umatik – Tokyo Dream (Digital EP – Space Factory Records)
“Tokyo Dream” emerged in late 2025 as a collaboration between French artists Back From The Wave and Umatik.
The EP fits perfectly on this French label and showcases a cross-pollination of related Electronic genres. At times, it even flirts with Electroclash, but it is primarily a fusion of Dark-Techno and EBM, with occasional sounds reminiscent of Kraftwerk. A few spoken-word samples feel familiar within this style of production, yet they still work exceptionally well. The three tracks are all worth listening to and are well-balanced, making for a cohesive listening experience. This is music made for letting loose, especially to the driving rhythm of the pounding kicks.
Overall, this is a superb release that I highly recommend to fans of the genre. In my opinion, it ranks among the strongest productions in recent years from the French label Space Factory Records. (Rating:9).
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About Back From The Wave and Umatik
Back From The Wave and Umatik are French electronic acts who both record for the label Space Factory Records. “Tokyo Dream” appeared in late 2025 as their collaborative EP, mixing dark techno and EBM. Umatik followed in early 2026 with the solo EP “Dear Lonely Devil“, also released by Space Factory Records.
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