The relationship between Tristano and Derrick May goes deeper than just the special live performance at Sonar. The pair release Surface Tension, a new record on May’s own Transmat imprint. The record originally emerged out of Tristano’s work building up the p:anorig project. But with May actively collaborating and assisting in the studio, the LP has developed into an accomplished techno record in its own right. Paying homage to the artillery of synths they had at their disposal, Tristano and May have etched out a record full of futuristic dance cuts across the whole spectrum of sonic adventuring that the name Detroit has come to stand for. 2LP - Gatefold Reverse Board - lasercut stencilled "braille typo", printed inner sleeves with lasered artist name title (a/b) and transmat logo (b/c) and sticker. CD - Digipack Reverse Board - embroided lke "braille typo" spot varnishing.
