Ryan James Ford's MDR 017, released on Marcel Dettmann Records in 2015, offers a deep dive into the darker corners of techno. The record carries a sense of restrained intensity, characterized by meticulous percussion and brooding synth textures. It is a clear continuation of the label's focus on raw, stripped-back club sounds, designed with the dancefloor in mind but rich with atmospheric depth. Ford’s work on this release highlights his ability to balance mechanical rhythms with mood-driven melodic elements, making it a compelling addition for fans of minimal and industrial-tinged techno.