Berlin-based Valerie Ace released her second EP of the year back in October, following an appearance on Boysnoize. How to Stay Positive In Face of the Apocalypse came out on her own label Hardwon, with 6 compelling new tracks. I really don’t understand why she’s not a bigger name in techno considering her productions are always on point. Every track here is a world unto itself. Her current sound is leaning more toward hardgroove.