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For the second release of the ERROR100 Series, Robbenspierre is firing his Fighting Loneliness EP, which on one hand masterfully re-creates the essence of a dance-floor and on the other hand includes experimental and stellar sounds. A meaningful dialog between both is presented throughout all 4 tracks.

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Strong Techno on a Global level featuring Swedish producer Petter B who is originally known for his work under the name Hertz years ago now joins the roster and throws down two big room bombs that have been getting strong play in all the major clubs. On the flip side Ukrainian producer Rhomb returns to form with two cuts one deep and one jackin that make this Ep a real killer ..don't sleep on this ..Tip from beyond!

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Since around the release of Planetary Assault Systems' Temporary Suspension LP, P.A.S. overseer Luke Slater has made a solid case for being one of the few techno producers who has defined the genre's past and will continue to define its future. While he has spread his allegiances across a number of the genre's best labels, his own Mote-Evolver label is, understandably, a source of the most compelling work from the man: the No Exit and Future Modular EPs being two of his more recent high-quality offerings. That trend seems set to continue with the release of Planetary Assault Systems' The Eyes Themselves EP.

The title track is indeed a kind of treat for the mind's eye - after a convectional rhythmic lead in, Slater gets down to business and unveils a few layers of crisp and captivating sound design. Irregular droplets of high-frequency sound fade in and then seem to fall around the listener like glowing rain on the surface of a distant planet, before receding and making way for more subtle phrases. All the while, fluctuations in the aggressiveness and persistence of the cymbal tracks fight to wrest the listener's attention away from this mesmerising rain, making for an intriguing push-pull effect.

Elsewhere, it is a sign of Slater's strength that a track named for a well-known concept within dynamical systems ("Strange Attractor") doesn't come across as a completely arbitrary guess at what such a concept might 'sound' like. A number of lightly accented, quickly decaying micro-sounds come together here to become more than the sum of their parts, certainly connoting dynamism and at the very least keeping up a serviceable spaced-out groove.

Now, for those who prefer the grit and tension of urban reality to dancing numbers or speculation on other worlds, have no fear - the closing "Arc" is powered along by dirty filtered phrases, a faintly menacing shaker sample and the occasional impolite release of steam from the grating beneath your feet. It gives one the uneasy feeling of stalking in the shoes of a professional assassin, and it wouldn't be out of place in some documentary film on the same.

Few sonic artists can go from an atmosphere of oneiric wonder to one of cold intensity in just a few short steps, let alone doing this in a techno music genre that has little margin for error when it comes to conjuring atmospheres. As such, The Eyes Themselves once again demonstrates Slater's lasting contribution to techno: maintaining its reputation as a tool for stimulating both intellectual and physical energy, for aiding restless peregrinations of thought and for giving the body its freedom.

We're thrilled to announce the first vinyl and digital release on Jaw
Dropping Records and present you none other than Senso Sound superstar and Hamburg's top producer André Winter. The remix elite shines with Night Light Records label boss Sinisa Tamamovic and likewise with Jaw head honchos BOHO & Rachel Raw. The Sismique Ep achieves a new level on Jaw Dropping Records. The Artwork was made by the legendary one line design artist David Cantu. #keepthegroovealive

Sounds Of Sirius Music is a Vinyl Only Record Label - New Zealand based with Chilean Roots.

Proud to announce our first release from Romania’s finest producer, Guy From Downstairs. The Bucharest talent has prepared 2 original gems featuring a remix by the russian legend Tripmastaz.

Quality underground frequencies from a cosmic galactic collective council of star beings from the Sirius Star System.

Supported by Silat Beksi , Mihai Pol , DeWalta , Herman Saiz and more.

It’s banger o’clock at Jannowitz Records headquarters. We need it, and you probably do, too! With a global pandemic still sabotaging almost all night life around the world, we want to move the focus away from depressing thoughts and hopelessness and onto the dance floor. For this very specific task, we found exactly the right producer. Corrado Cardone aka Konrad was born and raised in Italy. While his music has been outstanding for many years, only recently he has drawn more attention to his alias - with releases on Octopus Records and Intec. Now it’s time for him to make waves on Jannowitz Records. We gave him the freedom to go crazy and provided him with four of the most exciting remixers we could find.

The result is “Urano EP”. An EP with two super intense original tracks. “Urano” is an absolute heavy hitter - almost trance leaning but 100% uncompromising. It’s the perfect mix of hypnotic peak time techno and otherworldly melodies that spiral on top of the consistent four to the floor. A quite similar approach was taken on “Prospective”. The execution, though, differs quite a bit. “Prospective” is more delicate. The focus shifts from hypnotic elements and percussions towards squeaky synth lines that hit the contemporary ideal that is typical for Jannowitz Records. As for the remixes, we tried to make things as interesting as possible. We paired techno heavyweight Citizen Kain with KIKO, the French producer who remixed “Abyss Towards Hope” by Pontias and Abstraal not too long ago on JAW and surprised us with his superb skills. Their remix of “Prospective” is exactly what you would expect. It’s KIKO’s melodic expertise and Citizen Kain’s progressive beats. 
 A perfect addition to this EP. Our second remix duo, or better said: trio, are Teenage Mutants and Jannowitz regular Heerhorst. If you’ve been following the label over the last months you definitely know the latter (if not: check him out, now!). And the former you will know from one their countless shows all around the world. Their remix of “Urano” is another proper techno banger that will leave many jaws on the (virtual) dance floors dropped. The heavy beats and the spacey synths seem to scream: no mercy! Quite the motto for this whole EP. So techno fans beware: this one is for you! And last but not least is the fact that the super dope Artwork was made by the Tattoo legend Mirco Campioni ! #keepthegroovealive

MINUIT minwee are an electronic female-fronted three-piece from New Zealand, who's angular alternative breakbeat is fast catching on.

We are pleased to announce the second of a special vinyl EP series, to anticipate some of the forthcoming Rebirth releases.
The second volume includes music from Michel Cleis & Klement Bonelli, Radio Slave, Jitan and Easy To Remember.
On the A Side, the Anthem of Ibiza 2015, Marvinello by Michel Cleis & Klement Bonelli, gets a brand new version from Matt Edwards Aka Radio Slave. The infectious rework of Marvin Gaye's classic, re vocalled by Martin Wilson, has been nominated at the Ibiza DJ Award as the biggest vocal track of the summer, and played all summer by djs like Carl Cox, Nic Fanciulli, Groove Armada, Davide Squillace, Andrea Oliva, Louie Vega, Gilles Peterson and Pete Tong, who played it for 2 times as Essential New Tune on BBC Radio One..Radio Slave drops a percussive techno workout ready to kill over a big sound system, making it again one of the tunes of the Year ! On the flip, Latcho Drom is the first Jitan's production, the perfect combination of two opposite minds are deeply connected by the fight against the infinity. Rounding off the EP To The Last Drop by Easy To Remember anticipates the release of their brand new Lullaby EP for Rebirth in December.

After the big success of the first EP, Caposile Music guys are back with a new EP.

The EP is signed by Marco Dez, a resident dj of After Caposile party, with three tracks that go from the micro-house sounds of “Magic Garden” to the tech-house sounds of “Flagged”, with a special vocal perfect for the dance floor.

The main track is “Passiflora Edulis”, an hypnotic minimal track with an overwhelming groove and an attractive bass line.

iO(Mulen) is the remixer of this release, making the EP perfect and unmissable.

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Marking its ten-year anniversary Dynamic Reflection is set to release Continuum, a collection of five uniquely intertwined EP's. The special series commemorates the label's roots, evolution and establishment and honors its residents and friends. The Continuum-series will feature twenty exclusive tracks. The EP's Sonos, Magno Hyacinthum, Fluctus, Luna Frigus and Terra Nova are planned as part of Continuum. Individually each will pay tribute to four distinct artists that have inspired and shaped the sound of Dynamic Reflection. Collectively they become the articulation of a decade of techno.

Featuring tracks from Shomo, VRIL, Luigi Tozzi and Delta Funktionen, Sonos represents the third planet in the Continuum-constellation, consisting of five exclusive releases in celebration on the 10th anniversary of Dynamic Reflection.

AVA. Records celebrates its 10th anniversary with 52 artists. “10 Yahre” is a 4LP compilation housing 22 tracks, a printed 30 pages magazin and a mixed CD. All wrapped in a custom made silkscreen sleeve, also including a textile keychain and stickers. Sonically spanning from ambient to techno, 10 Yahre carries new and exclusive material, all woven around the label’s decade focus on dance floor culture, started 2011 in Cologne, Germany.

The 4LP vinyl includes music by: Am Kinem, Andy Hart, Axel Boman, Cinthie, Damiano von Erckert, Dman, Dogpatrol, форм, Jürgen Ratan, Jus-Ed, Lauer, Lowtec, Move D, Paingel, Paradise Grey, Retrogott, Robi, Ron Trent, Sinoesin, Tito Wun, U-I, Will Saul and Wolfey.

The mixed version of the entire compilation is contributed by Sally C.

The full color magazin and video includes works by: Alina Bader, Andy Kassier, Angel, Anna Beil, Ata Macias, Bailey Keogh, Damiano von Erckert, Dirk Jeans & Lou de Bètoly, Funkycan, Guido, Jana Marei, Jana Maria Dohmann, Joana Pratschke, Johannes Wohnseifer, Juri Bader, Kuchenbaum, Manuel Fischer, Maria Sécio, Martin Fengel & Public Possession, Mathias Schmitt, Maximilian Schweizer, Michael Satter, Naum Hirsl, Nicolas Wenz, Peter Wolff, Rein Vollenga, Rucksack Leer, Stelan Mergenthaler, Suzanne Caroline de Carrasco, Twit One and Yves Taron Harouche.

Compiled by Juri Bader and Damiano von Erckert, mastered by Enyang Urbiks. Design and concept by DVE 1989.

After the big success on SNG001 with his track "Sorry", Mikhu is officially back on Sanguina Records!!

But this time with a whole EP on Sanguina Black Series called: "Broken Love".

Packed with some amazing Remixes by: Lorik & Dzanin.

BETTER BE QUICK!!

Multi explorations mood on Neimad's debut EP for his crew label.

Rare Warehouse find

6 Minimal Wave smasher to let your robot dance for 24 hours.

New AA.VV. series for Michele Mausi's label R3volution. The first volume contains exclusive tracks by Ritzi Lee, Oliver Rosemann, Jonas Kopp, Arnaud Le Texier and, ofcourse, the label owner Michele Mausi.
Can you miss this new trip?

OVNIE returns with its fourth release .

A1 - Warm uplifting and infectious groove coming from OG Zlatan. Hypnotic delayed melodies blended with a solid and punchy baseline, striking pads, tight drums. All the ingredients for the club at nearly any time.

DMC - The Big Mac. This is a journey throughout, playful and creative Switching up and moving from one place to another, a track to really get a party started with.

Bowyer’s addition to the release “Collecting Mice '' uses the foundations of a plodding bassline, chunky drums and floating pad, decorated by a coating of chirpy synths and effects. If you find your cat has brought home a mouse, slap this one on your turntable, and you’ll catch that cheeky little rodent in no time.

B2 - closing out the record Matteo. brings us a groover filled with warm acid stabs backed up by the baseline to keep you locked, complimented by the dreamy pads and a clear old school feel, it’s the type of track that could slot in anywhere.

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'In Case You Don't Know What To Play', is committed to the world of dancing, drawing eclectic inspiration from the streets of Tokyo, traditional African rhythms, US underground techno and the sound of Recklinghausen. Handmade by DVE, this 2x12" comes stamped with a photo and a download code.









[I}] d2 | In Case You Don't Know What To Play

Tool tracks as new album following Tanaka's previous 'Right Moment' (2019 released on Parlon). All tracks used the sampling(s) of his sound or motif key(s) in his DAT tapes from the 90's. It is the reconstruction of the sound left behind in that time.Also it
is part of video project as well.
This album release is the first part of 'One More Thing' and the later part is to be released in 2022 as12"double-pack again.

Killer techno grooves from Berlin artist Myk Derill as he lands his first release of 2020 on the Aussie label Gynoid Audio with remixes from Philippe Petit and Alex Bau.

180g Vinyl/ White Color
Vinyl Only

770-Output is a completely new Label which release Vinyl only. The Label run by Sebastian Krenzlin and Henrik Müller both based in Brandenburg City near Berlin Germany. Slight Function is a Collab between Krenzlin and the Argentinian Artist Rhombic. All Tracks are straight and hypnotic influenced they give a perfect note to play.The Belgian Artist Absent worked with classic elements and gave us a very punchy Remix with rolling drums absolute a perfect groove.

Supported by Pfirter,Ben Sims,The Advent,Slam,Gaetano Parisio,Luke Slater,SLV,Fernanda Martins,Dustin Zahn,Mark Broom,Amelie Lens,Alexander Kowalski,Nicole Moudaber,B.Traits,Shlomi Aber,Johannes Volk,Arnaud Le Texier,Tensal,Wht Moth,Subradeon,Kaiser,Freddy K,Joton,30drop,Frank Maurel,Raphael Dincsoy,Dold,Keith Carnal,Bleak,Abstract Division,Luca Agnelli,Dj Rolando,Fundamental Interaction,Stephanie Sykes,The Lady Machine,Decka,PTTRN,Hiroakia Iizuka,Jamaica Suk,Wehbba,A.Paul,Setaoc Mass and many more

The latest microcastle release welcomes the unique and exceptionally talented Upercent to the label for his debut EP. Born in Valencia, this thought provoking, emotive artist has steadily developed a distinctive style that fuses organic and analog sounds with masterful creativity, perfectionism and constant innovation, making him one of the most naturally talented producers to emerge from the Spanish scene. Upercent's uncanny ability to tell captivating stories through his music has seen him evolve and raise the creative bar with outstanding releases on Kompakt, Diynamic, Monaberry and Endless. Now making his microcastle debut with the three track artist showcase 'Vuit', Upercent presents some of the most eclectic productions of his career alongside a remix from Chaim.

The Ep Begins With Its Title Track And First Showcase Piece 'vuit'. Built On A Deep, Meditative Groove, The Piece Develops With A Unique Hypnotic Charm. Upercent's Use Of Distinctive Percussive Elements, Eastern Motifs And Clever Dub Styling, Creates An Instantly Memorable Introduction To A Pure Master At Work. From Its Metronomic Chiming Base, With 'tango' It's The Arrangement Of Organic Designs That Makes Yet Another Undeniably Original Creation. In Fact,  It's A Supremely Delicious Smorgasbord Of Afro Elements That Masterfully Builds Towards The Unveiling Of A Heart-melting Piano In The Final Act, Revealing The Unrivalled Steamy Aspects Of The Classic South American Dance To Perfection.

Take A Treated Guitar Along With A Multitude Of Distinctive Elements, Add Some Jaw-droppingly, Seductive Tones, And Breathe Everything Deeply Into A Stripped Back Arrangement Laced With Analog Stabs, While Drawing On The Experimental Attitude Of Freeform Jazz And You Have The Third Offering 'submissive'. But, Upercent's Masterstroke Here Is To Collaborate And Introduce The Sublime Vocals Of Dwayzo Lawrence Aka Knowkontrol, From Syracuse, Ny. This Multi-genre Artist Has A Complementary, Experimental Attitude That Channels His Inimitable Ability To Inject An Already Profound Track With Authentic Soul. A Precious Talent That Has Already Seen Him Collaborate With Some Of The Electronic World's Finest Innovators And Labels Such As Crosstown Rebels, Drumcode, Rebellion And Keinemusik.

To Complete This Already Creative Package, Microcastle Has Enlisted The Remix Talents Of Berlin-based Artist Chaim. The Renowned Musician, Dj, Producer And Tel Aviv Native Has Long Been One Of Electronic Music's Most Fascinating Artists. Having Previously Remixed The Likes Of Art Department, Pete Tong And Ellen Allien, His Organic, Forward-thinking Music Has Found A Home On Bpitch Control, Cocoon, Culprit, Disco Halal, Rumors And Turbo. As An Artist Bound By No Genre, But Tuned Into Expressions Of Liberation And Joy, Chaim Creates Music That Is Truly Universal And Is The Perfect Choice To Re-interpret 'submissive'. Chaim Nails Down A Backbone Of Tough, Incessant, Hypnotic Beats, Complemented By A Seductive Blend Of Evolving, Tribal Percussion, While Reprocessing Knowkontrol's Vocal Into A Mesmerizing, Magical Spell, That Forms The Perfect Finale To This Stunning Four Track Audio Adventure. Upercent's 'vuit Ep' Is A Showcase That Offers A Unique Insight Into The Creative, Musical Mind Of An Artist Whose Talent Knows No Boundaries.

Our first release of 2020 is once again a compilation of different artists, on the A side we find the foreign exponents of this record (Lee Burton and Niko Maxen and the B side we find the Mexican star Sakro beside with the Honne Music residents Miguelito & Moett C.

New Zealand dj/producer has been a long time friend of Gorge & Nick Curly. But only now Berlin based Dilby had the rights tracks together fitting for their label. A big welcome then to the family.

Construction J - carefully selected 4 tracks. Record includes 2 original tracks from Ki.Mi. and 2 irreplaceable remixes from Dan Baartz and Adamov.

Mastering by Kashatskikh Studio, Saint-Petersburg (RU)
Design & Illustration by Kirill Kashatskikh.

Remixes EP for Ness's Psychotechnologies' by Alan Backdrop and Claudio PRC's Night Shift' by Luigi Tozzi.

Played by Raresh Prâslea Cezar Barac etc...

The 3RD of 3 vinyl releases taken from his debut cd Shadows In The Dark.

Picture Disc 2LP+MP3

Das Belfaster Duo Bicep veröffentlicht sein heiß ersehntes zweites Album, „Isles“, auf Ninja Tune!

Zwei Jahre in Arbeit, erweitert „Isles“ die kunstvolle Energie des 2017 erschienenen selbstbetitelten Debütalbums von BICEP und vertieft gleichzeitig die Klänge, Erfahrungen und Emotionen, die ihr Leben und ihre Arbeit beeinflusst haben. Sie beschreiben „Isles“ als „eine Momentaufnahme“ ihrer Arbeit in dieser Zeit, wobei die Stücke so konzipiert sind, dass sie sich in ihren verschiedenen Durchläufen von der Aufnahme bis zur Live-Show und darüber hinaus entwickeln.

Der weltweit beliebte Sound von Bicep entstand, als ihr eigener rasanter Aufstieg im Musikbusiness begann. Nach dem Start ihres legendären FeelMyBicep-Blogs im Jahr 2008 entwickelte sich ihre simple Website, die stets neue Italo-, House- und Disco-Juwelen aus der Musikgeschichte präsentierte, zu einem durchschlagenden Erfolg, der regelmäßig über 100.000 Besucher pro Monat verzeichnete. Nachdem der Blog ein Plattenlabel und eine Clubnacht hervorgebracht hatte, wurde das Duo mit begehrten DJ-Sets, die die musikalische Vielfalt ihres Blogs widerspiegelten, auf die internationale Bühne gehoben. Nach den Erfolgen mit Produktionen für Throne of Blood und Aus Music wurden Bicep 2017 bei Ninja Tune unter Vertrag genommen, wo sie im darauffolgenden Jahr ihr umjubeltes, selbstbetiteltes Debütalbum veröffentlichten, das einen Top-20-Einstieg in die britischen Charts erreichte und in der Groove schaffte, was in der langen Geschichte des Magazins noch kein Release bewerkstelligen konnte: sowohl die Kategorie „Album des Jahres“ als auch mit „Glue“ die Kategorie „Track des Jahres“ zu gewinnen. Titel wie „Opal“ - und der bald folgende Four Tet-Remix - sowie die eben erwähnte Lead-Single "Glue" mit dem von Joe Wilson entwickelten Video wurden 2017 zu Meilensteinen der elektronischen Musik, wobei letzteres vom DJ Mag ebenfalls zum „Track of the Year“ gekürt wurde.

On 'Made of Wood', his ninth full-length album since 2007, Oliver Koletzki embodies the seasoned craftsman, carving out his deeply personal sonic sculptures with a confident, learned hand, while experimenting with a broad range of thrilling ideas and fresh textures. The result is an organically flowing, yet decisively shaped work of art, that naturally concludes a trilogy of albums Koletzki embarked on releasing with 'The Arc of Tension' and followed with 'Fire in the Jungle'.

Initially written in Tulum, Mexico, during the pre-pandemic winter of 2019, 'Made of Wood' is physically entwined with the primeval forests that continue to inspire its maker: In the subsequent year it took to complete the album in Berlin, Oliver, aided by numerous live musicians and vocalists, brought his sketches to life with a focus on wooden instruments like djembes, marimbas, santoors or duduks, sculpting a natural sound that's warm in timbre, rich in groove and literally made of wood.

Thanks to the imperfection of the human hand, the album sings with a bold vibrance that stretches from the LP's slow carnivalesque opener 'Caravana De Los Elefantitos' to the blue horns and Wennink's lamenting coos on the concluding ballad 'Turn'. Intermediately, Koletzki's rhythmic explorations take the shape of mythic odes ('Dear Mexican Jungle'), boisterous tribal dances ('La Veleta'), floor-focussed shakers ('Copal'), handpan-driven epics ('Cryptozoology' feat. Walter Scalzone) or subdued oriental belters ('Serpiente Del Ritmo' feat. ELIH) – emphasising his control over light and dark tonalities, over organic and synthetic sounds alike. Most strikingly, Oliver slowly breaks away from the album's natural feel in the mid-section, in which the disorienting, abstract stunner 'Picture' (with Niko Schwind & Judith Ahrends) rubs shoulders with the synth-crescendos of the bouncy 'Made of Cashmere', while the 14-minute long meditation 'A Starseed's Journey' makes for a powerful penultimate breather later on.

Next to the meticulous attention to instrumentation and his instinctive touch, these twists and turns underline that Koletzki feels entirely at ease on 'Made of Wood' – like the true artisan he is.

The release consists of dense floor slammers from Bionoid, modular synths enthusiasts based in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Every track is recorded at once during a jam session on analogue setup. They do not bear any signs of 'rave' or 'trance', but the cyclic and raw sound with minimalistic groove typical for Detroit techno.

All these pressed onto a thick 180gm crystal clear tasty piece.

Marek Hemmann's neue EP - Chameleon bietet einen Vorgeschmack auf sein zukünftiges Album: zwei eu-phorische, 10minütige House-Songs, die ebenso gut im aufgeheizten Tanzkeller wie auch auf der heimischen Fensterbank mit Aussicht ins Grüne genossen werden können. Bei beiden gibt der Hemmann-typische, kna-ckig-trockene Beat den Puls vor, und treibt den Hörer fast tranceartig fordernd voran. Darüber baut sich in - Chameleon langsam ein zartes, sanftes Synthie-Klanggerüst auf, das immer wieder wie eine wunderschö-
ne Himmelserscheinung verschwindet, nur um wenig später in noch komplexerer Form erneut zu erschei-nen. - Alice nutzt einen ähnlich zackigen House-Rhythmus, und formt darüber eine sanfte, fast romantische Melodie, die sehr schnell in hypnoseartige Zustände entführt.

Orion Records is all about freedom. Techno freedom. The Milan based label is an open space for club and non-club music.

SPECIALE_01 is the first chapter of a new series of featuring between Orion and various artists close to their circle.

For the opening record the guest is Skyra, regular dj and sound engineer of the infamous Bassiani club in Tbilisi.

“New Beginnings” and “Unite” are two live jams recorded last year in his own studio. Floating pads, repetitive percussions and straight kick drums will take you into a deep and endless techno journey.

At the same time the Italian duo present their softer and deeper side with two new original tracks.

Strong and melodic basslines are the main elements inside OP 07 and OP 04, together with timeless acoustic drums and layered pads.

Welcome to Orion’s special place.

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Lakota Fox' EP now sees Rene Wise return to Mote-Evolver as he displays his flair for producing dynamic techno rollers and spectral soundscapes. A digital EP on Mark Broom's Beardman imprint and a debut 12" release on Mote-Evolver imprint laid the foundations for his musical journey. Wise has continued to showcase his artistic abilities with a consistent run of releases in 2021, including a split EP with techno heavyweight Rodhad on WSNWG and a solo EP on Setaoc Mass' imprint SK_eleven.

We’re excited to present our next 12” vinyl. This time, we go back in time once again with a brand-new remix of an absolute classic. Yves Deruyter’s Calling Earth was a mega hit back in the day, now in 2020, the track has been given a makeover by electronic music icon, Umek. From those early days at Bonzai, Yves has been at the forefront, dishing out countless tracks under his own name and a host of guises and collaborations. Still rocking the scene today, producing and DJing for the masses, he has surpassed 35 years as a DJ and it doesn’t look like he will be stopping anytime soon. His tracks have a tendency to find their way into modern sets, holding their own in timeless fashion. So, it’s no surprise that in 2020, Umek decided to have a go at remixing this popular track, which has been played by the likes of Adam Beyer and even got an airing on BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix. Slovenian artist, Umek, started out in 1993. He was pioneering the sound in his country, bringing the music to the masses at such a young age. In 1999 he founded Consumer Recreation and Recycled Loops and has went on to churn out a plethora of work on other world-renowned labels. He currently runs his latest label, 1605, with great success. His fast mixing skills and uplifting sets earned him the most prestigious of gigs and has played a Radio 1 Essential Mix in 2007. A multi-award-winning artist, Umek continues to deliver the goods, and this is just one example of his genius. What is more special about this particular release though, is not only is it a limited edition, but each vinyl features a unique colour pattern. Three colours will be present, blended together in random sequences to achieve the most vibrant tapestry. This will give the records their own character and will be the talking point of many collections.

On the A-side you’ll find Umek’s Remix. Staying true to the original, while bringing in a strong, contemporary Techno vibe. The intro boasts that familiar scratchy synth before monster kick drums take over alongside a pulsating bassline. Tension mounts as the layers pile on, we’re teased with the main melody until it’s unleashed on the first break to the backdrop of a gnarly, gritty Techno pad. The second break brings in those playful percussions that track is so famous for, resolving in a slowed down tempo and then back to full-on mode for the duration.

The B-side features the glorious Original Mix. First released in 1994 as the A-side to IV (backed with Rave City). The track opened with that hollow tube sound laced with bright hats, leading to a solid, pounding beat and then on to that infectious melody line. This one quickly rose to mega status among throngs of ravers and DJ's. A string of remixes followed as well as multiple releases over the years making this the ultimate classic.

One of Belfast's finest exports, EJECA is no stranger to Shall Not Fade. Initially appearing on the label last year with the infectious hardcore-tinged Polar Nation EP. This time round EJECA demonstrates his knowledge of the harder edge of UK dance music with the weighty Sunburst EP, backed with a killer remix from Cinthie.

The pulsing kick of "Stoke It" is tempting, like the low end frequencies felt echoing out of some dark Berlin club; paired with dramatic analogue synth effects and old-school energy, it pushes straight into high stakes rave callback "Faith". Then closing the A-side is the glimmering electro-disco-beat of "The Basics". Think early Warp Records meets modern space-age drama.

The title track can be found opening up the B-side; unrelenting blissful arps allow space for a slow build-up so that the eventual kick-drum catches you off guard. It swirls towards a cliffhanger drop, forming a beautiful centrepiece to the record. "Looksee" is the slightly more relaxed B2, muted low-end bassline and protracted pads giving a well-deserved breather from previous intensity. Ejeca has enlisted the much-revered Berlin DJ and producer Cinthie on remix duties for the expansive title track; her bouncing house edit reimagines the tense, entrancing production of the original into a seductive groove that closes the driving, dark EP with a bit of sunshine.