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The latest release on Dublin label First Cut sees Esoteric Orchestra drop three tracks of the deepest of deep house and techno. Inspired by a trip to Italy.

Levon Vincent

Since Josh Butler secured the crown for 8bit's biggest selling release in 2018 Nick Curly & Gorge couldn't wait any longer for the follow up to his 'Rabbit Hole'. So here we go with 3 new house bombs to celebrate the start of a great year 2019.

Monologue Records strikes back with another danccefloor killer release! Following the widely acclaimed Ep's What State I'm in' by Ryan Crosson (remixed by Guti) and The Fraud' by Yaya & Lorenzo Chiabotti (remixed by Robert Dietz), the next Monologue 'bomb' is signed by one of the hottest italian dj and producer around: Leon. The Music On resident and Marco Carola's 'protege' delivers a masterpiece with 2 hits featuring Ninho ('Ring Around the Rosey' and 'In and Out') embellished with a superb remix by the Moon Arbour 'jeweler' Sable Sheep. A real 'not to miss' release that must have a spot in every serious dj's bag.

This first release is made up of 3 tracks from my friends and 1 from myself. There's no concept here other than putting out music that was otherwise not going to see the light of day. The first track is by Bleaker who put out a 12' on Unknown To The Unknown last year, the second by Miz aka Big Miz who's been putting out music on Dixon Avenue Basement Jams, the third by The Burrell Connection who has a release on West End Communications and a track on a Craig Knows released compilation and the last track is from myself which got a play on Big Miz's boiler room set.
These tracks were all sent to me around the same time and it felt right to make a place for them on a record. Bleaker, Miz and The Burrell Connection have all been making waves in Scotland and beyond and these 3 tracks are proof that the attention is warranted. And I don't think my track is too bad either.

The french electronic wizards Jacques & Superpoze made music together. The result is simple: 1 track together and 2 original songs, one by Jacques, one by Superpoze. In their own words: Superpoze and I made music together. We gave birth to an instrumental track. There are no lyrics, but it speaks about time flying, About the feeling of evolving or moving backwards, About repetitive events that don't ever follow the same pattern, About the tragedies that sometimes happen and the fear they would happen again, About discovering enthusiasm, About knowing how to read the future in the past, About being knocked out after holding on to an assumption, About winning a chess game by mistake.

Fifth release by Japanese artist Kosei Fukuda from his own platform.
Remix compilation made by the track “Kouya” from REITEN 0.001.

YPY is back with his third full-length album, his second on EM Records, following his 2016 debut Zurhyrethm, and 2020 on Where To Now? YPY is the solo alias of Osaka-based Koshiro Hino, who has honed his rhythmic instincts as leader of the acclaimed Japanese band goat and the sound installation/theatre project GEIST and Virginal Variations. His preoccupation with propulsion is on full display here, across five tracks of varying density and intensity, all thoroughly beat-oriented, with skeins of synthesized and sampled sound stretching to the horizon, rising from a bedrock of minimal drum machine pulses, all lovingly embraced in a cassette-borne sonic fug. The cover image and title hearken back to Hino’s past, with the image obscurely referencing his yesteryear green mohawk, and the title derived from Talking Heads, but this effervescent album, though recorded using cassette technology, is not a sad tale of nostalgia, rather a look at a present/pleasant reality. Cover drawings by NAZE.

FireScope welcomes the amazingly talented Russ Gabriel aka Mr Ferox with his debut Firescope EP - The Controller.

The opener and title track 'Controller' twists and turns its bass line to speak to us in tongues. With no kick drum, this one is interlaced with strings and percussion and the melody of a future classic. 'Drimmits' takes over the reins and is a surprising contrast with its pounding kick drum and accompanying bass groove, lush strings and an upbeat happy vibe.

Turning to the B Side 'The Way To Go' leads the way. When label boss Steven Rutter heard Russ jamming with this on a FaceBook Live stream he just had to sign it. Reminiscent of some early Detroit techno, this one uses glorious pads to evolve into and epic track. Leading out we have 'Nova Deep' with a nice retro feel and prominent bass line once again. This joyful uplifting track could have you dancing around or just chilling out with your headphones on.

Finished in blue and white splatter vinyl with exclusive full colour artwork as always.

Nothing is static. Music moves you places. And sometimes your machines follow you wherever you go. That's exactly what happened some moons ago during a nature retreat in Icelandic landscapes. The man. The machines. Water. Lots of water. Trees. Endless trees. And the horizon. Out of early mornings & contemplation come 3 tracks of sheer beauty ready to reunite with urban dancefloors.

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22 Digit Records are proud to present the second release from their vinyl only off shoot 22 Digit LTD. Pressed up on a limited run of red and black coloured marble vinyl, the release features original music from YokoO along with remixes from Trus'me (Prime Numbers), Clio (Drumcode/Saved) and label boss duo William Welt & Peter Bartram.

YokoO has been involved with 22 Digit since its inception and the label are proud to be welcoming him back for his third release. His last outing on the label was picked up by Jozif and featured as part of his Balance Mix CD released in 2013 and since then the follow up has been highly anticipated.

This is a truly diverse release that crosses the boundary between house and techno with something to suit all moods and tastes in one mammoth package.

Pear's co-founder Fio Fa marks his return with a couple more basement anthems in the form of Dead Money Groove, backed with on-point remixes from pals New Jackson & Fold.

Into The Groove; an all too brief soundcloud favourite given a new lease of life via this 12'. Propulsive & dark, it'll get under your skin at the rave via wicked sampling and vocal voodooism. Local hero New Jackson cracks the shutters on his self described 'highlife house' re-up. A looser more melodic reimagining, where the end results in some manic percussive frenzy reminisce of some Liquid Liquid/MU business.

The toms heavy Dead Money meets us on the flip, a powerful roller licked with a faint dubbed out wistfulness. Fio's bassline work deservedly poised to soundtrack big tent season this summer. Fold strips it all back with his Toastie Re-rub, melting out the lower end to deliciously slippery effect emanating in an up-to-date mutant stomper. Fresh.

Dacha Is A Record Label Based Around Dacha Workshop - Record Store In Ibiza...
For Our First Release We Delved Deep Into The Catalogue Of Legendary 90's Uk Label Plank And Dug Out 3 Of Our Favourite Jams, Remastered For Vinyl From The Original Tapes And Sounding Fresh As Ever!

Third Stream is the new project developed by Alex Font and it is dedicated specially for the real diggers. This record hardly has any promotion in order to preserve the music to those who invest buying the music and dig deeply. No promo pools, no SoundCloud, no Facebook fan page or shit like that. We could call this a true only vinyl record with JUST 150 copies.

It's easy to fall for a nostalgic approach to dance music, to cuddle oneself in the warm analogue sounds of late 1980's dance productions - especially with the heavy ongoing reissue trend going on. However, we have to stay focus: look out for contemporary sounds and means of production. Parisian producer Nathan Melja makes his debut on Antinote with an idiosyncratic three-tracker and our guess is that it sounds contemporary.

On the A-side: one tune: Deadrums. Both the name and the music speak for themselves. It's hard, it's efficient and at the same time, there's quite a lot going on, tiny bumps on the straightforward road to techno ecstasy. Nevertheless, Deadrums is a precise piece of machinery, an atmospheric banger, yes, but with deadly jaws made out of tempered steel to tear a dancefloor apart, piece-by-piece. On the B-side, Angels stands out as a perfect example of a song that has many dancefloor qualities but, like some of DJ Sprinkles' seminal recordings, turns out to be more of a late-night tale of urban wanderings on wet pavements (think Taxi Driver and its soundtrack by Bernard Hermann). Contemplative, melancholic and - let's say it - sad, its nagging melody can bring a little tear to the eyes of the most sensitive ones. Rounding up the 12' is Candy, a tune under the influence of bad boys like DJ Overdose, or Ghettotech legend DJ Assault - so that you can dry your tears.

It's Nathan Melja's first release on Antinote, but he's definitely not a newcomer. He's been around since Antinote exists, and we're glad to finally collaborate with him.

Late August will see B.SOUL Music Limited release the various artists package 'Thanks 4
Nothin'', a four-track vinyl only release from the Tuscan imprint.
Marcos Baiano's B.SOUL imprint was launched in 2013 and across its back catalogue has
welcomed an array of classic and contemporary talents onto its roster from House legend Jovonn
through to Music For Freaks co-founder Justin Harris and Parisian producer Terence :Terry. Here
we see the label push on with its second vinyl release set to be released via its Ltd offshoot and
offered up as a various artist four track package.
Bosconi Soundsystem artist Rufus takes the lead on the release with 'Realize Dis' with classic
house tropes, employing a bumpy swinging rhythm as the foundation whilst murky pad swells and
spoken word vocals ebb and flow throughout the composition. Label-head Marcos Baiano follows
with 'Nullll', stripping things back to shuffled hats and wandering rave stabs before the latter stages
introduce a warm ethereal pad.
Opening up the flip side is Retro Activity aka Ivan Iacobucci's 'Rocket' edging things into Techno
territory with weighty drums, mind bending synth flutters and an ever-unfolding, billowing
atmosphere. DRMC's 'Do Not Disturb' then closes the package on a minimal tip with modulating
percussion, minute organic drum shots and airy pad lines laid out over its seven and a half
minutes.

2019 Reissue Original Art!! Isabelle Antena's Album 'camino Del Sol' Is An Electro Samba Classic From 1983 (incl. Tracks Produced By John Foxx). Here Come Hot New Remixes By Joakim & Todd Terje! Joakim Delivers A Killer Prime Time Track, Todd Terje Goes Down The Balearic Route.

The five-track EP by Leonid Nevermind has everything you want for your body and mind. Picturesque electronics with deep funky, jazzy and mellow Electro moods. Musically rich with a blend of attractive drifts between breezy and melodious Detroit House, dark and smooth 90s indie-house, jazzy piano flourishes, clunky broken beat, and sticky Lo-Fi House.

After a successful release on Eastenderz, viceversa returns to his own imprint for another great release. Support comes from the likes of Raresh, Enzo Siragusa and East End Dubs. Limited numbers in. Not to be missed

Diogo's meticulous arrangements and idiosyncratic approach to electronic music have made him shine over the last years as one of the youngest and most promising talents rising from Portugal.

'Tanto Amor' is a 2-tracker EP of expansive excursions rich in detail, expansive low-ends, and rhythmic structure, and not only is this his solo debut on Pluie/Noir, it's also a warm and welcome comeback for the imprint after a long hiatus period.

'Tanto Amor' (A) is a haunting composition of marching drums and crisp hi-hats, but its ever-mutating melodic arrangement, along with Alba's hypnosis-inducing vocal tricks, creates a wide dynamic spectrum of sound capable of filling any type of sonic space.

The flip-side 'Wasame' (B) adopts a freestyle, delirium-inducing approach where wacky minimalism and repetition do all the mind-tricks. Elements communicate and move in a very liquid, organic way yet never losing the drive, giving the overall palette a slightly jazzy, improvisational tone.

The EP's artwork also sees a debut of another Portuguese talent, Pics of You, using solely analog photography as his tool of expression, fitting to this installment of an ever-strengthening series of releases Pluie/Noir collectors were missing. Limited Pressings.

Fresh from her last release which featured an essential remix from Ricardo Villolobos,
Russian artist Julia Govor is back with three more great tracks on the ever excellent
Rhythm Cult.

Julia has come a long way since playing in a military band and is now a foremost house
and techno name who has released on labels like Cocoon, Hypertone and Second
State. She can also be found rocking crowds at the likes of Awakenings, Time Warp,
ADE & Sonar often alongside Richie Hawtin, with the core of her sound built around
an emotional truth, depth and devotion to seductive rhythms.

Opening the EP is the immediately absorbing 'United', a deep electronic house tune
with a warm bed of crisp, driving beats overlaid with acid twitches and dry claps. It
really locks you in and some female musings add a pensive air.

Next is the equally excellent 'Morse Code,', an airy and cerebral, super deep roller that
is quick and slick and filled with eerie atmospheres. Razor sharp hi-hats cut up the
groove, ponderous and hollow bass synths add depth and the whole thing is made for
heady backrooms at 4am.

Last of all is the seductive 'Parallelepiped', a quick and clipped deep techno cut that
will get you on your toes. Distant synth patters and perfectly programmed, frictionless
drums all add up to a steamy and seductive sound.

This is a high class EP of heady house and techno that will find favour with
connoisseurs all over.

The G Man hits the Planet Rhythm imprint (finally) with a slice of infectious dancefloor material. Binky's Groove EP revolves around tough House/Techno jams with an attitude. From the gritty almost Dancehall'ish rhythms in M's Retrograde to the anthemous bassline sounds in Binky's Groove and the very UK sounding G vibe on Dis-Tracted! Mr.G has delivered a modern day PRRUK classic

Welcome to the Acmé Universe!
Limited 5x12" of
Acmé05 Part 1 + Acmé05 Part 2 + Acmé06 !
and TS01 + TS02 ! + Tote Bag ! no covers

5th of the RSD limited series for Vianlog and Mr. G. Handstamped limited release.

MR003 , we are back with two bombs by KiRK , and very beautiful house remix by Joss (artreform owner ) , limited vinyl

Imited To 100 Copies Numbered With A Military Tag And An
Printed Cardboard Poster -- Angelo Sindaco (oto Boss) And Dj
Uovo Come Together With A Brand New Project. The Duo Bring
Their Own Musical Influences And Blend 'em With A Futuristic Hint On This Hyper Funky Tech Twelve. Last But Not Least Nick AnthonySimoncino (l.i.e.s. Records) Remixes "visual" Adding A Dubby Techno Groove Feel.

To celebrate a century of outstanding releases, LNOE drops its first compilation; tracks selected by Sasha's invited guest remixers. Radio Slave, Frankey & Sandrino and Locked Groove step up for their label debut, while Fur Coat, John Monkman, Dubspeeka, BAILE and VONDA7 return.

After almost 8 years as a platform for new and established artists as well as for Sasha's own productions, Last Night On Earth is a global success. Label showcases sell out at lightning speed, including Miami and most recently ADE boat parties, which will live on in the memories of lucky attendees, and in January at Tulum.

Meanwhile the Last Night On Earth podcast has accrued a loyal following who eagerly await each month's new opportunity to experience Sasha's handpicked live sets. LNOE 100 honours both the artists and the fans who have made the label an industry leader.

With each artist picking which to remix, the compilation is packed with inspired new collaborations. Seminal cuts such as the very first LNOE release, Sasha's 'Cut Me Down', reworked by Radio Slave is interspersed with cult favourites, like Henry Saiz 'I Can Feel it Coming' which VONDA7 takes to new heights, and Locked Groove's rework of Max Cooper 'Careless'.

"Ciquita is the high point of a party distilled into 7 minutes of good-time genius; burbling 303, jittering percussion and hooting Latin House chants spiking the track like someone slung pills in the punch. DJs including Jackmaster, Axel Boman & Optimo are already backing the young producer, and it looks like 2016 may well be Bawrut's for the taking...' Mixmag - Bawrut Hot 6 Feature7

M.A.D. is a collaboration of the Funkroom DJs and producers Moxx And Digilog.

After having contributed single tracks for YOSHI005 and WWM003 they subsequently announced their first EP together as M.A.D.

Their 'Sanset EP' consists of four drum-oriented House/Techno hybrids which, through their cutting-edge production, stand the test of time and work very well with contemporary dancefloor-minded club music alike.

Four-to-the-floor on 45 and 33, coming in March. Enjoy!

Moon Harbour boss Matthias Tanzmann is next up on the label with a very special new release. It features a track that is a love letter to Elrow,' one of the parties at which the Leipzig artist is a regular guest.

This is Matthias' first release this year following the success of his second album, Momentum, back in 2016. Part of the reason for that, of course, is that he has had another busy summer playing his famous sets at the legendary DC10 in Ibiza, as well as many other key clubs and festivals around the world. One of those is the crazy, colourful and carnival atmospheres of elrow, which he pays tribute to here.

Called, unsurprisingly, 'Elrow', the track is a busy, bristling cut with garage style snares chopping up a bobbling bassline. Frazzled synths eventually join the party and whip and whizz about with brain frying results. A vocal repeats a mantra about elrow over and over to fire things up yet further, and mean this one is a real anthem in the making.

The vinyl release also features the previously digital-only 'No Sleep', which was first released on Nic Fanciulli's Saved Records in 2015. It's a classic Tanzmann track which grooves deep into the night and is a driving and dynamic effort to close out an essential release.

Limited to 300 Copies on Black Vinyl 12' Only. Rever is back!
Music EP comes from an Italian talent Mattia Lapucci with two Minimal-Microhouse original bomb
and two Trip/Dancefloor" Remixes by Nico Lahs and Topper.
We believe into Music, Peace & Love... Get your hands on it!
Supported by:
Rhadow, DeWalta, Wareika, Rich NxT, Tolga Top, Alex Kennon, Vinyl Speed Adjust, Rossko, Seb
Zito, Clive Henry, Lumiex, Nu Zau, Anthea, Yemen & EDA, Ada Kaleh, Christopher Ledger, Janina,
Fabio della Torre, Limo, Fabrizio Mammarella, Priku, Bassa Clan, Marco Yanes, Just Me, Mike
Anderson, Vincent Iulian, Felipe Valenzuela, Dissonance, Cure Music, Mariano Mateljan,
Voigtmann, Javier Carballo, Alci, Dee Bufato, Ferro & many others...

Following on from the last DEXT Limited release by Otik & Dead Mans Chest we're kicking off 2019 in fine style with another limited 10' Vinyl cut with the same ethos as the previous release's , 1 rave banger with a killer remix on the flipside. This time we have invited Glasgow's party starter and long-time label supporter Nightwave to join the crew and it seems like she has been here all along.

Psychic Tonic is exactly what we are all about rolling breakbeats and thunderous kick drums and is the perfect addition to the DEXT LTD series. And if that's not enough, another of our favourites Jerome Hill (Super Rhythm Trax) comes along for the ride, and flips it totally on its head on the Remix

Keeping up a busy rate of release in their 18th year of operation, Moon Harbour welcome back regular artist Re.You and debutant Floyd Lavine for two collaborative tracks. Add in remixes from Daniel Stefanik and LAWLER, and you have another essential outing.

Re.You is Marius Maier, who has contributed solo EPs and tracks to the Orbiter compilation dating back to 2014. He is now also in charge of his own Younion label and continues to innovative with his edgy house and tech productions. Here he links with South African Floyd Lavine, a Rise Music associate who brings plenty of authentic tribal influences to his music, and often favours a chunky take on techno.

The brilliantly bristling 'Humanity' opens things with a flurry of hand drums and rattling snares. They are a call to action that get your attention then the rubbery drums really hook you in. Spine tingling percussion hangs in the air and gnarly bass fleshes out this loose, intoxicating track.

The remix of this one comes from VIVa label boss and long time tech house titan Steve Lawler under his new shortened alias, LAWLER. He skillfully reworks the track into lots of bubbling loops, underpinned by bouncy drums a distant drone that draws you in. It's a perfectly high energy cut for the peak of the night.
The other original is 'Seamless', an intoxicating brew of moody bass, prickly drums and vocal riffs that cast a real spell. Synth drones and Afro chants join the mix to add to the intensity and the effect is to transport you deep into an involving dance.

Tackling this one is Daniel Stefanik, a label stalwart and master of intricate productions. He reimagines it as a house track that grows in stature, with wordless vocals and sweeping filters lifting you up off your feet. Growing ever more wild, the track twists and turns with classic claps and clever effects that will always ensure it stands out.

These are four hugely original tracks that offer something very different from the norm.

Optimo Music is thrilled to present 'Weaponise Your Sound', which has been curated, conceived and designed by Kristina McCormick (Diet Clinic). Diet Clinic is an NTS radio show showcasing female DJs/artists.

It is the first vinyl release on Diet Clinic's newly-formed sub label of Optimo Music marking International Women's Day 2019 and featuring brand new tracks from artists C.A.R, Cucina Povera, Fantastic Twins, Human Jones, Maral, Marika Underspreche, Odete, Penelope Trappes, Slime, Sue Zuki and Zoe McPherson.

They may be scattered across the globe but their love, strength and support for their art and counterparts continue to inspire on a daily basis.

All proceeds go London based charity, Focus E15 which demands social housing, not social cleansing!

Lakker Return To R&s With Their Stunning New Album, Época. Following 2016's Conceptual 8 Track Maxi-ep struggle And Emerge' (using Field Recordings Of Tv And Radio Broadcasts From The Dutch National Av Archive) Época Is A Bracing Return To Form, Combining Caustic Electronics With Fresh Inspiration From The Prepared Piano Of John Cage, Plaintive Folk Melodies, The Explorative Label Sublime Frequencies And The Raw Rhythms Of Kampala's Nyege Nyege Tapes. 

Following A Restorative Creative Break To Pursue Their Own Solo Projects (as Arad And Eomac Respectively) The Duo Finally Returned To The Studio, Finding Themselves Working More Closely Than Ever Before. "we Wrote This Record Together, In The Studio As A Duo." Ian Explains "previous Records Involved A Lot Of Time Working On Tracks Individually, But Época Was Written Almost Entirely Together In The Studio - It Felt Much More Fun, More Organic And Democratic." We Allowed It To Happen Rather Than Push Or Pressure It" Dara Adds.

The Natural Evolution Of The Tracks And Their Rougher, Looser Production Sound Parallels The Duo's Interest In Two Separate Ideas: Ambient And Natural Sound, Especially The Background Noise - A Sense Of Time And Place - That Is Inherent In Old Recordings Of Folk And Classical Music, And An Interest In Herd Dynamics And Flock Patterns / Murmurations, Both In The Natural World And In Human Society. The Movements Which Affect The World At Large Through Cultural And Political Shifts. "like The First Starling That Causes A Wave In A Murmuration," Ian Explains "we Are Really Interested In How This Is Also Reflected In Human Society - A New Idea Appears And Then Reaches Critical Mass And Resonates Through Society As A Whole, And Change Happens (positive Or Negative)."

The Rich And Deep Work Of Época Finds The Duo Reinvigorated From Their Hiatus, Using Their Own Voices Extensively For The First Time, Alongsides Regular Vocal Collaborator Eileen Carpio. As Dara Explains "we Had Been Experimenting With Our Own Voices In Our Solo Music, So It Felt Like This Was The Moment To Step Out From Behind The Curtain And Put Our Own Vocals Front And Centre In A More Natural Way". This Leads To An At Times More Melodic And Poppier Feeling, Balanced Out By The Off Kilter Rhythms And Blasts Of Feedback And Weathered Reverbs That Intertwine Throughout The Record. 

Once Again The Duo Look To The Outside World For Sonic Inspiration. Alongside The Use Of Physical Modelling Synths The Album Contains Recordings And Samples Of Violin, Guitar And Bodhrán, The Stringboard Of A Piano At Ems Stockholm, Phone Recordings Of Family Gatherings In Dublin And 1970's Dance Music From Jaipur. 
  
'época' Is A Rich, Challenging Album Of Diverse And Intense Soundscapes That Expands On The Scope Of Lakker's Already Multifaceted Music That Finds Them At The Peak Of Their Artistic Powers.

'we Are Living Through Volatile Times, And As Musicians It Is Impossible To Avoid That Being Reflected In Our Work. Época Is A Our Personal Response To The Atmosphere Of These Times And The External Political And Cultural Events That Are Shaping Our World. Some Positive And Hopeful, Some Despondent And Angry, And Some Reflective And Introspective.' 

Luigi Madonna Ist Endlich Wieder Zurück Auf Second State: Diesmal Mit Zwei Acidlastigen Peaktime-tracks, Die Die Tanzfläche Zum Beben Bringen Und Das Publikum In Ekstase Versetzen. Die Labelchefs Pan-pot Basteln Aus Den Zwei Originalen Zwei Ebenso Treibende Remixe Und Bringen Die Ep Durch Ihre Neuauslegung Auf Ein Anderes Level. Sowohl Luigi Madonna Als Auch Pan-pot Zeigen Auf Dieser Ep Eine Neue Seite Von Sich, Obwohl Der Unverkennbare Touch Der Künstler Nicht Zu Überhören Ist.

Ostgut Ton's Berghain mix series returns with volume 08 by Fiedel. Available on 12' vinyl are four new exclusive tracks by Electric Indigo, Stefan Rein, rRoxymore, Boris & Fiedel.
Few figures in Berlin dance music can claim as lasting and multifaceted a presence as longtime Berghain resident Fiedel. A former resident at Berghain forerunner OstGut, the veteran DJ and producer is known by heads for his decades-long influence on left-field techno and bass music in the German capital, particularly as one half of celebrated production duo MMM with Errorsmith, and co-operator of the legendary Wax Treatment parties together with Mark Ernestus of Hard Wax and Basic Channel fame. Indeed, Fiedel's broad vision of what works on the dance floor is informed by grooves both in and outside the realm of 4/4 - from, acid, electro and jungle to hip-hop, dub und breaks - all subtly present in hybrid forms on previous releases for Ostgut Ton and his own Fiedelone and Fiedeltwo imprints. So it makes sense that the four exclusive tracks he has curated for the 8th edition of the Berghain mix series radiate the same off-kilter, bass-heavy and deep techno sensibility.
Veteran Viennese producer, activist and DJ Electric Indigo kicks blasts things off with 'Registers', employing her trademark dubby and sample-heavy rhythmic constructions, minor chords and distorted hats. Driving and atmospheric, 'Registers' sets the bar high not only for the 12-inch but also as the explosive opener for the mix itself. This is followed on A2 by PURE-TRAXX founder Stefan Rein, whose deep, hypnotic 'Panther' transcends techno-tool status with entrancing siren melodies and psychedelic builds and releases.
French-born, Berlin-based producer rRoxymore takes a sonic left turn on B-Side opener 'Tropicalcore', where bleepy, distorted and complex drum patterns recall both classic DMZ and later post-dubstep funk. Finally, B2 belongs to Fiedel himself, who teams up with fellow veteran Berghain resident and Berlin techno stalwart Boris on 'Div'hain'. The track teems with with bubbling bass-lines, cowbells and claps shaped by modular synths, as well as elements of electro and boogie - but jacks hard. It's a fitting closer to one of the mix series' most eclectic 12-inches - made by one of Berghain's most fearless residents.