Techno Vinyl New Releases - News

Following their ongoing relationship with Soma Records, Ukrainian duo Woo York are set to release their new record that proves to be somewhat representative of recent dramatic events in their country. Entitled I Am Against, both the main track and the EP itself are referring to the developments that lead to revolutionary struggle of the Ukrainian people. Fighting inequality, saying what you have to say and doing what you have to do seem to be the core ideas of the record. You might have figured that out yourself by spotting a rebel protester from January's clash with riot police depicted on the record sleeve. The EP also features a special remix from UK Techno producer, Ø (Phase).

Music-wise the EP presents the same idea: the epic energy of the title track highlights the drive that was fuelling peaceful individuals to go out onto the streets and fight for their rights. An excellent remix from Ø (Phase) follows a similar path, although in its own original way that has made the UK-based artist's name associated with the finest techno to date. Closing the EP 'In The End' is a more abstract side of Woo York's music works that reminds us once again: every single act of violence is bound to come to an end at some point.

Confirmed Press & Promo:
Press - * DJ Mag, Mixmag, Tilllate, Raveline, Groove, Daily Record, Edinburgh Evening News, TopDJ Ua, Nightshade Mag, Nitebeat, Posivision, DJ Times, Time Out NY. Sound Effect Magazine

Radio - * Carl Cox Global, Laurent Garnier Radio, Kiss 100, Ministry of Sound, Galaxy Network, Radio Scotland, Dinamo FM, Acik Radio, BBC Radio Ulster, Future Radio, Reconwarriors, The Beat Delivery, Anton Banks, XM Satellite Radio, RTE. Dance Under The Blue Moon (Anja Schneider), WHCR, KVRX, Power FM, Dinamo FM, Rise, Pulse Radio, Proton Radio, BBC Radio Cardiff, The Radio Dept, Fresh FM (Holland), Mystic Vibes (NYC), Show B, An Taobh Tuathail, RTE RnaG, Untitled Music, Ibiza Sonica, 88.1FM WESU (USA), Sutil Sensations. Global Dance Sessions

Online - * Soundwall.IT, Ibiza Voice, Radio Magnetic, Mixxradio.fr, CHRY, WESU, Untitledmusic, Ibiza Global Radio, Paris_One Reverse, Doce Pulgadas Spain, Ibiza Sonica, Andres Aguirre - KVRX student radio, FACT, Little White Earbuds, mnml ssgs, Gridface.

Support:
Pan-Pot - Top Release! I Will play all of them ,)
Marcel Dettmann - thx
Ben Sims - both versions of i am against will work for me, thx!
Len Faki - love this - original and phase remix are great!
James Ruskin - 'In The End' and the Phase remix for me!!!!
Gary Beck - I am against orig and remix, full support from me !
Norman Nodge - All three sound dope! Thanks!
Truncate/Audio Injection - Phat tracks! Great remix! Thanks!
Shifted - Into both artists, no doubt i'll be playing this..
Par Grindvik - just my thing! thanks
Psyk - sweet. thx
Answer Code Request - Phase remix for me!
Jonas Kopp - support , thanks.
Kobosil - i against i
Svreca - Phase remix is a beast !!! Full support.
Etapp Kyle - Woo Yoork is good as always. I love "I Am Against"
Markus Suckut - Phase remix!!!
Jeroen Search - wicked remix!
Tommy Four Seven - Supporting! thanks
Inigo Kennedy - Great tracks! Both the Original and Phase Remix of 'I Am Against' but will probably play all three tracks out.
Kriz (Token) - big big big. all 3 of 'm
Radial - Love the release, been playing the title track for a while.
Arnaud Le Texier - In the end and I am against (Phase remix) are great! Will play :)
Aiken - Phase remix is my fav
Abstract Division - Really like the original I Am Against and the Phase Remix!
Pfirter - Loving I'm against both original and Phase remix, support.
Dustin Zahn - Nice slab of contemporary techno. I have a hard time deciding which version of "I Am Against" that I prefer more, so I'll find a way to fit both in. :)
Reeko - many thanks! I like Woo York!
Deepbass - Really nice I Am Against original tops it for me
Joton - Really nice ep !!
Max_M - Phase remix is insane.
Heiko Laux - I Am Against is straight for my sets ,)
Jeff Derringer - Solid!! Loving Phase's work lately and the Woo York stuff is great.
Black Asteroid - thanks for this.. i like it, and will play it out..
Lee Holman - like the original "I am Against" and the Phase remix is nice as well
Cleric - I Am Against original is great, cheers!
Sam Paganini - Nice pack! "I Am Against' both mixes are great 10/10
Fabrizio Maurizi - awesome release!! I love them all...really hard to choose the best one...but we don't have to choose, we can play them all,-)).

DJ Saint Pierre returns home with this brand new EP, after his release in collaboration with Fixon on our Series No
Boundaries: Two split with DJ Surgeles, DJ Saint Pierre makes his solo EP Called "Racine" strong as usual from the French
Producer based in Rouen. For this release we also counting with outstanding remixes from three great Producers, home
artist and label head of Northallsen Records Aleja Sanchez, Rommek which is an active contributor on James Ruskin Label
Blueprint and Viels with great releases on labels like Semantica and Dynamic

Long time friend and DMT contributor Lee Holman delivers a deep, atmospheric, dreamy and bewitching three-tracker for Knotweed. Lee explores the inner depth of his synthesizers and drum machines to come up with some heavy layered pieces of techno.

Orlando B returns with a timeless track, ‘Foreversong’ for the sixth installment on his ‘Contemplate Recordings’ label.

Running in at just over 10 minutes, ‘Foreversong’ is an emotive “tour de force” showcasing his love for nostalgic, ‘Detroit’ influenced melodies and tugging string lines. With its uplifting vibe and atmospheric breakdown, ‘Foreversong’ is the perfect “end of the night” track.

‘New Day’ kicks off the B-Side with an uplifting piano house intro’ and a cheeky oldskool vocal sample. The arrangement builds gradually before the kick and bass line drop, taking it to the next level.

Closing track ‘Dark Place’ goes down a stripped back techno route to compliment the first two melodic house tracks. The main riff was born out of a jam session, playing around with a twisted hypnotic synth line which mutates throughout keeping the listener locked in. Muted percussion and a subby bass sound give this track a dark warehouse vibe, ideal for moody clubs around the land.

Delirium 26 by Silver Zone aka Marco Repetto & Stefan Riesen in the rebound.
The re-mastered version from 1995 will be out soon

"Acropolis EP" is the first vinyl release of 24/H, an independent record label based at Tempio Del Futuro Perduto (the Temple Of The Lost Future), a relatively new cultural space & club in Milan.

The label was founded by Alessandro Vaccari (aka Marthial), young Italian artist and DJ resident of the Temple, with the aim to invite emerging and renowned artists to reside within its studio and dormitory spaces and craft a release within 24 hours of time.
In this release, Stanislav Tolkachev showcases his well-known personal attitude and dark production style which let him earn the reputation of techno genius. The Temple hosted Stanislav Tolkachev’ artist residence for eleven days, in order to contribute to the label's mission. After selecting the equipment and making some changes to the studio, the artist began his 24-hours journey.

Tolkachev created a complex, well-defined two-tracks pack that result in powerful, destabilizing and impressive narrative, following a non-existing musical path and memories of his past. The release also features a remix by Marthial himself, who reinterpreted Stanislav’s work according to his own style.

24H project was also born as a stimulus for any producer living the spaces of the Temple, as a challenge to bring out the production skills within a certain amount of time and by using specific machines, deprived of the comfort of his own studio.

Through this idea, 24/H creates a union between all the artists who took part in the challenge, each one expressing their own stories and musical interpretation of the label concept. The goal
of the label is also, therefore, to test each artist on equal terms, and thus increasing creativity.

Schermate is BACK!
Here two visionary tracks by Stefano Greppi.

Subtle message bordering on Dub and Detroit Techno.
Dynamic melodies and harmonies, straight from the motor city.

Zeta Reticula returns for his third release on Mechatronica with a dystopian blend of cold machinefunk and ominious electro rollers.

dark green marbled vinyl

The 47th release features a collaboration between two friends, techno vets and label owners: Deepak Sharma and Cory James.

The result is a two track EP combining the best of what these experts have to offer in the hypnotic realm: rolling bass, subtle shifts in percussive movement and eerie sounds that create a complete late-night soundtrack.

Dino Divine
Side A features nine minutes of relentless groove with dramatic sweeping pads for the ultimate journey deep into the night.

Gowanus Taps
Side B has an analog and darker raw vibe, combining massive bass grooves with well-timed percussive surprises.

On his debut 12" EP, Chicago producer and bike messenger DJ HANK captures the feeling of racing against traffic and, as he puts it, "trying to make it out alive with the chaos of the city going around you."

DJ Hank grew up in North Carolina, Eastern USA. As a teenager, he began making rap beats on pirated music software while also DJing and playing keyboards in experimental punk band Whatever Brains. In 2011, at age 18, Hank moved to Chicago to pursue a career as a bike messenger. In a city dominated by 21+ clubs and venues, Hank gravitated to the famous footwork hub Battlegroundz due to it's all-ages inclusivity and raw energy. DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn and other luminary figures of the footwork community spun weekly, while dancers spanning multiple generations and crews battled it out on the dance floor every Sunday.

Through the underground network of Chicago footwork events, Hank became a close and frequent collaborator with international footwork collective Teklife. He has released music on Teklife's record label but isn't a member of the group itself. In similar fashion, he's loosely affiliated with dance group Take Ova Gang (TOG) founded by DJ Manny. Hank maintains a fluid relationship with the footwork culture from which his sound draws. Beyond collaborating with his friends, Hank has collaborated with Chilean rapper Catana, Berlin-based DJ Paypal, and Floridian DJ Orange Julius.

On "Traffic Control," however, Hank explores a wide range of sounds, from melodic to experimental, influenced by everything from UK Garage and Grime to Ghetto House and Snap music (or Southern Hip hop production in general). Artists like Kode9, MachineDrum, and Sherelle have been supporters of Hank's music, playing his tracks throughout multiple recorded sets. In a live setting, Hank has shared the stage with such influential acts as Loefah, DJ Deeon, Sporting Life, DJ Spinn, Traxman, and pioneering footwork artist Jana Rush, who has been both a friend and mentor to Hank during his formative years in Chicago.

First release on Sydney based label Natural-High comes from Neotex with four cuts ranging from club focused music to ambient home listening. Music for your body and mind.

Neotex – Between The Machine (NH002) The A1 is hypnotic and dark ambient music, the A2 is a minimal focused cut, B1 is a bleepy acid bomb and then the B2 is a 138bpm rave style track. Why sleep when you can bleep.

First release on this very promising label comes from Stereosystem aka Basti Pieper & Thomas Rauch.
On top there is a superb remix by Cadenza label boss, Luciano

New label based in the legendary logic house in Offenbach am Main. Envelope Mountain Records is founded by Stereosystem aka Bastian Pieper & Thomas Rauch. The style compass is really open minded from deep tech tunes up to melodic groovers.
Envelope Mountain Records ist ein neues Label, gegründet von Stereosystem aka Bastian Pieper & Thomas Rauch. Ihr Studio sowie Ihre Label Base befinden sich im legendären Logic Haus in Offenbach am Main. Der Style des Labels wird vielfältig sein, angefangen von deepen Tech Tunes bis hin zu melodischen Groovern.

3rd release on Steve O'Sullivan's own RAWAX series comes from T.A.C. aka Chris McCormack & John Beer. "Funny Money" was originally released in 2000 on Mosaic. 22 years later it will be out on vinyl (re-mastered) again.

! Repress incoming..! in Silver Vinyl

Straight from the Windy City to your ears!
Factory Music Chicago presents the new release by
label boss TRAXMAN himself, full of jackness and funk.

Struktur brings you the next vinyl instalment in the form of the title The Sect. Presenting a 6 track V/A from a group of new and established artists that have come together to of create something very extraordinary for this one off project. We can not wait to show you what awaits you on this release. Influenced by industrial techno and its power of darkness and Its profundity influences of the world. This various artists compilation is not for the faint hearted. Helplessness from start to finish. So let the rhythmic sounds penetrates into the depths of the body, leaving you in an uncontrolled spiritual state, fall into dark spiritual state of The Sect.

RAWAX welcomes back Matthias Schildger with an Various Artist EP of pseudonyms by himself. The Split Personality EP shows his varity skills in music production. From 80s styled synthpop to house and jackin' tracks to breaky UK styled tracks, each song stands for another musical direction and project he does.

Acidfonk and Eme Kulhnek – two of our favorite shooting stars join forces on our next Symbiostic Vinyl.

After Digital Releases in the past (SYMB043 Identity Module EP and SYMB034 We need to EP) the idea was born to bring both together for a collaboration and their first physical release. The Split EP contains besides the Original Tracks each a remix of their counterpart and showcase why both gain wide recognition with their style of modern crafted techno music by artists worldwide as Richie Hawtin, Dubfire and Marco Carola. We couldn´t be more proud to have both for this unique result. Enjoy!

E.L.I. lands on MRT shores and pollutes them with all sort of filth. The label second last instalment takes us to Britain and it is one of the most aggressive so far. The distorted screams, the ultra darkness, the violent atmosphere it creates is tinted in black and white by the stroboscopic lights of underground clubs. A perfect mixture of relentless basslines and straightforward rhythmic patterns for the dancers with no cause, with no hope for tomorrow. Places made famous by death and disaster.

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France's I Hate Models has had a phenomenal rise since his first releases in 2016, now he arrives on Perc Trax to serve up the label's last release of year.

Already fitting in with the label's no nonsense aesthetic after appearances at a number of label showcases this year, this EP shows a hardening of his sound, without losing any of the melodic touches that have made his releases so memorable.

The original mix of "Spreading Plague" fills the A-side of the record with a near 10 minute journey though classic Perc Trax metallic percussion, quivering acid and soaring analogue lead lines. Epic is a word not often used in relation to Perc Trax, but
here it is perfectly applicable.

On the flip side, Perc remixes the lead track, honing in on the acid and adding swarms of claps and hihats for his first new production on Perc Trax in 2018. "Martial Order" closes the EP moving the percussion to the front of the mix once again, as metallic hits rain down on the listener, delivering a fresh take on one of Perc Trax's signature sounds.

3 years after his debut on the label, Jason McCracken AKA illektrolab returns with Temporal Interference. Across 4 tracks, the Arizona-based producer delivers an onslaught of breaks, acid and bass-heavy electro fine-tuned for the dancefloor.

Michele Mausi presents the first various artist release for his R3volution Records. He has selected artists who are different from them, some emerging, others already estabilished, but all of them carry the name of techno music all over the world. Yan Kook, Temudo, Kaiser, Gotshell and the label owner Michele Mausi are ready to make you crazy and destroy your dancefloor with 5 brand new technotravels.

The Berlin-based duo of Mathis Mootz (The Panacea) and David Frisch, better known as New Frames makes a come back to BITE for their second EP on the imprint. This time the progressive techno project joins forces with the BITE label boss, Phase Fatale on the A-side, producing a highly energetic EP packed with hard dance-floor-oriented tracks and just the right amount of attitude. The release explores a more playful direction, in comparison to the duo’s first appearance on the label. BITE022 is representative of New Frames’ signature old school and neo-industrial rave sound, infused with occasional breakbeat, trance, bass, driven sample rollers, and more elements that make putting labels on New Frames’ vibrant output seem impossible and unnecessary. Artwork by Florian Engerling Design by Eloise Leigh Mastered by Alain Paul

The record label "NECHTO" created by Nastia unveils EP by R.M.K - a new alias of London's electronic music producer, DJ, and Fossil Archive label head Rob Kirkaldy, also known as Roberto.
The record demonstrates a faster and more intense take on the artist's original sound. With a focus on the very core auditory aesthetics of raves, the tracks also incorporate a hypnotic groove element of groove. The EP comprises a thundering bass at higher tempos, whilst preserving a soul within the music itself. "The intention was to make a well-balanced EP aimed at the dancefloor, whilst showcasing a range of sounds that provide enough versatility to keep the listener interested throughout", says the artist on his debut release under the R.M.K alias.
Apart from launching his own techno label Fossil Archive, Rob Kirkaldy has established himself as a notable figure both as a techno producer and a masterful DJ. His long-lasting dedication to electronic music has brought him to the world's most renowned club culture establishments, including London's Fabric, Berlin's Tresor and Berghain, and many others. R.M.K strives to only deliver the highest quality of music and never settles for anything mediocre, as is proven with this new outstanding EP.
"This will be my first full release as R.M.K and I am excited for everyone to hear it. Having the stamp of approval and backing from NECHTO is a great honour and I am excited about the future of this project." - R.M.K

Shinedoe readies her fifth album ‘Freedom Riders’ on her MTM Records imprint with the release of her vinyl-focused ‘Wake Up’ EP, offering a four-track preview into the project while unveiling a selection of diverse electronic productions for home listening through to the dancefloor.

Over two decades, Dutch DJ and producer Chinedum Nwosu, aka Shinedoe, has established her presence as one of house and techno’s most loved talents, while carving a true path to her own vision. Based in Amsterdam and featuring as a key part of the city’s rich and blossoming underground scene, with performances across De Martkantine, Shelter and Thuishaven to international institutions such as Berghain to fabric, her releases on the likes of Rekids, Cocoon, Bpitch Control and her 2021 release ‘The Observer’ on Jeff Mills’ iconic Axis cemented her reputation as one of the scene’s first talents. Having launched her own label MTM Records in 2018, releasing four EPs on the label to date, October signals the arrival of the label’s first album in the form of her ten-track ‘Freedom Riders’ - an expansive and diverse project created in lockdown capturing sonics from across the spectrum - with the LP preceded by Nwosu’s four-track album sampler EP titled ‘Wake Up’.

“Freedom Riders is about living in a world where there is peace, and all our basic needs are fulfilled. Each being having the right to live in peace, be happy and to be. We are all Freedom Riders, some of us get lost and need to get back to the source.” - Shinedoe.

Opening production ‘Wake Up’ is a tension-building journey through metallic textures, warped vocals and eerie interludes, while album title cut ‘Freedom Riders’ fuses hazy atmospherics, rich chords, crisp percussion and sweeping acid lines to offer a late-night ride through smoky territories. On the flip, B1 ‘Peace’ offers an exemplary balance of light and dark with delicate yet vibrant leads guiding murky undertones and sharp percussion throughout, before closing with the hypnotic, off-kilter and mind-altering sonics of ‘Safety First’, traversing soundscapes to showcase and excellently crafted early-morning cut.

Cuts across the album continue this wide-reaching and rich variation, with the likes of ‘Shine’ and ‘Lockdown’ drawing on classic and modern house influences to offer striking additions for the dancefloor, while ‘Floor Action’ and closing track ‘See The Light’ veering into more dubby, paired back territories to offer up a sense of space and tranquillity - with the ten-track project showcasing a carefully crafted album rich in sound design showcasing one of Amsterdam’s finest talents.

DJ FEEDBACK

early support from



Laurent Garnier: Really like PEACE & SAFETY FIRST niiiiiiiiice

Marcel Dettmann: thx

Luke Slater: nice release thanks!

Ame (Innervisions): thanks

Ben Sims: safety first my fave, thx!!

Slam (Soma): Thanx

Chris Liebing (CLR): great vibe

Radio Slave (Rekids): Woah ! "Freedom Riders" is great... and just in time for the weekend ! Thankyou x

Bambounou (50 Weapons / Sound Pellegrino): There's a vibe I like it thanks

Anthony Parasole (The Corner) this is so good

Truncate: Solid cuts!

Projected into unexplored places, where time has vanished its power,
space has broken the limits, allowing infinite areas, uniform, soft surfaces, incomprehensible voices seem to suggest solutions to permanent reflections, flashes of light indicate a path, rhythmic structures trace the way, hypnotic percussions stimulate the matter, protected by incessant silences.

Four good friends of the Knotweed family join forces to deliver the third volume of our 'Tales From The Dark Side' serie. Four stunning techno attacks masterminded by Javadeep, Andrea Belluzzi, Joaquin Ruiz and The Plant Worker.

We are celebrating 10 years of Knotweed Records, exploring different shades of techno.

Vinyl Only

SR001 “Cloud Gate” V.A. featuring Sascha Dive, Kike Mayor, Chklte, Moreon & Baffa.

Returning after a six-month break, Truesoul delivers a pair of uplifting cuts from Bart Skils, marking his debut on Drumcode’s little brother imprint.

One of Drumcode most consistent contributors, Bart Skils also knows his way around a melodic lead better than most. With this is in mind, it’s difficult to believe this is the first sighting we’ve had of the Dutchman’s productions on Truesoul.

‘My Rules’ was created during lockdown with the specific intent to brighten the lives of the techno faithful. Both compositions were inspired by the type of tracks Skils would typically use to build his sets during longer sessions, when tension-and-release dynamics are deployed with aplomb. The title track comprises a wiggly bassline running alongside a skilfully arranged vocal hook, while tiny flashes of melody amplify the atmosphere. ‘Cruising Waves’ is marked by a hypnotic groove and a meditative vocal loop before a ball-tearing industrial synth-line rips through the bottom end at regular intervals throughout the second half of the piece.

Wex 003. A special double LP that that depicts the mind of the Dutch producer, Eversines. This album is his first release and explores much of the vast world of electronica. From ambient to techno and much in between this is a special album for both the dance floor and your home listening. For the rest we will let the music speak as let you explore the sounds. Be sure to grab this while you can as it will be a limited double LP press on 180 gram. Photography from label head, Marco Malpeso. Stay tuned with much more to come in 2019 and thank you to all who have supported us thus far.

Japanese brand new mysterious project named “Kai Kan” unveils his/her own imprint of the same name with
vanguard and delicate minimal pieces. Details unknown. Vinyl Only.

The 6th EP from Uruguayan Phonotheque Recordings. Formally released on Nicolas Lutz’s Lutzifer, Uruguayan female producer Latress’s debut EP.

Mysterious Japanese newcomer 'Neem' unveils his debut vinyl on Japanese imprint Aura Music. The title track delivers some mechanical beats topped with delicate layers of samples and electronics. On the flip 'Forge' meanwhile is more abstract and spooky as strange voice murmurs on industrial background.
'Mustard-Colored Jacket' is a 'Basic Channel' rooted minimal piece features some dub samples on heavy bass.

In anticipation of Oceanic's debut album, Nous'klaer presents Choral Dance.

What You Want welcomes Rowlanz to the family! This great ep should be already out in march but due Covid-19 we've had to stop everything... Finally it's time to bring it out. The physical copies are expected to be here in September. Highly recommended!

Repress!

'EP 2' hones in on highlights from RX-101's arsenal of warm, melodic techno gems. For those who crave playful analog basslines and wistful, evocative synth pads, you'll be hooked within the first minute of opener 'August '97.' The references are clear: if you're a fan of Bochum Welt or Aphex Twin's 'Selected Ambient Works Volume 1,' this 6-track 12' delivers just that sound - authentic, effortless and pure.