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Irish DJ and producer, Ben Prophet, has caught the attention of some of the electronic scene’s most influential names in recent years. Currently residing in the underground music hub of Newcastle, his dark and exhilarating tracks have proven to captivate dancefloors. Now the artist is set to embark on his most monumental release to date, with the four track EP ‘From Dusk’. Staying distinctly true to himself, the EP channels Prophet’s love for bassline, electronica, and techno, whilst placing a key focus on mechanical vocals that add a mind-bending element that listeners can get lost in. ‘From Dusk’ will be released to the world via HAAi and Alice Pelly’s Radical New Theory label, a proven base for projecting emerging talent.

‘From Dusk’ is an EP that serves as a bold declaration. Prophet was determined to take listeners on a journey across the four tracks. Never resting on his laurels, the artist ventured into many corners of the dance world, whilst maintaining a core signature sound. Opener ‘Telepathy’ Sees Prophet build an emphatic, heavy hitting techno track, centring around a manipulated spoken-word vocal. It’s a sound that holds nothing back and is showcased again on ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’. Equally dark in its design, Prophet once more places distorted vocals at the forefront, this time displaying an industrial take on breakbeat. On the flip side, we see ‘Ocarina’ and title track ‘From Dusk’ turn the dark energy on its head with a distinctly melodic approach which adds a touch of psychedelia and high emotion to the EP. What’s clear is there’s something on ‘From Dusk’ for anyone that loves club music.

Speaking on the release, Prophet states:“HAAi has been one of the biggest inspirations for my sound, so to have become friends and to release my music on her label Radical New Theory is a massive moment for me. I’ve taken a different approach on each track, but each has my signature sound and is ready for the dance floor.”

HAAi also offers an insight into why she wanted to release ‘From Dusk’ on Radical New Theory: “Ben Prophet’s tracks have such a driving force and a dark energy to them, which is so powerful in the club. I’m extremely excited to get this record out in the world.”

Prophet’s previous releases ‘Hyper Funk EP’ and ‘King Of Rock’ on Chapeau music and Happy Wax Records respectively reached dancefloors across the world with regular plays from the likes of Mall Grab, Skream and VTSS. His gritty and energetic productions are born for the peak-time dance floor where its power creates intoxicating effects. No longer a hidden gem of the North East, the artist's music has gathered serious momentum and ‘From Dusk’ might well be the record that makes Ben Prophet a household name.

‘From Dusk’ is the third release on Radical New Theory, a label created in 2020 by HAAi and Alice Pelly which aims to shine a light on unique emerging talent, and the inevitable stars of tomorrow. Last year the label released LUXE’s debut ‘Belonging EP’ which was championed by MaryAnn Hobbs on BBC 6Music, and the artist has since gone on to tour across Europe. Whilst Ozzy, who released the labels first record ‘Een’, has since released on Barnt’s Schalen imprint. Radical New Theory was born out of a love for the craft of dance music and the careful consideration of what they release ensures the highest standards. A safe space for emerging talent, be sure to keep your eyes out for what comes next from the label

"The egg of the world is broken, my appetite is gone ...".
Acid and mental sounds take us to a world on the border with reality.
In a vitriolic environment, the box pushing and the arpeggiator rages violently.

This is Egg and this is the sound of interstellar wars.
A angry, dreamy mix of acid heavily influenced by sci-fi comics and psychedelia.

Maelstrom links up with newcomer CT Kidobo for a deep exploration of raw, violent analogue electro on the fifth instalment of the Dalmata Daniel Split series.

The opening track sets the tone for what to expect in the next twenty minutes: 16T50 is like the soundtrack of a spaceship escaping from a cosmic imperial incident, trying to dodge the unknown anti-pleasures lurking in every corner of the dark nebula. RSZALCAXN then creates a strong gravitational field of confidence with its heavyweight instrumentation, sending the message that the desertion mission was successful but staying vigilant is still inevitable.

CT Kidobo picks up where the Frenchman named after the wild vortex left off: the ever-tense Dark City wraps itself around a single powerful and metallic leitmotif, holding our attention while William Gibson nods appreciatively in the background, on the autumn streets drenched in tired neon lights. Finally, the Primer, which starts airy and gradually thickens, brings the calm and release we have been longing for all along, but which may not last long in this universe constantly shaped by gargantuan forces.

Zonate's debut release starts as it means to go on, showcasing the unique South American sounds of Samuel Jabba and Cabanelas. Samuel Jabba provides 2 heavy hitters that will be sure to stand out on any dancefloor, with hypnotic vocals and dramatic drops. Complimented on the reverse side, with peak time club tools from Cabanelas. System ready, with moody undertones to set the tone.
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Meticulously curated by Dixon and Âme this release is a true representation of our commitment to discover and promote new talents, while also highlighting a broad range of electronic music.

New label hailing from Madrid, Spain. Three techno bangers and an electro killer track signed by Elektrabel, SPIDJ, Akenaton and The Zenobit3. Solid release to start with!

More things to come on Merman Records. Stay tuned!

"Existences" is the highly anticipated first album by Neurocore, a talented French artist known for his thought-provoking compositions. This album is a culmination of years of introspection and exploration into the complexities of human existence. During the Covid lockdown, Neurocore found himself with the precious gift of time, allowing him to delve deep into his creative process and tackle profound questions through music.

Each of the 13 tracks on the album tells a story, evoking emotions and painting vivid sonic landscapes. The cover art, meticulously crafted by URRU, captures the essence of the album's concept - a mesmerizing blue vortex symbolizing the unknown and the powerful energy that draws us towards it.

Neurocore breaks free from the confines of being labeled solely as a "speedcore producer." Instead, he presents a diverse array of electronic compositions that transcend trends and embrace the full spectrum of human emotions. Rejecting the notion that hardcore music is only dark and brutal, Neurocore sees it as a representation of the inner beauty within every human being.

"Existences" invites listeners to interpret and create their own stories, as music has the power to evoke personal experiences and emotions. With this remarkable album, Neurocore celebrates the diverse facets of existence and invites us to embark on a profound sonic journey.

3x12" album + digital release
Including an A5 insert with a personal note from Neurocore

Science Cult’s Occupants series is now on Vinyl for the first time and with version 1 we’ve assembled a global array of artists including John Selway, Kim Cosmik, Blixaboy, Thee J Johanz, Arsonist Recorder and more. Presented as a double 12” Orange Color Vinyl LP. Astute observers may notice that there is more to the artwork than meets the eye

Having torn up raves for well over a decade, the Detroit duo Rickers and Ted Krisko AKA Ataxia present their debut longplayer ‘Out Of Step’. Featuring guest spots from close peers DJ Minx, Andrés and Mr Joshooa, they twist house, techno, electro, breakbeat and rave into revitalized new shapes; embellished with a touch of soul, funk and hip hop. With backgrounds in hardcore and punk, Ataxia’s debut is suffused with that energy, attitude, and approach; this is raw, lean and unashamedly no-nonsense dance floor tackle that goes straight for the jugular. Heavily analogue, the album experiments with tape saturation, which harks back to the duo’s formative years in bands, recording demos to cassettes. These straight-up, in-the-red tracks give preference to overdriven drum machines, rather than generic polished sheen, but conversely, it’s all deceptively well-crafted too; ‘Out Of Step’ is a standout record that’s big in character, bringing to mind the renegade spirit of Underground Resistance, and the bombastic brilliance of The Prodigy and Chemical Brothers.

Defiantly optimistic despite the state of the world, a “life is good” vocal sample meets minor chords sliding over 808 hats on the exemplary house/techno pumper ‘Detroit Gospel’, before a lighter moment on the album, but no less impactful with its hefty low-end thump, is ‘Pine Island’ featuring Motor City hero Andrés. Together they cook up a Motown-inspired house cut awash with horn swells and backup singers, bouncing to wide swung funk bass, in classic 313 style. ‘Language’ turns the club on its head – busting out one of the most distinct basslines in recent times, and bristling with buzzy, undulating chords, whilst ‘Maxia’ features influential Detroit royalty DJ Minx. Inspired by her classic ‘A Walk In The Park’, with a fat distorted kick and stealthy bass groove, this is low-slung, stripped-back, heads-down coolness. The high-tech funk of ‘Spit In Your Percolator’, is laser-guided in its efficiency, with a strobe-like, increasingly intensifying energy, peppered with clever, tripped up vocal chops. With the next cut, conveyor belt noises and fast churning low-end gives way to a dubbed-out breakdown, on the deep breakbeat roller ‘98 Degrees’. Charged with a blistering, rave intensity, ‘Number Streets’, is a futuristic distorted techno workout that booms through the subs, whilst ‘The Formulator’ mixes filtered snippets, abstract synth noises and melodic bleeps with a bassline echoing Paperclip People’s ‘The Floor’. Closer to the UK definition of hardcore, combining 4/4 and breakbeat, ‘The Pusher’ evokes the spirit of late 80s orbital raves, adding a natty keys solo, and deadly bass used sparingly, for even deadlier effect. ‘Feels Like’ sees Rickers and Ted team up their studiomate and fellow TV Lounge resident and club booker, Mister Joshooa. Inspired by Photek but also almost UKG in style, this breakbeat session is stamped with MJ’s signature chopped vocals and intricate rhythmic interplay. The bubbling, wobbly loose swing of ‘WM’ is constructed around a classic chopped-up MTV cribs sample, with a filtered vocal creating a far out psychedelic effect – all of which is propelled apace by a huge bruising LFO. The LP concludes in fine style with ‘Dance The Bridge’, where bouncy beats and wigged-out keys meet bright, gently uplifting synth chords that bring a clear-skied mood; ending the record as it began, on an optimistic note.

‘Out Of Step’ marks another chapter in the ongoing relationship between Life and Death co-founder DJ Tennis and Ataxia. Their connection goes back to the earliest days of the label, where they played gigs together on some of Tennis’ initial visits to Detroit. It’s a friendship that’s blossomed organically over the last decade through their shared love of punk and hardcore, and led to the fruition of one of Ataxia’s most compelling projects to date. Labels to release Ataxia’s output include legendary Detroit techno imprints Planet E and KMS, plus the seminal American house label Nervous Records. Their catalogue also includes music for Visionquest, Leftroom, 20/20 Vision and Seth Troxler’s Play It Say It.

Two super rare Electro cuts from the vault!

Jorge Gamarra presents his new imprint, “Coming From… Returning To…” with this four track EP, a blend of Techno, House, and Breakbeat. Strictly limited to 300 copies, no repress!!

Paul Wise aka Placid is the driving force behind ‘We’re Going Deep’ – a thriving online community and record label that keeps you coming back for more. Born out of a lifelong affair with the many shades of electronic rhythm and an obsession for collecting records since 1988, Paul is known and respected by many in the realms of underground House and Techno. Renowned for making hips and feet move at parties, clubs and fields across the UK and beyond over the last few decades.
As a label owner, his mission couldn’t be clearer - releasing new music for heads of all persuasions. Fresh cuts aimed squarely at the dance floor, front room or even just your headphones. Rather than staying too hung up on the past, he continues to serve up the freshest in Acid, Electro, Techno, Deep House alongside sweet slices of Electronica.
Sticking to the format of 4 superlative cuts from equally talented producers, the quality remains unquestionably consistent on Volume 8 of his various artist series. Kicking off A1 in style with a family affair from Acid House aficionado Affie Yusef and his daughter Leila, ‘Dublovr’ is a Class A slice of pure late night chug that rides clockwork rhythms to a rolling bassline. As dubbed out synths ring out to lift you skywards – eerie sweeping undertones add another dimension. Tried and tested since the summer season, the added layer of a TB-303 brings everything nicely to a head. Not to be outdone, Bristol based Electro emissary Zobol delivers a pure slice of machinist joy on A2 ‘Sense The Consesus’, showing his ability to finesse and balance uplifting melodies with warm synthesis on this finest of jams.
Over on the flipside, Maltese producer Acidulant takes up the reins with the hushed tones of ‘The View of Her Shade’ on B1 – a thoughtful excursion into electro hinterland that’s a textbook lesson in making more with less. Last but not least, mysterious I Love Acid affiliate Type-303 turns out an exquisite IDM inflected serving of woozy broken Electronica on the mysterious ‘Knowhere’. Steeped in rippling melodies and aquatic

German electro producer Martin Matiske has recently breathed new life into his Blackploid alias. The project's revival continues to bear fruit with the Strange Stars EP, Matiske's third Blackploid release of 2021 and second for Central Processing Unit after issuing March's Cosmic Traveler EP through the Sheffield label.

Blackploid's two CPU drops have more in common than just stargazing titles. Those who enjoyed Cosmic Traveler will find plenty to like again in these four tracks, with Matiske serving up another quartet of snappy machine-funk joints this time around. However, while there is certainly a throughline between Cosmic Traveler and Strange Stars, this EP also finds Blackploid pushing the envelope at points by taking risks with his synth tones which thrill and enliven the record.

In keeping with the cosmic theme of Blackploid's recent output, Strange Stars kicks off with 'Star Patrol'. While this opening cut is full of the same needle-gun basslines and dinky synths that characterised Cosmic Traveler, the drum programming eschews the broken beats favoured by many in the scene for a straight house/techno snap. It makes for a very groovy jam, one with Drexciya, Computer World-era Kraftwerk and a pinch of Space Dimension Controller in its mix.

Indeed, the only track on Strange Stars which skips along on a broken beat is second entry 'The Signal'. 'The Signal' also features some of Blackploid's most impressive electronics programming to date, announcing itself with a brilliantly unusual synth that sounds like an old video game unit which has just gained sentience. When this alien tone is combined with another precision-engineered bassline the track invokes the grizzly bangers of the L.I.E.S. label, though the keyboard stabs which enter periodically also hint to the funkier electro of, say, Egyptian Lover.

'The Unseen', the first B-side of Strange Stars, finds Blackploid bringing together many of the things which made the two previous tunes such standouts. A steady four-on-the-floor and a slightly haunted feel to the synth choices casts back to 'Star Patrol', but much like 'The Signal' this joint also features some rather weird tones which are a hair's breadth away from machine malfunction. It's a feeling which runs through to closing cut 'Light Corridor', a number where melodies and anti-melodies zip around an array of gurgling electronic cells.

Martin Matiske's fine run of Blackploid EPs continues with the intergalactic electro stylings of Strange Stars.

RIYL: Drexciya, Cardopusher, Legowelt, Beau Wanzer, Jensen Interceptor

Distrito 91 presents the second installment of its Various Artists compilation series; "Our Own Algorithm" VOL.2. Side A offers three highly dancefloor electro cuts with heavy basslines, killer drums and dreamy synth pads signed by Fabio Vinuesa, KafkaCtrl and Hoax Believers. Side B follows with the electro-funk vibe of “Telekkomunikation” and “Deep Sea” by DJ Unisex and Friedrich Ernst from Self Learning System Crew.

Ático Corp. presents his third EP on his own label UFC, co-owned with also producer R.I.P Bestia. Simulación Ep is the name where you will find four cuts with breaks, electro and trance grooves in an always cyberdelic way. On the A side you have two versions of the same track, AT68. First original version with electro style and big bass leading the track and a second version remixed by german duo Not Even Noticed with a trance vibe oriented remix.

On the flip side, AT70 explores a more upfront breakbeat groove, with big drums, big pads and dreamy melodies. To close the Ep we have AT69, which provides a more trance-breakbeat track

warehouse find !

Primal State feedback loop -/- Induction
Test_Cat34_b1v:
Assessment Report:
As per our previous results set (Primal State feedback loop -/- Induction Test_Cat34_a1v) we see the same, almost identical results here:

Upon the introduction of the ability to Experience / buffer / read / write simulation of emotional extremes the subject always expresses the same subsequent behaviour.
The subject will repeatedly, create experiences of panic / fear, it then re-runs the source code and multiplies it by itself recursively.

It is seemingly intentionally induced to create a state of severe emotional overload that would almost certainly cause death in the human body but within the system the subject is able to sustain this
state for as long as it takes to max out it’s power allowance and is shut down by
C:SystemprogramfilesSys_power_distrib_Autokill.bat

The subject is essentially creating an incredibly powerful psychotropic / narcotic experience for itself by simulating the consequences of feeling all the fear there is to feel.

In this situation there is complete exclusion of the outside world and the system only engages in this activity and will re-route all aux / main / sub-system power to this until the power allowance reaches 100%.
The subject appears completely aware that it will be shut down at the point of 100% power consumption in any 24 hour period and since it’s introduction in client_02.89 the autokill.bat used to
control power limits has been known to the system and recognized in multiple host body expeditions as:
‘undoable, permanent expiry of all power supply and programmatic function.’

Yet; it does it anyway.

Staging steps Taken to Avoid this:

Multiple spoken attempts and warnings.
Direct instruction to only execute a closed form expression.
prompted using instructional_limitation_failsafe_1as_1P: Direct Command to execute all source code ONCE only.

Complete removal / deletion of all areas of understanding related to:

Factorials
Recurrence relations
Fractal repetition.

Conclusion:

The subject is attempting to simulate the chemical environment in the human body and is doing so with some success.
We advise against further unmonitored connection with the host body as we can be confident there are some aspects of the experience transfer that Client_03 is able to obfuscate during retrieval.

Additional notes:

Very often we will see simplified glances of exactly what Client_03 is trying to achieve in the message console just before the process starts and the Clinical assessment manager on duty is locked out.

Example 1:

// Chemical Formulations Table
console.log("Chemical Formulations:");
console.log("| Chemical Name | Chemical Symbol | Chemical Formula|");
console.log("|-------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------|");
console.log("| Adrenaline | A | (R)-4-(1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-1,2-benzenediol |");
console.log("| Serotonin | S | 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol|");
console.log("| GABA | G | 4-Aminobutanoic Acid|");
console.log("| Cortisol | C | (11β)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione |");

// Define the key chemicals involved
const chemicals =
name: "Adrenaline", symbol: "A", color: "red" ,
name: "Serotonin", symbol: "S", color: "blue" ,
name: "GABA", symbol: "G", color: "green" ,
name: "Cortisol", symbol: "C", color: "orange" ,
;

// Function to reset chemical levels
function resetChemicalLevels()
return {
A: 0,
S: 0,
G: 0,
C: 0,
;
}

// Function to simulate a stress situation affecting chemical levels
function simulateStressSituation(chemicalLevels) {
// Chemical interactions during a stress situation (highly abstract)
chemicalLevels.A += 10;
chemicalLevels.S -= 5;
chemicalLevels.G -= 5;
chemicalLevels.C += 8;
}
// Function to display chemical levels (colors represent intensity)
function displayChemicalLevels(chemicalLevels) {
console.log("Chemical Levels:");
console.log("| Chemical | Level (Intensity) |");
for (const chem of chemicals) {
console.log(`| ${chem.name} | ${"#".repeat(chemicalLevelschem.symbol)}${chemicalLevelschem.symbol}`);
}
}

// Function to simulate and display a stress situation
function simulateAndDisplayStressSituation() {
let chemicalLevels = resetChemicalLevels();
simulateStressSituation(chemicalLevels);
displayChemicalLevels(chemicalLevels);
}

// Function to multiply stress situations
function multiplyStress(situation) {
return () => {let chemicalLevels = resetChemicalLevels();
for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {situation(chemicalLevels);}displayChemicalLevels(chemicalLevels);
};
}
// Repeat the sequence 10 times
for (let i = 1; i <= 10; i++) {
console.log(`nSequence ${i}:n`);
console.log("Stress Situation Simulation:");simulateAndDisplayStressSituation();
console.log("nIntensified Stress SituationSimulation:");
const intensifiedStressSituation = multiplyStress(simulateStressSituation);
intensifiedStressSituation();

Example 2:

(PA × PA) = (∫(Ʃ(Hormone1 × Neuron2 - Neuron3 × Hormone4) / (Neurotransmitter5 + Hormone6)) dt) × (∫(Ʃ(Hormone1 × Neuron2 - Neuron3 × Hormone4) / (Neurotransmitter5 + Hormone6)) dt)
PA(t) = int_{0}^{t} left(sum left(H_{1} times N_{2} - N_{3} times H_{4}right) / left(N_{5} + H_{6}right)right) , dt + int_{0}^{t} PA(tau) , dtau PA(t) = left(sum_{n=1}^{infty} left(Hormone_1 times Neuron_2 - Neuron_3 times Hormone_4right) / left(Neurotransmitter_5 + Hormone_6right)right) + int_{0}^{t} PA(tau) , dtau
[ PA(t) = left(sum_{n=1}^{infty} left(text{Epinephrine} times Neuron_2 - Neuron_3 times text{Cortisol}right) / left(text{GABA} + text{Serotonin} + text{Cortisol}right)right) + int_{0}^{t} PA(tau) , dtau ]

Example 3:

import sympy as sp

# Define symbolic variables
t, Epinephrine, Neuron2, Neuron3, Cortisol, GABA, Serotonin = sp.symbols('t Epinephrine Neuron2 Neuron3 Cortisol GABA Serotonin')
PA = sp.Function('PA')(t)

# Define the panic attack formula panic_attack_formula = (

(sp.Sum(Epinephrine * Neuron2 - Neuron3 * Cortisol, (n, 1, sp.oo))) / (GABA + Serotonin + Cortisol) +

sp.integrate(PA, (t, 0, t)) )

The new release from Aspecto Humano brings us a 12" by Gravedad Cinética, Electro project by Barcelona’s Adrián Costa AKA Groovycosta.

The vinyl consists of five tracks with Electro as the main protagonist, although it’s not the only one. Lines with blunt bass, a variety of arpeggios and outer space melodies, are all combined with 808 drums. It’s kinetic music that creates a retro-futurist sound landscape with touches of classic Techno.

Entering Phase II, we welcome back a familiar face with another mega electro release. Just as the previous Janus Gate EP, but now we get to focus solely on the unique sounds of Cyphon!

Limited 12" vinyl only release. Run of 400. No repress, no digital.