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Includes Nick Beringer and Julien Sandre Remix

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"Masters of minimal groove - Ukrainian duo "Yate" comes next on Mind Series, delivering three, dark mood originals @ Flex EP."

Time for a little Recognition... Pets welcome a true Polish techno founding father to the fold: Jacek Sienkiewicz. DJ since the early 90s, producer since the late 90s and one of the earliest artists to stamp their country down on the techno map; Jacek was one of the first Polish producers to be signed by the likes of Trapez, Cocoon and Klang and laid down the foundations for the likes of Pets founders Catz N Dogz several years later when they emerged as 3 Channels. OG status confirmed, he's remained just as consistent as he is influential. This single is proof: 'SU17' is a bubbling sine cauldron that starts with a simmer but builds to a boil with its ever-morphing, lava-like flow. Expert drum momentum and sudden layers of instrumental help to create a fluid three-track-in-one experience that spellbinds you crowd for the entire eight minutes without realising. 'Mustang' is a cascading synth odyssey that gently rises and falls like an Escher looped staircase. Gradually building in momentum with more of Jacek's signature hypnosis flare, it's not until the drums double up with an almost live-style visceral feel that you realise just how high Jacek's taken you. It comes complete with a star-lit switch from Berlin's serial innovator Tobias, where the synths are deftly refocused and a whole layer of orchestral delight are layered within. The perfect way to follow up last summer's reissue of his 2002 track 'Case Filter' on 'Friends Of Pets Part 3', Jacek and Pets feedback loop of roots, inspiration and future is beginning to warm up...

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"Katermukke 150", eine Collection von insgesamt 4x4 brandneuen Tracks, die sich ins Gehirn brennen!
Einmalige Sounds von Magit Cacoon, Dirty Doering, Niconé, Midas 104, Marcus Meinhardt, Kid Simius, Paji,
Einmusik, Pilocka Krach und, und, und...
Wie eh und je präsentiert sich Katermukke bunt und soundtechnisch offen, nie eingefahren und festgelegt
auf einen bestimmten Style.
"Mit dem 150. Release sagen wir DANKE und sind häppy die Arme einmal mehr in der Höhe zu sehen. So
viele tolle Releases mit mehr als 100 Acts lassen uns die guten Zeiten feiern und den Rest vergessen.
Katermukke bleibt in Deinem Herzen was es immer war - ein besonderer Berliner Spielplatz für elektronische
Musik."
Dr. Marcus Meinhardt ist berühmt für seinen Metropol-Sound und sein ewiges Grinsen. Zusammen mit
Khainz aus der Schweiz liefert er den ersten Track"Minimonsta" auf der A-Seite der 150.3. # 1 Techno, #
1Tech House, # 1 Minimal & Overall # 7 - sind nur einige Beatport Charts Platzierungen von Khainz.
Der Dresdner Kumpel DJ Gunjah ist derjenige, der immer dort ist, wo man ihn nicht erwartet. Er bespielt die
großen Bühnen und weiß, wie man auch in der Hitze der kleinen Schauplätze den Dancefloor zum kochen
bringt, z.B. mit seinem neuen Track "House of Lords."
Der Mann der Stunde ist Niconé, der zusammen mit Aves Volare den extrem driftenden Track "Don't Stay'
zusammensetzt. Niconé hat seine Fan Base auf der ganzen Welt, ist Teil der Bar 25-Gemeinde, Kopf von
Dantze Records und einer, der immer bis zum Ende tanzt.
Kein Neuling, aber immer noch ein Geheimtipp: unser Paji! Der talentierte Produzent ist bekannt für warme
Rhythmen und Instrumental Stücke. Man kann sicher sein, dass der Sommer das ganze Jahr dauert,
während man seine Musik hört. "Atacama" wird dich durch die dunklen Tage führen und dich in den langen
Nächten lächeln lassen.

Nice electro techno oldschool, little pusher.stock found !

With the Audiothentica 007, the DJ and producer Sascha Lebemann from Frankfurt is returning to the sound production scene after a few years. After the Audiothentica 001, he is responsible for the seventh Release on his own label. On the latest AT Records, he was releasing the Output from Acts like Martin Woerner, Franksen, Dominik Musiolik, Broombeck or Frank Leicher. As a longtime resident DJ of the most important and high-quality event series in Frankfurt, Lebemann is constantly setting new standards, also as a signpost for the next generations.

With LIVING, he is releasing an EP away from the current techno hype. In Advance, the four tracks have already been created within the last six years. Minimal Techno works, with a slight tech-housy influence. Extremely groovy. His personal tributes to his experience.

LIVING - The title track promises a hymn-like feeling. Summery grooves, percussions and synths push the track to the limit of the euphoria.

Arrival - This production can be compared with a landing of extraterrestrials. An extremely powerful tune, which should convince everyone from the second break at the latest. More Groove goes barely.

Los Elefantes Ibicencos - The Ibizan elephants. Having lived for two years in Ibiza, and still loving the island far away from commercialization, the Lebemann processes his feelings for the magical island in one track. Beading Claps and Snares, Spilled Percs - Los Elefantes Ibizencos grooved into the listener's ear.

Lost in Sao Paulo - When the young Lebemann was still on tour with one of the most important electro musicians of our time - in Brazil, more precisely in the 25 million city Sao Paulo. Here you can lose yourself quickly. In this track, however, you will be more likely to find yourself. Warm basses stimulate the synapses of the listener. Lost in Sao Paulo has the same Anthem-Character as the title track Living.

Audiothentica wishes you lots of fun with the latest output, looking forward to every feedback and, of course, about any kind of support.

Ever since hearing Pete Tong announce 'Chica Wappa' as his Essential New Tune back in 2004, we've been following the bold Alex Smoke on his musical journey.

Coming from Glasgow, we've shared a lot of common influences - both from within and outside of the city and we have Alex to thank for introducing and strengthening our love for the likes of Villalobos, Rhythm & Sound, Carl Craig and Actress, amongst others. Although he was a familiar face on the 'minimal' scene, he always operated on his own terms and that's a throughline we've admired throughout his career. Not only is he comfortable releasing techno on Soma and R&S, he's produced for ballet, films and even the NHS.

Over the years, Alex has played at a few seminal parties for us; alongside the likes of Oni Ayhun, James Holden, Helena Hauff and Veronica Vasicka. So we were delighted to be approached by him to work on a record together and it's been really exciting to hear it evolve over time. It would be arrogant to compare it to Thom Yorke's - The Eraser, but it certainly occupies a similar world in our mind. To still be producing innovative and inspiring albums 15 years into a career is no mean feat in this age and it's a great honour to welcome such a musical hero on to the label.

As with the last Auntie Flo album, we're also lining up a very special remix package with a swarm of our favourite producers of the moment and we can't wait to share them with you too over the course of the year.

To celebrate the turn of the year, Cocoon Recordings presents us with the fifth edition of the Dots And Pearls anthology, which has been offering us an exclusive glimpse into Cocoon's treasure trove of demos at irregular i ntervals since 2011. Once again, the eight tracks on show represent a comprehensive snapshot of the current state of club music as 2018 fades into 2019, combining established stars of the scene with eye catching newcomers to create a harmonious overall package.

First up is Berlin production team youANDme, who have been an integral part of the capital's club life for over ten years as well as running the 'Rotary Cocktail' label. Their epic floor filler 'Claret Loss' kicks off the compilation with a refreshingly reduced yet deep Techhouse showpiece as the 'ear circus' begins. In fact that's the name of the next track by promising debutant Florian Hollerith. 'Ohrenzirkus' amazes with a bone-dry bass drum accompanied by an insect squadron and atonal orchestra horns. Little wonder that this bold homage with its sonic claim to immortality also takes pride of place on Sven Väth's 'Sound of the 19th Season". Geneva based, Cadenza producer Quenum then reels in the acoustic madness with the elegant, metallic percussion of 'Blue Mountain", while Croatian mastermind Petar Dundov takes the listener into a highly emotional state of weightlessness with the typically anthemic 'Pyroelectric". Next, Systematic label boss Marc Romboy scores with 'Sequential Error", a perpetually growing ball of energy that lights the way to the dance floor. First up is Berlin production team youANDme, who have been an integral part of the capital's club life for over ten years as well as running the 'Rotary Cocktail' label. Their epic floor filler 'Claret Loss' kicks off the compilation with a refreshingly reduced yet deep Techhouse showpiece as the 'ear circus' begins. In fact that's the name of the next track by promising debutant Florian Hollerith. 'Ohrenzirkus' amazes with a bone-dry bass drum accompanied by an insect squadron and atonal orchestra horns. Little wonder that this bold homage with its sonic claim to immortality also takes pride of place on Sven Väth's 'Sound of the 19th Season". Geneva based, Cadenza producer Quenum then reels in the acoustic madness with the elegant, metallic percussion of 'Blue Mountain", while Croatian mastermind Petar Dundov takes the listener into a highly emotional state of weightlessness with the typically anthemic 'Pyroelectric". Next, Systematic label boss Marc Romboy scores with 'Sequential Error", a perpetually growing ball of energy that lights the way to the dance floor.

Mihai Popescu aka MP returns at Metereze to pursuit his electronic explorations under Niste Treaba series, chapter 2.2.

This chapter goes beyond your usual 4/4 cup of tea, panning the groove between the persistent lo-fi theme, found throughout the whole release, and MP's signature basslines.
The two record sides mirror each other to perfection: as Infusion and DE go deep into the warm feelings triggered by the housier vibes, the melodic pulses from Phy Ness and
Trem get muffled behind the bassline groove to deliver a darker image of the same somehow nostalgic theme.

Suitable for those of us that seek comfort on a late morning packed dance floor, Niste Treaba 2.2 adds another piece to MP's out of the ordinary appearance.

"Drawn and Quartered" once again shows Scott Monteith to be one of modern dub's true masters.

In Celebration Of Mumdance's Massive 'shared Meanings' Mix, This Sampler 12' Revolves Exclusive Highlights Including Mumdance & Logos' Seminal 'teachers' Alongside Zingers From Nkisi, Peder Mannerfelt, Caterina Barbieri And Space Afrika
On A Dance Tip, Mumdance & Logos Pay Tribute To A Chicago Convention On 'teachers', Listing A Roll-Call Of Influential Uk Artists, Djs, Labels And Clubs In A Style Most Famously Deployed By Daft Punk, While Nkisi Comes Fiercely Correct With The Swingeing Congolese Techno Rolige Of 'kinega', And Peder Mannerfelt Does His Inimitable, Mutant Rave Thing On 'over My Face'. But They're Only One Aspect Of The 12', Leaving The Plonging Modular Navigation Of 'molecular Illusion' By Caterina Barbieri, And The Golden Ambient Deliquescence Of Space Afrika's Piece To Speak To The Contrasts And Breath Of Mumdance's Mix And His Lushly Dark Vision Of Modern Dance
Music.

QUADRANTES Three may be a mystical number and seven a holy one, but two and four and sixteen and so-forth are the numbers of science and rationality. When deprived of instruments, only with logic at hand, it is but natural to split our subjects in two, to split them again and again, until the desired number or amount is reached or can be added up from the newly created parts. So we divide a circle, first in half, then again, into four equal parts - into quadrants. On a compass, each represents the space between cardinal points, from North to East or from South to West. On the face of a clock it represents a quarter of an hour. On the weather charts of yore, they represent gradations of cloudiness. The precision of the quadrants is attractive so we experiment. We have precise instruments now, so we divide our cycles into equal parts based not only on two but on three or other prime numbers. Some cycles are longer than others but they all revolve at the same speed and thus exciting, infectuous polyrhythms are created. Like numerous clocks ticking away in a hotel lobby, only the minutes are sometimes made up of 60 seconds, sometimes 40, sometimes 17. This is how we tick away: different people in the same park on a beautiful day, minding our own business but inhabiting the same world. A cacophony of emotions and feelings. Hundreds of hearts, sometimes beating in time, sometimes singing in harmony; all spread across the horizon, each happy or sad in his or her quadrant.

Second release of TOOLOOP (BodyParts sub label). Concentrating on long play groovers, with the caricature story of traditional Russian winter jacket - tooloop provided on each release center.

The music (Part 1) the pair of Chilean artists return to show their characteristic line plagued by shades and differentiating tones, changing rhythms, notes with character and a very own identity
of Liro and Etro Hahn. They disconnect from the massive and show the more verbose and subterranean side of the true Electronic Under Chilean formula. With the invitation of a great
artist like Luc Ringeisen, they close with a rhythmic Remix with flashes of sounds that refresh and accentuate the call to the track of a good club. This is an eclectically created Ep of Electronic Music for Electronic Ears.

The second release on AF Trax, again with all profits being donated to Hope Not Hate, is the debut from Al Jerry who has the following to say -

I was initially picturing Al as an ambivalent character trying to evoke in his music deep issues and emotions related to Middle Eastern cultures, but not without a certain self-depreciating sense of humour and a questionable taste for stereotypical arabesque harmonies.

On a personal level, I'm from a family who is half-French, half-Armenian (from Turkey). I grew up with this sort of historical ambivalence in mind, born and bred in the relatively untroubled French culture but not completely oblivious (how could I) of the troubled past of my modern Armenian ancestry who had experienced the first genocide of the 20th century - which as you may know some people and countries still deny its very existence as we speak now in 2018. So, instead of doing something purely on my personal history and origins, I just wanted to celebrate/acknowledge the modern history of the both fascinating and chaotic Middle Eastern cultures.

When I introduced that vague idea of a project/alias to B with an early version of Sana'a Riots, he got instantly into it. The hybrid feel of the project really allowed us to experiment and mess around with odd tonalities and enthused solos. It was the first time for both of us that we manage to collaborate on an EP with someone else. We had never tried something together before and it actually turned out to be a lot of fun. More to come from Al then :)

AF Trax = Against Fascism Trax and is a new label project instituted by JD Twitch/Optimo Music. Its aim is to make a musical and cultural protest in opposition of rising far right politics and ideology in the world. Encouraging artists to make music intended to interrogate these toxic ideas, and with all label profits donated to Hope Not which campaigns to counter racism and fascism. Against Fascism Trax's intent is to provoke conversation, inform and financially support the opposition to fascist thinking. Its simple idea is that we must do something more than just talking. The moral thing to do is to act

Following a split tape with Ondness on Discrepant's imprint Sucata Tapes , Serpente returns to Tormenta Electrica after its debut with 'Rituais 101' . A circular suite in four interchangeable parts, 'A Noiva ' projects itself as a gateway into off kilter hypnosis summoned from ecstatic polyrhythms, jungle debris, dub tactics and the occasional 4/4 thump via free jazz streams of consciousness. A drawn out percussion workout around the communal fire. Come along. We're here.

Next release for Focus On Egoless By Moray and Javier Carballo aka TERMS.

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Although Itta (Vocals, Harmonium) and Marqido (Analog Synthesizers) have been regular fixtures in Seoul's experimental music community for years, the vinyl release of Spiritual reflects the growing international recognition of their singular sound, described by The Wire as 'meditative synthesized vistas.' Spiritual certainly embodies the meditative element of their music, layering hypnotic modular synth with Indian harmonium drone and Itta's transcendental vocals. This is more than functional music for the metaphysically curious, however. Perhaps more than any of their previous releases, Spiritual offers an open accessibility, owing at least partly to the channeling of krautrock-influenced rhythms. Tracks like 'Luft' and 'Morgen Tempel' wouldn't sound out of place in any DJ set with kraut or psychedelic leanings, while 'Barabonda' and 'Dodeuri' dig deep into a more meditative place, serving as perfect expressions of the album's title and intent. Fans of Neu!, Kraftwerk, Laraaji or Klaus Schulze might find themselves in a comfortable yet unexplored place.

Spiritual was originally released in 2017 as a limited-edition cassette of 250 copies, produced in collaboration with Seendosi, an arts enterprise in Seoul Euljiro district, the city's heart of printing, packaging and electronics manufacturing. The cassette sold out within a year of its production, prompting Extra Noir, who had previously released Tengger's 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' on their Extra Noir Vol. 1 compilation, to propose reissuing Spiritual on vinyl. Working with Seendosi once again, the result is a beautifully produced piece of work. Closely attentive to the band's vision, the gatefold sleeve features rich landscape motifs that evoke Tengger's commitment to earthly travel and the less accessible places beyond. Pressed onto clear vinyl, the design of Spiritual has been carefully constructed to reflect the entirely unique music within: heavy ephemerality, dense transcendence and grounded wanderlust.

For their first release ViGi, the new French - Belgian experimental label, entrusts two underground artists known for their subtle and refined productions - Anton Pau (Bulgaria) and Herck (Romania). Together they masterfully deliver Endless Light as a complete night/ after-hour EP.

Anton Pau brings his solid experience initially built on hip hop beats in 2000s, from where his sound has naturally evolved throughout the years to immerse in techno, minimal and deep.
From the release of his atmospheric In Space on DELOOPED in 2014, featuring artists such SUBLEE, MARIIN, or ALEXANDER KYOSEV (who remixed Anton's P-Loop two years later
for his second EP released on NORSE PROJEKT and was played by PETRE INSPIRESCU or CABANNE), Anton has continuously developed and refined his minimal, murky groove.

On his new Endless Light EP, Anton delivers his finest after-hour vision.On Endless Light, we find here again Anton Pau's unique touch: a groovy beat supplied by a smoothing wavy sound, culminating in a very classy and elegant unfolding, matching the
mental after-hour perfectly.

On his turn HERCK delivers his very own interpretation of Endless Light, which will undoubtedly grab all dancers in a beat ! He revisits the track and brings a wide, rich and musically complex display of pulsating sounds, with a rhythmic and bumpy beatline, supported by a wide array of small and intricate details to light up the dancefloor in a flash !

Separation of The Flower Power continues and completes the mystery of A-side like an absolute and natural progression. With its strong and imposing groovy beat, it progresses constantly and results in a fine, subtle and sombre composition of a brilliant and dazzling darkness.

Early supports by artists like PETRE INSPIRESCU, LIZZ, COSMJN, SUCIU, CALLY, POLARIZE, NU ZAU

birthportal presents its first release featuring tracks from Don Stan.
Swinging drums and wild synths row profuse at Don Stan's. With a bit to look back on and something to hang on to, we arrive at the magic of asking. Luck of any sort may eventually present itself as a heated dance floor, a synchronous connection, or a well-deserved mental disparity. And thus, from sacred cash to elevated divination, there appear many a cut of tech, 'tro, and tracks in between.

The third instalment of the Bodybuilder Quartet has arrived, and once again label boss Nachtbraker adds an exciting name to the Quartet Series manifesto. Moscow native Kuzma Palkin previously released a double 10' and a double 12' on quality Russian imprint Gost Zvuk, but is also known for his productions under his Audiocad (Between Us) and Kausto (Shanti Records) noms de guerre. Make sure to check those out if you haven't already. Here, Kuzma serves up an EP as deep as they come, with greasy, industrial and glitchy sounds floating on steady beats. Title tune 'Macho Culture' is a peaktime roller for darker club spaces with its deep melodic stabs, slapping snares and a haunting synth. Also on the A is 'Muscle Mass Increase', which is cut from the same haunting cloth but comes with an edgy saw synth that will have the punters reach for the lazers. Flip over for 'Proper Sauna Chill', which comes with a thumping kick, beautifully crafted sound design details and an undeniable groove. Closing Kuzma's Quartet Series debut EP is 'Krepkiye Bitsepsky', another showcase of amazing sound design and warped stabs floating over a steady break beat and groovy bass line to round things off nicely.

2018 played host to a bumper crop of sounds from some of Philly's grittiest, including Great Circles mainstays M//R and Chaperone. To close out the year that was, we are pleased to present Heckadecimal's 'Murder Tape.'

A Minneapolis-based producer and acid auteur, Heckadecimal has been a fixture within the vibrant Midwestern electronic music community for nearly 20 years. Founder of the legendary 'Anti-human' events and co-curator of the ever-prolific Always Human Tapes imprint - alongside Ryan Wurst and Peter Lansky - Heckadecimal's reputation is one of unrelenting creativity and tireless advocacy for sonic experimentation. His work has found its way to light via a slew of pseudonyms and stage monikers, including The Worm, noface and Wonder Sirens.

In short - Heckadecimal lives and breathes the sonic matter that he leaves pouring out of studio monitors, busted bar systems and finely tuned rave stacks, wherever his travels take him.
Live performance lies at the core of Heckadecimal's practice. When he stormed through Inciting HQ in Philly earlier this summer, he took command over an arsenal of hardware that reminded us of how Octave One or Shawn Rudiman might show up. These were machines that he had lived with; touched with custom modifications, hand-drawn stickers and pockmarks incurred in battle, one got the sense that the gear was a personal extension of the artist.

Perhaps it's a bit maudlin, but we feel a certain kinship with this project. Indeed, these tracks at times feel very much of a piece with the gnarled tonalities in which our stable typically traffics; all low-slung riddims that reach at equal lengths towards mutated IDM aesthetics and post-Packard Plant techno extrusions. These are future perfect grooves that glide along under the vast Midwestern sky, providing a fertile communication conduit with the City of Brotherly Love.

Give thanks for acid. Great Circles will see you in the New Year..

Music Is Art presents Topper. The fifth release is a superb demonstration of deep minimal Techno. Two fantastic tracks by Topper on the front side and a great remix by Nima Gorji on the back side!

After a successful first release, ABS are delighted to welcome new faces to its series of many.

The Second Addition enlists the skills of Italian DJ and producer Andrea Caioni and Israeli-born Stephan Bazbaz, alongside powerhouse remixes from Michael James and Sydney born Monika Ross.

On the A side of this club-friendly and intergalactic cut, is Andrea Caioni. Born out of beautiful San Benedetto del Tronoto in Italy, his sounds are characterised by minimal grooves and numinous pads and has previously had the privilege of releasing music on (IO) Mulen's Hoarder last year as well as being a part of the eminent op:um parties based in his home town. Remixing this mesmerising track, is the man on fire, Michael James. 2018 was a big year for the UK local, where many of vinyl only releases on Mulen Records & Constant Sound saw almost instant sell outs, that lead to him being invited to play at Carl Cox's 'One Night Stand' parties based in Ibiza. Whilst Michael's sought-after tracks have gained support from the likes of Apollonia, Enzo Siragusa, and Jorge Savoretti to name a few, this is a super special remix and a dance floor essential for DJs to load their arsenals with.

Fresh off Archie Hamilton's Moss Co. is a previous ABS recruit, Stephan Bazbaz. Having attended the S.A.E Institute in Byron Bay, Australia, he then moved on to curate sounds and frequencies that would soon reshape house music, both internationally and in his home town of Tel Aviv, where he has been running his vinyl only label (No Waves Rec), established in 2016. A close friend of Stephan, and now Berlin local-spintsress Monika Ross commands a cruisy, yet powerful and refined remix. Constantly raising her head above the barrier, her sounds reflect a wealth of creativity and aims to constantly add the right amount of sensuality evidenced by swinging percussive grooves and infectious basslines. She recently had the opportunity to remix for the freshly imprinted vinyl only Subsonic Music label and will play alongside Bazbaz at the 10-year anniversary of the widely acclaimed Australian Subsonic Music Festival on November 30th, where Subb-An, Traumer, Raresh, and Perlon Trio, Zip, Sammy Dee, & Fumiya Tanaka are set to headline.

Support from: Spokenn (Ferro & Reiss), Seb Zito, Willers Brothers, Swoy, Enzo Siragusa, Archie Hamilton, Rossko, Ben Rau, & Rich Nxt

Music Is Art presents another outstanding release. This time by the talented Dragos Ungureanu, completed with an remix by Faster. Big record!

Argentina's Jorge Ciccioli follows up from his initial offering on Silencio's Uno compilation in 2017 with his own four-track EP titled Falling Spores.
As the title track suggests, Jorge Ciccioli's production on 'Falling Spores' naturally mimics the intrinsically rhythmic patterns of falling spores being dispersed by purposeful currents of air. With intense intervals of driving drums and sound particles that seemingly twinkle throughout, this track rains down upon one's sub-conscious surface in its relentless pursuitof party.
'Persistence' pays off with track number two in the form of a fully mechanized melody that feels funky and sounds super serious. It starts of simple -but before you have a chance to get a good grip the true artistry of this piece starts accelerating with a breakneck beat that has a need for speed. Accented by temperamental tones that delicately dip in and drop out with premeditated precision, this groove will keep things moving.
On the first B-side track 'Rising', war drums beat out rhythms of an impending attack,effectively whipping all citizenry of the dance floor into a high-pitched fervor. It also summons an accompaniment of hollow, echoey layers that hover closely over slightly suffocated samples and whispering whistles. This track is a great way to begin the end of an evening.
Closing things out is 'Phyla' This track can best be described as one of those things that goes bump in the night -because it bumps hard. Every sound causally connects with the changes that periodically rise and fall during its progression. Parallel drums dive deep and return in rhythm with filtered wave effects that wash over the entire arrangement. The synchronicity of this selection is quite staggering. Definitely worth a listen.

Dub is the keyword, techno is the way. The very first Autarchy release represents a rapidly and constantly changing momentum. There is a black and white atmosphere that surrounds the whole vinyl four-tracker. The skilled Italian duo ALPI make their mark on the A side, together with the Wrong Assessment darker reinterpretation, shaped around solid textural processing and raw rhytmatics. It's mainly a techno release, yet XDB delivers his own breakbeatish and more reflective vision of the B side, produced by label artists Complementary Opposites. The label is at the moment under the radar, working through a connection operating into events, music production and label management in between Italy and Germany.

Science Fiction shifted from their early deep territories of house to the current broken beats of electro, keeping the characteristic classic analogue warmth.
This EP is made by various artists, and it comes under the signature of an obsessive majestic presence of the 808 beat, that sounds like an accidental tribute to the creator of this drum machine, founder of Roland Corporation, that has died on april the 1st as a fool that changed the way to make music since early 80es.

Tracks are mostly sustained, from synched sequences of Hinode to the final atmospheric obscure modular landscapes of Exterminador, chromed by Ngly distortions in track 02. DJ Nephil on the B side introduces a solid visionary Chicagesque mellow atmosphere.

"Moving on from the house tinged vibes of LTDX1, side A of the follow up sees Bluetrain (aka label boss Steve O'Sullivan) slip into full Steppa mode for some serious skankin' in the shape of "Armchair Analyst". Set to a classic one-note riff, he fires the machines into action with neatly swung riddims, low toms and a tight kick to hold the groove - making the most of the interplay between reverb and splashes of delay, he fills the spaces and levels in between with precision. Subtle yet groovy, it bears all the hallmarks worthy of soundbwoy status that'll bring some much needed bounce to the dance floor.

By contrast, Side B welcomes a full portion of head nod from Dutch(ie) dub master Roger Gerressen. "Long Overdue" places a firm emphasis on a finely tuned metronomic snare as snappy hats swirl their way around. With off-beat kicks pulsing down low just as much they roll, he makes the most of the bare essentials, injecting a widescreen feel to the composition. A filtered guitar riff and splashes of vocals criss-cross their way across the stereo field, which will appeal as much to techno heads as it will to fans of HEAVY bass."

Even though his name's been on plenty of lips since the drop of his debut EP, 'Ys', released back in 2014, each new record from Gardens Of God comes as a fresh and vibrant kiss of life to whichever label gets him to grace its grooves. Back on Ellum Black to kick off the new year after three outings in the imprint's main series, the Lithuanian producer unleashes one of his home-cooked assortments of stripped-down, yet salient, warehouse-sized brain melters.

Starting with the title-track 'Ken', which - sure to have the fierce winds of dementia blowing on all dance-floors it comes across - lays down a balanced mix of textural roundness and train-like dynamism with an ever trenchant, gut-punching churn. Minimal in essence but forged in the strongest of alloys, GoG's compositions keep rolling and pitching like carbon-made nutshells in a tempest of raging elements. Same goes with the tribal dub of 'Spirits', which trades most of the opener's spheric bounce for a harsher, steelier kind of rhythmic shuffle, whilst lifting its listener to a further entrancing state of mind.

Rushing headlong into euphoric 4/4 terrains, the steady rolling highlight 'Bell You' nails it on an even more addictive note with its delicate wind chimes cutting a path of illumination across intricate games of delayed drums and hypnotic, knee-buckling bass moves from down the greater depths. 'Ken EP' encapsulates most of what makes Garden of God's singular appeal: a subtly-inlaid hybrid of trancey buildups, electronica-infused melodicism and an out-there, big-room-dedicated pound that's no other aim but to morph a disparate crowd into one giant, malleable mass of pleasure and ecstasy. Tune yourself in.

Raborb aka Rabotnic and Sasha Orb, Gojnea aka G76 and Topper

FULL MOON FALCON is filled with melodic elements combining emotional, energetic, cathartic techno with melodic and melancholic intricate structures which routinely ignite the Sisyphos' cavernous Funktion One-filled dark beating heart aka the Hammerhalle.
As a part of Berlins after-hours club and art space SISYPHOS, the label SISYPHON is a platform for musicians / producers and combines the hedonistic wild-life of the club and the impulsive sets of its resident and guest Djs. SISYPHOS reflects the DIY principles and alternative lifestyles of the owners, team members and artists who created and continue to re-invent the club.

U.K. Northern based CHOKE bring their first collection of tracks t'market. VA01, a four track record featuring a roster of upandcoming producers delivers a deep, driving, electronic introduction from uzu. Esk brings a loose, swinging house feel to the A side before Manchester/Birmingham linkup of Knebel & øD hits hard on the flip. Closed out by the floating vocal & full force drums of Atree's comingangetyou

Subosc is back in full effect with a new release.

The A-side is assigned to the techno veteran Mike Parker, known for his signature sound on Geophone. In this release, he showcases two timeless, versatile and masterly crafted tracks.

"Trailing particles" presents a solid, well-defined narration with a futuristic, sligthly hallucinogenic synthesis. The reverberation of the analogue synths is precisely crafted, and it gives a spatially evolving character to the track.

"Trireme' features an obscure, alienating, pervasive and shiver-inducing synthesis action, which has a consistent and energetic sonic impact on mind and body.

The B-side includes two original tracks from the brand new Italian project R²p, born from the holistic fusion of Retina.it, Prg/M and Ruhig.

"Persona" is a rarefied tale with an intricate scenery, cleverly modeled to give a sophisticated spatial awereness. Bleeps, metallic synths and intricate percussions are put together with a massive bassline for a complete sonic experience.

"Stato Intermedio" takes place with a terrain-to-transcendent voyage. Dark, alarming soundscapes are blended with vibrating and occasionally mind-blasting metallic sounds. Additional bleeps give continuity to the experience proposed in "Persona", offering regularity to the structure of the track, and allowing to dose precisely the mutating action of the synths across the time axis.

vinyl only, limited series