Techno News

Re-enlisting from Planet E the duo's two unmissable re-works of Carl Craig: The Climax turned into a driving, hypnotic pounder, originally out in 2001 and utterly killer, and their stunning, slo-mo re-imagination of his take on E2-E4, from 1994.

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*Romare steps up for his second innings and expectation could not be higher.
*After the massive acclaim heaped on his highly complex debut 'Meditations in Afrocentrism', Romare quietly returned to the lab to sculpt 4 more masterworks sure to continue is ascent.
*Here the fevered crate digger presents his thesis on the classic love song drawing influences from his archaeological knowledge yesterday's sounds to craft music for tomorrow. 'Your Love (You give Me Fever)' kicks off the EP his deft fusion of Footwork shuffle with vintage texture instantly garnered support from Gilles Peterson and Huw Stephens.
*'Jimi & Faye (Part One)' sneaks into the fray with a slinky chopped and screwed blues groove garnished with voices of yesterdays lovers.
*Next up Romare launches a full scale dance-floor assault with 'Taste of Honey (From The City)' a breakbeat harvesting anthem saturated in the stench of early Ninties clubland.
*Romare polishes off his poly-tempo beat exploration with a dirt under the nails Blues Hip Hop jam, 'Hey Now (When I give You All My Lovin')'.
*Complex by never complicated.

Anatomy of Melancholia will be the first release of Ephemeral Manoeuvres, a travel through the dreams of a person who has lost somebody on his course of life. The album have 3 original tracks and a vision from another artist who have to enforce the third track Life enlightens me, again' with a daydream' version, more luminous, powerful and oriented to the dancefloor. In the first track Memories', the main character dive into his dreams against his own memories. The track have a powerful droned and fuzzy pads and winds, teleporting us inside the deepest part of our mind and ephemeral voices inviting you to be part of it. The second track Forgive you (I Can't)' it's a powerful passage to the lost memories of the deeper part of the dream. A forcefulness and progressive groove and percussions swallow us to the longest part of this oddissey. The diffused pads, winds and voices makes us feel better in a stop for rest in our continuous fight. Third track Life enlightens me, again' inspired by pure Dreampop chords, is the only way to awake from memories what are doing us pain and suffer. The light is at the end, we can see it, but we can't touch it creating a softly tension, making you a prisoner of a beautiful nightmare.

Hopis is a glance at the various personalities embodied in the duo Charlotte Isabelle, the whole being wrapped in an ethnic universe. The guideline of their second EP is to expose repetitive and percussive beats from the stage to the public, bringing the audience in a gloomy world, and keeping on their path after a debut release on Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefact.

The infamous pioneer of Cologne Techno and Delirium co-founder Dr. Walker of Air Liquide- / Electro Bunker Cologne- / Djungle Fever- and Liquid Sky Berlin fame serves two trippy, analogue tracks under his secret BLACK ONE alias with this purple 10' piece.

Taken from the archives of Temple Records NYC this original pressing from 1995 is highly recommended to all fans of Psycho Acid. Tribalistic TechnoDub efforts and raw, hypnotic Techno produced and recorded on and by analogue gear.

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Cellaa Music are happy to welcome back Artist, Giuseppe Cennamo, with a follow up to his highly acclaimed 2013 'Butterflies In Your Stomach' EP. A leading light of the club scene in Italy, Giuseppe stayed true to his underground roots through a stream of releases for the likes of Desolat, Moan and his own Imprint Carillon.

Three different tracks, three times 100% Cennamo quality and on top the titel Track 'Everyday' is accompanied by two exclusive remixes from Marwan Sabb and Label Head Sven Jaeger.

Focussing on nowhere else but the dancefloor and designed for no one else but the skilled selector, all tracks act as timeless calls to action for all groove aficionados... And suggest an exciting ending year for Cellaa Music.

Enjoy this quality peace of Music!

We are proud to announce a new member to the Echocord family, we have signed the super talented Idealist.
From Zurich Switzerland, Idealist is producing already for more than a decade, but only the last five years he took it a step further and signed releases or tracks on labels like Pro-Tez, Lackrec, Berg Audio and focused on building up his own label Idealistmusic with the non written Details Series sublabel. Both of which gained him international attention and sold like hot cakes at the distribution.
In September 2016 he released his anticipated debut album "Firewood Street", which followed his previous work.The last two years the success of his releases lead him to play in various European countries, Canada and Georgia, where he played in clubs like Tresor, Batofar and Culture Box.
His first ep on Echocord contains 3 heavy powerfull dubby tracks, all for the dancefloor.

(white vinyl with grey splatter) We are proud to add a new member to the Baum family. Sascha Rydell of Fachwerk fame has produced two powerfull tracks for is debut release on Baum. A Day Ward has dubby elements, and a modulating groove perfect for the dancefloor. Crack Willow is a more Deep and atmospheric track close to a Deep House vibe, which also gets some dirty raw treatment from Resoe on his Morning reshape Remix.
We are proud to add a new member to the Baum family. Sascha Rydell of Fachwerk fame has produced two powerfull tracks for is debut release on Baum. A Day Ward has dubby elements, and a modulating groove perfect for the dancefloor. Crack Willow is a more Deep and atmospheric track close to a Deep House vibe, which also get´s some dirty raw treatment from Resoe on his Morning reshape Remix. This release comes on white vinyl with grey splatter.

A young DJ/producer from Brooklyn (Deep Explorer, Finale Sessions) pushing the line where deep house and techno join in emotive rawness. A deep moody selection of movements that suit any occasion as the vibe grows & culminates.

After the latest acclaimed double-LP, seekers deliver another double treat: this time a 12 paired with a special 7...... 6 melancholic tracks produced in 2016.

Juan Rico, a.k.a. Reeko and a handful of other aliases, is a consistent and reliable ambassador of a Spanish techno scene that has brought us everything from Oscar Mulero to Tadeo. In his Architectural guise (which is also the name of his personal releasing imprint), Rico has developed a penchant for perfectly interlocking sonic elements and for a structural sensibility that delivers on the promises of advanced engineering implied by his artist's pseudonym. The first result of his new alliance with the Wolfskuil label is a full LP that dispenses with the formalities of 'introducing' listeners to the artist, and simply dives straight in to depths of his active mind.

So just what type of 'architecture' is in store for listeners on this album One immediately gets the impression of something massive and towering, yet open to the elements and with a fascinating view of the surrounding landscape for miles around. This feel comes through especially clear on the opening "Aura", the poignant and chorally inflected "Il Mare," and the closing "Sentir" (in which a voice repeatedly intones "I'm looking down" to emphasize the feeling of being a visitor to a world of imagined architecture). In Rico's imaginary structures you can feel both the wind on your face and the steady, unfaltering pulse of the power grid. This is the case for the remarkably colorful "Lacrimosa," which is powered by a 'vintage futuristic' solo synth singing over a backing chorus of chopped and chattering electric current. It also holds true for "Delicatezza," in which a huge, yawning orchestral swell repeatedly crashes down like ocean waves upon the supporting structure of Rico's techno towers.

These moments of cinematic and climactic beauty would, on their own, be enough material for an outstanding record, but there is still more: tracks like "Sapphire" evince a more straightforward hypnotic techno approach (only relatively speaking, though: in Rico's hands a "straightforward" track is still one that uses atmospheric subtleties, organic effects and a balanced EQ mix to maintain a healthy distance from more conformist exercises.) When Rico truly gives himself room to stretch out - as on the epic "Amour" - he also shows how easily he can turn the challenge of a lengthy track into an opportunity for more innovation and further elaboration of his key concepts. This track acts very much as the centerpiece of the LP, morphing from a scintillating piece of celestial ambience to a busy groove train loaded with a cargo of unexpected percussive and melodic fills.

For listeners who value both lush musical dreamscapes and hard excursions into concrete reality, the new Architectural LP will be the perfect antidote to the conventional album, and a welcome companion for their own journeys into new dreams and realities.

Popping up for the first time on Figure SPC Y, it was the remarkable synth-work of UBX127 that instantly struck a chord with the label's demand for substantial techno. Now the Stockholm artist proves himself loyal and hits back twofold with a pair of EPs that further highlight his mastery of both vivid modulation and effective sequencing. Leading into this batch of new tunes are the crafty and beautifully fleshed-out synth-arpeggios of opener Han, which UBX127 complements gracefully by adding tender touches of melody. A2 cut Create and Destroy displays a new side to the producer that verges on the manic, building upon a swirling theme that soon flies into a lunatic frenzy. Soothing then are the spacious sounds of Barabrus, a crisp piece of floating breakbeats and shoving sub-bass. Living up to its name, Swells starts as a bold synth-led groove and slowly grows into a romping beast that rebels against glistening sonic whiplashes. Even in its own right Constant Permutation Part 1 stands as a cohesive and compelling record that will add to any collection. But with its equally strong successor already waiting in the wings, it is Ubx127 himself who will make a lasting impression.

Limited Edition Hand Stamped 12' Vinyl - Some say techno's 4/4 owes its powerful majesty to our human heartbeat and its constant, uninterrupted pulse. - Some say the most magnificent and memorable dark skies on earth can be seen in Sweden, known as the Northern Lights: they may vary its shape, colour and intensity through time, but its presence in our imaginary stays untouched and seems always ready to captivate us again.As true techno lovers, our vinyl only constellation welcomes swedish legendary artist Samuel L. Session: in RC we've always referred to Samuel's figure as the Aurora Borealis of techno: timeless, always evolving and majestic. 'In the dark' plays 3 engaging, pushing and beat leading tracks: our most reliable 4/4 beat reference for those who enjoy getting lost dancing in the dark but don't want to lose the North.

Delsin's next trick is a debut double 12" from Sentomea, an Amsterdam native, real name Sander Schuurman, you might not have heard of but a real synth freak. Exclusively producing his music in hardware-based live takes, and that gives rise to perfectly imperfect stuff that feels visceral and alive. Often making music with a visual connection, this EP is full of versatile 909 beats and fizzing electronic textures. 'Relative Solace' is up first and is a frosty house trip with bell textures and melancholic strings sounding all celestial and heavenly. 'Wander' is all about a sludgy 909 groove being lit up with bright strings and icy hi hat ringlets as dissonant pads stretch and skew all about the arrangement then 'Fortitude Boogie' has classic Detroit pads, a lovely broken rhythm and a funkateer bassline that makes the whole cut dance and emotional dance. 'Fluid' is more stripped back and clean, with rubbery 909 drums plodding below watery, gurgling synth sounds up top and this most expressive and textural EP closes with the experimental FM synthesis that is 'Matter' with its raw, off beat grooves and glassy surfaces, and finally 'Reminiscent,' a horizontal, star gazing cut that encourages you to lay back and day dream in the grass.

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GAS remains Kompakt co-owner Wolfgang Voigt's most acclaimed and influential guise in his illustrious music career. Established as a series for his ambient works influenced by his experiences in Germany's Königsforst, he originally released through legendary electronic music imprint Mille Plateaux.
These albums have achieved near mythical status influencing countless musicians including TIm Hecker, Soulseekers, The Field to name a few. GAS has been hailed as "a wondrous high point in the history of electronic music" (Pitchfork) and "some of the most influential albums of the 90s" (The Guardian).
KOMPAKT now prepare to offer our most ambitious and comprehensive release in our history. Long out of print, the four core releases of GAS, ZAUBERBERG, KÖNIGSFORST, OKTEMBER and POP are finally released the way Wolfgang originally intended them to be - original masters uncut and packaged in their original design - a highly collectible, limited edition box set including an art book commemorating the series featuring Wolfgang Voigt's work.

GAS BOX - a long awaited document detailing a period of electronic music that has been lost but not forgotten.

Wolfgang Voigt is a man of many means and monickers, having engendered a unique take on electronic expressionism across multiple media - from riotous early 90s acid to cyber-folkloristic techno or the abstract drama of his current Ru¨ckverzauberung project, a pioneering vision to be found on vinyl, canvas or flickering screens. Ranking among of the most dense, hypnotic, atmospheric recordings in his oeuvre, the GAS releases have since become internationally recognized classics with a cult following, hailed as "a wondrous high point in the history of electronic music" (Pitchfork) and "some of the most influential albums of the 90s" (The Guardian). From foggy dub techno to anthemic electronica and loop-based ambient techno, the list of acts, tracks and even genres influenced by the full-lengths and EPs crafted under the GAS umbrella between 1995 and 2000 seems endless, giving these long sold-out original releases even more of a near-mythical quality. Following the much-acclaimed (and out-of-print) retrospective NAH UND FERN from 2008, Kompakt has decided that it's high time for a reissue that features the core GAS albums originally released by the legendary Mille Plateaux imprint in the 90s - the records that introduced the project's trademark sound between Scho¨nberg and Kraftwerk, Wagner and the bassdrum, 'an endless march through the underwoods of an imaginary, misty forest and into the disco.' Inside this comprehensive anthology, listeners will experience ZAUBERBERG (celebrating the 20th anniversary of this essential album), KO¨NIGSFORST, POP and the sought-after OKTEMBER 12", all together available as luxurious 10LP+4CD edition. GAS BOX is the most comprehensive version of these releases ever: the vinyl features edits that were previously unavailable on wax - with each album being presented as 3LP pressing (instead of the original 2LP pressings), for extended playtime and superior sound quality, finally released the way this music was intended to to be heard. This highly collectible box set comes with an art-print book featuring newly processed and previously unreleased photography from the Ko¨nigsforst woods around Cologne, in the style of the legendary, trail-blazing GAS artwork. GAS BOX is to be considered as the definitive take on a unique sound cosmos and an extraordinary period of music. An essential outing for every serious fan of electronic music.

EMERGENCE is an epic, operatic, ambitious amalgamation between audio-visual show, scientific research project, art installation and IDM record, the debut release on Max Cooper's Mesh label and his second full-length release.2 LPs housed in a gatefold sleeve, featuring black and gold ink printed onto silver laminated board to create a unique and beautiful effect.The record was conceived as a soundtrack to a new series of 11 pieces of video art, each exploring a different facet of the concept of 'emergence'. The full A/V live show will premiere at Mutek, Japan on November 2nd 2016. Together the work is a marriage between the cosmic awe of a Carl Sagan film and the musical wonderment of Sigur Ros, made for meditating on the mystery of our emotional connection to fundamental natural form.
Cooper collaborated with film composer Tom Hodge and vocalist Kathrin deBoer to put together a rich piece of music that incorporates post-rock, Warp-y brain-dance, hi-def digital techno and shimmering neo-classical. Few musicians are as qualified as Max to tackle as profound an idea as 'emergence' through electronic music. Emergence is the story of the development of the universe, the way in which, very complex things like human beings where created from the immaterial by the action of simple laws.Max has synthesised his skill as a producer and his deep interests in science to create a Hadron Collider-grade ambient techno world, in the lineage of The Future Sounds of London's 'Lifeforms' for 2016. It's also one of the most beautiful records you'll hear all year. Early support at radio pledged from Lauren Laverne and Mary Anne Hobbs.