Techno News

Three years after his highly acclaimed 4th album 'Humatron' Alex Krüger aka Tigerskin has returned to his dubbier Dub Taylor moniker, now he is also back on Opossum to deliver down and dirty grooves. Supported by Gel Abril, Adultnapper, Sasch BBC, Marquez Ill, DJ T., Roberto Rodriguez, Sven Kerkhoff, Alland Byallo, Simon Wish, Horatio, Danilo Schneider, Show-b, Dan Drastic, P.Toile, Mathias Schaffhaeuser, Sweet N Candy, Raresh, Martin Landsky and many more.

Many friends of "Echtzeit" appreciated his "cl versions 1 - 4" of the sixth
melted recordings release, so some of them did their own interpretations of
one of the themes. These 10 tracks come on two releases: already released
"part 1" and this new "part 2": again melted label owner and manager "ka.pe
with an endless light sound together with clear and straight drums. Madera's
redub I is deep and dub techno with a little kind of funk. "meridian six", an
unknown project with a light, hard but also melodic and rhythmic electro
sound. And finally "insect o." of "etui records" performes a long upbuilding
melodic deep techno hymn.

Transparent Vinyl! The inspirational Rod Modell aka Deepchord follows up Sommer, his second album on Soma, with two exclusive tracks perfectly laid down in only the way he can, giving us 'Tonality of Night'. Both tracks clock in over the 10 minute mark as Deepchord takes us on yet another journey through the unfathomable depths of his unmistakable production.

Spiral 1 floats in gently as deep subs and kicks punch through the delicate ambiance Deepchord creates. Perfectly laid chords echo atop a gentle plain of dream like synth work, the track constantly punctuated with the lightest on percussion, always enough to keep the track moving in the right direction. Deepchord strives to create an ebb and flow, taking the listener with him on a journey and this opening track does so with total precision.

Spiral 2 opens with much more ethereal tones eventually hitting with a deep kick designed to bring you back to Earth with a bang. High hats flutter, allowing your descent into the track to seem almost like falling into a deep sleep. The track then opens gradually, percussion pulsing at the right moments as the vibe created by his soundscapes washes over you.

Not much out there is made with such soul and passion and with every listen to Deepchords music, you gain a sense of his mood whilst being able to get lost in whatever or wherever you may be...

An addendum of sorts to his recent 'Faint Hearted' album, Miles' returns with a half-hour EP of new material more squarely aimed at the floor with four darkened, robust variants.
'Blatant Statement' is up first, slowly emerging from a rough alignment of metallic percussion and abrasive stabs not a million miles removed from the kind of racket you'd most likely associate with Vatican Shadow, before the almost-clipped rub of those super-warm bass stabs shifts the perspective to a different kind of environment altogether.
'Technocracy' delivers an oozing House deconstruction, slowed down and inebriated, while 'Infinite Jest' revolves around an industrial cacophony harnessed into a rhythmic anomaly situated somewhere between technofied Pete Swanson and a sweaty Kassem Mosse. 'Plutocracy' ends the set with a bleached-out warehouse chug, slowed down and menacing, surrounded by a submerged choral arrangement and more of that toughened hammered-metal sound that runs through the EP.

"The new Zooloft release "Analysis of a Nihilist Who Wants to Become Famous", written by Obtane and Giorgio Gigli, begins with a long techno track of horizontal, metaphysical and stratospheric connotations.

A superb compilation bringing out of space sounds... Experimental coming from various horizons sutch as Alphacut or Antonio Dimitriov... Loads of new artists to discover here as well. Superb music for Industrial experimenattions lovers

R-Zone is a new label launched by Global Darkness. Who is involved isn't exactly a secret, those who feel so inclined can piece the information together quite easily. It is however irrelevant to the concept of R-Zone, which would like to shift the focus away from namedropping and perception based on hype around individual artists and bring it back where it belongs; in the lap of the music.

Wild Oats Music proudly presents Manuel Gonzales "WO-MGUN01". Manuel Gonzales is a young twenty somthen year old Producer from Southwest Detroit that has already Toured Europe with UR and Released with Kyle Hall as NSNT PRJCT. Now Manuel offers his first solo release in the form of MGUN01. This 12 is one that is full of raw texture, soul, and honest feeling. "PLAY IT LOUD FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT" as the record itself states.The Content of this piece is intended for the TRUE Music Translators and NOT the fly by night laptop jock. Special thanks to Manuel for his amazing music and Friendship.

Tribal deep dub. Old school.

ASC returns to Samurai Red Seal in his first release
for the label since 2012's 'Out Of Sync' & 'Lost Sync'
series. Debuted on Mary Anne Hobbs XFM show,
'Polemic' is yet another genre bending, tempo
shuffle that brings a powerful acid line to the table.
A favourite with the likes of dBridge, Om Unit, and
Sam KDC as well as label head Presha, this is a
tune that truly goes back to go forward. 'Oracle'
slides back into a more traditional, but not any less
unique ASC groove, combining a heavy dubbed out
bass line with other world ambience and percussive
perfection. '909 Rhythm Track' comes as a vinyl
only exclusive, in the techno tradition it does what it
name says it does, a DJ tool for the adventurous
maestro. Limited Marbled vinyl 12....

Solo debut of 4 tracks by Queen! (SmartBar) resident, who has released on Balance & Classic Music, pairs 2 dance-floor friendly garage cuts w/2 deep & powerful cuts that maintain the record's dance floor-centric production,.

only one per customer!

comes in white vinyl! Supported by Richie Hawtin,Patrick DSP,Mattias Fridell,Paul Oakenfold and more

First release on vinyl Le Galassie Di Seyfert Records
Two trips to high-intensity sound and atmosphere,
hypnotic,intriguing and psychedelic work of great talented Carlo Boselli.
Techno superb ,White Vinyl Only!
No more words! Just listen!

Brood Audio power house Techno duo are back at it again with a devastating 3 track EP. The follow up to
their highly successful single 'Stones' earlier this year, Erphun and Subfractal collaborate once more with
a similar but even harder and more driving Techno sound.

Not only we're extremely hyped about this new EP from Erphun & Subfractal, but also like to celebrate our
second vinyl release on the label with you as well.

Dub roots, by its inventor... with an abuse of Effects on the snares. Flanges and saturations... Organic stuff ! This record was his last one, issuing few months after his death.

Dub riddim from the Unit 137 crew.. plus some Remixes for Dubstep, Ragga jungle, Breakbeats and Deep roots dubbaz. Cheeks Rocks !

Superb spellbounding electro dubstep, full of roots sounds and digging some heavy bass. ENJOY !

Demdike Stare return to the lab with two extended new productions, inaugurating a series of untamed releases brought together under the Testpressing banner.

- Demdike Stare return with two new tracks, the first in a series of releases under the Testpressing header.

- Mastered and Cut by Matt Colton, pressed at Pallas.

- Includes an insert with artwork by Alex Solman

'Grows Without Bound' on the A-side is a monster; a noisy analogue session resurrected from the burning embers of Industrial and Noise, harnessed into an unstable growl that slowly makes room for a barely-there percussive stumble - think somewhere between Vainio and Nate Young.
Over on the flipside 'Primitive Equations' takes for inspiration the bare-boned, hyper-tense production of Photek's still devastating 'Ni - Ten - Ichi - Ryu', slugging out feral, steely noise and 'ardcore torque forged by calloused hands and burning minds to cruel, propulsive effect.

Organic Art Movement's newest signing Morgan Hood, serve up a smorgasbord of atmospheric techno, dubbed out textures and staunch analog muscle.
Morgan Hood survey a sonic landscape that explores the intersections that occur within Oramics range of emotions that are both tough and commanding yet nuanced and subtle. These spectral adventures utilise a sonic arsenal that covers a broad range of electronic and acoustic tones peppered with field recordings of electromagnetic interference, echo chambers and static.

In Mega-Caller, course strokes of electronic interference fizz and spray into a silhouette of dubbed out melancholia to form a backdrop to which vast chords emerge without warning and disappear into the ether. The ground is shaken with a monolithic bass that almost threatens to shatter the delicately constructed arrangement of hand recorded claps, particles of static and other electroacoustic oddities.

Potent Techno-Noir anthem 'Safari' compels us to envisage an Orwellian disco. Bauhaus frequencies and Icey reverbs are the order of the day here with chilling pads dissipating into a smoke filled ether. Meanwhile, the low frequency spectrum is driven by a myriad of unpredictable bass excursions, tumbling and waltzing with their percussive cousins; distorted cowbells, murky toms, and a deformed mutant of an acid house loop.

Consider this an unlikely new soundtrack to London's underground.

Early support for Morgan Hood's debut EP has came from Davide Squillace, Arnaud le Texlier, Valentino Kanzyani, Jesse Rose, Tensnake, Troy Pierce, Mathias Schaffhauser, Tim Green and many more.


Feedback:

Brothers Vibe - Monika Ross Remix works for me!

Troy Pierce - safari original mix is cool
Angel Molina - 'Safari' rmxs for me here, thanks.
Tensnake - Loving the Ejeca remix, as always. Looking forward to the release. Downloading for Tensnake
Slam Mode- Really diggin' this...well done.
Jesse Rose - nice one!
Wankelmut- Very atmospheric and deep, like it alot! Mega-Caller and the Ejeca Remix for me :)

Aksutique is the moniker of Matthias Springer for his deep ambient techno, dub techno and downbeat productions. Matthias has released several productions over the years, ranging from techno to chill out music under different names. The Notch Fields EP is the first vinyl release for Aksutique and features 3 tracks of aquatic dub influenced deepness that sucks you right into its maelstrom of endless echoes, synth swirls, noises and reverberated chords. 'Echolot' for example is a pure intense submarine cinematographic infinite journey that takes you into the depths and never lets you free again. The record features an additional dark and electronic rework by Valanx aka Arne Weinberg that drenches the original in eerie voices, electronic sounds and deep bass. Not for the faint hearted.
300 handnumbered limited vinyl copies only. No digital distribution.

Mike Dehnert with a new 4 tracker....

The deeply layered rhythms and atmospheric elements that Refracted shows across the four tracks on Along A Ghostly Trail make a perfect match for Silent Season, as the Berlin based newcomer joining some illustrious company in the shape of STL, Djorvin Clain and Edanticonf in contributing to the Canadian label's rise. Clouds of sub bass meld rhythmically with the stripped back percussive lilts of 'Enlightenment' as they traverse a scenic back drop of textural atmospherics, whilst the title track is similar in tone if imbued with a spectral feeling that justifies the name. Contrasting this, both "Oo-Koo-He" and "Hyperdimension" are gloopy bassline lead arrangements that slowly swell around the senses. Limited 200 black vinyl pressing in custom brown record jacket with black inner sleeve.

limited 1500 pieces, be fast to secure your copys This compilation will be released as 7x12" box containing 24 exclusive new tracks by 23 different artists

A superb tune from FDB, 150 BPM electro hardtechno. One olschool acidtribe, very 90's sounding from Asher & Dozer . One techno tribal acid superb track from Woxo... And one strange minimal acid pumpin track from Jojo (Primitif) ... reminding me the Abe or the first LSDF.

Teb techno, 3 versions, and one song. Pumpin tribal 4/4 Dub

2012 was a ground-breaking year for Dissonant. With releases from tINI, Re-UP and Leix, we continued to push new and exciting sounds, whilst building our very own family of artists. Having kicked of 2013 with a fantastic debut from Chad Andrew, we ready ourselves for the return of label chief Marc Antona, as the gallic groove purveyor delivers yet another brilliant brace of tracks. Lead cut 'Trio Tree' opens with a weighty throbbing bassline and moist shuffling brush work. As the snare snaps cleaner the first bubbles of acid sound. Filters fired, we're reduced to the snare and acid as we tentatively and impatiently wait for the drop. Hands to the heavens! On the flip Marc creates another rich musical tapestry and he allows his off kilter drums and scattered sounds and fx a life of their own before pulling them together with metronomic mastery. Dramatic and suspenseful, 'Natural Spy' is the perfect soundtrack.

Demdike Stare return to the lab with two extended new productions, inaugurating a series of untamed releases.

Amens on Night Slugs OG Grime producer P Jam serves up a curveball on the latest instalment of the White Label series.

Known for seminal beats such as "Anger Management" and "Real", P Jam's old skool productions were right among the canon that influenced Night Slugs so much in the days before we were Night Slugs.

Recently P Jam has been developing a unique production style that incorporates intricately edited hardcore breaks into an updated grime sensibility. A style that is ingeniously deployed on the A side of this 12" - a sub-heavy 2013 jungle 'cover' of a certain very famous Frankie Knuckles production - which is a concept that's just too perfect for the NSWL series. And it's built solid and razor sharp. Ecstasy guaranteed on this one!

On the flip is a bonus cut, another 'cover' of the same track, but this time the breaks, rolling sub and conceptual rave domination are stripped away, creating a skeletal dub version. The icy 808 drums lets the Frankie's sweet melody breathe until a nasty squarewave bass cuts the track in half.

The label's inaugural release comes in the form of 3 tracks from Point Break, the DJ collaboration between the New York label head Arthur Kimskii and Cory James. The A side Sidewalks is a dance floor workout that has subtle and not so subtle nods to the Detroit sound. On the B side you have Wendes and Late for Lunch. On the B Side we have Wednes; a kick heavy crunchy techno tool followed by Late for Lunch, a steady building percussive, textural composition.

One Eyed Jacks is back with another debut release, and like the previous 12" on the label, RoundHouse Kick come from the south of Portugal aswell - Portimão this time.

RoundHouse Kick are actually a couple, and one with unusual couple fixations at that. They're constantly buying, experimenting and selling synths, drum machines and records but fortunately their passion actually translates into more than just an impressive collection - we simply fell in love with "ARM1X" at 1st listen. They also have a kick-ass live act that quickly put their name on the lips of pretty much every discerning electronic music fan from Lisbon with just a handful of gigs, including two floor smashing, hardware-based live sets on two of our label nights.

These tracks got enthusiastic, early support from Jackmaster, Phillip Sherburne, Dan Avery and other relevant dance music players of the now, and have been gathering some of the biggest fan reaction and radio play since we started the label, focusing on a no-gimmick approach to production, combining analogue and digital in search of an honest, evocative sound, inspired in equal parts by the increasingly documented traditions of Detroit and Chicago and the formative early years of a naive and emotional portuguese rave scene.

For the remix we've invited the excellent Auntie Flo, delivering 2 remixes instead of one - Remix and Dub mix - in the fine dance music tradition of adapting the remix to various djs and dancefloor moments.

Artwork is again by our favourite Lisbon visual artist Márcio Matos."


Feedback:


JD TWITCH (Optimo)
"love this. the auntie flo remixes are great but it;s the original that is really doing ti for me. my wife just came in the room to ask what it was and she almost never does that so that's a good sign."

JUSTIN ROBERTSON
"MASSIVE love it"
(included "Industrial Dream" on his latest mix - 2nd track here: http://soundcloud.com/justinrobertson-deadstock/justin-robertson-high-lane-dj )

JOAKIM
"very good guys"

DANIEL AVERY
"Another great release on OEJ. Industrial Dream is the one for me. Lush, trippy club music that isn't afraid of the dancefloor."

GEORGE ISSAKIDIS
"Another exceptional single!!! Arm1x is amazing!!! dark, sexually driven techno!!

Industrial Dream is music metabolized by the pineal gland.... short, bright and psychedelic! excellent!

all the remixes are great!!!"

AXEL BOMAN
"super cool release!!! love the originals and the remixes. 100% swedish support!!!"

GHOSTS ON TAPE
"hey guys! this record sounds sick. its hard to pick a favorite, maybe "ARM1X". they are all really spacey and jackin. will be playing at least one of these soon as i get the chance."

Miles has been releasing material on Modern Love for a decade, first as one half of Pendle Coven, then on his own as MLZ, and eventually pairing up with Sean Canty to record as Demdike Stare. In between he's also pursued more experimental terrain under the Suum Cuique moniker, produced Jungle for the HATE project and (together with Andy Stott) taken on the occasional release as Millie & Andrea for Modern Love sublabel Daphne. He is also an admired, exhilarating DJ, his sets have been known to span a broad spectrum of electronic music, from the obscure UK techno of labels like Radioactive Lamb and Irdial, to classic Chicago House, Detroit Techno and - most importantly - early 90's jungle and breakbeat, feeding into his love of the most uncompromising end of the Italian experimental movement, Musique Concrète, Synthwave and contemporary Noise. After more than 10 years of producing, "Faint Hearted" is his debut solo album. 'Faint Hearted' is an exposition of Miles' love of electronic music in all its shapes, harnessing his fidgety production style into one expansive, restless set of tracks. The album opens with the filtered and looped Jungle mutation of 'Lebensform', through to the minimal, barely-noticeable bass-shifts of 'Irreligious', the classic Plastikman-infused looped ruffage of 'Status Narcissism' and the padded bliss of "Sense Data", coming across like a lost Move D production from the classic Studio Pankow era. The second half opens with 'Rejoice', a slowly-unfurling 4/4 variant that sounds like a more technofied and electric take on his work with Demdike Stare, while "Archaic Thought Pattern 1" invades a sequence of strings and bass notes with blasts of white noise, sounding like something off Aphex Twin's 'Donkey Rhubarb' EP rebuilt by Mika Vainio. The set ends with the evocative field- recorded sequence 'Queuing' and the ambient futurism of 'Loran Dreams', in some respects the straightest, most affecting 9 minute stretch yet from a producer who is seemingly unable to settle or stand still.

500 COPIES - NO REPRESS - NO DIGITAL RELEASE!
"Redpanda is a new vinyl-only label from Moscow run by Roustam (All Inn, Gipsy). Its main focus is in featuring great forward thinking artists that are creating the music of tomorrow and releasing it on wax with the highest standards of quality!

The first release comes from the Romanian wunderkids Phrasis Veteris with The Nocturn Ep and what a treat it is. A lot of has been said about the amazing Romanian scene recently — some say it's full of hype, others think it saved dance music. We're going to refrain from making any judgments and want to just let the music speak for itself, because in the end that's what really matters!

The A-side kicks off with Drumtalk — a funky, syncopated upbeat number. This is a great percussive jam already supported with the like of Onur Ozer, Raresh. It's followed by the title track Nocturn, which gives atmosphere and feeling to the entire release.

The flipside features Sundaymoon a deep and introspective cut for your mind, body and soul, as they say. Soulspeak rounds off the release on a more positive note with bright interludes and a tight groove. This release is perfect for the spring time and gives us hope for a better tomorrow with good music. Full support from Petre Inspirescu, Valentino Kanzyani, Livio & Roby and many others. Enjoy!"

The new bomb on Echocord Colour comes from Mike Dehnert. Mike already released several eps on Echocord Colour, and we are happy and proud to have him back. This ep contains 2 powerfull Techno-Tracks, typical stripped down Mike Dehnert sound, perfect for the peak time dancefloor. The remix comes from Mike's colleauge Sascha Rydell, a monster flowding powerfull track. Mike Dehnert is mostly known from his own Imprint, the raw techno label Fachwerk which he has been running since 2007. He is also releasing on other respected labels like Delsin, Clone Basement Series and Deeply Rooted House

Argentina Electrónico meets Elektronik Germany.
Lebensfreude Records Berlin meets Depto Rec. Cordoba.
15 producers from Germany and Argentina.
7 tracks made by seven couples of one Argentinian and one German producer.
One electronic music across continents - or not;) Up to you to decide. Enjoy! (And play if you like).

AMIT's debut release on Tempa — 'Acid Trip' — finds the UK-based producer/composer turning his hand towards two dark and deadly dubstep tracks.

'Acid Trip' has been a regular weapon in Youngsta's record bag for some time now,  and it's as confounding and intensely psychedelic as its name suggests - driven along by bounding,  Middle Eastern-influenced percussion,  grinding sub-bass and the gritty shrieks of a 303 acid line. 'Don't Forget Your Roots' nods toward its title: a skanking,  dub-infused and meditative flipside to 'Acid Trip's total freakout,  accompanied by half-sung,  half-whispered vocals from Rani.

AMIT is something of a veteran in UK electronic music,  having been releasing tracks since 2002 via labels such as Commercial Suicide,  Metalheadz and dBridge's Exit Records. He initially became renowned for his stripped back and rolling takes on drum & bass,  which melded harsh and aggressive textures with a spacious and very fluid approach to rhythm. He has released two full-length albums through Commercial Suicide,  and has also composed soundtracks for film and theatre. These two tracks on his Acid Trip 12" show off aspects of AMIT's musical personality that have run throughout his career: by turns ferocious, grounded and holistic.

mystery series continues---

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.' Marcel Proust Berlin-based producer Aera has been travelling off the beaten path ever since he first went on the road with his Aleph Music label back in 20

New Artist on Fachwerk Records with some deep advanced techno cuts. Limited to 300 copies! Comes including a solid Mike Dehnert Remix who takes a more dubby Berlin techno approach in a way only he can do! Dont sleep.

freshly repressed Here comes the first record by Mikkel Metal on Echocord Colour. After his latest dubby album on Echocord with vocals by Paul St. Hilaire, Mikkel here comes up with a powerfull Techno track with his unique dubby feeling.

Following on from the success of BNZ001, Slugabed's new label Activia Benz are releasing their second record, Recolor from Moscow's 813. He is a Russian fireman, and his music is very synth heavy and melodic, as well as very dancefloor.
Recolor EP has been getting DJ support from Om Unit, Kidkanevil, Starkey, XLII, Kelpe, DJ Deville, and more.
Airplay so far from DJ shox (Rinse FM) and Rob Da Bank (Radio 1), as well as KEXP (Washington, USA), WYEP (Pittsburg, USA), Black Athena (Greece), Triple R (Australia) among other international staions.

The CL interpretations, based on the sixth melted recordings release CL Versions of Echtzeit, were firstly divided into two sucessful releases: part 1 and 2. Now that more artists of circle of friends of melted have done their own interpretations, a third part was released. This time all tracks were based on the same track "three", but now with a wide-spread spectrum of techno - from melodic, deep and dubtech to harder, diffused and current state of the art techno. "Monomood", known from the melted recordings friended label Etui Records, starts with his constructive warm and melodic rebuild called "3cl of echo". Also AError is here into deep dubtechno, much different as his last version of part 1. "Sector" varied his track for part 1 into a more deep dub but kicking techno track Terminals RMX". "Bassart", an austrian techno and electro DJ, comes a with highly diffused hard techno interpretation - his first vinyl appearance. It is the first techno track (called "Cotta Re-Dub") of "Bons" on vinyl, too. He is in the circle of friends and supporter of melted for many years, since the start in 1999.

An original electronic disciple hailing from New York, Sandwell District's David Sumner a.k.a Function presents his debut album 'Incubation' on Ostgut Ton. Like the soundtrack to a suspenseful Techno-thriller, or retro-futurist Sci-Fi tale, it's a modern sound journey heavy on imagery. Over nine tracks we are guided through the varying moods and scenes of Function's musical temperament. Be it through writhing layered club tracks, soaring string-led atmospheres, or melodic pieces founded on classic electronic traditions, 'Incubation' marks a new level of maturity for the Berlin-based producer. What begins as a lush and blossoming lesson in ambient synth arrangements, with the beautiful arpeggios and waveforms of 'Voiceprint', quickly drops off the apex and into the depths of Function's filtering acid world as 'Against The Wall' unfolds. This metallic, acidic concept is explored further too, in the final moments of the album with the chilling 'Psychic Warfare'. A spiraling, organic surge of warm synth tones and other-worldly arpeggios unravels itself in 'Counterpoint', acting as an early bridge between some of the drum-led studies that follow. And thus, the pressure increases. 'Modifier' presents itself with tight, snaking drum patterns and tense, late 90s kinetic warehouse energy. Opening a path into an alternate, yet not too distant dimension then, 'Incubation (Ritual)' takes form; it's haunting and graceful waves of synths continue the Sci-Fi theme, while the tough modulating bass undercurrent reminds us of Function's big-room Techno appeal. The final moments of 'Incubation (Ritual)' glide effortlessly into the album version of 'Inter', where ethereal melodies and snippets of spoken word surround a classic IDM-Deep-House core. 'Voiceprint' returns as a (Reprise) version, in what could become the crossover club track of the year. Coming on like a classic R&S or Soma release circa '95, the undulating synths are now caught in a rapturous groove, urged on by a perfect 909 drum pattern and forward pushing, precise arrangement. Taking the minimalistic, hypnotising mantra of previous Function 12''s like 'Isolation' or 'Burn' to another level, 'Psychic Warfare' brings the voyage to a a close, it's overlapping, ebbing metallic acid tones inducing equal measures of tension and elation. In the CD version of the album, 'Gradient I' concludes the voyage. Earthy, modulating bass and 808 patterns merge as a cyclic, audio resolution occurs. With a final, intense atmospheric wash we find ourselves re-born, out in the ether, having witnessed an event of great weight and substance. In the final mixing stages of the album Function brought the material to cult engineer and producer Tobias Freund (NSI). Since 1980, working with the legendary Frank Farian, Freund's skills helped bring acts like the controversial Grammy award-winning Milli Vanilli to fame, and he would pioneer early European Techno and Electronica through his Sieg Über Die Sonne project (with Dandy Jack). Function chose Tobias to do his work justice, and add his years of mix experience to this ambitious, succinct and artistic album. Bound in mysticism, forged through experience, 'Incubation' is a bold and powerful album from one of modern Techno's key players. Inclined to hold back, rather than release too much, Function has let his sound develop and mature, fusing analog synths and drums with modern production techniques to create something unique and timeless.

Klasse Recordings is pleased to present KLSUNDERGROUND002, our second fully fledged various artists compilation. Continuing on the tradition from the first in the series, 002 calls on Klasse family members as well as a few extended friends of the label and collates a beautifully put together release.


KLSUNDERGROUND002 takes the series in a decidedly darker direction and none better typifies this than the work of Kris Wadsworth, the young Detroit native brings his A-Game with 'Rules', a swaggering and moody acid-tinged track that ticks all the boxes of his signature style.


Klasse crew members Mr. Ho and Florian Blauensteiner team up on 'Crescendo' and proving two heads are better than one, the Viennese duo turn in a mean and powerful roller of a track. Arpeggiated synths and stuttered grooves provide a sturdy backbone to a track with bucketloads of attitude.


Upcoming UK House producer Dudley Strangeways lends his hand to flawless swinging grooves and DX style bass hits with 'Kudos', a track that restlessly fidgets and mixes vibes with melancholic pads and organ stabs. 'Kudos' is sure to get feet tapping and hands clapping.


Swedish newcomer, Lemieux debuts on Klasse with 'Bass Unit'. This beautiful and haunting track takes its time and builds up a wonderful momentum, gathering speed with fully analog kicks and claps it blossoms into an unforgettable bassline drop.

support and feedback:
JD Twitch - lots of goodies here. will need to spend more time with and report back but already loving bass unit.
Mosca - The Wadsworth track is hot as usual... and the Mr Ho
Bicep - amazing trax, would love a vinyl
Luke Solomon Classic / Freaks / Music For Freaks great comp of well produced and well mastered records
Dusky Dogmatik / Anjunadeep Nice release, Crescendo is our fave
Jori Hulkkonen that's a serious comp. winner on this is kris wadsworth though. he quite often is.
Andre Lodemann Freerange Crescendo is massive!

The Detroit Threads record store has survived in one incarnation or another for more than16 years. In this time personal relationships have formed with music makers of every circle over the common bond of vinyl sound. It was a logical step to give back to this community a product that reflects the many faces that make up the store. A store that has been and will continue to be a hub for the exchange of ideas, kept alive by like minded people who still believe in the independent Detroit spirit. This spirit shines upon the unique artists that move to their own beat, and never compromise their vision. Detroit Threads gives a voice to these artists that should be heard.
Nospectical is Walter Wasack, Jennifer Paull, and Chistopher Mcnamara. They are a team of Detroit sound artists that lean into e.d..m. on the minimal tip. Their comfort zone is inside of a sounds cape near the sphere of unconsciousness. Nospectical is a cool dark breeze that is alive with a pulse. They tread into strangeness and let it come together to form a neurotic world. Nospectical works to broaden the view and redefine the depth of Detroit techno. Detroit Threads is proud to support this cause.

worldwide distrbuted by vinyl labor !!
The producer who also made the very sucessful first melted recordings 12"
in 1999 (mtd.001) is back: echtzeit, known for melodic deep detroit techno
who also releases under various aliases for various styles. CL 1 - 4: four
different smooth versions of a minimal theme, ambient to techno. This 12"
is complete black, including the inner and outer sleeves. Perhaps there
will be more versions or mixes out soon!

With the start of its new limited vinyl series, Dresden label Etui Records is returning to its musical roots of the late 90s.
They retrace Detroit Techno and simultaneously transfer Dub Techno into an up-to-date audio frame.
The ETUILTD001 Monomood 'Oktrosis' EP is released as a black/red marble vinyl, limited to 300 copies.

Played & supported by Joris Voorn, Italoboyz, Martin Landsky, Speedy J, Hrdvision, Osunlade and many more.

The 3 latest releases on Micropunto packed together as an album. Including great music by the likes of NX1, Tacito, Giorgio Gigli, Tadeo & Damien Schneider

limited Yellow Transparent 12" Vinyl
Played by Chris Liebing, Monoloc, Richie Hawtin, Mark Morris, Tommy Four Seven, Damon Wild, Xavier Morel, Logotech, Ralph Mirto, KC1...

`Without Ep' ia s very solid and diverse release putting a fine variety in production on display.

Following on LOTI's fine offering on sister label Unthank, an expansive three-track ep with roots equally in Detroit, Sheffield and also the Scottish Highlands and West Coast. Open-minded and progressive techno inspired by the wilds of Scotland and beyond.
Strictly limited vinyl with NO RE-PRESS
Hand stamped
Clear 12" 180g Vinyl

Special Remarks: 12 with inside/out sleeve, Artwork Within the scope of our Hot Five compilation, that is now available on a double CD, we have decided to have a few of our UY-back stock-catalogue numbers remixed and to carve them into vinyl. The first part of remixes that have been released already were delivered by Steve Bug and Sebo K. This time Barem has tuned in Channel X and rides with 'Rodeo' on A1 up and away. Following is Layo & Bushwacka! who convert the groove of Gunnar Stiller's 'Open You' on A2 to a fast lane. The tempo turns to be a bit more temperate on the B-side! Here, Andre Lodemann's version of 'Sense' teaches the original from Douglas Greed feat. Delhia de France a delight that one would more or less localize on the house-parquet. Where B1 stops, B2 to continues. Patrick Chardronnet dubs himself brilliantly through 'Give A Little Slap To Your Soul"- making the dread-locks of author Ruede Hagelstein sprout in buzz.

Fantastic new release by Rydell, bringing melodic & dreamy but at the same time strong forward techno tracks, accompagnied with some ambient/drone interludes. Tip!

limited 3x12" pack of MTD001 + MTD006 + Dipol001 !!

Many friends of "Echtzeit" appreciated his "cl versions 1 - 4" of the
sixth melted recordings release, so some of them did their own
interpretations of one of the themes. These 10 tracks come on two
releases: this "part 1" and forthcoming a "part 2". On this "part 1" we
have got "meridian six", an unknown project with a light, warm and melodic
but also rhythmic electro sound. "Ka.pe" is into variated resonance drums
in interaction with the dub sound. It's the first time that label owner
and manager "ka.pe" releases on melted recordings. Melted recordings known
artist "kryptic universe" made a crystal/metallic bright dub techno track.
Sector's version is detroidish with a fast percussive rhythmic sound.
Madera's redub II is very soft, deep and dub techno and more slowly than
other versions. And finally "Aerror" performes an experimental staccato
with a broken beat, an interpretation called "real time edit". Watch out
for "part 2"!

Kabanjak is the producer behind many of the versatile outings from Switchstance Recordings â€' the German label on which the American soundsmith Fat Albert Einstein released his album "After The Beep" in 2011. Now both come together for a trans-Atlantic outing which is deeply rooted in the Jamaican dub styles of masters like King Tubby or Augustus Pablo in the 1970s and takes their concepts into the NOW.

Multi-instrumentalists Kabanjak and Fat Albert Einstein once again show the many facets of their trade, both composing using bass, guitars, organ and various keys; most importantly melodica. Add to this Fat Al's tough live drums and Kabanjak's employment of flutes, percussions and general sound wizardry on the boards. "Dub O' Dup" is an instrumental journey, echoing between contemplative chillaxation and more uptempo-oriented tunes, all the while paying homage to the original dub founders â€' and even paving a way into the future of sonic exploration. Six tracks and an Ancient Astronauts remix.

Out of the tenderness of youth, the Kimochi sound has developed underground memories into an amalgam of melody, texture and rhythm. 300 units, handpainted.

With a new alias, TM404, Andreas Tilliander has created enjoyable ambient dub simmering with life and details. The songs have all been recorded live, in real time in the studio. A unique way of operating within today's electronic music. - Everything is recorded in one take. Nothing is post arranged, says Andreas Tilliander, and adds that this might be his most ambitious album ever. The project's name is also a tribute to Roland, although of the more intricate kind. - When they made these machines in the eighties, they avoided the 404, since the sound for four, 'chi', is the same as the sound for death in Japanese. At that time it was therefore taboo and the 404 was never launched. Not until now, due to my album!

"HOME" ist the debut album by The Analog Roland Orchestra.

strictly limited to 300

LAST MAGPIE ARE BACK ON LOSING SUKI ANOTHER KILLER EP BLURING THE BOUNDRIES BETWEEN HOUSE & FUTURE BASS WITH EASE.
- WHITE VINYL

Polar Inertia and Lucy deliver two heavyweight remixes of tracks of the first Dement3d release. It's in a context of deep understanding of each other's music that these two remixes of dscrd's first EP have been made. Least we can say is Lucy and Polar Inertia have been among the very first ones to experience what dscrd is all about. Deep hypnotic basement techno!

The HardWorkSoftDrink guys Cédric Dekowski and Felix Reifenberg got together with their old friend Marius Rademacher, aka Macher and created some serious sounds,
which really speak for themselves.
These young rookies from Mainz offer a peak into their strong three track EP on 87.
The experimental bass bomb "Sessionyo" speaks to all sound-o-files as well as the very different but clubby "Tesai",
which has proven it´s popularity and effectiveness on many a dancefloor.
The b-side is dedicated to the rolling epic that is "Sofaga", with a combination of crisp, crunchy beats with beautiful, psychedelic harmonies.

now back in !!

Kryptic Universe delivered his vinyl debut last year with the diversified
"ha-lo ep" on the successful fourth melted recordings release and the
follow-up "diffusion tracks". His new EP "Sterling Sea" is somewhat
different. From the artwork, the black vinyl through to the sound itself
the seventh release on Melted Recordings is a whole thing with these
obvious topics: sea, blue, deep and diving. The first track on the A-side
starts with sea sounds with the feeling to be on the surface of the water.
The second track is KU's 313 Remix of "citylights" from his "ha-lo ep"
which could be a sound track in the fog on a boat. "Sterling Sun" on the
B-side has got the feeling of the bright sun on the open sea. Listening to
"K-dub" make you thinking of diving in a submarine boat. Kryptic
Universe's friend Anaxy made also a remix of "K-dub" in a smooth IDM
variant.

Bath's resident prodigy Troy Gunner, having previously cut his teeth with a trilogy of EPs charting leftfield UKG, post-dubstep, and funked-out seemingly-Moog-driven bass jams, joins the Infinite Machine fam with a singular take on dub techno.
The "Masks/The Valley" 12" evokes warm currents of hope hovering above desolate, urban sonic scenery. "Masks" unapologetically makes use of the complete definitive dub techno toolset, being driven by a unrelenting yet gentle 4/4 kick, awash with abyssal dub chords. A left turn is taken when it comes to composition, however... the chord progression is in perfect balance between wistful melancholy and untethered euphoria, with Troy cleverly borrowing from trance in his use of filter cutoff to softly lean more toward one or the other. The vocal cuts depart from usual contemporary trappings of either going helium or deepthroat... instead, they are very human, sparse and elegantly understated.
On the flipside, "The Valley" aims to be an outstanding DJ tool, with a consistent percussive workout, drenched in chilling dub pulses every other bar. A profoundly autumnal, goosebumps-inducing number.

great new label DimbiDeep Music with the sound of the time !!!
played by Laurent Garnier, SLAM, Sebbo, Axel Bartsch, Drumcomplex and many more !!!

*** ltd clear vinyl ***
A 4-track techno release by Developer & Advanced Human, with early support from the likes of Agony Forces, Christian Wunsch, Exium, Jonas Kopp, Kr!z, Luke Slater, Per Grindvik, Shifted, Tommyfourseven.

Here is the debut release form New Yorks subBASS. First up is a collaboration between Marshallito & DJ Spider! Prepare to be beaten up by bass heavy, deep, techno. Each track is layered with warm synths & driving beats! This is one for the dance floor. Note: Vinyl record to be played on a turntable.

Great minimal techno from this US label

this is the second last part of the series. there will only be one more next year.

For our second record, we would like to introduce you to Fonos, after quality releases on labels like Workbench, doeasy & Agaric's imprint " WEARE ": he joins Goldmin Music.
Keep it raw. Keep it underground. Play quality Music and play it on vinyl... is Federico Pedron alias Fonos's state of mind and that's far enough to introduce him !!
Freshly made with analog synthesizers, grooveboxes which bring this awesome warmness & analog imperfection this 4 Tracker Vinyl perfectly illustrates Federico's music.


Feedbacks:

Patrick Bateman: dub mix of "youknow" is pretty cool, thanks !
Jakob Seidensticker ( Wareika ): nice mood, big sound, well done, love it !
Tom Dazing: Downtown is a bomb, thanks !
Agaric: Far out stuff from a far out talent - dope house tracks
Alejandro Mosso: i'm not

Huge third release on Bastardo Electrico from Ku.Bo (aka James Kumo and Roberto Bosco) thst has gained massive DJ and press reactions as below, this is not to be missed!
feedbacks
ANDERSON NOISE
NOISE MUSIC / RADIO NOISE
Favourite Track: Let's Go Rating: 5/5Comments: Great.


CHARLTON RAVENBERG
FIELD / M_REC LTD / POHJOLA /LABRYNTH/ AUDIO ASSAULT / ARMS
Rating: 4/5Comments: Support! Nice release.


CHRIS FINKE
ATOMIC JAM / FLUX Favourite Track: Let's Go (Original Mix)Rating: 10/10
Comments: This is one bad ass set of tracks. YES.


CLARE LARGE
INTELLIGENT AUDIO / COCOON (LONDON BAR) / RIPSNORTER (BRISTOL)
Rating: 9/10
Comments: 'Let's Go' is one of the best most timeless techno tracks I have heard in YEARS, absolutely LOVE it, full support. 'Detox' is wicked too. Truly brilliant. Full support, thanks for sending!"

COLIN DALE
Favourite Track: Let's Go Rating: 3/5Comments: A Techno sound which is out there on its own and all the better for it... this is deep!


CONCRETE DJZ
Favourite Track: Sweaty Palms
Thanks for the promo guys! Second track works for us and it sounds like a nice little gem. Will be tested out and supported in the podcast for sure.


DARKO ESSER
WOLFSKULL / OVUM / FLUX / AUDIOMATIQUE
Favourite Track: Detox
Interesting tunes. 'Let's Go' and 'Detox' sound right for my sets. Will give 'em a spin.

DESY BALMER
NICE N NASTY / HOLD IT DOWN / TILLLATE / CONNECTED (IRELAND)
Cracking release - deep and dark - loving this style right now. Nice one.Charted Detox on Resident Advisor for October.


DIMITRI PIKE
Favourite Track: Ku.Bo - Sweaty Palms (Original Mix)Rating: 8/10Comments: I had 'Let's Go' since a while and liked it already, the two other tracks are great too. Full support.


DROKKR
BADMAN PRESS / SUB FM
Rating: 8/10
Comments: Solid Stuff. Support.


FABIAN BIRKE
PLAYLIST MANAGER - BLN 88.4FM (BERLIN, GERMANY) / BLN.FM (INTERNET)
Favourite Track: Detox Rating: 3/5Comments: For radio play, thanks.


FRANCO CANGELLI
MOWAR
Favourite Track: Let's Go
Rating: 8/10
Comments: Really into the groove of 'Let's Go', definitely on my turntables, thanks.


HARRY AVERS
NOICE! SHOW - PROTON RADIO (USA)
Favourite Track: Sweaty Palms Rating: 4/5Comments: Nice EP.


ISON
NON RADIO SESSIONS - REPUBLIC RADIO (GREECE)
Favourite Track: Let's Go Rating: 3/5Comments: 'Let's Go' is fantastic!!


JEROEN SEARCH
FIGURE / M-REC
'Detox' is nice!


JOHNNY FREDSGAARD
TWEAK FM (COPENHAGEN, DENMARK)
Favourite Track: Detox Rating: 3/5Comments: Great EP.


KAZUUMI ISHII
ELECTRONIC DIRECTORY (CHIBA, JAPAN)
I'm liking 'Detox' a lot. The other tracks are very nice as well. Solid release.


KEN FITZGERALD
THE MIXTAPE - CORK CAMPUS RADIO (STUDENT RADIO - IRELAND) / MIXCLOUD (INTERNET) / SKIRMISH CORK (BLOG - IRELAND)
Radio play 'Detox' 18/10/12(See below)
18th OctoberBass Bully By Lady Grew & Mad EpOval Moon By Autechre (Ibc Mix)Yesterday//Chorded By Flying LotusUmi Says By Mos DefAfternoon Love In By Prefuse 73Nom De Plume By Slow Place Like HomeAegis By ResoRadar By Jon ConvexMotion The Dance By UntoldGame Code By Fran HartnettDetox By Ku BoVolcon By Dub One

LEE HOLMAN
KAWL / FEROX / NIGHTVISION / ESCALATORS (IRELAND)
Favourite Track: Ku.Bo - Let's Go (Original Mix)
Rating: 10/10Comments: Top class EP! Original AND current! I'm a big fan of Roberto and James! Thanks for sending!


MADBEN
SOS CREW (FRANCE)
Favourite Track: Ku.Bo - Let's Go (Original Mix)
Rating: 8/10Comments: Really nice release! I really like 'Let's Go' track, it will burn dancefloors for sure!


MATTHIAS FRIDELL
Favourite Track: Detox
Comments: Will give it a spin.


OZKA
ANN AIMEE / MOWAT / RE:FORM
'Let's Go' is huge!!! Warehouse techno! Sick tune, love it!


RICHIE HAWTIN
Favourite Track: Let's Go Rating: 3/5Comments: Download for r hawtin.


RITZI LEE
UNDERGROUND LIBERATION
Rating: 4/5Comments: Cool! I've heard from Roberto Bosco the first time when Orlando Voorn teamed us up to be part of the 'Infiniti / Game One' remix project on NightVision records in 2007 / 2008. Also I hear they kinda preserved what they stand for, with that characteristic Detroit-inspired techno sound. 'Detox' is my fave!


ROLANDO
'Let's Go' is the one for me. This should go down very well!


SAM BIRRELL
Favourite Track: Detox
Rating: 8/10
Comments: Great release, will play on my show.


SHANE LINEHAN
BASIC GROOVES (IRELAND)
Rating: 8/10
Comments: Wouldn't usually be my thing but 'Let's Go' is a beast. Also digging 'Detox'. Great release.


SLAM (ORDE MEIKLE)
SOMA
Favourite Track: Let's Go Rating: 4/5Comments: Lovin' it - init - thanx guys!


SPARK TABERNER
EXTORTION GROUP / EXG / MASTERTRAXX / GYNOID / NAKED LUNCH / FRAKTURE / GOBSMACKED / AWAKENINGS / DANCE VALLEY (NETHERLANDS)
'Sweaty Palms' sounds interesting, cool track! Will try it out.


TERRY MITCHELL
THE ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND - TIMELINE MUSIC (RADIO / BLOG - UK / BRAZIL)
Rating: 4/5Comments: Already reviewed for the site, great stuff... Full support.


VEGIM
Rating: 10/10
Comments: Nice tracks. 'Detox' and 'Let's Go' are the ones for me. Thanx.



CLUBBERS GUIDE NEW YORK (INTERNET - USA)
All of these are great - just featured on clubbersguidenewyork - tune of the day for 23/10/2012!


DE:BUG (GERMANY)
'Let's Go' is featured in current PromoBlues 20/10/12

IBIZA VOICE (INTERNET - SPAIN)
'Detox' is bad as 6am techno.


RESIDENT ADVISOR (INTERNET)
Thanks. Will let you know if anyone reviews it.


SHAZAM / RESIDENT ADVISOR (INTERNET)
Wicked.


TANZ DURCH DEN KIEZ (BLOG - GERMANY)
Pushing pure tune.


THE HIPODROME OF MUSIC (BLOG - ROMANIA) ALIN CRISTEA
I like 'Detox', thanks.

Damien Schneider is a good friend of Micropunto Schallplatten. After many years of friendship we are proud to finally announce his new EP on the label. 'Archived Memories' blends old school influences with modern day techno techniques to give us a well rounded EP, completed by a remix from Tadeo coming back with us after his success in his last release.

*** vinyl only ***
Amor Fati, born in Hamburg is linked to the club life since the beginning of the 90s. No matter if it's in the Tresor, the E-Werk or the Omen, Detroit, Techno Chicago House and the Frankfurt Sound inspired him as well as the freedom linked with it.
Since that time Amor Fati produces under the name 'Buttha' and released several of his songs under a different name at Contentismissing Rec.
In the last years he spent a lot of time on Ibiza and let himself be inspired by the nature and the spirit of the island.
2012 Amor Fati starts the labels BlackisBlack Rec. and Träumer&Tänzer Rec. to be able to release his songs independently and offer a platform to young artists.

Amor Fati geboren in Hamburg ist seit Anfang der 90er Jahre mit dem Clubleben verbunden. Ob im Tresor, E-Werk oder im Omen, Detroit Techno, Chicago House und der Frankfurter Sound inspirirten ihn und die damit verbundene Freiheit.
Seither produziert Amor Fati unter dem Namen "Buttha" und veröffentlichte einige seiner Songs unter anderem auf Contentismissing Rec.
Die letzten Jahre verbrachte er viel Zeit auf Ibiza und ließ sich duch die Natur und den Spirit der insel inspirieren.
2012 startet Amor Fati die Label BlackisBlack Rec. und Träumer&Tänzer Rec. um unabhängig seine Songs zu releasen und jungen Künstlern eine Platform zu bieten.