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Roma Zuckerman is in fact the trippiest artist on the label and he is back with a new solo release 'stage of loyalty'. Nobody ever knows what is on his mind when recording his next 13 minute long composition at home in Krasnoyarsk but his signature slow mo murkiness and Roma-like mental groove are unmistakable. 'Stage of loyalty' does just that but also contains minimalist techno tracks and a wonderful italo-esque sounding anthem ,,I like you" that could easily soundtrack a movie where everything is going to be just alright! Artwork by Daria Galeeva.

Apollo is a new concept project from me, spread across 3 EPs which throw back to the 90s melodic Techno and Progressive Trance sound. Although my roots are firmly in Breakbeat-Rave, I was also captivated by the big room sound of labels like R&S, Guerilla, Hard Hands and Sven Väth’s Harthouse from that same period of time. My studio is full of old equipment that fuelled that original European sound so I quickly found myself focussing on a bunch of tracks that are heavily influenced by some really special music that often gets forgotten." SC

For the seventh release on his label NORD LTD, Shkedul welcomes on board his good friend Plukkk. The result is a four club-only heavy tool weapons

The Untold Stories returns with an EP of four original works by Dublin based artist Sputnik One. Inspired by Project MKUltra, a program which investigated mindstate manipulation through extensive experimentation between 1953 and 1973. It's the 9th record in label's Protagonist Series and as per tradition will be released on red transparent vinyl.

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TRIP presents 'Locus Error', a new double vinyl concept album. Moving beyond the scope of the traditional, arbitrarily compiled VA, TRIP's conceptual approach brings together a range of artists around a uniting theme, supplying a sense of cohesion and narrative thrust. Like Noel Saavedra's accompanying artwork, the narrative is vibrant yet nightmarish, a vision of classic trance music, including it's psy side, refracted through TRIP's fearless, oddball aesthetic.

The italian techno label RXC is back with Various Artists.

Frankyeffe this time decided to print two tracks by Resonances IT and one track from Fabrizio De Santis plus the Frankyeffe remix for Pacha 08.

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On the 4th episode of Luminal rec., we gladly welcome Portuguese artist Temudo - one of the most exciting and dexterous rising talents within the underground electronic music, continuously releasing works on labels like SOMA, Clergy, Modularz and his own trippy imprint HAYES.

'Only Then' is a hypnotic and bleepy, floor-focused interpretation of label-boss Black Lotus' & Temudo's vision, transporting listeners to cavities of space and serenity. The four tracker is fully packed with layered, heavy hitting Techno, yet being comprised of enough experimental artefacts and left-of-centre nuances to satisfy even the most curious of diggers. Includes fantastic remix from the amazing Dustin Zahn!

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Kerrie makes her Blueprint debut with the 'Raw Regimen' EP. Originating from Ireland, Kerrie made a move to the UK in 2010 settling in Manchester. She soon became a resident at Eastern Bloc and released her first track for I Love Acid's 10th anniversary compilation, with a follow-up EP for them in 2020. She has also released on Semtek's Don't Be Afraid and Sync 24's Cultivated Electronics Ltd and recently started her own label, DMF (Dark Machine Funk).

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These pieces produced by Modvs emulate and capture the atmosphere experienced in a forgotten city space. Mayfield Train Station stands in the heart of the city. A piece of Manchester's history that remains inhabited, abandoned and frozen in time. Much of the structure is unsafe, poorly lit and access is nearly impossible. Inside lies vast dark rooms, decaying platforms and crumbling brick walls. Modus takes it upon himself to explore such environments, taking inspiration and enlightenment that he injects into his music. This EP showcases the contrasting feelings one can experience when delving further into the darkness. All this also interpreted by Antonio Vazquez and Korridor

PL1 - The first track mirrors the foreboding nature of the dark open space deep inside the structure. Shards of light dulled by dust particles cut through holes in the wall. Droplets of water fall from the towering roofs echoing throughout the open cavern. Noises from outside the station rise and fall creating moments of suspense and fear. The mood enhances as footsteps rattle from room to room giving you a sense of what might have existed in a forgotten time. Delving further into the dark brings only loneliness and isolation.

PL2 - The second track leads you across the platform. A place once inhabited by the hustle and bustle of travelers awaiting their connection, now lays decaying and ghostly. If you close your eyes you can sometimes hear the faint sounds of steam and footsteps ascending the platform approach. A hypnotic but driving track that captures the essence of depth in the most captivating environment imaginable. Words can't describe the feeling of standing in a forgotten world surrounded by echoing memories, but music can.

Artwork photography by Modvs

So far our first releases has received support from Giorgio Gigli, Svreca, Ness, Iori, Orphx, Gianluca Meloni, Deepbass, Yuka, Cio D'Or, Exium, Eomac, Edit Select, Alan Backdrop, SNTS, Refracted, Casual Violence among many others! :)

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Two big destroyers... Long tunes offering a real intro, exciting and training the ear to hard Music and travelling through hard Drum to very hard techno... I was wondering if a Peur Bleue or a Rouge De Colere even... Superb creations, crazy sound precision.

3 acidic club workouts from Tbilisi's Toke plus a deep remix from Berlin based UK producer Alec Falconer.

Heavyweight mastering by Marco at Analogcut, Berlin
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Artwork by Semichka, Georgia

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US Born, Manchester-based Avernian inaugurates his newest club-night turned-label venture, with the help of Stenny (Ilian Tape), Tammo Hesselink (Delsin) and Jabes (Timedance).

The first four-track compilation comes to form with opening piece 'Kembow' by Ilian Tape mainstay, Stenny; a pacy bass-ridden roller, executed to devastating effect with razor-sharp synths that stab down into the midrange of the speakers like daggers, sitting atop dread-ridden sub frequencies.

Label-founder Avernian follows suit, already being widely recognised for rowdy releases on imprints such as More Time, Fever AM and Scuffed Recordings. 'Power Stance' continues the 12" with elephant trunk synthesis, and a galloping, low-mid frequency rumble that is second to none.

Jabes (Timedance/Klunk) delivers 'Rite'; a deeply tense excursion with harrowing sound-design and analogue delays that dance around a playful stereo field, mixed down to extreme, scientific hyper-precision.

Closing out the record is Tammo Hesselink (Delsin/Nous'klaer Audio) supplying 'Water Plus' with a neck-snapping groove of warm and distorted, polyrhythmic claps that have been self-recorded among a frenzy of foley lines that spiral into fun and friendly dancefloor adrenaline, bringing the compilation to a clean close and leaving the listener pining for the label's follow-up.

Standard Deviation continues its vinyl series with another split EP, aiming to foster intercultural exchange, collaboration and friendship between Ukraine and the international community. For the second vinyl project, emerging Ukrainian musician Omon Breaker shares the stage with Berlin based Mala Junta Resident D.Dan.

The split format is a musical dialogue between two worlds, backgrounds and stories, referencing stylistic roots of electronic music history and production. With Seattle raised D.Dan on the A-Side and Kyiv based, Dnipro born Omon Breaker on the B-side, the record aims to reflect on both their musical journeys, spanning D.Dan's high-energy trance and groovy summer techno towards the EBM and 90's style influenced works of Omon Breaker.

After a first distinctive appearance in 2021 on the dynamic XX LAB compilation, Vel returns on the independent label leading this next release. "Era L" comprises a series of atypically structured tracks in which modern techno with minimalist tendencies becomes a model on which rich emotional soundscapes are carved. Sensual and complex, Vel's futuristic sound is well established throughout the "Era L" journey.

The obsessive "Inspire Me Jim" lays the groundwork for the alienating psychedelic vibe. Mixing lunacy and profound melancholy, the producer invites us on a sometimes tortuous journey, celebrating the female voice and its delicacy: “The world of femininity fascinates me.” This key theme resonates powerfully in her complex music: "The tone of my voice, the sharp percussion, and many reverb"

In addition, four club titles properly nourish the heart of the EP. All of them carefully carry unique rhythms and unexpected drum patterns. Vel’s spontaneity surprises the attentive listener, and claims the ultimate end of classical techno variations. There are frantic rhythms, multidirectional percussion, futuristic sounds, a few dreamy pads, and still a lot of femininity and lunacy."I look keenly for the unexpected, I try to explore sounds that challenge at first listen, creating strange, even disturbing textures. A mind-blowing trip, against a backdrop of galloping techno through our principal arteries."

Ultimately, "Limitless Wilderness" completes the EP with the distinct feeling that this is just the promising beginning.

"Era L" undoubtedly represents an excellent balance between body and mind, with both intriguing introspective atmospheres and captivating eerie sounds. An undeniably modern reinterpretation of rave energy and a sound design that eagerly pushes the established boundaries of techno.

South African born, London based producer Kai van Dongen follows up two killer releases on 1Ø PILLS MATE and Ei8ht Records with a massive four tracker on CYBERDOME spanning lo-fi electro, gabber-influenced techno and Detroit acid.

‘Command’ gets started with the typical Cyber-aesthetic; a bruising, otherworldly electro cut that sounds like it was sampled from an intergalactic star-ship battle on a galaxy not so distant. Spooky, raw and uncompromising - classic horror synth lines creating a haunting atmosphere before its pulsating rhythm brings the listener back down to earth. ‘Losing Power’ again makes use of Kai’s knack for crafting emotionally captivating synth patterns, but this time under a lo-fi identity with hefty influence from the synthwave golden era; neon shapes and patterns blooming in the night as we continue our journey into darkness.

What sounds like an angry swarm of bees approaches on ‘Body Moving’ - a track title fit for purpose. Face-melting, brain-spinning techno creates a dark, psychedelic environment where sweat drips from the ceiling and faces react with a blend of euphoria and disgust, before we head to the Motor City on ‘Breathe’ - a cut of acid techno-electro that borrows from the icons of the past for a typically punchy and raw experience.

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Berlin based duo Kyongpaul is a electronic producer and a live jazz drummer. Together they create an unique experience crossing Melodic Techno & House up to jazzy and piano influenced downtempo beats for fans of Kiasmos.

Two Berlin techno stalwarts join forces for the first time.

Liza Aikin & Monolog present their debut collaborative EP, Until There Was Nothing on LA's Evar Records. After sharing a studio together for five years, the two accomplished producers fuse their contrasting approaches to create a collection of biting percussive loops and muscular electronics. This collaboration sees the pair explore new territories in sound design, composition and delivery.

Monolog, an alias of Mads Lindgren since 1999, is famed for intense, densely layered noise-based experiments that push technological limits and fuse his diverse experiences in metal, noise, jazz and DnB. Collaborating with Aikin was a process of slimming his production style down, harnessing the mesmeric power of rhythmic repetition. For Aikin on the other hand, a seasoned DJ whose subtly cinematic productions have appeared on labels like Mord and Gegen Berlin, this collaboration was about reaching for new extremes. Given full creative control by Evar, the result is raw and unrestrained. In Aikin's own words: "I'd consider this record one of my most savage, but also thanks to that, the most technically accomplished."

"Remnant" is a highly textured techno workout, mixing blunted percussion with delicate gliding pads to make something at once caressing, and brutally unyielding. "Siam" is an exercise in noise, complexity and control, its tough, obstinate beats mask a tightly wound, intricate core. "Formed By Impact" is fine-tuned for huge, echoey spaces - menacing, pulse-raising and hypnotic throughout except for brief, cathartic moments where the smoke clears. Finally, "Datawerk" closes the EP, a propulsive basement weapon for introverted dancers late into the night.

Hot on the heels of releases from C.Z., Wheez-ie, Speed Dealer Moms and more, Aikin and Monolog close out a prolific second year of operations for Evar. Showcasing two accomplished producers engaged in a mutual learning process, this is explosive music for unwavering dancefloors.

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Futurismo, esta sería una palabra clave para describir esta obra del ruso Ober Dada.
Electro y Techno avanzado con texturas modulares y experimentales.

Written and Produced by Obstructor in Tbisili (Georgia)

Radio Slave & Dustin Zahn team up as Radio Zahn for ‘Berlin Sessions Vol. 1’.

Joining forces for the first time, Radio Slave and Dustin Zahn launch their collaborative works as Radio Zahn with a set of colourful, groove-laden techno tracks inspired by the sound of mid-90s New York on Rekids this May. Across all three mixes of ‘Twilo’ and ‘Power Muzik’, the duo deploys chunky, hard-hitting drums alongside building arrangements and masterful use of synths and dubbed-out FX, with the former featuring vocals by Toy Tonics member Kosmo Klint. A dream for fans of intricate, dancefloor-friendly techno, the release showcases why Radio Slave and Dustin Zahn are two of the most consistently exciting artist in dance music.

Responsible for some of the most recognisable tracks in the genre, including ‘Grindhouse’, ‘Don’t Stop No Sleep’, ‘Another Club’, and other timeless cuts, Radio Slave aka Matt Edwards’ work with Joel Martin as Quiet Village and solo work as Rekid has received critical acclaim, and he remains one of the most in-demand and consistent remixers around.

Since the late ’90s, Zahn’s hypnotic and driving techno has consistently caught the ears of top DJs and labels worldwide, best exemplified at his legendary marathon sets at Berghain. His vital work with Intellephunk includes the nearly two decades long running Communion after-hours events, cementing his invaluable contributions to the Minneapolis techno scene and beyond.

Interstate Records is a newborn independent record label based between London and Berlin. It's run by the up-and-coming duo Dial Tone and aims to provide a vibrant and diverse platform for emerging and established artists within the Techno scene, whilst occasionally touching upon Ambient and other experimental music spheres. All records will be released on vinyl and digital.

As an introduction, the label has put together a release, comprised of some of the scene's most promising artists. Stretching from heart-melting deepness to pure club- functionality, this V/A aims to highlight the different directions ahead, as the label continues to evolve.

Based in Berlin, Glos' music has gained recognition for connecting 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow' without leaving 'today' aside. There couldn t be a better start for Interstate. Hedrome is a German brother-duo who made some serious waves since launching their own imprint Blanksheet. 'Hard Education' forms their first appearance on an external label and clearly continues
their mission. After a release on Emmanuel's ARTS label, Dial Tone, from now on, take things into their own hands. 'Edge' and 'Echoes' can be seen as a foretaste of what is to come. Inhalt Der Nacht, also known as Escape To Mars, is a core member of the Modul Crew. With highly recognized releases on Vault Series and Dynamic Reflections, he is definitely on the rise. This can also be said about Mental Resonance. With releases on Pole Group or Dyad, the Argentinian is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting Techno exports from South America. 'Equality' shows his emotionally-subtle side and sets an ideal endpoint for this V/A.

Griffe launches another starship into the endless expanses of music space — EP of young Lviv producer AC130, who has already confidently declared himself on the international scene with a successful release on EYA Records’ sister label — Lonewolf. The start of the new research expedition is planned on (release date), but the destination is unknown, as clearly stated in the title.
But we can be sure, all four tracks fulfill the mission entrusted to them with dignity. Purring acids, spacey synths in tandem with rhythmic breakbeats and electro patterns followed by convincing tech-house arrays — the musical palette of the record is varied, captivating, and is guaranteed to pique the interest of the audience and positively drive the dancefloors crazy. Ready to launch!

In quick succession to the launch of his own label Border One Records, he presents the 'Host EP'. Four dancefloor orientated cuts with twists and turns that suit different moods and a plethora of times and places. An ever grooving yet tunnelling affair that will easily find its way into every DJ's record bag.

Early support by Developer, Drumcell, Dustin Zahn, Vincent Neumann, DVS1, Kr!z, Pfirter, Tensal, Benales, Len Faki, Wata Igarashi, Markus Suckut, levan, Echoplex, Juho Kusti, Dave Miller

LIP005 sees Ferdinger back on his own label with an entire EP dedicated to stabs and chord sounds. On this 4-tracker entitled 'Piano Phase' lush vibes with a dubby edge contrast old skool flavoured, energetic grooves - certified floor-fillers and peak time material only!

Jeff Mills and the Zanza 21 project is a new forthcoming creation that's been self-constructing for quite some time. Not out in the open and easy to see, but it's been evolving more in recent months through the imprint "Millsart" album releases and and as an accumulation of ideas that are influences of Mills' affection for Jazz Music as well as his constant appetite to creatively explore.

Dial's label boss Sten aka Lawrence presents his long awaited third album on the ever-classic Berlin based Sushitech Records. Earthshine is an extended journey of 12 tracks written and produced by Peter Kersten over the last 5 years. Atmospheric Ambient to deep Techno and everything in between put together by a true master of the craft.

DNO hits double figures as Denver’s Trisicloplox & Sectra return with more industrial-strength electro-sludge.

Sectra sets the tone with ‘Mail Theft’, a hulking mass of sand-blasting static, insectoid jitter and low-end boom. It’s an intimidating, uneasy listen, like tuning through the haunting emptiness of post-apocalyptic broadcast frequencies, only to be interrupted by sudden bursts of unseen filth and gore.

Trisicloplox follows with a brace of tracks. ‘Bruised’ does exactly what it says on the tin, gargantuan kicks pummelling layer upon layer of dense sound into an impenetrable wall of noise. Ritualistic rhythms and gluttonous amounts of overdrive swarm over distant wails, sending everything into a spiral into despair.On ‘Megastructure’, doom metal meets hip-hop, as rough-hewn drums crunch above a bassline that takes its cues from the Super Hans School of Electronic Music: “The longer the note, the more dread.”

And finishing up the vinyl offerings is ‘Dead On Arrival’. Coming courtesy of Sectra, the most traditionally ‘club-focused’ effort of the lot sees a serrated breakbeat and venomous acid lick sparring over dissonant pads.

As always, digital listeners are offered a little bonus, this time the only full collab: ‘The Dead InTheir Shrouds’. Shunted along by a systematic kick, the track’s jackhammer subs become all-consuming, seemingly sucking all the air from the room and hurling it back out of the bassbins in a violent frenzy.

A bold release that’s not for the faint of heart, the ‘Dead Structure’ EP further cements Trisicloplox & Sectra as truly original talents and DNO as an outlet that can never be pigeonholed.

Rhythms of postmodern realism at the very bottom of the DNO.

Originally appearing on Rekids subsidiary REK’D as a limited release a decade ago, Rekids rereleases Dustin Zahn ‘Stranger (To Stability)’ on Special Projects with two outstanding mixes by Len Faki. A massive techno record, ‘Stranger (To Stability)’ has stood the test of time since its release in 2009. Featuring two remixes by Len Faki, the record was a limited release on wax and has since become sought after by vinyl buyers. With its saw-like synths and ominous atmospherics, the original by Enemy Records boss Dustin Zahn is menacing and comes complete with a compelling groove and dubby stabs - the result is mesmerizing. Len Faki’s Podium Mix follows a similar aesthetic with its reverbed kicks and metallic effects whilst distorted vocal samples and twisted melodies up the energy forming a colossal anthem. Built on syncopated percussion, the Figure founder’s X-Break Mix meanders forward with an infectious rhythm before a tremendous build up rises and rises, only to diminish to embers before doing it all again.

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One of our most celebrated and remixed tracks gets a fresh new remix for 2020. The First Rebirth is given the knob twiddling treatment by Reinier Zonneveld, head honcho over at Filth On Acid with whom we collaborated last year on Universal Nation and, as before, you can expect to see this banging slice cut to 12” vinyl alongside the Original Mix on the flip. Reinier started classical piano lessons at just 3 years old. Years later he started to compose his own pieces, but after attending many illegal raves, he started exploring electronic music production. Spending all of his student allowance on his first synthesizers, he managed to teach himself his outstanding production skills in his student dorm. After completing two master’s degrees in 2015, he decided to dedicate all of his time and effort to his ever-growing passion: producing and performing techno music. Soon after, his tracks were already getting picked up by some of the biggest names in the scene. In 2017 he founded Filth On Acid. The label gives him full creative control and serves as a platform for his wide view on techno music. His successes include Beatport overall No.1 smash, Things We Might Have Said, which featured on his well-received artist album Megacity Servant and was also licensed to a Hollywood production. Next to this and the numerous amounts of releases from his hand, he collaborated together with Carl Cox and released two official remixes for Moby.

The remix sets off with a huge, thumping kick drum and slicing hi hats to the backdrop of an intense ambience. That ever familiar melody starts to fade in, teasing us alongside lush bass stabs. A short break reveals more of the melody before those slamming kicks return and take full control once more. The main break takes us right back to the old skool as the melody is unleashed, complete with those infectious vox sounds. The energy levels rise as we head to the climax where a raucous snare roll takes us over the edge and back to full-on mode. A top-notch techno joint that will rock the floors, no doubt.

Troy joins non series for the 8th release on the white series with an outstanding 4 tracker EP including a killer Reeko Remix

Guy J remixes 2 classics! One of those classics is AC/DC, which has been delivering excitement on the dance floors since the beginning of the century, and it was about time to come up with an equally exciting update. Future is a masterpiece by Halo Varga from the year 2000. It was probably impossible to see the longevity of this piece of music while making the track. However, over two decades later, this classic is still relevant, especially with Guy J's hands on it.

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Ghost in the Machine must think they're pretty slick. This release starts off with a "collaborative" piece with Los Angeles-based synth wizard Baseck. Let's just say the track leans pretty heavily on the synth loop provided by Baseck and not so much on their own contributions. The entire B-side features Ghost in the Machine's 2019 remix of Paula Temple's Joshua & Goliath. Sure, it's never been released on vinyl before but it really looks like they're just trying to use Paula Temple's name to sell some records here. Hidden away as the second track on the A-side is a very obvious attempt to try to redeem themselves in the form of super sick broken beat affair, but it doesn't even have any T99 stabs. Come on. This whole release is as transparent as the vinyl itself.

First solo EP on Voam for label co-founder, Pariah.

Limited amount of part 4 of the Herdersmat series available now. This vinyl was previously available only by purchasing the full MORDBOX001. Generic black sleeve.

Number 5 by Unbalance is the artist's mystical quest in the techno space, combining the shamanism of repetitive rhythms with cosmic ideas in an attempt to unravel the magic of the groove.

Founded by Blue Hour and Philippa Pacho, ‘positivesource’ is a new record label conceived during the pandemic and absence of nightlife. The series will bring together various artists with a focus on progressive attitudes in dance music while paying homage to our roots in early club culture.

Limited amount of part 1 of the Herdersmat series available now. This vinyl was previously available only by purchasing the full MORDBOX001. Generic black sleeve.