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"Contravention" is the second EP from Yant on Setaoc Mass's SK_eleven imprint. Yant, The Mancunian wonderkid makes the style of techno which is pushing boundaries with each release. This particular EP features four fast paced tracks with distinct personality. Contrasting solid drums, spiralling synths and psychoacoustic elements that makes Yant's sound so distinct and recognizable.

3 track EP from Midwest techno duo AUTOCLUB out on MIDNIGHT MUSIC CLUB. The minimal techno title track feats vocals from NOUR. The A-side has a MARK PISTEL DEEP DUB remix while the B-side has the original and “CONFUSED". Limited edition of 200 copies. Printed labels.

Coyu has a great time driving on rough roads. Techno paths where craft, not innovation, is the draw. The music on this 'Post Raw Era II' is relentless and has plenty of muscle.

This 3-tracker EP kicks off with 'Flangerism', tremendously vigorous and highly danceable. The mountainous excursion continues with hardly any time to catch your breath with 'Seeds of Hope', a composition of punchy multi-layered drum work, catchy synth lines and cutting acid.

Last but not least 'Always Wanting More' evoking long, dark tunnels as readily as mid-'90s hardcore vocal sounds.

Tremor releases his debut album, ‘A Previous Encounter’ on Subsist Records. A 10 track journey into all corners of his minimalist sound, spanning from high intensity sequences to deep, cascading modulated loops.

Tremor is a 22 year old, Glasgow based techno artist and hardware enthusiast with a very unique, minimalist sequence-driven sound. His early inspiration was drawn from artists such as Sleeparchive and DVS1 and this shows in his stripped back production. He now looks forward to showcasing his sound of techno on Subsist Records with his debut 10 track LP - ‘A Previous Encounter’.

"Exium - Reduction Required" album split.

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Regional / Loss

Moby is a name synonymous with us all in the electronic music world and we are lucky enough to have been able to hand select some Drumcode artists to remix his work.
This 9 track package included remixes from Enrico Sangiuliano, Dense & Pika, Bart Skils, Alan Fitzpatrick, Marco Faraone, Tiger Stripes, Manic Brothers and Luca Agnelli.
Each one has been thought out and accomplished with precision using some of Moby's synonymous samples.

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For the seventh release on their main catalogue Keepsakes and Jaded Nineties Raver are once again working with Ireland's top up-and-comer in the world of ridiculous techno bangers, Tommy Holohan, for the second release in his "Skull Crushing Techniques" series. Following on from the success of his debut vinyl release on Haven last year, this release is just as banging, but represents a new turn in the young producer's sound with greater focus on hardcore euphoria.

The A1 begins the record with "Unedeuxtrois", where the skill of Tommy's rolling drum programming shines through alongside cheeky sampling of French TV and the bliss of his new-found melodic pad work. This is followed by "Fear What You Don't Understand" on the A2 - featuring the same impressive drum skills propelled forward by a true ear-worm vocal sample that will see this track gracing many a dance floor. The B-side kicks off with "Trancegression' and it's euphoric pads and tight rhythmic patterns in another perfect hardcore-inspired smasher. This is followed with a cheeky jungle number on the B2 with "Father" - containing hectic breaks, uplifting pads and piano stabs to make for the perfect recipe for a rowdy 160bpm banger. The EP ends with the ambient exploration of "Mega.D", with emotional and slowly evolving melodies creating the ideal wind-down to an EP filled with addictive dance floor fodder.

All tracks produced and mixed by Tommy Holohan
Mastered by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl

Umek's infamous label 1605 returns on wax with a bang with two firing Break Beat / Electro techno inspired cuts, a main stay in the big man's set's for the last few months...

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The second SSSPCR record is a collaborative piece between Tim Tama and KRTM. Both bringing their most intimate signature sound, this record is the result of two artists that isolate themselves from current trends for the sake of genuine musical flow.

KRTM's "Slave". An introspective, yet violent tune. Disjointed time signatures are moving explicitly forward. Uncompromising.

Tim Tama's "Dream Syntax". Reminiscent of the explosive early rave era, but no one could have done it like Tim does. The astonishing flow of playfulness in its melodies and robust, yet cheerful breakbeats underline the versatility of this producer which we only became more hungry for. "Dream Syntax" brings back the euphoria into this dark wave of techno music.

a A1 [KRTM] - Slave

Many people kept asking for a vinyl release so we figured we'd open the new Pure Coincidences series with these tracks.

The biggest 'hit' to date on Coincidence was definitely REMY-X' "The Body". Played in heavy rotation by I Hate Models, Amelie Lens and Marika Rossa among others, it was on number 1 for several weeks and got played 100k times on Soundcloud and streamed about the same amount of times. So it made sense to start the series with this bomb. The second track is by our longtime friend Esther Duijn who was remixed by Dutch Hardcore and Techno hero Ruffneck Prime.

11 years after their last EP on Break New Soil, we are psyched to welcome back two very good friends of ours and true heavyweights of the international Techno-community: Extrawelt return to Break New Soil with three magic tracks that once again showcase their versatility and unique artistic approach to making music. "Jetzt Neu: Alles Wie Früher“ is a fresh take on the energy that made us all fall in love with Extrawelt in the first place. Arne and Wayan were not even sure about releasing this belter as they don't want to repeat themselves - but luckily for all of us we could convince them. „Knackfrisch“ comes along fresh as a cucumber: A rhythmic powerhouse full of clever edits and tricks. It seems to constantly accelerate just to make sure it'll win the race against itself. Equipped with a massive kick, funky hihats and smashing percussions it aimes to set dancefloors on fire. Last but not least, „Treuepunkt“ is definitely one for the soul. Deep and driving with syncopated rhythms and lovely synthwork that is topped with a bleepy melody that could come from Detroit rather than from Hamburg. We hope you enjoy this triumphant return to our beloved label as much a we do!

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Renowned record label and events brand Renaissance announce the next release in their acclaimed The ReMix Collection - a scintillating reworking of Jaydee’s 1992 R&S classic ‘Plastic Dreams’ from one of the leading names in techno: Producer, DJ & MOOD Records label boss Nicole Moudaber.

Nicole Moudaber’s spectacular and atmospheric remix of ‘Plastic Dreams’ is already receiving strong DJ support, not least from Carl Cox, who has been playing it out as a highlight of his recent sets.

A track that Nicole Moudaber had always wanted to remix, when approaching such an iconic track as ‘Plastic Dreams’, she applied her trademark tough yet melodic sound, emphasising the jazzy bass notes and famous organ synthesiser refrain, to deliver a fresh and vibrant reworking.

On her remix, Nicole Moudaber said: “I didn’t want to lose the essence of this ground-breaking track. I kept the balance between house and techno and added a little touch of jazz. I was in New York when I first heard it; I was dancing, I was flying, I was connecting with people, I was making memories. I believe I gave it justice, I certainly gave it a lot of space and respect of its original identity.”

‘Plastic Dreams’ will be available as a Limited-Edition vinyl, produced to go toward part of a highly collectable and beautifully packaged 6 release box-set (6th release dropping at Christmas). The release features Nicole’s mix on the A-side, whilst the B features a remaster of the Original Long Version.

The ReMix Collection celebrates Renaissance’s proud heritage which has seen the brand at the forefront of electronic music since its inception in 1992. The concept behind the collection is to put a fresh and exciting take on seminal tracks that are closely connected with Renaissance’s early years.

Miles Atmospheric (real name Miles Sagnia) is a UK-based DJ, producer and label curator at Atmospheric Existence Recordings. He made his debut on the esteemed Bedrock imprint with "Calling You Out" being featured on label chief John Digweed's recent Quattro III mix. The original version is a slinky and hypnotic journey into the aether, as a backdrop to The Apparition's haunting monologue. The rework on the B side comes from legend Josh Wink (Ovum Recordings) and in fact it was his Paradise Dub that was featured on the aforementioned mix by Digweed, here reinterpreted as an ever more entrancing moment to losing yourself under the strobe lights.

Spandau20 welcomes Berlin's most notorious law practitioner Norman Nodge to the roster. The Berghain resident's first offering for the label ''The Raid'' comes in just as furious as one of his DJ sets. He is accompanied by longtime friends & former roommates Rifts & Dajusch, joining forces for ''Dubiety'' for the next release, which is rounded off by label owners FJAAK and their track ''Candide'' on the flip.

BLIQ is back with a milestone 20th release after 10 years running, on a signature cosmic transmission through Space Culture Vol.2

Rising talent Yant delivers a quadruplet of aces for his second outing on Jay Clarke's BLACKAXON imprint.

We got the first taste of Yant aka Andrew Tomlinson's production prowess with the transcendent "Cosmic Borders" EP in late 2018. Clarke had originally planned to keep Blackaxon purely as an outlet for his studio creations, but the quality of Yant's work convinced him otherwise.

The Hydro EP is an iridescent expression of Yant's musical sensibilities. "Hydro 1" provides driving rhythms from the off, before a heady concoction of synths and a lead siren drive the production home. "Hydro 2" is a dark pumper, reminiscent of earlier Blackaxon releases. It builds gradually, heavy on mood, before a propulsion of drums raises the energy to another level. A highlight of Clarke's set going back months, "Hydro 3" is a delicious synapse-searer, marked by swirling synths and Yant's trademark groove. "Hydro 4" is a textured, low-slung chugger, imbued with thrashing dancefloor attitude and a glint of euphoria.

"I'm really happy to have Yant back on the label for his second release. He is such an amazing, fresh, and exciting producer and always delivers quality tracks! With this EP I can hear his inspiration from the likes of DVS1, Luke Slater, and oPhase in his productions, all while having his own spin. Hydro #3 has been my secret weapon for some time now, it's a proper killer track and I'm pleased that we can now share this with the techno community." - Jay Clarke

Schmer brought these two together to battle it out for Schmer019: Snazelle vs Loveland : Get this special 6 track maxi EP of pure techno and YOU will be the winner.




Brooklyn based techno producer and Snazzy Fx boss. Much of the hardware Dan uses in his productions and live sets was designed and built by him. His focus as an artist is on electronic music as a vehicle for achieving transcendent states. This comes out in his sets as a respect for both the funky and hypnotic aspects of dance music. As a DJ and live act, Dan has performed throughout Europe and is a regular fixture in NYC.

2018 saw Dan release the "Exposure to a Steady Stream Ep" on Jacktone records. Fact Magazine included the track " Broken Saucers" in their best of September round-up.

In early 2019 Nina Kraviz and Dan released their collaboration "u ludei est pravo"on the trip compilation "Happy New Year! We Wish You Happiness".

In August, Schmer released his newest EP, "Swarm Draze".


Jasen Loveland is a mercurial force about whom little is known with any certainty. Much of Loveland’s life and exploits are shrouded in an opaque and often contradictory mythology that includes many other characters who may or may not be Loveland himself. Born sometime around 1950, Loveland seems to have been operational within the dance music community for decades, allegedly interning for Giorgio Moroder in Munich after finishing a medical degree in the 1970s. It is rumored he was the individual who did the actual synth programming on “I Feel Love”, however this was never confirmed. Documentation of Loveland’s past was further obscured by a “studio fire” while operating out of Chicago in the mid-1990s that destroyed all of Loveland’s memorabilia from the past, except for a handful of lo-resolution, poorly-scanned photographs Loveland (an early user of Hyperreal.org and the #mw.raves listserv) had emailed to a friend. Fortunately, Loveland was able to save his two favorite synthesizers, a battered Roland TB-303 and it’s demented sibbling, the MC-202, but the rest of Loveland’s equipment, and the documentation of his past, was lost in the blaze, leaving Loveland homeless for several months. Regardless of the veracity of his tales, Loveland’s music speaks for itself; the intense, maniacial vibes that pervade the ouvre are undeniably suited for the most far-out, dancefloor head trips, thus making it only a matter of time before he joined the Interdimensional Transmissions family.



Most recently, Loveland has been presenting DJ-style musical performances under the name “Loveland & Friends”, which has become an umbrella term for all projects related to his work, including JL-303, DJ Curtis Chipp, Chip Curtis, MIDI Master, Remote Perception, The Limit, Acid Musik Department, The Gaze, Ace of Fades, East German Chemistry, The Universal Vision, Clonus, Gamma Polaris, R.O.M. and DJ Kline, and Da House Band. Many of these, such as the DJ Kline project (with Prof. Dr. Alice B. Kline, a self-described “unremarkable scientist” and researcher at CERN), seem to be collaborations or ghost productions, although even this is not clear. In fact, the only confirmed Loveland collaborations are LW Productions (with Clay Wilson) and Pervocet (with Patrick Russell), the latter presented as a 12” by Interdimensional Transmissions, Detroit.

Schrödinger’s Box found a true audio delinquent when they discovered Rapha. Resident at Alphabet Club in Tel Aviv, this is a musician who creates tracks with a punk attitude and a painted acid smile. The co-founder of Chateau Royal arrives with four blistering numbers for our box. After the pounding percussion and 303 smears of “Ivanka”, this sidewinder synthesist unfurls the brooding darkness that is “Transform.” Lighter tones pierce the gloom in the carefully crafted “Visionia” before The Exaltics lands for some deep and dreamy electro with an incredible remake of “Voyager101.” Rapha’s original of “Voyager101” closes the 12”. Rasping rhythm patterns cut a path for rich dauby analogue bars in this stripped-back, late-night close.

6 tracks of dark sounds industrial EBM with touches of Electro by the Artist Rise Black with Roots of URRS where the project is inspired by the world war

Nach der "Detection" EP im vergangen Jahr meldet sich Rocko Garoni zurück auf Second State. Mit drei Tracks, die auf jeder Tanzfläche funktionieren, zeigt Rocko, dass er nicht nur ein erfahrener DJ, sondern auch ein ausgezeichneter Produzent ist. Groovige Rhythmen, schneidende Hats und hypnotisierende Vocals zeichnen Rockos Produktionen aus, während Marco Bailey dem Track "MBF" einen etwas acid-lastigeren Remix-Touch verleiht, der sich perfekt in den Sound der EP eingliedert.

It's Time Again For Us To Welcome Another First Timer To The Second State Roster: Rocko Garoni. Having Been Label Manager Of Sisyphon, In-house Imprint Of The Acclaimed Sisyphos Club In Berlin, Garoni Is No Stranger To Curating High Quality Records, And This Time He Gets To Be Curator Of His Own Stunning 'detection' Ep. Jumping In Head First, 'detection', Mischievous Number That Is Equal Parts Vicious And Cunning As It Is Sensual And Inviting. Provocative Female Whispers Float Over A Beat Sure To Slay Any Crowd, Any Time. Switching Gears, Garoni Heads Into Houser Territories On 'phaseful',
Where Glimmers Of Classic House Artifacts Are Scattered Like Flickering Shimmers Over An Energetic Drum Illustration. Coming Up Next Is 'tragedy'. It's Low Slung Drums, Vast Spanning Bass And Sinister Vocal Declarations Make It An Ideal Ambassador For The Dark Mysterious Nights. Wrapping Up
The Ep Is A Huge Rework Of 'detection' By Regal, Who Churns Out A Burner By Cranking Up The Tempo And Tension With Crisp Drums And An Undeniable Classic Rave Leads Sure To Make The Forefathers Of Techno Proud. If It Keeps
Up Like This, We Expect Much More Big Things In The Future From Rocko Garoni!

Derek Carr is a shining light in the world techno. Born and raised on a diet of soulful machine music, this Irish artist has honed his sound over decades. It is this wealth of knowledge and experience that forms the backdrop of Arrival.

Carr is greatly influenced by the complex, yet warm, style that characterised UK techno in the 1990s. This inspiration flows through the LP, a ten-track trip that begins with the understated elegance of the title piece. And elegance is an undoubted quality of this album. Drums are bold and melodies delicate in “Alaska Blue” with “Lunar Cycles” tracing a journey back to the halcyon days of deep electronics. The skies above, or the heavens, are a definite creative source for Carr. “Anoat System,” with its soaring strings, and “Droid World,” whose sparks of electro grow to a superb brightness, tell of a fictional fascination with space. The parred back grandeur of “Apollo” tells another story. From a base of brittle beats and static rinses, orbiting notes bend and reflect as a measured musical epic unfolds. Across the album, an unrivalled sense of balance is achieved. The bolder kicks of “Haemoglobin” give space for cascading, fragile keys. That same bedrock proves fertile ground for the crafted textures and smooth harmonies of “Inside Out.” The closer, “MCR”, brings another element to the proceedings. A raft of drum patterns and a liquid bassline give rise to a final foray into the stars, twinkling notes ebbing to twilight.

“Arrival” is emblematic of Derek Carr’s talent. Travelling across ten tracks, this audio journey explores the splendours of this world, and beyond, through lovingly crafted compositions. Timeless electronics from a modern-day master.

Italian native Fabio Neural teams up with growing Columbian talent DJ Fronter on the Brr Baby Brr EP. Soon to be released on Hot Creations, the three-track release is a contemporary house affair that shows the natural chemistry between the two.

Leading with Brr Baby Brr, a driving kick is soon complemented by whistling hats, before a teasing synth build up gives way to a pummelling bass driven drop.
Silver Star comes in next with a reverberating vocal sample that’s underlined by a subtly changing bassline and warm, building pads, before Downtown rounds off the EP with a harder techno tone as punchy lead kicks meld with choppy, non-apologetic keys.

Having produced music since 2010, it was last year that Fabio Neural really caught the ground running with releases on two of modern house music’s leading labels: Relief and Saved. This year has been followed up with Brr Baby Brr, his standout release of 2019 and his first release on Hot Creations.

DJ Fronter is one of Columbia’s most prominent artists. Having previously performed for the Resistance party brand his DJ sets speak for themselves, whilst his knack for producing has seen him release on labels like Circus and Nervous.

Phuture only released a handful of tracks (plus an album a full decade after their debut), but have remained a legendary act in the development of Chicago house for their stomping 1987 single "Acid Trax", the track that began and defined the acid house sound. The group was formed by DJ Pierre, synthesizer fan Spanky and Herb J in 1985 as a recording entity to produce records for Pierre to mix into his sets at several crucial Chicago clubs. After being turned on to the high-pitched squelch of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer (marketed as a bassline machine for solo guitarists), the trio emerged from the studio with a track they called "In Your Mind". Ron Hardy previewed the track at his legendary club the Music Box - where it became known as "Ron Hardy's Acid Track" - and Phuture re-made the cut with production by Marshall Jefferson. Released on Trax Records in 1987, the single created a dividing point between the Chicago sound before and after it, with hundreds of "Acid Trax" imitations flooding the local market. After it caught on in Britain as well, the single soundtracked the wave of club madness which coalesced in the rave movement by the end of the decade.

When I was on a trip through Switzerland a while ago, I was tipped off by a shop owner in Bern about his old friend who made music back in the mid-nineties. His name is Remco, the younger brother of the synth player from Swiss new wave band Les Rêveurs Artificiels/Die Künstlichen Träumer.
Once in a while, he would make a sporadic tune on his brother's gear, recording it on 8-track tape, without ever mixing it down, then just archiving it in a closet at his parent's house. He only played his tracks a couple of times to close friends, but it was hard to get a real idea of the sound since there was no mixdown. They had to be awkwardly played back on the 8-track player.
Of course, this brought my excitement level to boiling point, so the shop owner put us in touch and I asked Remco if I could have a listen to his 'secret' or, rather, 'private' music as I learned he likes to call it. He told me that the tapes were at his brother's place in Zurich and he hadn't listened to them since late nineties, but Basic Moves was welcome to check them out if we promised to give him a proper digital rip. The next time I played in Zurich I caught up with Remco's brother. He handed me the ¼' 8 track reel to reel, with 'THE SECT3000' scrawled on it in black marker.
I carefully brought it back to Brussels, restored it and listened to it while mixing it down at the same time, alongside our in-house engineer Chris 'Funk' Ferreira. We were blown away by the musicality of this visionary music. Chris had to deal with parts full of reverb especially on 'Blaupause', as no dry sounds were available. He did a great job, as did Stefan, our mastering engineer. In 'Plastic Dream', the track with muffled, mysterious vocals, islas, who runs the label with me thought she could hear Remco saying 'Basic Moves' repeatedly. I was keen to prove her wrong because that would be crazy, so I asked my only Swiss German speaking friend Walid from Les Points (who is also making amazing music) to do a quick translation of the lyrics. It turns out this is a love song.
Some might say BM08 strays into unknown territory for Basic Moves. Looking in different genres and being open minded and imaginative led us to THE SECT3000, Remco the 8-track wonder. Walrus, November 2018.

For Our Number 013 We Have Label Boss And Founder On Command. Kessell Delivers Four Slices Of Precise, Expertly Crafted Modern Techno. The Minimum For The Maximum Motto Works Perfectly To Describe This Ep, Nothing Is Left Over, All The Components Are Carefully Chosen To Convey Sensations And Say Something.

Linear Synth Sequences Constantly Evolving, Profound Kicks And Sharp Hi Frequencies, Continuous Arrangements And Solid Components, No Drones, No Breakdowns, No Big Reverbs. Functional Tools For The Real Players Out There.

Luke Slater and O Phase combine for the second release under their RoogUnit guise on Mote-Evolver this April with the 'Nu Rebels Club' EP.

Following 2017s 'Mesh' EP release, the second outing from two of techno's most revered talents in Mote-Evolver boss Slater and Ashley Burchett (O Phase), sees the duo indulge in a vast sonic exploration into the world of hypnotic techno shot through with intricately interwoven soundscapes and glacial atmospheres.

The release follows a live streamed set via Mote-Evolver's Bandcamp page on March 5th featuring a 4.5hr live B2B DJ set from RoogUnit.

Truncate arrives on Token.

David Flores' raw, jacking sound refines the best bits of modern production whilst staying true to the core proponents of the Techno genre. His upcoming appearance on the label shows him in great form, channelling classic sounds in an elegant, reduced fashion.

Opener DTW 2 LAX V1 pairs a pitching sequence with dry drums and the careful arrangement of a pro. On the follow up, DTW 2 LAX V2 - Flores swaps out the immediacy of the 909 for a deeper 808 drum kit without any compromise on energy. On the flip The Dawn riffs on Hood-esque polyrhythms with frenetic, driven drum arrangement before closer Minimize offers a moment of psychedelic, heads-down introspection.

Inventive, effective weapons for discerning DJ's.

David Flores' raw, jacking sound refines the best bits of modern production whilst staying true to the core proponents of the Techno genre. His first Token ep shows him in great form, channelling classic sounds in an elegant, reduced fashion. These are inventive, effective weapons for discerning DJ's.

After releases on Distinkkt, Blue Park, Woob.le Recordings
and a stream of free downloads and self releases Ali
Whitticase joins Motoring with an ear catching approach to
stripped back house music. The Birmingham based artist
has carved a distinctive sound pairing in§uences from
Europe’s minimalist expressions along with bold basslines
heard shaking Midlands dance §oors. Detective Sandy kicks
off the EP with crisp percussion, and a signature Whitticase
low end. Elements trail off into endless directions, subtly
teasing a hypnotic listen with a multitude of quirky sounds
held together by a seriously grooving bassline. Birmingham’s
Jordan Masters joins that side with a stripped back remix of
the title track, nimble hi-hats, shimmering percussive work
and §avours of minimal garage can be heard throughout, a
bouncing bassline delivers a rapid groove for a great balance
between ear engrosser and dance §oor mover. Jos of
EYA/Lonewolf records delivers his twist on Detective Sandy
for B1, a 90s inspired synth reigns through the entire
composition, sultry vocals, a darker rolling bassline and
sharp percussive elements all build into a suspenseful break,
where the listener is dropped back into the hypnotic twists
and commanding low end. (Premiered on Halycon Wax
08/10/2020) Saucy Thoughts rounds this EP off a Warm
and familiar atmosphere is paired with sublime skipping hi
hats which draw the ear. While Saucy Thoughts is more
chilled affair it still hits in all the right places, another bold
bassline builds throughout the track with deep accents
providing a bouncing groove before the track splits boldly
back into the §oating atmosphere. (Premiered on Rayzeh
02/10/2020)

Constantly evolving grooves, hypnotic/mental synth lines and hard kicks. These are the three guidelines for this new release by Dstm.

DSTM is a label that takes influence from '90s techno with fast-paced tracks that blend raw percussion with cinematic pads.

“Barat” is the epic EP opener that has an end of the night vibe with the poignant melodies of its pads. The second cut “Ainatac” adds an aggressive edge with its analogue synths, thrashing percussion and whirling groove.
The third is the distorted kick and buzzing synths of the industrial cut “Eznerif” before the EP is brought to a close by the hard-hitting sounds and twisted energy of “Dirdam”.
Focused towards vinyl, the new release is being pressed on a limited run of 200 grey marbled vinyl

Fabrizio Lapiana's Attic Music label reaches release number 20 on the main series with a new EP from the boss himself: Collective Chaos features remixes from fellow Italian techno luminaries Neel & Laertes.

Rome's Lapiana has been a vital voice in the global techno underground for more than 10 years now. His Attic Music label has played a key part in that, while his own evocative techno soundscapes have come on the likes of M_Rec ltd, Figure Jams, ARTS and Out-Er. This is his first outing of 2020 and is a superbly stylish techno trip.

Opener 'Crystal' is deep, drawn out techno with perfectly smooth and supple drum programming that soon gets you in a state of hypnosis. Subtle synth loops rise up through the mix as things grow more urgent, and once the percussion joins you're utterly locked. The title track is a more turbulent and edgy affair that sound tracks a dystopian urban wasteland - the synths are riddled with static, the hurried drums are punchy and there is an urgency in the molten synth lines that keeps you right on the edge of your seat.

Sound sculptor Neel runs Spazio Disponibile with collaborative partner Donato Dozzy and has an impeccable knack for sound design. Here he links with Laertes (half of Modern Heads with Dino Sabatini), a Mental Modern and Concrete Records associate who produces artful techno. Together, they remix 'Collective Chaos' into a dark and moody techno roller with glitchy textures and high speed synth lines that sweep you off your feet.

Closing out this terrific trip is 'Koyuk', a Millsian adventure into an intergalactic techno future, with polyphonic synths rippling above a rubbery drum line that is both propulsive and pensive.

This is high grade, perfectly distilled and meditative techno from some of Italy's finest exports.

The EP of Felix Bernhardt takes you on a journey to new dimensions. Its name „Passion Music“ fits perfectly as it is full of passion and love for music!
It covers a seemingly endless range of unique sounds from dark techno up to pumping minimal.After several brilliant releases on AFU, Italo Business, Der Hut, Snork and Microtonal Felix Bernhardt continues to impress at his premiere on Teja Music.
For good reason his tracks are now an inherent part of the live sets from techno icons such as Richie Hawtin or Stephan Bodzin.
In addition to that, Felix Bernhardt is an excellent live act himselft, who plays regularly at legendary techno festivals such as Nature One or Ruhr in Love.
This also reflects in his music as right from the start the listener is catapulted into a universe consisting of atmospheric sounds, thundering baselines and driving rhythms.
The second track “Show me how“ really lives up to his major theme departure as it is pushes foward relentlessly.
The central theme continues until the last track called “Where There“, which is the icing on the cake of an excellent EP. Check it out!