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Terminal M welcomes the new family member Mark Michael.

On his ep „Mirage“ he presents 3 strong tracks with deep melodies and pumping grooves which caught me from the first time I listened to it. (Monika Kruse)

Previously unreleased original 90s archive tracks from Morphid (Mephisto). Classic deep techno excursions and moody downtempo electronics from Lucid Recordings in Amsterdam.

A smorgasbord of sounds and moods are offered up on Eliphino’s first Hypercolour release since 2013.

The 2 songs are remixed by south London-based artist Klein (Hyperdub), and Tokyo-based
experimental hiphop musician Killer Bong (Black Smoker Records)
Mastered by Bunsho Nishikawa, who is known for his works with goat and Tenniscoats,
among others.

The ominous clockwork nursery song “Kazega Fuitara Sayonara” (Goodbye When The
Wind Blows) was originally written by Koichi Yamanoha and released under the name of
Grimm Grimm via Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) and Charlotte Marionneau (Le
Volume Courbe)’s Pickpocket Records / Honest Jons in 2014.
London-based Tokyo-born singer-songwriter experimentalist Koichi Yamanoha has been
operating under the guise of Grimm Grimm since 2013. The project is an outlet for his
fragile, haunted, otherworldly forays into baroque folk, futurist lyricism and electroacoustic
oddities. His debut album, “Hazy Eyes Maybe”, was released by ATP Recordings in 2015. A
track “Last Word Is Mine” from the album was used over the end credits for the Aaron
Brookner / Jim Jarmusch directed documentary film “Uncle Howard” (2016), featuring
William Burroughs. His sophomore album, “Cliffhanger” was released in June 2018.
And currently the 3rd album has been mixed and co-produced by Marta Salogni.

The virtual 3D music video for Klein remix has been directed and edited by London based
film maker Kenichi Iwasa. He filmed the footage in Tottenham using Super 8, 3rd
generation iPhone and 4K Camera, and created the zero zone virtual world with glitchy SFX
work by William Cunningham. Iwasa is also known for his legendary Krautrock Karaoke
night as well as being a sought after collaborator throughout Europe.

The first installment of 12" EP from "EXHIBITIONIST 2" DVD+CD due out in September 2015. All the tracks are created by Jeff Mills specifically and used in the Studio Mix in the DVD.

New Techno offshoot from Still Music, Chicago.

"In a need for contemporary conversations with deeply admired artists , it has become a necessity to add a new imprint to the family of legendary labels founded by Jerome Derradji.
Still Techno is tailored to expose the artistry of known or unknown Techno producers throughout the world. Our first release is from absolute Detroit techno legend and long time friend, Mark Flash.

Mark Flash is an essential member of the Underground Resistance collective and a vital member of Galaxy 2 Galaxy, Timeline and Depth Charge with Mike Banks.

It is an absolute honor to have Mark launch our new label with his 4 track EP “Alkebulan”. This EP is an incredible set of contemporary Detroit techno.
The title track “Alkebulan” is a fantastic world hybrid tech joint. With “Dementia” and “Centraal Station”, Mark is honing back to familiar territories with productions reminiscent of his UR roots.
Finally, “Black Male Syndrome” closes the EP in an all Detroit electro tech fashion.

Let’s start our new conversation with Mark Flash."

* 'Limerence' is not only Misantrop's debut outing, it is also the inaugurating release of his own label Foul-Up.

* The sound pops out of an industrial mindset, but the title piece reverses out of garage/classic house that nods to 90s r'n'b. On 'Nocturnal Emission' friend Jon Marius Brogaard Aeppli's guitar solo is vogueing out on the floor, psychedelic rock meets psychotic blues by way of sheer UK sound.

* Featuring a wobbling bass on the techno-leaning 'No. 3' - adorned with a reference to classical composition in the cluster strings. 'They Don't Know' puts on a bit of electro, noise and some giallo synth arpeggiation. There's shine, atmosphere and a rather fascinating depth of field.

* 'Limerence' draws its inspiration from all over contemporary music and noise grounds - not wearing its 'influences' in the most opulent manner but well declaring its material with confidence. If the finished product doesn't have the uniformity of a proper industrial product, so much the better...

* Misantrop is out to change the way you listen to music, no matter how chaotic the journey is, showing off a vision that's both deeply human and richly transcendent.

For fans of: Kyle Hall, Actress, Shed, Drexciya, Levon Vincent, Helm, Anthony Shakir, Drexciya, Actress, Mica Levi, John Carpenter, Burial, Aphex Twin

Following on from a run of releases on Bastakiya Tapes and Total Black, Manni Dee's Nuances project joins the label with a mini-album recognising splendor in feelings of somberness and isolation.

Ot to not to is the experimental RnB recording project of Virginia natives Ian Mugerwa and Noah Smith - These are the remixes!
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Ot to not to is the experimental R'n'B recording project of Virginia natives Ian Mugerwa and Noah Smith. In 2016, Mugerwa released the first Ot to Not to LP Goshen through Nicolas Jaar's OTHER PEOPLE imprint after being discovered by Jaar in 2015 while recording. Goshen was a very deliberate effort to create an R'n'B concept album that explored aesthetics and recording methods usually more associated with European experimental electronic music. More specifically, it was an effort to subvert tropes in pop R'n'B, whether those be the stereotypical, sterile cleanliness of radio R'n'B or the safe themes and song structures. Forthcoming LP "It Loved to Happen" will be released March 1 and is preceded by a remix 12 featuring abstract interpretations of tracks by Xiu Xiu, Carlos Nino, Ben Chatwin & Machinefabriek.

Parallel 9 is one of Steve Rachmad's monikers, under which he crafts deep and slightly dubby techno. Tell us, exactly how long have you been waiting and longing for a new Parallel 9 EP! Well, we'll tell you, Dominus - the previous Parallel 9 EP on Music Man - dates from 2005, so a follow-up was long overdue. But it's there, so start getting over your excitement and put the needle on the record and go with the flow! This is class A material, from the master himself. Three full tracks and three tools, on one fine double pack. From Music Man, with love.

A module is a replaceable complex element in an overall system that forms a closed functional unit.

This complex element is his musical building block for his new release MODUL.

Several modules form a three track vinyl in best minimal techno manner.

The A side contains the track MODUL which is defined by a massive kick drum and a booming bass. Additional psycho elements turn the track into something freaky and kind of sick.

On the B side is the track QUADER. A fine little dance floor killer with a slight touch of tech house elements.

The second track of the B side is called IKOZA starting off a bit quiet but developing into something way more powerful than expected.8

An exquisite and meticulous selection of underground “techno-pop” bands that emerged during the 80’s in the United States. Each one of these acts is considered a cult, although several even only edited an EP or one single, a demo tape or just appeared on compilations.

A total of sixteen songs from eight bands. Some classic hits together with rare or even unreleased tracks. A compilation that will help many to discover a slightly explored side of alternative electronic pop music from America.

The consistently great Olympos series reaches its fifth installment with none other than Aphrodite on the credits. The goddess of love is a marquee booking in this celestial scene, so expectations for the beats she yields are high. "Aligenis" makes for a strong opening statement as lysergic layers of effects processing and sound design writhe around a snaking techno backbone. "Enalia" nudges down into a more subterranean sound without losing that attention to detail, before "Morpho" swerves towards electro-flavoured beats without breaking the shroud of mystery and studio proficiency at work elsewhere on the EP. "Pitho" possibly saves the best til last - a simmering, subliminal ride through atmospheric percussion for the Dozzy-devotee crowd to get lost in.

Karousel drops 3 on Constant Sound. A great rounded ep offerting 3 very differant flavours.

Deeper Audio Cuts is back from its 20+ years hiatus!

Scott Featherstone (Triform / Glorious Springtime / Beyond A Void) had been sitting on a treasure of unearthed gems from his early days of production. After supplying us with a massive deadstock of his early releases, DAC001, DAC002 and VOID1 he stored for more than 20 years in a closet, Scott then dug into his DATS and sent us a pendrive stuffed with almost forgotten tracks from those same years.

At that point we thought that kickstarting Deeper Audio Cuts again together with Scott was the next step into the right direction.
With the first release after the hiatus, we reissue one of Scott's most sought after records, 'Lemmon Grass - Itchy EP', co-produced with his then production partner Ben.

We've compiled this special limited edition of 500 copies that includes 2 coloured vinyl: a green lime 12' and a dark green 10', with the originals + previously unreleased versions and tracks.

Crazy tooth brush washin for the first track... acid suspense...
The second side opens with a martial acid mental tune, hidden an obsessing melody...
The EP finishes with Beatsch and a flangy tribe tune, very in the mood of some early Network23 productions. Sweet !

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Voitax welcomes newcomer Cyan85 to their roster. Characterised by its dreamy pads, retro-futurist arpeggios and slamming 808 beats, his debut EP, "Bay Of Sampieri" builds on electro's rich heritage to deliver a bouncy, dance-floor warmer.

Asturian Jheal Bashta draws inspiration from one of the most energetic episodes of his region’s recent history, that of the mining protests, to conceptualize his new EP, a work entitled Shot To Diginity.

“Broken agreements and an uncertain future, this was the trigger that made the miners rise up again and return to the barricades,” explains the press release of this work that they describe as “root techno for discontented people.

It was released through Traces Records, becoming their second reference,

The fifth record on New York Trax IMPORTS was produced by Le Talium who is a legend to any connoisseur of the obscure fringes of hard French electronics. “Inalterable” EP, as profound as it is abrasive, is a journey from otherworldly glitchy soundscapes all the way to a relentless hardcore maelstrom.

Lyric (Lyric Hood) delivers her debut solo release for M-Plant this summer.

Having joined her father, Robert Hood to become an integral part of Floorplan both on the road and in the studio a few years ago, the two have collaborated on the 'Victorious' album and all consequent Floorplan releases so it was only a matter of time before she was ready to step into the solitary spotlight.

Back in 2016 when Floorplan became a duo, she stated: "Music is in my soul, my blood, I eat and sleep beats, music, rhythms, it's in my DNA."

An early taste of her independent skills came in 2017 when she remixed 'Never Grow Old', but now it's time for Lyric to take centre stage with two original tracks. 'Nineteen', which just happens to be the age Lyric was when she first joined Floorplan, delivers elements of their signature sound but also provides an insight into the personal ideas that she brings to that mix. With a housey inclination, it's deep, funky and yet still tough. For the flipside, '11:11' delivers such a powerful Techno punch it must reflect her unique upbringing and tutelage.

On 'Nineteen / 11:11' Lyric easily proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but also introduces the world to her individual creative personality.

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" Berlin-based Mancunian Setaoc Mass returns to his own SK_Eleven imprint with now the fourth outing. Confirming the label s emergant position as the home of purist, highly-distilled club weapons, See Through marries a muscle-bound groove to arching synth strings and sci-fi encentricities for a hypnotic juxtaposition, followed closely by Passive - another roller to completely loose yourself in. Flipping over, the producer explores a dystopian wasteland populated by cavernous reverb-drenched claps and a nagging, mutant synth chord, whilst Disrepair flaunts Coates budding trademark electro strut, with bellowing kicks, crisp snares and futuristic undertones all in check. "

Each vinyl sleeve is individually painted with highly-pigmented acrylic. (Limited edition of 500) 180g Vinyl

n line with its concept of presenting a new generation of artists with distinctive sound identities, the second release on ara will come from Adiel. Following her latest « Cavallina » EP made in collaboration with Donato Dozzy, she returns with « Musicofilia », her first record outside her own label. Due on July 26 2019 on Kangding Ray’s new label, this EP will enthrall listeners with its intricate rhythms and captivating underlying melodies. Adiel delivered tracks which will suit a variety of spatio- temporal dynamics, while still crafted for the club. The repetitive motives are the EP’s core, pushing further Adiel’s research of hypnotic patterns and raw textures. « Musicofilia » conveys Adiel’s exploration of dissonances colliding with abrasive beats and soothing melodies. Adiel’s research behind this release is rooted in Oliver Sacks’ book « Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain » (2007) where the neurologist author depicts the cognitive effects of sounds, addresses the impact of repetition in music, and its power to move and heal us. « The Call » starkly highlights the wistful tone of the record, when « Vanishing » offers a dense soundscape underlined by an irregular rhythmic structure, leading to the title track, unfolding as an overdriven club jam. « Rednight », with its throbbing pulse, gracefully concludes this EP by channeling its melancholic, yet sharp spirit.

Two new techno cuts from Amsterdam-based Cool Tiger, followed by two massive remixes from Subjected and Daniel Ruane.

Junction Records label head returns with his psychedelic-infused techno signature sound for the second installment of the Junction White series. Raw, organic and playful jams for the dancefloor, inspired by the feeling of tribal belonging.

On the flipside, Vault Series’ boss and ARTS affiliate Subjected gives a fresh and heavy version of “Right Now”, while Manchester up-and-coming producer Daniel Ruane delivers a mind-melting breakbeat remix which will please Warp and R&S records fans.

Trancemission over; Transmission begins. Delta Rain Dance is an experimental artist and label project delving into contemplative, and melancholic states, with a record that blissfully glides between ambient, and delicate-percussive, electronic states. A hybrid puzzle of melodic cuts, DJ tools and drum tracks, that can be mixed together to create new amalgamations of the source material.

'Trancemission/Transmission' showcases a musical narrative that transcends genres and moods, switching between flashes of dubbed techno, abstract percussive electronica, and stark downtempo vibes.

'Trancemission/Transmission' is a record structured around progressions, heavy on sound design and imagination. It takes the listener into different astral planes, from tranquil moments of temperate melodies, to off-kilter periods of electro. Ghostly radio transmissions, dubbed out Rhodes, underwater frequencies, and broadcasts from beyond the digital ether. It is a modern take on 'Music for Airports', albeit written for a post-millennial audience, one that grew up on Dilla, Vatican Shadow, Grouper and Digital Mystikz. Drum tracks, locked grooves, and sparse sketches of melody and reverb soaked harmonies. Delta Rain Dance has produced a body of work that exists in two halves; the trancemissions operating as celestial, ambient skits; moments of dreamlike serenity, while on the flip, carefully programmed beats infer moments of Detroit, dubstep, and IDM, gently providing the framework to the album's intricate, grainy basslines, and saturated overtones. The two halves of the record can be mixed together, and like a puzzle that needs to be solved, tracks fit together perfectly, creating an interactive musical game, in which the DJ can create new sonic interpretations of the album.

Germany's rising newcomer DJ and producer Desroi will deliver his debut album on Semantica by early November. He has gained wide attention with his Dwell in Motion EP on Avian in 2018. Each artist has a special story to tell about their musicianship. Techno producer Desroi, who in every day life goes under the name Frederic Lindemann, has a relatively no-nonsense one. Observing from the outside, his production process seems to be one of tight structure and focus, holding great modernistic vision. Desroi studied Composition at Folkwang University of Arts - parallel to his already ongoing career as a DJ, producer and label owner - having graduated in 2018. His craftsmanship combined with a more theoretical academic view gives him a distinguished position on the scene. Desroi is curious about exploring the bridges between contemporary music and techno, and he recently said he is less interested in arrangement, melodies and harmony, and much rather focuses strongly on textures, rhythms and new sounds. Listening to his compositions these quotes makes nothing but sense; Desroi's techno is entrancing and layered but holds no unnecessary clutter.

The enigmatic DJ ICE TITS manifests yet again! The A1 cut is a dance floor monster with heaving, wet slabs of bass chopped with urgent vocals and sizzling percussion before moving into more emotional, melancholy, and sometimes strange territory. DJ ICE TITS is a reasonable person.

ELAX' BESCIO" EP auf Diynamic ist wie das Lieblings-Sommerfestival-Wochenende, das man sich herbeiwünscht. Der Titeltrack ist voller roher Synth-Energie, aufregenden Percussive-Solos, einer hypnotischer Bassline und Disco-Drums, die niemals enden sollen. Die Essenz von heißen Tagen und noch heißeren Nächten. Und dann kommt "With Lou": wir sehen die letzten Sonnenstrahlen am orangenen Horizont, der sich langsam violett färbt, packen unsere Sachen, entkräftet aber überglücklich, spüren mal warmen, mal kühlen Wind um unsere Haare und freuen uns auf das nächste Mal.

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Following up on Luke Hess brilliant 12" from last year, Supercinema is now back with another stellar release, from sleeve to groove wrapped with passion and emotions.

Belgian native Martin Respaut aka Foreign Material joins the Supercinema family for the labels third outing, a four-track strong EP, full of dreamy poly-rhythms, mesmerizing and colorful sounds that will put any dancefloor into a trance.

Since first surfacing the scene in 2016 under the name of Foreign Material Martin has been releasing music on a plethora of renowned labels like Curle, Circular Limited and his own Co-founded label Norite. Martin describes his music as a link between the past and the future, a mix of ancient myths and future visions.

To complete this release label invited Crossing Avenue, one of the central projects of Donato Dozzy's and Neel's Spazio Disponibile label. Duo is known for their subterranean ambiance in their productions which perfectly reflects on their interpretation here.

Supercinema was founded in 2018 in the south of Italy and is run by Graziano Umile and Alfredo Mazzilli. "Based on a dream translated into a storyboard".

The 6th vinyl release on BTG sees a newcomer to the label and a relative newcomer to the scene taking the reins. In his short time on the electronic radar J-Shadow has already had releases on Nous Disques, Car Crash Set, PRIME, The Collection Artaud, eatmybeat, Dissident Sound and Dream Eater.

BTG006 sees a full showcase of his sonic array driven by rough bass, ghostly pads, acute percussion and influences from the entire electronic spectrum. Embers is a grimey monster that drives with purpose and energy from the very top, J-Shadows signature sounds instantly invade your ears as the track builds into a weapon capable of destroying any dance floor. The release then swoops down to a grizzly techno-esque stomper, with a slower build than title track “ Embers, The Awakening serves to show off this producers more subtle techniques that allow for an almost 7 minute journey into the belly of a Berlin beast. As if that wasn’t enough the final original on this EP “No Gravity”pays homage to the higher tempo sounds that BTG have been trail-blazing for some time now, a 160BPM pile-driver with murky bass, knifelike breaks and a wonky build that will keep the listener on their toes.

BTG006’s B-Side sticks to the remixing ethos of the label with two legends taking the helm. B1 is a Danny Scrilla flip of the title track Embers which needs no explanation, pure energy from the top and then Etch fly kicks The Awakening into a 123bpm air pumping foot stomping techno track designed to sub bass to destroy tower blocks.

Vor 10 Jahren erschien Pan-Pots "Confronted" EP auf Mobilee, ein Meilenstein des Berliner Duos. Ein Jahrzehnt später folgt eine langersehnte Remix-EP mit 2 Remixen von Pan-Pot selbst und 3 weiteren Neuinterpretationen einiger der gefragtesten Künstler des modernen Techno. Eröffnet wird die EP mit Pan-Pots "Basement" Remix samt bellenden Synths und kurzen Vocalloops, ein düsteres Remake des Originals. Während Fraz.ier aus dem Klassiker ein modernes Techno-Tool zaubert, besticht Farragos "Welcome To Goa" Remix mit seinem bouncig-verspulten Sound als eigenwilligster Track der Platte, gefolgt von Anfisa Letyagos "Stranger" Remix als hi-NRG Nummer für eher trancige Sets. Abgerundet wird die EP mit Pan-Pots "Paradise" Remix und seinen idyllischen Synths, der im Verlauf in eine unerwartet verträumte Break-orientierte Richtung driftet.

The Chateau Royal crew strikes again! This time the label bosses PRZ & Rapha combine forces for a 6 tracker acid infused EP. This is the first part in their expedition, paying respect to the legendary Roland JV synth and the TB-303.

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Die Orakel presents the ORKL-0114 series: Three 12" white-label vinyl releases produced by Frankfurt based artists 386i, Benjamin Milz and Koga as a tribute to Sheffield's bleep techno era. The second 12" by
Benjamin Milz will be released on Friday, 6th March 2020.

Wie schon auf seinen früheren Releases fasst Etapp Kyle seine spielerischen, vielschichtigen Techno-Unternehmungen mit kurzen, prägnanten Titeln: Die Continuum EP beginnt mit "Opto" , einem atmosphärischen Track mit bedrohlichen Bleeps, beseelten Synths und gedämpften Claps - ein Paradebeispiel für sein tolles Gefühl für musikalisches Detail. "Ahora" knüpft an diesen Vibe mit asynchronen Drummustern, geschickt platzierten Melodietropfen, entfernt klingenden Pulsen, hypnotisierenden Pads, angedeutetem Rasseln und weiterer Perkussion an.

Das titelgebende Stück dieser EP - "Continuum" - besticht durch seine industriell wirkenden Hammerschläge und reduzierte, enigmatische Synthflächen, konterkariert von einer dominanten, stetigen und stoischen Kickdrum. "Limb kontrastiert pulsierende, hypnotische Synthklänge mit scharfen Claps und Snareschlägen. Eine 12" mit frischem, puristischen und futuristischen Techno, die die dunklen Ecken ebenso wie die hellsten Stellen eines Dancefloors auslotet.