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The much anticipated debut album by Giant Swan, the brainchild of Robin Stewart & Harry Wright; an acerbic marriage of industrial percussion, abused guitar, hypnotic bass and liberal vocal manipulation.

Having built a formidable reputation for their hi-octane improvised performances, relentless international touring and a succession of acclaimed EPs on respected imprints such as Whities, Timedance and Mannequin. 'Giant Swan', on their own freshly minted Keck label, sees the pair stepping things up significantly.
A full-length musical statement that bristles with the galvanising energy for which they're known while introducing a fresh depth, range and sonic nuance to the equation. File under: techno-not-techno.

Named after a beloved track by screamo overlords the Blood Brothers, Giant Swan was originally conceived as a side project from the duos role as guitarists in the band The Naturals, with formative influences such as My Bloody Valentine and Lightning Bolt being distilled over time with inspiration from the varied and always vibrant local music scene in Bristol.

From dub soundsystem teachings at the Trinity Centre and Black Swan or the fiercely experimental early transmissions of friends in the Young Echo collective. Equally at home setting up their table of machines and pedals in the middle of the dancefloor at legendary clubs like Berghain and Tresor as they are playing the Glastonbury Festival, Supersonic or the Royal Albert Hall, Giant Swan have grown to take their place as one of the most singular and determined groups to emerge from the UK underground in many years.

Mental techno... defenitly a crazy EP with a very mental tune on the A-Side that Kardinal keeps on playin' this 'crown shoutin' mental first track... on the flip you'll get a DJ friendly GOOG style sound... Once again is a limited edition y'oull run after in a few years... Unique sound of vinyl offered by Simon @ The Exchange... Now. Or never :)

As electronic musician Lorenz Brunner sketched his vision for the first Recondite full-length on Ghostly in five years he took a step back to assess who and where he was as an artist. 2013’s Hinterland accelerated a progression — he’s since been touring around the world and releasing music with labels such as Hotflush and his own Plangent Records — yet, for him, the album cast a shadow of pressure that widened over time. As with most art forms, perhaps especially music, there is an expectation to change, to creatively pivot elsewhere with each project. After careful consideration, Brunner rejects this notion with his new work, opting alternately to use the icy Hinterland as an aesthetic and tonal template for a like-minded map of evocative compositions aptly titled after the German word “stillstand,” now presented as Dwell.

“I am coherent with what I do, even if I’m not reinventing myself,” Brunner says contentedly. In regards to the album title, he adds, “It’s like when you’re on a hike and you stop and look at the scenery; you may know which path you want to go next but right now you are dwelling.” The title also doubles as a reference to everyday domestic life, a restorative haven for Brunner between tours. Like Hinterland, he incorporates a subtle range of field recordings to intensify the textural atmosphere. While he worked at home on “Mirror Games,” Brunner noticed the buzz coming from across the room, where his wife was using an electric toothbrush, naturally harmonized with the track. He decided to push that frequency further and record the device directly, syncing vibrations for added urgency across the propulsive piece as well as parts of the ambient “Interlude 2.”

Windswept, moody, and melodic, moments on Dwell linger with emotional resonance. The title track sends an eerie synth loop through a field of techno kicks. The beats recede for a breather four minutes in as if to survey the surroundings. If Brunner pivots anywhere — possibly just a new perspective afforded by being confidently stationary in his craft — it’s by leaning more into hip-hop structures. He’s an avid rap fan and his love for those production techniques is notably present on “Nobilia,” a queasy shuffler (titled in reference to the Super Nintendo game Secret of Evermore), “Interlude 1,” which skitters in lockstep with contemplative synth chords, and “Surface,” an isolatory, ruminative sequence. The closer “Moon Pearl” soothes and shimmers like its namesake, a cherished gem in The Legend of Zelda series that allows carriers of the gem to retain their shape and essence in the Dark World.

In an era where constant reinvention and highly self-reflexive brand awareness reigns supreme in the music industry, Brunner as Recondite does something many artists try to avoid, he dwells in his own established identity, one that has garnered him a devoted fanbase. His murky electronic productions, built around mirage-like pads and clipped drum programming, have proven to be highly functional and spectrally enveloping; Dwell is not a return to form, it is a further study of the shapes, it is the modes, and the structures Brunner has trademarked.

The talented artist Restive Plaggona returns to Sacred Court with his new EP, including a massive remix from the Swedish duo SHXCXCHCXSH.

Pure & effective DJ tool techno rhythm tracks

Following on from Rommek's 'Set In Stone Trilogy', Blueprint sees out the end of the year with a new Ruskin & Broom EP.

In recent years James Ruskin and Mark Broom have continued to develop their other collaborative project, The Fear Ration for Skam but this latest EP is the first time they've released as Ruskin & Broom since 2015's 'R&B Edits' and we don't need to tell you that it's been worth the wait.

The EP features three new tracks that set the tone for some hard-edged warehouse techno, where heavy basslines are punctuated with deep grooves and foreboding synths, from the grinding drive of 'Domwen', via the dark tech-funk of 'Screwface', to the tracky and cascading 'Okt'

It s time for our 20th release on Float Records. And who's better to celebrate this with than Sleeparchive.
There is enough brilliance to choose from, but it all starts with 15 minutes of superiority on the 5x3 loop tracks on the A-side with that typical Sleeparchive sound. All containing disturbing drums followed by upperclass sequences which keeps on going.

The B-side starts with title track Letter of Resignation. Is this a clue from Sleeparchive The future will tell. What we do know is that it continues where the A-side stopped. Again heavy hitting drums followed by a frisk sequence. He continues this formula on the 2nd track called Solitary Drinker. And above all we give you a small bonus with 2 locked groove presents: Sleep Cycle 17 & 18.

Fourth vinyl of Diffuse Reality Records.

Mental techno that takes "It's time to develop." Weet mental sensation of evolution... Glassy sounds... With some XP broken techno tunes... Industrial trance sound.

Violent Records new Sub-label. Long life!

Russian-bred Julia Govor (Jujuka, NYC) and our own Barbara Ford team up for the second chapter of our whitelabel series. Limited to 200 handstamped copies.

Originally a collaboration that started in 2004 between the talents of electronic music aficionados Michael Sickinger (USA) and Jonas Thor Gudmundsson (Iceland), Octal Industries has been sketching out cavernous sounding, glacial tinged, dub-infused techno that carries with it a unique radiance that is all too often missing from the genre. Now solely the oeuvre of Jonas Thor Gudmundsson better known under his Ruxpin guise, the Octal Industries catalogue spans over the last 15 years and totals nearly a dozen releases.

After a couple of meetings between Jamie (Exalt Records) and (Andy Verdant Recordings) bosses, the idea of a label collaboration seemed a natural progression for both imprints and ‘Vertex’ was spawned. To honour their common love of music that have depth, width and atmosphere, approaching Gudmundsson for material to kickstart their new venture was an easy choice for both involved.

As the title suggests, “Our Seasons” is a 10 track excursion into the soul of the Icelandic experience, a reflection upon the stark contrasts found in their natural environment. A collection of music that continuously morphs and throws down a variety of tempos and soundscapes over two records: the total sum retains a certain character that is unique to Gudmundsson’s touch.

Setting the scene on record one with the welcoming tones of “Borg Tekin”, you’re met with an expansive sonic vista that seeps into your consciousness - vocal elements calling back and forth. Like the passing of a restless midsummer night, “Thorp | Vanda” digs further down and focuses on the pulsating axis of sub bass and swirling pads that eventually find their peace. The heavy fog of “Roblegt” is more intense by contrast, the cyclical ambience closing in with little room as tension builds. “Dreki Flyr” eases back off: gentle curves, whispering synth patterns and rhythmic patter join as they flit through the night-air.



Switching to the second record, expansive percussion and glistening atmospherics characterise the dreamlike state and playfulness of “Forever”. After which you’re brought back by the slow march of “Winter Techno”, a reflective mood brought to the fore through icy shards of synthesis that take hold. As if waking from a deep slumber, the slow poise and airy tones of “Asleep” capture that peaceful, hazy moment where light breaks in and life begins to stir. The onwards and upwards feel is continued with the fresh energy of “Another Day”, the breezy composition bathing you in the warm glow of a summer’s morning. However, the juddering intensity and tones of “Lullaby” steep you in an almost unexpected surge of heat, before the closing notes of “Times fade” bring you back to an uneasy serenity that is somehow magically unerring – a perfect summary of Gudmundsson’s vision and how he feels the world around him.

Jonas’ recordings have been lovingly engineered by José Diogo Neves and cut by Curvepusher. Consistent with both labels passion for releasing beautiful records, Our Seasons presents commissioned artwork from Andrei Kedrin with layout by Grid Pattern.

The LP will be a limited 250 edition with bespoke artwork printed on 400gsm paper inserts, printed labels, stamped outer sleeves all housed in heavy PVC outer liners.

Fall is the result of Mono.Noise label head Daniele Di Martino and Second State artist Rocko Garoni. They have created a Techno anthem with straight drums, lots of acid and a striking melody which is made for intense nights. Second track is a hypnotic vocal mix of the original together with singer LoraUte - make sure not to get lost while listening. First remix is coming from Martin Eyerer and he is proofing once again that he understands how Techno works - absolute rave track. Matthias Schuell is known for his uncompromising Melodic Techno but this time he is giving us a different side of him. He produced a percussive Electronica remix with a constant progression and perfect arranged dramaturgy.

Gonzalo is back on Decision Making Theory. He navigates in his own cosmic universe, developing further his vision of techno through four powerful tracks: dig in!

Ness Reworks is the spin off project from the homonymous producer Ness.

For the first episode a_000 deliver Girge and Gent for the A side which get a sonic treatment by Ness on the B side.

New Tape Records release by label founder Deniro. Four driving techno tracks with floating melodies from Don Dino. Artwork by Ankhsious.

Selected feedback

Hiver (Curle Recordings)
dope record !

Truncate
Solid cuts thanks

Black Madonna (Argot)
Nice!

Delta Funktionen
nummero twee doet het em wel voor mij! :-)

Simian Mobile Disco
These are wonderful!

Hodge (Livity Sound / Berceuse Heroique)
Loving this !

Henning Baer (Grounded Theory, MANHIGH)
Lovely release! Thanks for sending...

Vince Watson
1-3 are all great!

Zadig (Construct Re-Form)
Dope !! thanks

Roger Gerressen (Yoyaku / Sushitech)
all killers no fillers

Santiago Salazar (Rekids, Santuario, Dublab )
Monsoon 1 and 3 are my favorites!

Cassegrain (Arcing Seas / Infrastructure NY)
Monsoon 4!! Thanks

Dave Miller | Miller & Keane | Abstract Division (Audiosculpture | Portal Obscura | Dynamic Reflection)
Deniro = Quality

Dustin Zahn (Enemy Records)
Deniro is going from strength to strength lately! The melodic nods to Detroit are cleverly nuanced so they're bright and optimistic without being cheesy or generic.

Inland (Counterchange)
super nice! really into this, thanks

Mark du Mosch
Yay! Deniro again with the Midas touch. Thanks!

Julia Govor (JUJUKA)
I like all tracks! been for a long time I like all tracks in one EP.

Eric Cloutier (The Bunker NY)
always with the grooves with deniro.

Mor Elian (Berlin)
love monsoon 2, thanks!

Ben Buitendijk (Oblique Music)
De eindbaas

Norman Nodge (MDR) (Berlin)
1 and 4 after first listen, but the whole bunch is strong. Many thanks!

Fred P / Black Jazz Consortium (Perpetual Sound)
Nice one...

Bryan Kasenic (The Bunker NY)
really nice liquid EP. feeling 3 & 4 the most.

Dimi Angelis (AMSTERDAM)
Don Dino delivers again! The whole thing is nice. Great vibes. Monsoon 1 is fav

Mirella Kroes (Amsterdam)
yes yes will be playing 2 for sure dankjewel!

Emmanuel (ARTS)
Deniro becomes better and better by time like a bottle of good Wine, what is impressive is how he is able to melt many and different lands and spaces into his music, definitely a release to keep an eye on. My pick is Monsoon 3, Show them how is done!

DJ and producer Orlando Voorn has delivered the release of his club-ready EP, 'Positive Vibes', set to drop on NICEPEOPLE.

Opening the release with the EP-titled 'Positive Vibes', a slick record filled with strong tribal elements, the track is followed by 'One Day', an infectious after-hours rumbler. With Voorn also crafting a warm, driven mix of 'Matta', the EP is rounded off by 'Ghetto Techno', a synth-led track filled with the producer's rhythmic tones.

A slick display of the Dutchman's prowess in the studio, the new 4-track Positive Vibes EP is set for release on Wednesday 10th April via NICEPEOPLE.

Primal Code - The North Path - TGP 014

Primal Code debut on TGP with an ultra deep two track EP alongside remixes from The Gods Planet and Wanderwelle.

Presenting 'Fire Zone'. Album written, produced & mixed by Zane Reynolds and pressed on 180g vinyl, by Ekster. Coming out May 2019, including poster 57x57cm artwork by the artist. Mastered & cut by Helmut Erler at Dubplates & Mastering.

The music of Zane Reynolds AKA SFV Acid celebrates lysergic life in small town America. His are urban hallucinations. Conceived in 'business parks, strip malls', in 'blue collar luxury'. On a diet of 'diner burgers'. From the self-released, hand-painted cassettes of his high school years, he has moved to work commissioned by locals 100% Silk, Japan`s Big Love, and Dutch imprint, BAKK. His latest long-player, Fire Zone, will be issued by Belgian label, Ekster.

The album continues to reference Zane's Los Angeles home, and in this case the devastation that rages there every Summer. The concept however, reaching away from the horror and flames, to offer an escape.

There are moments, interludes, that hint at, and hide, something darker. Where drone twists from tape hiss. Bends. Out of shape. Where chords distort. Their degraded edges disintegrating. Charred perhaps But Ai welcomes you to 'San Fernando Valley', and a low-riding 808 booms. Less L.A. More Overtown, or Liberty City. Its racing booty bass calmed by wind chimes. The rapid Electro-Funk clip countered by modal synths. Its sunny disposition reflecting the SFV climate.

Playful rhymes, fragmented dialogue, and answer phone messages, rub up against Rave sirens. Roland`s silver box squeezes out a Sci-Fi Jazz. Through ping-ponging percussion. Through a drum and bass battery. Punched by keys that wanna be horns. Rewinds that create a bin-blowing vacuum. Shore-line samples washing the more head-nodding tempos. Euphoria rising while a perfect beat pops and locks. (text: Robert Harris)

LTD repress !

To celebrate the launch of the enigmatic Dutch label, VDK, we present the debut release on their catalogue. VDK is all about letting the music do the talking, without any of the expectation associated with divulging an artist’s name and therefore knowledge of their past productions, therefore each artist remains anonymous.

We start proceedings with 001, a hypnotic journey with a healthy dose of retro-infused organ riffing that glistens over the top of a garage house beat, punctuated with hypnotic flute sounds and delirious vocal samples.

002 features fizzing top end percussion that carries the warping synth stabs throughout the mix. Distant chatter and indistinct snippets of heavily treated spoken snippets ebb and flow around the other elements of the track making for hazy evening atmospherics.

On the flip and closing out the collection is the B-side, 003. A progressive peak-timer, the percussion underpins a selection of discombobulating vocal arrangements that pan around to dizzying effect. Twinkling synth work dances around the upper end of the mix for the ideal set-builder.

Keep your ears out for more exciting VDK releases heading to your record bag soon…

Enigmatic Mancunian duo AnD bring a dynamic and raw take on modern techno. The two maintain strong analogue production ethics and showcase this with the next ep on the AnD label.

“Move Your Body” is big and groovy, pummelling drums pop to the lead synth that leads this party track straight to the floor. “Strobe” has a hardcore tonality with the detuned arp and the lead synth cutting through the distorted kick and sharp snares like a strobe in the darkness.

“On The Fucking Edge” leads us to a ravier moment from AnD, the lead synth is big, bold and ruthless it leaves no prisoners with the stomping groove.

“Cyan” opens with sharp metallic stabs and a percussive drive before the playful and roaring arp build to moments of real tension closing a strong and expressive ep from the duo.

We are more than pleased to present the new Counterweight artist, our new family member directly from Aarhus/Denmark.
We adopted ANTN and his Synthesizer army right after listening to his kickass Techno.
His brutal kicks, cut up voice samples, relentless hi-hats and aggressive synths convince from the very first second and you will easily understand, why we've chosen him.
To round up this release we are glad to have this massive Rave Mix by Under Black Helmet... a dancefloor destroyer.

Developer is back on Juxta Position's Failsafe imprint once more with 4 fresh cuts of techno, displaying a deeper side to his unique take on the style. 'Get this' is most reminiscent of the sound he is most known and loved for, with it's booming drums and strange wavetable voices, but 'Ethnic Identity' breaks away from more his usual template with it's organic sounding loops and dramatic strings. Likewise, mood setter 'Over Nepal', lays down an intense vibe whilst ep closer 'Zebra' pairs up a memorable melodic pattern with his more usual driving percussion. Developer once again displays his broad influences and unique production style, whilst pushing the sound of contemporary techno forward. PLAY LOUD!

Edouard Cheritel is a Paris based French composer who has been working on classical compositions for almost 25 years. At the age of four he started to learn the clarinet at the National Conservatory of Lyon and stayed there for 21 years. During this long development of his musical capabilities he has learned to write and play chamber and symphonic music - he studied classical composition for 15 years - and worked in the fields of modern composition for another 6 years.

In the meantime Edouard always experimented with electronic music while being a member of several electronic and pop bands. The biggest commercial success was his project "Employee Of The Year", which has released two albums, played several times on the French national television, has done remixes for SOHN & Wild Belle and provided several pieces for advertisements.

After building this foundation as a very versatile artist over years, Edouard Cheritel finished his first solo compositions called "Suite No1" in 2019. They form a compact debut Suite consisting of four movements combining the classical composition skills of Edouard with his sensitivity for electronic tunes and a lightly pop appeal, resulting in a partly melancholic and partly very energetic journey.

Beside the activities regarding the ongoing Suite series, Edouard Cheritel currently works on his debut solo full length and a project called "People" that he will realize in 2020. For "People" Edouard will compose music day-to-day together with and for the people in the pedestrian areas of Paris. Concrete plans for this project will be revealed at the end of 2019. In the future there will also be opportunitities to see his pieces being performed by himself solo in an intimate context or with a complete live orchestration he is currently working on.

NEIL LANDSTRUMM RETURNS ON RAWAX AFTER HIS FANTASTIC DEBUT "LIKE A SULTAN EP" WITH ANOTHER BIG RECORD CALLED "THORNPROOF EP"

repressed !

Berlin´s legendary techno icon, Superstore, returns to Neuhain with his new ultimate techno package titled - Our Love wich features a refreshed version of the timeless anthem placed alongside with two new cutting-edge productions, completing without doubt one of the year´s greatest releases. You have been warned.

Support:
Adam Beyer, Sam Paganini, Monika Kruse, Felix Kröcher, Gayle San, Pleasurekraft, Christian Varela, Dandi & Ugo, Kerstin eden, Spartaque, Daniel Boon, Drumcomplex, Christian Cambas, Frank Valo, Björn Torwellen, Kaiser Souza, Alfred Heinrichs, Frank Sonic, DeKai

One of Samurai Music’s most respected new artists - Torn crosses over from his Drum and Bass releases to Horo for the Forsaken EP - 4 tracks of experimental Techno that continue the progression of the Grey Area sound.

‘Forsaken’ takes it down low with searing distortion and serves as a perfect grinding intro, while ‘There Is No Way Back’ works an overdriven kick into a heaving floor dominator. ‘Ordeal For The Soul’ and ‘Sin’ both work polyrhythms into a deceptive tempo cocktail producing a hefty, hypnotic sway that is constructed to seduce dance-floors.

Classy, & highly effective breakbeats tinged IDM Techno / Electro hybrids.

Opening with 'Squid Girls', the A side emphasises the washed-out gloom we're used to from Agrippa. The title track, however, drives his rhythmic intentions home in no uncertain terms, and exemplifies his recent progression towards producing certified depth charges, strictly for club deployment.

On the flip, Agrippa further demonstrates an aptitude for creating sounds with a wonky edge to them. The low-passed, scything lead in 'Spice Raiders' harks back to his 2018 release on Version, and rolls along with similarly battering perc. While the rumbling lows and sparkling tops of 'Scabs' fall away in a decidedly minor key, ending the communication on a characteristically sombre note.

We welcome James Clements aka ASC to our record collection with this varied and open styled 'Against the tide' vinyl. Four cuts of modern and precise techno, with the solid beats of Trident and the groovy infused Monochrome sharing the A side completed with the deep and slow paced Scattered Disc and the electrified Tenebra on the flip.
Solid tracks, made only with the strictly necessary elements, proving the maturity of this well seasoned producer.

Repressed !!
Daniel Avery has announced details of the release of his debut album. Drone Logic will be released through Phantasy/Because Music on Monday 7th October 2013. The 12 track album was written and produced since the turn of 2013 and mixed with Erol Alkan at 'The Phantasy Sound', the label's own studio in London.

A difficult trick to master but like Carl Craig's 'More Songs About Food And Revolutionary Art', Plastikman's 'Consumed' or more recently the work of Four Tet, the album works as a cohesive whole rather than a disparate collection of tracks.

Innovative and forward thinking, Drone Logic manages to draw influences from beyond the dancefloor via My Bloody Valentine, NEU! and Chris Carter while still having the techno pulse to scale the walls of any club. The wide array of plaudits and early adopters of Avery's music is proof of this, ranging from acid house legends like The Chemical Brothers, Andrew Weatherall and Richie Hawtin to the best of the new breed in Maya Jane Coles, James Holden and Factory Floor.

Firmly established as one of the UK's most exciting new DJ / producers having cut his teeth in Weatherall's Shoreditch studio bunker, Drone Logic follows up Avery's universally acclaimed mix CD for London clubbing institution Fabric where he remains a resident, recent remixes for Primal Scream, The Horrors & Django Django and last year's Need Electric and Water Jump EPs on Alkan's Phantasy label. This summer sees him play at Bestival, Festival No.6 and the Green Man festival.

SMARAGD003 Johnny Island Radius EP on clear, transparent green, and black vinyl!

Remarkably focused pure Techno debut EP - Tip!

Midland’s first EP on Graded in 3 years is the 4 track “The Alchemy of Circumstance” EP.

DJ Support
Nemone (BBC Radio 6)
Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1)
Benji B (BBC Radio 1)
Trevor Jackson (NTS)
Hutch (Balamii)

Recondite returns to Hotflush with two unique techno narratives forged in his inimitable style. Since 2014's smash, 'Caldera', the prolific producer has released two studio albums, as well as a string of notable EPs for the likes of Innervisions, Dystopian and Life & Death.
At once subtle and grand, 'Phalanx / Warg' sees Recondite exploring the full range of his distinctive voice. Deep, sinewy techno set with a genuine
sense of intrigue, both cuts flood the dance floor with an unsettling warmth.

After a busy year putting on the hypest club nites and radio shows all across town, the Munich based club label Ruffhouse joins forces with the dynamic duo of Schlachthofbronx and their Rave & Romance imprint to bring you a long awaited 10“ record by Tymotica - a founding Member of Ruffhouse who now resides in Berlin.