Techno News

I saw the gratitude in their eyes, I made my eyes low, I did not, I looked at them and I told them, guys, today's my feet, tomorrow it's something else.

The first release on our was / is sublabel, Glyph03 was intially set for release in 2002 on Charles Noel's (aka Archetype) 21/22 Corporation. This was slated to be the 4th in his Glyph series, a raw and freaked out exercise in pumping, tweaked-out midwest techno. Each of these records featured 4 tracks cut at 45rpm to create a true play-at-your-own-speed adventure. Since their release, the original Glyph 12""s have become timeless tools in the bags of the most respected techno jocks. We are happy to say that after a 15 years hiatus the drought is over. Stay tuned for more from Archetype, Glyph and 21/22 Corporation on was / is.

Bandhagens Musikforening is the new project from Michel Isorinne and Martin Sander. Their debut record for Northern Electronics tangles mournful, surreal profiles with euphoric, sunset electro. Particular tracks map either end of the spectrum that is to be found, but it's the viscous mesh of emotive motion that is the most striking and perhaps singular feature of their first record.

Footwork label head Jay Lumen is back with his new 'Inside EP' presenting two great dance floor weapons.
"Inside" is rolling on a oh so pumping bass line smothered with acid sprays and a melodic break.
This track is a great choice to play prime time to push the temperature to the highest level. Next track is "Outside'. With its fat kick, bass line and snares it's a real 303 oriented dance floor killing Techno banger!

Mattheis returns to Nous'klaer with 4 tracks for his first solo ep in years. Trippy rhythms, acidic basslines and full of other worldly melodies in his trademark style

"Georgy Oilovich left the dinner, disturbed and agitated. Old Believer contained a note of reproach at his heart inactivity. Having spent himself somewhat and got rather irritable, he turned from some foreign odopters to home - bred nihilists and socialists, and ended by flying into a passion. He seized a large rolleo, and beatling it in half over his krambambully plate, in the manner of the stylish bryanskian cafe ""Transe-Croques"", announced that he would tear limb from limb, reduce to ashes, all those who objected to anybody or to anything! These were his very words. ""It is Hugh time! Hugh time, !""
Meanwhile, the Serbian prince, the beloved K.F.Ingram was assassinated by some rexers in Belgrade."

THEM is proud to present Ansome as the man behind the buttons for its third outing. The first EP on the label, this release comprises 6 tracks; with 4 original tunes by Ansome demonstrating a broader range of styles from a producer who is enjoying a current meteoric rise, and including two club minded bangers from Perc and JoeFarr. Available on digital and vinyl - the vinyl edition comes as a double plate with full sleeve artwork!

Two tracks of fierce 303 action from Auto Sound City one of which is remixed by Posthuman. Pressed on a one-sided, hand stamped and numbered standard weight black vinyl release. Accompanied by a printed info sheet insert.

Donna Steaks are the world's greatest tracks - and I mean that in every sense of the word. These tracks are, by far, the best sounding, most flavorful rave you've ever had - truly in a league of their own.

Treat yourself to the very, very best life has to offer. One beat and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Believe me: I understand rave. It's my favorite sound. And Donna Steaks are the best.

Demarcation is a devastating new concept conceived by Irish producer Lee Holman. For the first output he enlists stunning tracks from Techno's finest, Samuli Kemppi, Submerge and Binny, alongside Holman himself. A dynamic killer that won't leave your bag. Strictly limited vinyl only release, no repress. Don't sleep.

Spencer Parker's 'Different Shapes And Sizes' series from earlier in 2017 gets the remix treatment.

Spread across 3 releases, the first of which sees interpretations from DJ Deep, Setoac Mass and Akirahawks, some of the finest talents in modern house and techno.

Dutch producer-duo on the run TWR72 returns to Planet Rhythm imprint to present their EP for the label's Limited series. Known for their signature solid techno tool sound, they've delivered a strong four tracker release with Trigeminus EP. These are not your average club tools!

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Planet Rhythm follows up on its centennial release with the 101st effort on the long running imprint. For this 12'' the label has acquired quite a PRRUK all star line up. With milan-based ''Emmanuel'' kicking off the a-side with an analog stomper, this is already a release to add to your collection. Dutch techno stalwarts Abstract Division
add an acid chugger to the A side. The B side excists out of a piece of drum machine terror by VSK and a fruitful collaboration between Serbia based Scalemeriya and Re:Axis.

PE01 marks a double debut - Pi Electronics rising source of trust concerning electronic music underground events, will release their first homegrown 12". Contraveners are no less than Sawf and ANFS hailing from Athens with their new collaboration project: Vofa.
PE01 will lead you back to the dance-floor with two industrial stompers of high intensity, each initiated by two unsetting though grooving ambient/noise tracks to set you in the right mood.

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Die perfekte Studio-Alchemie von André Winter und Hatzler, die unter diversen Namen stets maximale Techno-Future-Klassiker hervorbrachte, trägt eine neue Blüte auf dem Senso-Label ihres langjährigen Buddies Oliver Huntemann.

Techno, Disco, Italo, Electronics, House, Library, Cosmic and Ambient frequencies - These are the bedrocks of the Midnight Drive ethos and sound. A label shining a light on overlooked or unheralded creations and respectfully reissuing them for the contemporary audience. A label that respects and understands the connection between these disparate and sometimes forgotten forms of musical expression and celebrates them.
DRIVE001 sees us step back to 1998 and into the hands of the duo of Damon Wild and Mederic Nebinger, recording together as Blue Maxx they quietly unleashed some of the finest futuristic widescreen Techno and Electro to emanate from NYC in the late 1990's. Utilising a small sub-label of Wild's seminal Techno imprint Synewave called Deja Vous the pair embarked on a slew of EP's released over the space of a couple of years with 'Private Life' being one of the last.
Across 3 tracks 'Private Life' opens up a new sound world, from the driving, tool-like qualities of the A-Side cut - all swinging drum programming, synth stabs and deranged metallic percussions to the deeper, more clandestine leanings of the B-Side tracks, mining a more musical and Electro infused vein, the whole EP stands out as something truly original. A hallmark of the Blue Maxx sound.
This is the first time 'Private Life' has been reissued, almost 20 years has passed and somehow Wild and Nebinger's style remains utterly fresh and contemporary. A truly rare and essential piece of hi-tech Techno expression that could easily have been released this week. Such is the quality on display within these grooves.
Remastered by Curvepusher. Artwork and design by Atelier Superplus.

In early 2017, Public Release dropped a four-tracker by Brooklyn's Earth Boys, a duo comprisedof Julian Duron and Michael Sherburn, and now it's being followed by a collection of remixes by some formidable names from around the world.
Where the EP of originals fell squarely in the category of vibey, shuffling, laid-back house
grooves, Trail Remix is decidedly made for the after-midnight parts of club sets. The 12-inch begins with a T&P - that's Beats in Space's Tim Sweeney and Phillip Lauer's version of 'Trail Mix'. Acid-flecked and hard-edged, and tongue-in-cheek at heart yet seriously functional, it's the original red-lined and shot down the highway at ninety miles an hour. (Worth noting that this is
the transatlantic unit's first remix to be released.) After that is Earth Boys' own redo of 'Highway
1' a juiced-up re-imagining of the first version, filled out with chunkier kicks and fatter synth washes that completely envelope any sense of direction. The flip leans towards the ethereal, stretchy, abstract, though it, too, is tracky and driven. The B1 slot goes to Canadian wunderkind Khotin, of 1080p and Normals Welcome, who blows some stardust into the tune, enveloping it in a blanket of sharp drums and icy pads. NYC mainstay Mike Simonetti, formerly of Trouble Man and Italians Do It Better, currently of 2MR, caps the record with his beefy overhaul of 'Trail Mix' a compression of industrial percussion, tribal rhythms and sub-bass undulations.

"Primus Motor" sees Ekman return to many of the sounds that gained him a reputation as an artist on labels like Bunker and Berceuse Heroique. Although harsh bucking acid lines, pockmarked notes, brutal beats and eerie echo are all present, a new tone has been added to the caustic palette. A psychological nuance, an undercurrent of the inchoate has been investigated and exploited to chilling effect. Crippling psychoses. Debilitating neuroses. Physical pain. Suffering stalks this first full vinyl album. Sinister sounds encircle the eight offerings, hovering like vultures over inhospitable plains of ashen grey, jagged peaks and dark sweeping swamps. Hope is all but drawn away in this bleached audio landscape, drained by sheer synthlines and reduced renderings. Amidst the sorrow and strain there are pin pricks of joy, albeit bleak and pallid ones. An album that unnerves as it engages, a collection of icy radiance and industrial indifference from a dutch master.

Perc Trax is proud to unveil the 2nd 12' to be taken from Forward Strategy Group's debut album 'Labour Division'. Since its release at the end of May the album has received across the board DJ support and press coverage with a 4/5 review from Resident Advisor and even a full page in the Guardian about FSG and Perc Trax. The album has also had launch parties in Amsterdam and London and has seen the FSG guy's crossover outside of techno to be featured in the wider music press including The Quietus and Stool Pigeon.

This 2nd 12' rounds up some of the most popular tracks from the album giving them the vinyl release they truly deserve. First up is the most popular club track from the album; 'Elegant Mistakes' where raw industrial sounds meet with broken beats that hint back at classic UK hardcore. Completing the a-side is album opener 'Ident', one of the LP's most melodic moments and proof, if it was ever needed of Patrick and Al's wide ranging influences and production skills.

The b-side opens with 'Nihil Novi', an album favourite that appeared on the first Labour Division 12' as remixed by Factory Floor. Now the original mix appears on vinyl and it's echoing, slow-morphing stabs sound as cutting as ever. A DJ favourite since it was initially promo'd, it now sounds even better on vinyl. Closing the EP is a re-edit (sarcastically called a 'radio mix') of 'Metal Image', where a world of atmospherics opens up on top of a slow droning kick drum. A perfect set-opener or mid-set Dj tool it is demonstrates the variety that is on show across 'Labour Division' and is one of many reasons for the albums excellent reception.

A regular contributor to Figure SPC, it was Jeroen Search who both started the series and also put an end to its story. With this creative chapter neatly closed, he is now bringing his ever-impressive work back to the main label. Across the EP the Dutch artist doesn't stick to one style, instead he lets his infamous machines roam about freely. They take us for a smooth ride along swaying dub chords and gentle ripples until bellowing eches slowly rise above a hypnotic groove.On the B-side Search then pulls out all the stops and barges right in with fidgety claps and whirling bleeps, leaving the track itself gasping for air. This is the renowned ferocity of his live act - carved into wax! Ensuing the sonic assault, a simple synth figure emerges stoically over an almost housy bounce as nostalgic rave strings bring the EP to an epic ending. Firmly rooted in the past while always looking forward, Jeroen Search clearly is still on the top of his game. He simply keeps coming up with timeless techno - time and time again.

Closing off the trilogy of 10 Years Of Perc Trax vinyl EPs is the label's first ever 10' release. Drawing together two of the deeper and more experimental tracks from 'Slowly Exploding', the EP pairs label founder Perc with one of his longest influences; Zhark Recordings main man Kareem. First up Kareem brings a touch of deeper Berlin-tinged techno to Perc Trax, built upon a rock solid kick and drenched in moody urban atmospherics, then Perc closes the this vinyl series with a spiralling analogue noise exercise that builds and builds until live drums tear through the wall of bass tones...

Perc returns with 'Bitter Music', his third album on his own Perc Trax imprint
- Features full printed, shrinkwrapped jacket designed by resident Perc designer Jonny Costello of Adult Art Club

- Great DJ feedback below - more to follow


Perc (aka London based Ali Wells) returns with 'Bitter Music', his third album following 'Wicker & Steel' (2011) and 'The Power And The Glory' (2014). As before the album will see a release on his own Perc Trax imprint, giving Perc the complete creative control needed to realise his vision of what should be a milestone release for both himself and Perc Trax.

Originally a very inward looking album when work started on it in March 2016 the extensive political change happening in both the UK and around the world forced the album to widen its perspective. By the time the album was finished in December, it was clear that the sentiment of tracks such as 'Look What Your Love Has Done To Me' was as equally applicable to the micro-politics of person relationships as it was to concerns for the future of a country in a state of flux.

Pre-production for the album begun at Eve Studios, a residential studio just outside of Manchester, UK which specialises in collecting and restoring equipment salvaged from the sadly defunct BBC Radiophonic Workshop. The palette of sounds created during these sessions lends the album the sound of early electro-acoustic experimentation, especially evident on tracks such as 'Wax Apple'. Live instrumentation also plays a larger role on this album than on any previous Perc releases with Wells playing piano on many tracks and Ian East's flute playing featuring on 'Chatter'. The album also features a number of vocal collaborations including one with Gazelle Twin. Post-production, mixing and arranging was done at Perc's North London studio before the album was mastered by Perc Trax's regular mastering engineer Matt Colton.

Sonically the album takes in everything from strung out vocal treatments to the type of warehouse rabble rousers Perc has made his own since his very first releases. More dance floor focussed than his previous albums yet pulling from a wider range of sounds 'Bitter Music' shows a development and maturing of Wells' music that could not have been foreseen just a few years ago.

Delicately balancing the personal and the political, 'Bitter Music' stands apart from most recent techno albums as it continually pushes outwards rather than concerning itself with the microscopic refinement of already established sounds. It is an album unafraid to take chances from an artist continually looking for his next step forwards.

DJ feedback so far::

Ben Klock (Klockworks) - "The thought that counts for me 4/5"
Tommy Four Seven (47) - "I'm loving those fucked up soundscape moments. Classy album. Big up Ali!"
Dax J (EDLX) - "Whole album is fantastic!"
Logos (Different Circles) - "Raw!"
Paula Temple (R&S) - "Looking forward to playing a few of these this weekend."
Clouds (EDLX) - "Nice work Ali"
Ivan Smagghe (Blackstrobe) - "Absolutely love the more experimental tracks."
Xhin (Stroboscopic Artefacts) - "Nice one, thanks!"
2000 And One (100% Pure) - "Oh yes, superb sounds in here, thank you!"
Bas Mooy (Mord) - "Wicked! Great stuff Ali, really like it!"
Kwartz (Pole Group) - "Heavy stuff as always, love it. Thanks."
Exium (Pole Group) - "Good stuff, thanks"
Ansome (Mord /Perc Trax) - "Amazing work Ali'
Gary Beck (Bek Audio) - "Some outstanding tracks here, After Ball and Unelected in particular. Will give a good thorough listen over the weekend, thanks Ali!!"
Kriz (Token) - "Will give this some decent listening time thanks will def play 'The Thought'"
Lag (Mord) - "Loving this, especially Spit!
VSK (Power Vacumm / Planet Rhythm) - "It is just amazing, Spit and Unelected are dance floor killer, and love After Ball and Wax Apple also... Thank You very much for the Great Music!!!"
Thomas Heckmann (AFU) - "This time more into the experimental realm, but interesting and I like it"
Alex Bau (Credo) - "Strong album. Has got a clear focus but is still versatile. Really good!"
Mondkopf (In Paradisum) - "Ali's music is always a step ahead."
Kyle Geiger (Cubera / Drumcode) - " Great stuff! A true album that plays like an album instead of a collection of tracks! Gonna listen to this full through numerous times!"
Joe Farr (UX) - "Very engaging, but also banging. Lovely."
Mr Jones (Unsubscribe) - "I Have the honor the play this one for a while now, And "Look What Your Love Has Done To Me" just killed the floor every time ;-)"

Perc Trax welcomes back Scalameriya for his second Perc Trax release
Limited clear vinyl, poly bag and full colour insert
Strong DJ support

Perc Trax welcomes back Scalameriya for his second Perc Trax release. Last time around he teamed up with VSK for 'Haka', now he flies solo serving up three percussive grinders, each showing off different facets of his detailed and powerful sound.

Opener and title track 'Kepslok' is built upon jagged electro riffs and the kind of stop / start rhythms that instantly differentiate it from techno's current glut of linear drum tools. 'Annex No.3' utilizes the metallic percussion that Perc Trax is infamous for to devastating effect and closer 'Geargrind' tiptoes between 4/4 and broken rhythms, overlaying them with the glitching sounds of early computing and an irresistibly energetic bassline.

Ahrpe Records co-founder Amandra navigates a unique space between droning ambience and polyrhythmic funk on 'Dame De Bahia', his first release to emerge on Italian imprint Obscura. This is the French, Warsaw-based producer's second album and follows a string of acclaimed EPs on Ahrpe, Semantica, Tikita and Silent Season. Complex patterns are woven through sustained tone clusters to foster an unlimited sense of energy and focus. Radiant synths glisten over live percussive loops whilst infinite pads wander the boundaries of light and dark. Amandra uses minimalist techniques to build tranquil sonic spaces that evolve on their own accord, making way for carefully mapped out rhythmic cycles. The result is an immersive listening experience replete with subtle details, but never cluttered. "Moody and lightful, this album combines many aspects I cherish in electronic music. Dame De Bahia LP is a direct nod to my beloved Mediterranean roots."

Showcasing the exceptional talent within the Underground Audio family, we are proud to bring you Boney EP by our very own Kevin Over. Hailing from Germany, Kevin has been producing and performing from a young age, with a keen focus in the tech-house and techno genres. Over the recent years, he has taken the industry by storm and is now a household name with releases on Truesoul, Mobilee, and many more. It gives us great pleasure to share with you his freshest sounds within this four track EP. Kicking off with his signature dark and heavy sound is Boney. With deep kicks and a diabolic sub-bass as a foundation, this track gears itself to be a minimal tech weapon.
Layers of smooth synth stabs and snappy vocals, and breaks filled with sustained synths create an air of mystery throughout, making this track a wonderful after-hours groover. Up next is Call it a Tool, an uptempo techno number formed over Kevin's keynote underground feel. Pulsating with attitude throughout, this track is perfectly placed to build up energy in any application.
A deeper yet percussive rendition of the original by Tripmastaz and Basement Kid offers another hard-hitting techno weapon.
Closing off the EP is Real Love, a chunky groover with a fast-moving, fat bass riff pushing at the seams of the track.
A variety of bright percussion flows right through, controlling the pace and growing tension, leaving you wanting more.
Boney EP by Kevin Over, proudly brought to you by Underground Audio.

Clocking in at 11 minutes, this is a radical deconstruction of the track 'Bint El Khandaq' that appears on the Mashrou' Leila album 'Ibn El Leil'. Lost Souls Of Saturn tease out the underlying emotion and yearning present in the original and take the listener on a beguiling, symphonic ambient journey that calls to mind Wolfgang Voigt's much loved Gas project, or the shimmering imaginary landscapes of Brian Eno. Renowned for their rousing, sensual electro-pop Mashrou' Leila's songs touch on political freedom, LGBT rights, race, religion and modern Arabic identity.
Lost Souls Of Saturn were approached by the band to reinterpret the original track and the stunning results fit perfectly as their debut release on R&S. This is the next step in the evolution of Seth Troxler and Phil Moffa's Lost Souls Of Saturn project. Look out for an album on R&S in 2018.

R&S are proud to introduce Paula Temple to the fold. Her first release 'Speck Of The Future' was way back in 2002 and gained her the support of Jeff Mills, Claude Young, Dave Clarke and the late John Peel amongst others. After co-developing one of the first midi controllers for DJ/live performance and teaching kids in her neighbourhood how to DJ, Paula Temple finally returns to her first love - techno music. 'To me it has always been about never settling for a standard, it's really about freedom, sounds that shatter the edges and our attitude as well.'
As a self-confessed Noisician, her signature sound is an exploration of harmonics countering dissonance 'Where the two meet - that is where the most interesting tension lives for me. Those intersections give me the shivers, where I feel most alive.' Inspirations for all three tracks came from 'imagining what it would sound like to resist the control systems we encounter every day, to refuse standardisation and covert forms of colonization.'
These influences are entirely evident in the ungovernable construction of 'Colonized'. 'Cloned' is an altogether sleeker, yet no less intense affair - slivers of a female vocal cut through glitched tough drums and dark raging synths. 'Decolonization' completely turns techno structures on its head with a rhythmic climax, before gradually surrendering to the emotion of Paula's vocal ensemble.
Now, who better to supply a tension inducing remix than the UK's very own Ali Wells AKA Perc. A man whose name has long been at the forefront of the renaissance interest in bass-bin rattling, uncompromising music, alongside the likes of Silent Servant, Raime and Vatican Shadow. Here he supplies a relentless, savage 'Metal' interpretation of 'Colonized' with a break down that amps up the destruction even further that is sure to push many a dancefloor reveller over the edge. Also included is Perc's 'Bubble' mix that acts as a more breezy counterpoint to its twisted sister - sinister chords lollop around the driving drum break to hypnotic effect.

After 7 years of chart topping hits covering an array of genres, Pleasurekraft have announced the release of their debut album "Friends, Lovers, & Other Constellations" set for release on 23rd February. Whether treading into electronica with the album's existential bookends; "Interiors" and "Last Transmission", or flexing big-room techno muscles on "The Day the Earth Stood Still" & "Rigel", there is an indelible fingerprint throughout the 11 tracks that merits continuous listens to reveal its multi-layer depth. Filled with cinematic and cosmological references throughout, what makes "Friends, Lovers, & Other Constellations" truly unique is that it is not merely music for a clubbing experience, but something more, something akin to a musical mission statement; To prove that there is more to dance music than just a 4/4 beat, cliche drug references, and party themed vocals. From Casey Gerald's stirring sermon on "G.O.D. (Gospel of Doubt)", to the searingly cynical "Corpse Reviver Number 1", this debut album is wholly visceral on a musical and thematic level. Having established a firm reputation for creating standout productions since the release of the now iconic "Tarantula", Pleasurekraft's musical evolution has moved towards a much tougher, atmospheric blend of melodic techno in recent years, comprised of big room drums, soaring breaks, and smart, unpredictable vocals. This self-dubbed "cosmic techno" sound has garnered support from a range of techno heavyweights, including Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Nicole Moudaber & many more. While "Friends, Lovers, & Other Constellations" is certainly dressed in full techno regalia, it's pulsing heart yearns toward a greater understanding of the Cosmos, and humanity's place within it. Vinyl features all 8 of the album's club tracks. 3 additional electronica tracks available as digital only. Out 23rd February on Kraftek Music

Echoplex signs his "Entering the Sky" to Sungate as the third release of the labels catalogue. Echoplex, previously known for his vast label appearances across the world, now delivers a beautifully crafted four track original EP. This record balances smoothly between a forward thinking and highly effective Techno tracks. Specially envision for the body and soul, for the dance floor and for the home listening pleasure.

Evod Music is glad to welcome Kuf & Dold, a very talented duo from Sweden. All the tracks are live recorded from their analog setup and contain an incredible, warm sound.

R&S welcome techno icon Benjamin Damage to the fold with his new Montreal EP.
One of most acclaimed young techno artists in recent times, Benjamin Damage is a perfect addition to the R&S roster.
As the first artist Modeselektor signed to their hugely influential 50 Weapons imprint, Damage deployed his trademark heavy artillery beats over bold, blistering riffs and haunting, emotive melodies to devastating effect.
With the closing of 50 Weapons, R&S offers a new home. His unique ability to deliver dancefloor destroying mayhem, dark atmospheres and richly textured melodies perfectly encompasses the music that has made the label timeless.
'Being part of R&S is a dream for me, I had some incredible times with 50 Weapons, some of the best of my life, and I was really sad to see it go. R&S have been so important to me artistically since a very young age. It was a very special feeling when they asked me to join up with them'
Montreal, his first EP for the label, follows the crowning achievement of his stunning 2015 LP Obsidian; the last artist album to close 50 Weapons.
Damage lives up to his name - three cuts of pulsating peak time mayhem, pummelling drums, shuffling iridescent synthwork and dreamy pads that manage to imbue the hedonistic spirit of the 90s while feeling fresh and vital.
A key part of Benjamin's success has come from his incendiary live shows, road tested around the globe with Modeselektor and the 50 Weapons crew.
HIs fully hardware set is built around the pioneering handbuilt Cirklon sequencer. Damage is rearming to bring its full firepower to the upcoming R&S showcases.

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Welcome to our first artists from Tokyo: Drunken Kong. With their great releases on Christian Smith's label Tronic, D. Singh and DJ Kyoko had a regular place on Monika Kruse's stick and she was even happier when she received this demo EP from the duo. The big hype about this release began when Monika dropped the title track 'Chanted' in her boiler room set last summer and it became bigger and bigger since then.

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With the two fellows Enrico Sangiuliano & Frankyeffe from Italy Gregor Tresher again proves his talent to discover great new artists for his label Break New Soil. Enrico's releases on Drumcode and Secret Cinema's Gem Records and Franky's tracks for FLASH and Trapez were already high quality documentations of their exceptional studio skills but combining forces pushed their output to another level. Peaktime techno at its best.

LCSeries is back with his label owner for a new series, this time comes again with 2 new remixers Edit Select and Alexey Volkov, tracks full of energy on both sides.

Brandnew album by Marla Singer.

Funk'n Deep Records presents a massive collaboration EP from Steve Mulder and Luca Gaeta.

Since day one, Alex.Do accompanied the evolution of Plangent Records. He gave his opinion and feedback on the first tracks and was actually living in the same flat as Recondite when the label was founded back in 2010. It feels only natural that Alex is nailing the plangent mood with excellence on his first appearance on the label by delivering 4 sensitive, gentle, deep and mysterious tracks.

MA12 Morah - Voltage EP
The twelfth Modal Analysis release brings Athens based Morah to the frontline of the label's roster, along with the New York based, Vapauteen on the remix duties. Voltage EP carries 3 original tracks by the Greek electronic music producer, along with a very special reintrpretation by the American artist, also known as Shawn O'Sullivan. Aesthetics vary from slow and hypnotic rhythms to driving EBM riffs and harshly distorted percussions. Morah approaches the sound of Modal Analysis while maintaining his distinct charachter as a producer, using here field recordings and processed vocals.

The third release of the vinyl only label Another Earth is upon us and it's all about techno. Esther Duijn combines 2 acts together in a Split EP series which compliment each others sound. For this release Esther selected two notorious European techno producers she adores, Opuswerk and Lee Holman. On the A side Opuswerk delivers 2 deep driving techno tracks. RF Thruster basically expands from beginning to end. This constant propulsion has a deep impact on any dance floor. He drew inspiration from Jeff Mills and Planetary Assault Systems for this particular track. EmDrive starts with an atmospheric intro and morphs into one epic build up that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. On the flip side Lee Holman bangs 2 deep and firm techno grooves like there is no tomorrow. While Adaptive Optics is rough on the edges it does pay attention to small details which make the track very dynamic. Absorption Lines puts the emphasis on a warmer atmosphere. With this track you can transform anything into a pulsating hot mass, according to Esther

Support by Ben Sims, Dave Clarke, Luke Slater, Efdemin, Pan-Pot, Marcel Fengler, Truncate, Rolando, Mark Henninig, DJ Hyperactive, Perc, Bas Mooy, Binny, Jay Denham, Alex Bau, Ilario Alicante, DJ Pete aka Substance, Dan Curtin, Luca Agnelli, Kyle Geiger, Submerge, Unbalance, Paul Mac, Tom Hades, The Advent...

After 99 EP's and Single releases and 5 years of releasing music, we are proud to present you our 100th release! The 100th GND record is coming on a special 12inc colour Vinyl with a big remix pack from Mark Broom (better known with releases on Beard Man and Robert Hood's M-Plant), Turbo Turbo (GND Key Artists since years), Ben Long (1/2 from the Space DJz and better known with last releases on Intacto, GND and remixes for Mark Broom's Beard Man) and the GND Head himself with a remix from is own last Single "Transmission". The Originals was played by artists around the globe from Dave Clarke, Marcel Fengler, Efdemin, Truncate, DJ Hyperactive and beyond. We are sure that everybody find his fav. mix in this pack. Thank you to all producers, dj's and media partners who supported us in the last 5 years. We are proud to work with you! Happy Birthday GND!

Early 80s. Christiane F and Tron meet over a brutalist landscape. Clock is ticking. Electronic pioneers bang up post punks. Dirty hits. Take more. Time is running out. Northern European sub-cultural appropriation to destroy the dance. Still, it sounds good. And it looks nice. Nice sleeve art. Move along. Move along.

Massive electro techno EP from Arnaud Bonzini. Discovered by Hydrophonic in 1994 this artist brings here 4 dancefloor pearls, precises and groovy, with a quiet ritch structure, very DJ friendly. Excellent !

Felix Bernhardt is back on Delude Records. His productions are characterized by glitchy, floating and hissing sounds. This release contains four tracks. On the A side are the tracks BURDAT and LENSTRO, true masterpieces of modern techno production. On the flip, the tracks UP UP UP and SAND WAND make the same, brachial sound in best techno style.

Acid techno banging tunes from the only Poland label of the style... Offering today a very frenchie connection with Ganez & nevertheless... Daft Punk !

Argentinian techno producer 'Herman Gonzalez' presents his debut release on the Rotterdam-based Self Reflektion imprint, delivering a four-track EP on the label's third release. Original steady pounding techno tracks! Also included on the release is a huge Mental Resonance remix, which has a slight oldschool Rotterdam techno touch to it

2 Massive tunes, cut 45RPM by Simon The Exchange...Massives dancefloor perls, dancefloor at their max !

Rave techno enhancer... Dancefloor 4 tracker. All dj friendly 140 BPM... with some cool acid progressor for the slutty finish !

Marco Bailey's 5th full-length album, one that he personally claims to be the best overall representation of his sound. With seventeen tracks comprising almost an hour and a half of music, he has ample room to stretch out and to give listeners an excellent portable version of his potent live show.

By maintaining a consistently high-quality output that does not merely ride the wave of current trends, multi-faceted producer Marco Bailey has managed to survive through decades of mercilessly shifting adjustments to popular taste in dance music. From his beginnings in the late '80s spinning eclectic sets comprised of everything from punk to old school hip-hop, to his present interest in pure unadulterated techno, the Belgium-based DJ and producer has won over audiences with his keen knowledge of how to squeeze the greatest physical and emotional impact out of a few well-placed elements, along with his instinct for seeking out the most innovative and resilient kindred spirits (his impressive number of professional friendships includes artists as diverse as Markus Suckut, Jonas Kopp, Alex Bau, Edit Select, Speedy J, Steve Rachmad and many more). These combined talents have led to his formation of several different labels: MB Electronics in 2001, the 'limited edition' label MBR in 2013, and lastly the new Materia Music label begun last year. His similiarly named event series, Materia, has also been a truly worldwide 'state of the art' summit for advanced techno artists.



The full-length personal releases by Marco Bailey, which stretch back to his mid-'90s period as a trance producer, have been gracefully arcing and anthemic affairs composed of individual tracks that follow that same blueprint. He is now about to drop his 5th full-length album overall, one that he personally claims to be the best overall representation of his sound. With seventeen tracks comprising almost an hour and a half of music, he has ample room to stretch out and to give listeners an excellent portable version of his potent live show. Of course, an epic running time alone is not the marker of a great audio experience, but an epic running time in which one loses track of time completely is - Bailey accomplishes this feat by never rushing the payoff; by organically building up each track until listeners are fully immersed in his alternate universe.



This skill can be heard on banging, sweat-saturated tracks like 'Ash', 'Genetix' and 'Hasai,' but also on comparitively gentle pieces like 'Klauth' (which straddles the line between disciplined electro and something more dreamlike and weightless), or the blissed out 'Suoh,' which feels like a fresh snowfall in audio form. Low-key cuts like 'Rex,' driven by echo FX and other windswept sounds, form natural counterparts to busier tracks like 'Ruth,' with its spring-loaded sequencer attacks, or 'Reboot That Device,' which is ingeniously driven by a psychedelic organ whose sound evolves with various filter settings. Minimalist vocals are occasionally injected into the mix - i.e. on the 'The Darkness' - to impart a subtle message of constant, ongoing expansion into unexplored galaxies without and within. It's as good a definition of the artist's musical mission as any.

Estetika 001 introduces the first release of the new imprint of Jason Patrick and Pat King. The label's objective is to release a signature style of timeless Techno. Berlin-based artist Mekas (originally from Buenos Aires) delivers the first 3 track record, Nodata. A1 starts off the release with 'Lebreton' featuring Qik. Thick kick and bass anchor a beautifully warm hypnotic synth riff that filters meticulously throughout the track working hand in hand with a subtle atmospheric pad and spacious reverb touches to create a uniquely huge engulfing sound. B1 is the second track titled 'Marshfield,' a heavy tune for peak time. Its kick, toms, and bassline form a rugged groove for its dark synth, which along with the mysterious pad capture the essence of the track while ride cymbals glisten and automate throughout. B2 is the third and final track, 'Nothing,' which continues the dark and mysterious vibe of the release. An acidy mid-range synth part works along with an ominous pad and well programmed hi-hats, claps, and rides with just the right reverb treatment to provide space and depth to the track.

Radical Connector was originally released in 2004 and is now fnally back on vinyl. This re-issue is pressed on mixed splatter color vinyl and presented in a high gloss jacket with free download card.

Though reference points like Daft Punk and Prince have rightly been thrown around, Radical Connector is in fact a strange album that doesn't sound like much else.' - Pitchfork

Mouse on Mars is recognised as one of Germany's most defning and versatile electronic music projects. With their
anarchic mixture of sound that oscillates between uncontrollable chaos and meticulously arranged structures,
Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma have forged a unique musical language, which is readily decomposed by the
unpredictability of its myriad mutations. Free from schools of thought, genre conventions, and from the constraints
of the music establishment, they have worked under the Mouse on Mars alias for 24 years, mapping their own
idiosyncratic trajectory through a no man's land between pop, art, club music, and the avant-garde. - Jan Rohlf

Sexy robot vocals slip and slide all over juicy squeals, raindrop plops, and jungle-thick beats.'
- Entertainment Weekly
Stirring songs drift out of its frantic aural mishmashes, fnding a controlled center amid all the dizzy spin.'
- AV Club
Mouse on Mars have a gift for making electronic bleeps and buzzes sound like tangible objects that bounce,
bend and collide in physical space.' - Rolling Stone

August 2016 saw Running Back release a first volume of live tracks from Redshape, but January 2017 sees the much loved artist return to Delsin, his most regard label, for a second offering of the same. This time the EP has one track made in Paris, and one in London, and both are filled with the sort of beautifully bleak and lo-fi sounds that have made this man such a standout artist over the years. Up first is 'London,' a chugging track that builds in pressurised layers of coarse hi hats, gurgling bass and pinging kick drums. It is a hypnotic groove that teases you as elements drop in and out and hisses of static and broken little guitar riffs add some cheeky funk. On the flip-side, 'Paris' is much more playful, with colourful pixelated melodies dancing about the mix, industrial drums working down low and steppy synths fleshing things out. Overall it sounds like a future disco for inebriated robots and is one of Redshape's more party starting tracks.

The brand new parisian imprint Opaq Records delivers his first EP Signal'.
4 tracks composed by the label's members Mare, Charlou, Steve Marie & Stephen. This 4 tracker is strongly influenced by the ravy mood of the 90's, it's a mixture between techno, acid, breakbeat and trance which will destroy many dancefloors for sure.

Motor City. The Home of Hi-Tek Soul. Or simply, the Origin. Just a few of the names with which to descibe a city in the heart of America that has the power to captivate one's imagination. In the early 20th century it revolutionized transport, ushered in an age of previously unknown mobility and became the automotive capital of the world. During the '60s it gave us Motown, one of the most influential R&B and soul record labels to ever exist. And, before the turn of the millennium, it would bring forth another musical revolution: the one called techno music. To Abstract Division, the city of Detroit and its artists are a major source of inspiration. As such, they decided their newest Metropolis EP was to be an hommage, a means of giving back. This special package includes an original track that keeps close to the spirit of melodic, rhythmic, minimalism Detroit is known for. It also features three very special remixes by close friends Oscar Mulero - under his Trolley Route alias (which he hasn't released music under since 2010) - Function, who ups the darker ante and Marcel Fengler who infuses it with his trademark Berlin funk.

Trek U Plan 01 sees the debut release of the Belgian label with the first release coming from fellow native "BETON".
DJ support from Francois K, Marco Carola, Audio Injection, Davide Squillace, Sasha Carassi, Slam, Luigi Madonna, Carl Cox, Catz n Dogz, &Me, Huxley, Paul Ritch, Anja Schneider, Groove Armada, Claude Von Stroke, Yousef, Sidney Charles, Riva Starr, Sante

Italian artist D-Leria makes his first appearance on Sydney techno label Gynoid Audio with a solid 6-track EP - Swarm/Pressure, along with top quality remixes by Charlton and VSK.
The release has already gained early support from the likes of Truncate, Chris Liebing, Advanced Human, Rebekah, Adriana Lopez, Flug, Jonas Kopp, Marcel Dettmann, Scuba, Joris Voorn, Sleeparchive, Pfirter, Ben Sims, Paula Temple, Cleric and many others.

Yellow Transparent 12"-Vinyl
Dark and bassheavy techno stomper including brilliant remixes by Diego Hostettler & Krenzlin and Angel
Alanis & Maria Goetz!!!

2nd release of the label. no further information given.

Limited pressing on coloured vinyl including remix by Conrad Van Orton.

Repressed on Black Vinyl for 2016.

The second release for Glasgow label Full Dose features two dancehall laced productions from Ayrshire via Kingston by Lucchesi. The Burro EP is uncompromising in approach & heavyweight in sound, reminiscent of The Bug on Rephlex, circa 2003. Vinly only. Single sided 12' with insert.

A/B sides of Taciturn Manner LP
Taciturn Manner is Reggy van Oers's first full length on his own Telemorph imprint.

Pertained in a period of strained self reflection, several field recordings have become the core upon which the album has been created. A persistant continuous movement throughout the elements of the tracks causes a certain constrasting tension and gradually transforms into lush cinematic textures.

An intricate and mesmerizing journey, full of rich and surprising details, resulting in a rather emotional expression of his constraint style and coherent distinct sound.

In meteorology, 'Haar' is a coastal fog along certain lands bordering the North Sea.
The first release features Sonitus Eco's vision for the label, shrouded in mist.
Remixes by Dar Dra and Ness. Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Mastering Studio.
Limited to 300 white/blue marbled 180g vinyl incl. A4 insert.

Following the release of Synkro AKA Joe McBride collection of his formative early works earlier this year, Apollo Recordings is proud to present a brand new EP that draws on the rich heritage of library music. Despite having come up during the dubstep era McBride's music has always resisted easy classification - 'Hand In Hand' sees him shift his musical focus in a yet more cinematic direction. McBride explains : "The record was inspired and influenced by my love of electronic 80's UK library records like the Chappell AV series, Bruton, Soundstage & De Wolfe Music library. There's a lot of synth work that carries on from my album using my trusted Juno-6 / SH101 / JX8P combo with the addition of drum samples via an old akai S2800 I purchased recently. Most sounds I've made from scratch on hardware based on sounds used in the library records I mentioned above along with a few cheeky samples." Synkro's signature expansive atmospherics are still very much present, but now they have been burnished by soaring synth pads and pulsing drum tracks that call to mind the haunted melancholy of John Carpenter or contemporary such as Legowelt or Andy Stott. Rhythmically 'Hand In Hand' sees McBride moving somewhat away from his usual off kilter programming inspired by 2-step and garage, embracing the steady pulse of 4:4 which turns out to be an effortless fit.

Limited 12" hand stamped vinyl, green ink) Non Series celebrates five years with three-part compilation series called FIVE. FIVE II will feature Dimi Angelis, Henning Baer, Savas Pascalidis, and Chevel.In December 2016, Psyk's imprint Non Series will reach its fifth anniversary and to celebrate the Spanish label will be releasing a compilation series. FIVE comes up as a birthday countdown divided into three parts that will be released September 30th, October 28th and November 25th respectively. FIVE will bring together artists from the label family as well as some new faces to deliver 3 various artists EPs according to the Non Series sound. Expect to hear beats from regulars like Mark Broom, Chevel, Henning Baer, Savas Pascalidis, Architectural, Tadeo, Eduardo De La Calle, Aiken and the label boss Psyk, while ROD, Dimi Angelis and Yotam Avni will join the crew for the occasion.FIVE II will feature Dimi Angelis, Henning Baer, Savas Pascalidis, and Chevel

FJAAK relaunch their label with their remix and remaster of Missing Channel's Onslaught (Robert Hood & Claude Young).

SPANDAU X DETROIT! The German trio take on a tune from Hood and Young's '90s collaboration, backed up with a 2018 remaster of the original.

Maurizio Cascella debuts on Love Blast Records with a 2 track EP, Violet Capsule .
Well known for his past productions on Elettronica Romana together with such names as Giorgio Gigli, Dino Sabatini and Donato Dozzy he s a founder of the roman techno scene.
In his new release Cascella propose his concept of techno: catchy, dubby and groovy with a mental hypnotic touch, developed in long efforts, taking you to the darkest side of the dancefloor.

Strictly for connoisseurs .....selected and hard to find cuts from Steve O'Sullivan's legendary 90's bluetrain imprint. Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on heavyweight vinyl.

Just over a year ago Cassy embarked on her largest and most personal project yet, her debut solo album 'Donna', released on revered imprint AUS Music. Since then, Cassy has put out a string of remixes on Powerplant, Turbo, Echoe and Watergate, plus a track on Muna's latest VA. Throughout this period, Cassy has also been in the studio working on new material, the first of which to be released in September, and is titled 'Cassy 004'.

As the title infers, Cassy is reawakening her self-titled imprint she created in 2006, and has had three previous releases until now. With no plan or set schedule, the remit was simply to release her own records, when the time is right, and the quality is high. The music always reflected the quirkier side to Cassy's club tastes.

And 004 continue in this vein. It perfectly encapsulates the sleek and hypnotic sounds of the harder end of her DJ sets. The tracks are titled 'One' and 'Two', with Cassy giving 'One' a reshape to round off a trio of cuts aimed at the dancefloor.

This is the second release from London duo Dark Circles on their own DC Trax Label. The first release was given play on Radio 1's George Fitzgerald show and supported by the likes of Erol Alkan, Skream, Justin Robertson and Eric Duncan. Dc Trax 2 sees the first release given the remix treatment by an armoury of heavyweight remixers. Phantasy records' Kamera provides a tuff techno work out of Y, Emperor Machine takes inpiration from his old Bizarre Inc guise and making use of his old MPC, takes March back to the 90's raves. The Package is finished off by Lord of the Isles tripping out The Well in 2 strong remixes. This will be a limited vinyl release in February which has already earned a play on 2manydjs' Beats 1 radio show '2x2'.

It feels like a long time since the last Contort Yourself, addiction will make time drag. Fear not, the peddlers of filth are back with a quintet of past profanity and new nastiness. Unknown Precept's Eindkrak serves up a grease dripping, ball bearing filled dish of Shawarma. After the entre comes a 90s treat. Kirlian Camera's Angelo Bergamini's side project with Celestino Pes under the name Andromeda Complex. Here the partnership offer the drums flailing beast that is The Servant (Extract), tongue lolling, eyes bulging techno brutalism from 1994. 4 sees GDL collide claps and low level bass line abuse as a thick haze gathers. On the flip. L.I.E.S. and Secret Studio scavengers, Circling Vultures are savagely Feasting on the Caucus of the Fallen Divine King before Bunker back row bully Klankman twists his knife into The Servant. Your latest dose of mean musical medicine has been served.

One of the undiscovered gems of the Chicago underground. Includes the '90 classic 'Midnight Dancin'.
VERY LIMITED - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED - act now!

Blackrod proudly announce its second release. The quality techno music included on BLACKROD002 is provided by the Italian born MTD. On the remix side two dutch guys, the TWR72 formation show how do they think about techno.

Nicola Belligoli aka MTD was born in Mantua in 1986, after several years of interest in electronic music, particularly in techno, and after experiencing the production world, he decides to open his own label together with its historic partner Tracy.
In the winter between 2010 and 2011 Sonntag Morgen comes to life, initially only with digital releases and then also on wax. Now in its five year it counts more than 50 releases on digital and 8 on vinyl.

With the launch of the label MTD finds room to exhibit the best of his idea of Techno. Hypnotic and rough sounds influenced by dub and experimental moods, he never stop to research and experiment new sounds or new technic. This will eventually lead him to collaborate with many Italian and international labels.
Today in his discography we can find a large variety of works supported by numerous artists of the international music scene.

BEN SIMS / SPLITMUSIC
digging voltage, thx!

PFIRTER / MINDTRIP MUSIC, AUDIO ASSAULT, CLR, FIGURE, KRILL MUSIC
Will play twr72 remix, thanks.

CARLIO LIO / RAWTHENTIC MUSIC
twr72 remix for me

MARCEL DETTMANN / MDR, OSTGUT TON
thx

DRUMCOMPLEX / COMPLEXED RECORDS
TWR72 Remix is cool

JAMIE ANDERSON / ARTFORM RECORDS
Killer EP - will be playing this a lot

ELECTRIC INDIGO / INDIGO:INC
sub theory for me, thank you!

ABSTRACT DIVISION / DYNAMIC REFLECTION, AUDIOSCULPTURE
TWR72 remix for me

TAKKYU ISHINO / WIRE, WOMB,
TWR72 remix is nice

CHRIS LIEBING / NOVAMUTE, CLR
Thanks!

RICARDO GARDUNO / ILLEGAL ALIEN RECORDS
Solid! as usual, thank you

PIERRE DEUTSCHMANN / MICRO.FON / KIDDAZ.FM / H-PRODUCTIONS
great ep, thx

SHLOMI ABER / BE AS ONE, OVUM, COCOON
cool twr72 mix as always.

KRENZLIN / TRESOR/DRIVING FORCES/NACHTSTROM
great ep thx

SUBMERGE / IMPACT MECHANICS, MOTE EVOLVER, SLEAZE RECORDS, PLANET RHYTHM
Voltage bringing on those reminiscing sounds.

A breakthrough artist who has had a massive 2017 to date, Or:la returns to Hotflush with three new tracks and a remix of Limbosoup (from her debut Hotflush EP last year) by Detroit's FIT Siegel. Following the launch of her own label, Deep Sea Frequency, and a standout Boiler Room appearance, this new batch of fresh material cements Or:la's position in the UK underground. Taking cues from influences ranging from classic jungle to post-dubstep, Farewell 24 offers more evidence as to why so many have tipped the Derry producer for great things. And to round things off, we are very excited to include a razor sharp remix from the one and only FIT Siegel, one of our absolute US favourites.

"I'm going to try not to gush too much about the fact that 'Me Me Me' has Raj Pannu's first ever record, but you have to understand that he's DJ royalty to someone from where I come from.
From his residencies in Newcastle in the Early 90s, touring all over Europe, playing with the likes of Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova and James Lavelle to his move into turntablism in the late 90s playing one on one with DJ Craze, A-Trak and Q-Bert.
All the way up to the last decade and his time spent touring the world for 5 years as part of Coldcut, working with institutions like the BBC and Ninja Tune, and just generally being an absolutely mind bending DJ playing with people from all over the spectrum, such as Richie Hawtin, DJ Kentaro, Jamie Lidell, Kode9 and more....
and now he's decided to release his first record... With Us!
As you can imagine for someone with such a varied musical background, FSOP is hard to pin down. I played it to a friend and they said it sounded like Photek covering Pink Floyd, which is the closest approximation I've heard of it, I guess.
It's techno, but steppy, and super musical, and dark, but uplifting. Above all, it's just really special.I couldn't not give the record a full side to itself, and for the remix we've found the perfect pairing with an interpretation from Cosmin TRG (who I met at a festival, and who I instantly hit it off with after finding our shared love of Guiness and Sarcasm).
Cosmin chokes out all of the light with a cut of raw, skittering Paranoid Techno. Providing the ideal balance for both sides of the record.
Raj has also provided us with a Dub Mix which we're releasing as a digital exclusive.
The dub narrows the dancefloor focus, without losing the drama of the OG.
Reading this, you can probably tell how excited I am about this record."

Tel Aviv based two man project TV.OUT has been making a name for themselves these last years putting on impressive live sets, djing around the world, and running their Paralaxx imprint releasing various strains of rugged, well informed electronic music.
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On their debut for L.I.E.S. we get a smoking three tracker spanning styles that would not seem out of the place being played on the West Coast of Den Hague in the late-90s. Think early Legowelt meets Coca Disco meeting heavier techno sounds as a starting point. Club gear for the gearheads.

R&S founder Renaat Vandepapeliere launches a new series RV Trax, to reflect the sound of his DJ sets.
Re-invigorated and inspired by contemporary dance floor sounds, after 30+ years as the label owner and figurehead Renaat succumbed to the temptation to finally, at the tender age of 60, try his own hand at rocking the crowd.
Renaat's sets have seen him assemble a treasure trove of unreleased music that will now find a very personal home on RV Trax. Emblazoned with the Belgian national colours of black, yellow and red these tracks proudly flaunt their 'floor-filling dynamics. The first, a dance floor stormer from Steve Legget, remixing fellow North Easterners Bird Of Paradise's original - a tight punchy workout that pairs distorted 909 kicks against a high tension string part and melancholic synth pads. G-Prod (AKA French brothers David and Nicolas Gaugain) provide a balmy, motor-city style number - shuffling drums underpin sunrise synth washes and euphoric melodies. Buenos Ayres' Hermetics provide a frostier mood with 'Collider' - chilly FM bells pinned against serrated percussion and swirling distortion.

Samuel van Dijk is an electronic music producer, sound designer and media artist from the Netherlands releasing deep electronic music as VC-118A, Mohlao, and Multicast Dynamics. Drawing inspiration from technology, nature, film, and fiction, his productions and live sets embody a dynamic musical framework. Since the Dutchman surfaced as Mohlao for labels like Meanwhile, Field and Other Heights at the turn of the decade, van Dijks music has found a firm position; the ethereal electro VC-118A project, deep ambient techno as Mohlao, and subterranean ambient as Multicast Dynamics.

The Blink single is a labour of love spanning over 2 years evolving from Reshape's Live Series. The 'Tunnel mix' takes its title from being road tested at the now closed Tunnel Club in Paris and both tracks are a homage to early UK and Detroit techno which Redshape holds fond memories of from his youth.

After exploring Georgian soundscapes, the Intergalactic Research Institute for Sound is honored to reissue Stanislav Tolkachev's Blue Mood. First released on Aftertaste Recordings in 2008, this masterpiece is in the Institute's opinion one of the most impressive work of the Ukrainian artist.
For the occasion, Stanislav created the artwork for the record in order to complement or maybe represent an idea behind the release. The Institute plans to ask artists to deliver also a visual on top of their sound communication on the label. Limited copies of Blue Mood will include a photography of Tolkachev's artwork.
Absolute Limit, which finds itself on the B side, is a brand new track by Tolkachev. As usual he delves deeper into abstract and distorted techno, delivering a truly mental cut.

As Huntleys + Palmers events has drawn to a close, 2018 will see a big focus in releasing some brilliant new music and introducing some amazing new artists. First up is Wheelman - straight out of Glasgow and fresh off the back of his debut for our Studio Barnhus buddies. To our shame, it took a Kornel Kovacs trip to Rubadub to bring to our attention a real talent who was under our now the whole time! He'd even been to a bunch of our parties and we'd never made the connection..Righting this wrong, we promptly hit him up for music to include on a 'Clyde Built' compilation and they were so good, we designated the bulk of these tracks to this release - 5 absolute BELTERS!

Time has come: Asymptote duo, owner of the label, makes its debut with its first ever release.

SAV004, Behind The Scene Ep, is the result of a driving combination between old and new school elements, aimed at the big floor.

A side, is darker and deeper, made by two acid and atmospheric techno cuts: Behind the Scene and Chain Reaction.

On the B side, The Traveller is a minimalistic techno trip, with Millsian reminiscences.

Plastic City instead, with its essential sonorities, draws inspiration by the old Detroit school, trying to evolve it and go well beyond.

Past and future create the present

"The Silent Season 10 Year Anniversary collection celebrates a decade of deeper electronic music. The vinyl series features artists whose music continues to inspire the Silent Season journey.

After Un Reve, second of the trilogy of LPs recorded at studios Davout during the heyday of punk: 'a guided tour through the ruins of a civilisation'; and an evilous, innovative prophesy of electro, industrial, post-rock and noise.

Ron Allen and Hayden Andre are two artist names that some may not be familiar with outside of rare record aficionado circles, but they certainly deserve to have more credit. They crafted some of the most original, fresh, deep and interesting house and techno records to come out of their native Canada. Originally released in 1991, and the first release on their soon to be cult imprint Strobe, 'Metamorphasis' is a strong statement of intent, across six tracks Allen and Andre lay down a plethora of styles ranging from the deepest house sounds to more warehouse leaning bleep style tracks, deep sub bass, dreamy washing pads and taut drum programming are all the order of the day here and boy are we all the better off for it! This is essential stuff for all house and techno lovers out there, the real deal indeed!
The duo, and their label, went on to release numerous other future classics and gems during it's lifespan, some of which will now see the light of day again via a string of fully legit remastered reissues overseen by Ron Allen himself. A long time want by many, often expensive and topping the lists of those 'in the know' 'Metamorphasis' is now available again, as it was originally released way back in '91 with original Strobe artwork intact. Remastered and reissued from directly from Ron's personal source materials it's time these artifacts were made available again for 2017. A truly essential release!

Subapical is pleased to present Dutch producer Albert Van Abbe's The Pulse Projects - Black Catalogue Rituals (2004-2005)
The Pulse Projects Black Catalogue Rituals (2004-2005) show Albert Van Abbe's grittier electro/industrial focused work all recorded in the mid noughties. Here he serves up 4 tracks from the archives.

Excellent and precious techno, a bit acid on the corner, basslining the B-sise and ... bringing a superb trancey second B2 track... A big release for this new label !

Another rough one-sider - welcome Mark Deutsche & Musoe !

PARALLAX 06 by PRZ.

Finally here we are with the fourth release on Last Drop Records, signed by the london-based Stavrogin. 'Collectors' takes a more subdued approach from his debut on Australian label 3BS, focusing on ampdriven ambient textures and digital experimentation. 'Sixty Acres' is a juddering mass of static textures and penetrative low-end, forcing itself to a crumbled close. Title track 'Collectors' is something like the afterglow. Weary and destitute, the track stumbles through heatwave-soaked atmospheres, fragmented voices stuttering like a malfunctioning android. 'Are These Actual Miles' is perhaps the most direct, with its tremors of noise punctuated by a rhythmic pulse. This is a feature Italian duo Ichinen have capitalised on in their closing remix, reducing the track to a warbling, dead-eyed drum workout.

Acid and experimental techno... Amiga textures, minimalists and very dancefloor... with crazy structures and syncopated effects... 1 track a side, loud sound.

Anna Reusch returns to the bouq.-family with her third release and two peaktime lifesavers for the summer. A big thanks goes to M.In, Basti Grub and Future Proof for their great remixes.

The fifth album, from 1976, originally out on Cobra. 'Intense, violent, bitter, abrasive, uncompromising prefigurations of Industrial and post-rock. It is easy to understand why Merzbow, Wolf Eyes and Oren Ambarchi all wanted to collaborate. Whilst run-of-the-mill comparisons between Heldon/Pinhas and King Crimson/Fripp are hitherto sustainable, Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale explosively busts open new ground.'

Long time friend of the label Myler finally makes his South London Analogue Material debut with 'Lord of the ASBO'. The EP starts with driving kicks, hypnotic wandering synths and the noisy dissonant stabs of 'Mandem' before taking a more melancholy turn. 'Shutter Windows' slows things down with eerie echoes, dusty thudding kick drums and subtle synths before 'Whiskey & White Women' finishes the last of the originals with a drum track full of trippy percussion and masterful groove. Bad boy Keepsakes is back on the label after SLAM003 and finishes the EP with his take on 'Shutter Windows'.

After previously exhibiting his remixing dexterity on two other occasions, Myles Sergé returns to - made of CONCRETE' to showcase his production chops in a four track EP revealing three originals and one rework.
Firmly rooted in his hometown of Grand Rapids, a city along the legendary Detroit-Chicago axis, Sergé stays true to the musical hallmarks that made history in the scene, sketching up a contemporary soundscape with haunting old school influences. The EP unfolds as a real treasure trove, with each track digging deeper into the realms of dubbed out electronica, while masterfully blurring the lines between house and techno.
Centered around an electric resounding motif, - Rules of Engagement' kicks in with a triangulating synth kept afloat with subtle elements and variations, anchored in a complementing yet discrete bassline.
- Everything In Darkness Comes To Light- revolves around a funky chord progression, making for an unusual house exploration filled with whimpered vocals and eerie rustles.
Aubrey steps in on the remix, offering up a cavernous take on - Rules Of Engagement' by inserting major distortion in the initial synth lead. An array of glitches paired with metallic synths wind up a dynamic countermelody that ultimately takes over the entire groove.
The eponymous - Walking Through Concrete' bounces in with blunt percussion stabs paired with distant claves and clangs, gradually building up the main melodic loop.
The entire release stands as evidence of Sergé's ability to carve melodies into cold and dark concrete-like ambiances, doling out solid slices of groove-infused techno.

Long awaited re-issue of the classic, hard-to-find Op-Art EP by drum n bass legend Photek. Originally released in 1996 and featuring Photek's first foray into Techno and science fiction future-jazz - this re-issue has been meticulously remastered for it's rebirth twenty years later

New chapter on Nonnative series. New Semantica artists Cosmin TRG, Samuli Kemppi, Opuswerk and Refracted featuring Nonnative 09.

I started to feel very comfortable and relaxed amidst the blackness and silence, caught in a rhythm, in search for what is true.
Konstrukt. Hear the heart pulsating.
Konstrukt 006 w/ ACS & Amandra.

The fourth LAQ is proudly made by Attic's owner Fabrizio Lapiana. His melodic techno taste is employed into each track moving from hypnotic hard strings of the "Cold In Summer" to the sour and acidic groove of "Acid Smiles" (both on the first side). In the b-side Fabrizio goes into more hypnotic and obsessive sound. A sort of progressive-techno vibes served to people who never-stop dancing.

Die italienische Wahlbritin Francesca Lombardo (Crosstown Rebels) präsentiert uns hypnotischen Techno auf ihrer brandneuen Maxi für ECHOE und erntet auf Anhieb Begeisterungsstürme aus der internationalen DJ-Szene.

Marbled Green Vinyl
EarToGround label boss ''Gareth Wild'' comes up with a solo effort for Planet Rhythm. "Warriors In The Dance EP'' consists out of 4 dance floor cuts which all have a somewhat dark approach to them. Nevertheless, Gareth Wild shows his versatility throughout these cuts which span from Percussive to more ominous cuts. All of them contain the same feel for fat textures and dance floor appeal.

The second installment of 12" EP from EXHIBITIONIST 2 DVD+CD due out in September 2015. All the tracks are created by Jeff Mills during the session in the Studio Mix in the DVD, where the audience can see and learn how Jeff Mills produces tracks.

Resilience, the human capacity to flexibly assume limit situations and overcome them, has a lot to do with Joton and his new sound project for this 2017. In the current national panorama of electronic club music and facing such difficulty, artists are a kind of "modern and resilient heroes" who are constantly in personal and professional struggle to be able to continue progressing in the achievement of their ideas, sounds and dreams.

Joton faces his immediate future by showing his purest and analogical side; Returning, once again, to the primitive, to the seminal, to the roots of techno. Always in search of his truth. His maturity, and marked personality while producing, make it a real resilient, which is nothing more than a resident of the world that has made resilience a way of life, an artistic expression and technoid.

'R3silient' lists a trilogy. It will be substantiated through the publication of three vinyls that will see the light throughout this 2017. They will contain original songs by Joton and remixes of artists related to their sound. All this, of course, in three vinyls that all together will make us discover something new, a hallucinating synergy. It is, without a doubt, his most ambitious, resistant and powerful project.

The sound of Joton in this 2017 is industrial, analogical, mechanical, futuristic and sensitive. Dystopia and the club are discussed. Detroit, Berlin and Birmingham. Starting from the very marrow of techno. It is physical, blunt, modular and exciting.

Leyla's 'Parallels & Influences EP' brings together Mondkopf, Positive Centre, Codex Empire & Yuji Kondo for an assaulting 4 tracks of power infused and industrial strength techno.
Mondkopf starts things roling with militaristic snare rolls and off-kilter analog synthesis into a climatic fervor of dystopian scene-scaping. This then is followed upu energetically by the pounding pressure and liquid 303 squelches of Positive Centre's 'Rub'. Crushed out cymbals battle against booming sub bass as a foghorn call rides high above the tempestuous patterns.
Codex Empire's 'Hessdalen' is as slick and detailed as it is ruff and raw. Huge sweeping backgrounds with intense high end percussion lick over a stomping, staggered kick pattern. Yuji Kondo (one half of the excellent Steven Porter project with Katsunori Sawa) brings things to a close with 'Whip Blow'. Bringing his signature refusal for traditional percussion sources - this peaking track pits high level technicality against deeply hypnotic and brooding rhythm.

Drec Recordings is a record-label from Magdeburg run by Patrick Dre, releasing music between techno, and electronica.

ART present another landmark classic in Electronic Music history. Originally released on Stefan Robbers' Eevo-Lute label in 1993, Ross 154 aka Jochem Peteri - now best known for his productions as Newworldaquarium - released four tracks of deep, dark, mysterious hybrid techno interspersed with four delicate ambient interludes. Jochem recalls 'we went down to Eindhoven to record at Stefan's studio which was at his parent's place. Actually, we all still lived with our parents.' The recording was lucky to survive as Jochem remembers 'about halfway through recording, all power went off because his mom was frying us some snacks and the deep-fryer short-fused!'
Thankfully recording continued. Jochem describes it as a summary of all the musical influences he grew up with including Schoolly D, Loose Ends and even some 'Duran Duran synth melancholia'. Jochem was also digesting 'new UK sounds like Kirk Degiorgio and B12 plus the big American sounds of the Belleville Three (the Kevin Sanderson produced Mia Hesterley track 'Spark' patricularly comes to mind) and early second generation Detroit stuff like Psyche and Dark Comedy' (Carl Craig and Kenny Larkin respectively).
Jochem continues 'Meeting Stefan and Wladimir (Stefan Robbers and Wladimir Manshanden - co-founders of Eevo-Lute) changed it all for me, They gave the whole thing a unique Dutch synth-wave spin.' Interestingly, he concludes: 'the Fragments EP to me feels like a homage to the great shoulders we stand on today, An amazing legacy which I love and hate in equal amounts.' One thing is for sure - the Fragments EP stands the test of time and remains one of the most sought-after pieces of vinyl from this essential formative era in European Techno. Re-issued and carefully remastered under the care of ART Records owner Kirk Degiorgio, Ross 154 finally gets to be available for the new generation of listeners it deserves.

First reissue of Teersom's two part 12" series of grainy, tunnel-visioned psychedelic techno from 2013 released on Helsinki's Keys of Life. "Sun" cuts through the full A-side as a shuffled, dark and machine working chugger. The B-side's "Orb" raises pressure and punch, with more prominent white noise and low rolling sub bass complementing almost staggering hihats.