Techno

release date (vinyl / cd / digital): 21st of October

“I've intended to do an album for a long while. The tracks draw upon ideas going back to various points over the last 12 years or so - some of the hooks I wrote years ago other bits are brand new. In some ways I wanted it to reflect a personal arc and the way I tend to do things  - never rushed”

‘Frames of Reference’ is the some 12 years in the making debut album from UK based techno producer Ø [Phase].

Best known by his work on the Belgium based Token Records his style ranges from gritty minimal techno to Detroit influenced material. His debut ‘Module Overload’ was released on London’s Lost/Cosmic records in 2000 and was followed by a string of productions for London's Surface/Inceptive Records and Ben Sims Ingoma imprint.

The move to Token came in 2007, he shortly after began DJing professionally and has since performed at parties across the globe whilst becoming a regular guest at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain performing alongside esteemed peers and supporters such as Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki and Ben Klock. His continued works have seen constant support throughout the techno world and have featured in CD mixes by Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, François Kevorkian and Fumiya Tanaka amongst others. Alongside his production work Ø [Phase] is also a mastering engineer and on/off artwork designer. Starting out at London’s prestigious Sony Music/Whitfield Street Studios, he has cut records for numerous underground dance acts as well as working on projects for mainstream artists.

Now after a string of acclaimed releases on Token and a selection of remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Peter Van Hoesen comes Ø [Phase]’s debut long-player ‘Frames of Reference’. Opening with the brooding and building swirl of ‘Binary Opposition (Process 3)’ Ø [Phase] sets out his template of evolving, richly textured atmospheres underpinned by shards of dark and light. ‘The Bwiti Initiate’ revolves around a bouncing techno rhythm that could most certainly traverse the house/techno divide whilst ‘Distracted’ and ‘Misaligned’ are the kind of unadulterated, pummeling, cavernous techno tracks that have made Lost such a party institution.
Then we have tracks like the soft beating ‘Just Another Dance’ providing a lighter edge, embellished with warmth and strings and the thick, densely woven tapestry of ‘Shadow Caster’ which goes from experimental to dancefloor and back again with consummate ease. The off-kilter lilt of ‘Perplexed’ drags us further into the dark before keys and a hint of a melody draw us back upwards for air whilst the fat driving bass of ‘Dirtro II’ and funkier edged menace of ‘On The Edge’ show a virtuoso producer at the top of his game. The closing introspection of ‘Self Deceit’ wallows in subtle nuances before a mid section synth and string intervention pulls us back from the brink before finally descending into the void.


Tracklist: 

2LP 
A1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
A2. The Bwiti Initiate
B1. Distracted
B2. Dirtro II
C1. Misaligned
C2. Just Another Dance (album version)
D1. Shadow Caster
D2. Self Deceit

CD & Digital:
1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
2. The Bwiti Initiate
3. Distracted
4. Dirtro II
5. On The Edge
6. Perplexed
7. Misaligned
8. Just Another Dance (album version)
9. Shadow Caster
10. Self Deceit

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Ø [Phase] - Shadow Caster

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Bandcamp: http://music.organism.ch 
Beatport: https://pro.beatport.com/release/papermind/1562007

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Feedback and support : Tom Hades / Christian Cambas / Paco Osuna / Chris Colburn / Mattew Jay / Ramiro Lopez / Spartaque / Dr. Motte / Dany Rodriguez / Electric Rescue / The Welderz / Thomas P. Heckmann / Drumcomplex / D.A.V.E. The Drummer / Anderson Noise / Drunken Kong / Dandi & Ugo / Tom Laws / Anthony Castaldo / M.I.D.I. / Soren Aalberg / Mintech / LxS / Yan Stricker ..


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A new week means a new storming techno release from the irrepressible !Organism crew out of Switzerland. For their next trick they enlist the dual talents of Funkbrainer & Extra Dry for two new cuts, then ask Spiros Kaloumenos to remix, and the results are compelling.  

Funkbrainer is a hugely prolific producer with more than 180 releases to his name. He layers  up  melancholic  grooves  with  distorted  melodies  and  does  so  on  labels  like Galore Music and Momentum League. He gets props from the likes of Chris Liebing and Paco Osuna and here teams up with !Organism associate and prolific Frenchman Extra Dry.  

The title track ‘Papermind’ is a dark, deep and loopy roller with paranoid synths snaking about above forceful drums. It grows in intensity when a gurgling bassline comes into the mix and some distant voices add a spiritual edge.  

The remix from Greek star Spiros Kaloumenos (a long time techno producer with many credits to his name and a regular on this label) is a more boisterous affair where the drums rattle about like galloping horses. Frazzled synths add an air of post apocalyptic tension to proceedings and the result is a truly standout track.  

Funkbrainer & Extra Dry then hook up for ‘Transplant,’a much more dubbed out and spooky,  late  night  cut  with  lots  of  eerie  open  space  and  fulsome  echo  chambers. Kicking drums then come in and the off kilter groove that emerges really sucks you in.  

On this evidence, Funkbrainer & Extra Dry and !Organism is a techno match made in heaven.

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CAT N° : ORGA77
Release : July 6, 2015 

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More info : http://www.organism-recordings.com
Bookings: http://www.organism-bookings.com

!77 : Funkbrainer & Extra Dry - Papermind (Original Mix)

Our new release has just landed, packed by the dark, dirty, and grooving sounds of DurtysoxXx. His outstanding ''The Sign EP'' features collaborations with Diction and Dantiez Saunderson, and as well a huge remix from label boss Spartaque. Deep, spacious bass, perfectly balanced percussive elements, and driving synths push this to the front of the line in essentials for the summer. Three talented newcomers on board of IAMT and one incredible release for your ears! 

Buy it at: http://bit.ly/IAMT086

Find IAMT on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/iamtlabel

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https://www.facebook.com/durtypage

Find Spartaque on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/spartaquelive

Durtysoxxx - The Sign (Original Mix) [IAMT]

<p>D.R.N.D.Y. makes his Evolution debut and things start off with a busy rhythm section making way for soaring synths which seem to initially come out of nowhere, yet end up being the most integral part of the affair, while arpeggios and vocal edits add to the anthemic feeling.&nbsp; Things are very different on the stomping &#8220;Milky Way&#8221; where dislocated chords and cavernous effects create a commanding vibe which surrounds the low-end-heavy affair.</p>

D.R.N.D.Y - Milky Way (Original Mix) [Evolution]

Clouds - Complete Control (Slam Remix)

From the album The Black Light, out November 23 via EXILE. 

Buy: http://www.junodownload.com/products/johannes-heil-the-black-light/2916618-02/

Johannes Heil - Scene Eight

Steve Rachmad is welcomed to the vinyl-only offshoot Drumcode Limited. ‘Disturbance’ is a punchy little number that has a stuttering synth that rises over the top of the pounding kick drum. ‘Steps’ takes it up a notch with a simplistic bleep pattern that modulates throughout that is awash with a throbbing undercurrent.

Steve Rachmad - Disturbance - Drumcode Limited - DCLTD15

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B2 Keep (Original Mix)| ARTS017

Pjotr G & Dubiosity - Evasion (Juan Sanchez Remix)(Uptempo)

Artist: DAST
Title: Raid Zone EP (Incl. Juan Sanchez Remix)
Label: OFF Recordings
Release number: OFF147
Labelcode: LC-37385
Format: Digital / Vinyl

Releasedate: 10.04.2017 (Digital) / 2017 (Vinyl)

Tracks:
1. DAST - Raid Zone
2. DAST - Systeme Failure
3. DAST - Raid Zone (Juan Sanchez Remix)

Info:
Following on the heels of releases on labels as Etruria, Cocoon and Elevate, italian-based DAST makes his debut on OFF Recordings.

The EP kicks off with "Raid Zone", a classic and timeless piece of spacy bigroom chord techno.

"System Failure" with its unsettling lead takes things more towards the latenight realm.

And Juan Sanchez delivers an even more stomping and peaktime interpretation of "Raid Zone", perfect to "destroy" festival dancefloors.

Raid Zone EP

System Failure

DAST - System Failure - OFF147

We are excited to present the first outing of what might soon prove to be one of techno‘s most promising collaborations. While Seatoc Mass' two pristinely crafted EPs have already left their mark on the label, Matrixxman has been turning heads across the scenes with his exceptionally prolific track record.

Drawing upon common thoughts on futuristic themes and their respective strengths as producers from different continents, their joint effort clearly conveys one distinct approach, yet unites the seemingly opposite. Regardless of being no-nonsense dancefloor-weapons, the four tracks still brim with detail, their vibrant elements communicating playfully.

On their shared EP these artists have struck a rare balance. They delicately hover between the spacious and the claustrophobic, the modern and the classic, the stern and the elated – while never losing focus of their mutual mission.

Artwork by Eva Vuillemin (http://www.evavuillemin.net)

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Pitch Black EP

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Figure 87 - Matrixxman x Setaoc Mass - Pitch Black EP (preview)

Arrival EP

COOKED01

Beatport

Yan Cook - Grey Layers [COOKED01]

Out now on vinyl and digital - lnk.to/REKIDS104

German duo Obscure Shape & SHDW drop three robust Techno tracks in their first full release on Rekids this May.

One of the most exciting acts in Techno today, Obscure Shape & SHDW are the founders of From Another Mind - the label and party series making waves in South-Germany. Aside from Rekids, where they remixed Radio Slave’s ‘Vision’ last year, the pair’s abilities in the studio have seen them invited by Slam for two separate remixes of Monoloc and Envoy on Soma, with more projects to be announced.

‘Himmel Und Erde’ is a cavernous cut boasting colossal kicks and skipping percussion before a tantalising melody comes into play. ‘Am Ende Der Welt’ is more deep and atmospheric in comparison, blending dusky percussion with echoing synths until ‘Gefallene Engel’ demonstrates syncopated drums and an otherworldly hook that conjure up a mesmerising aesthetic to conclude the release.

TRACKLIST:

A1 Himmel Und Erde 
B1 Am Ende Der Welt 
B2 Gefallene Engel

Obscure Shape & SHDW

Himmel Und Erde

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A1. Obscure Shape & SHDW - Himmel Und Erde

@VIICircle / @Frrgo / @RapidEyeMovementOfficial

http://deathtechno.com/2017/10/04/dtp-vii-circle-alpha-farrago-remix/

Rapid Eye Movement is an interesting new label project that start things off with a wonderful wax entry from the owners themselves known as VII Circle.

The launch release Archetype has a deep and soulful core, where the original tracks are full of atmosphere and emotion. Subtle, moody and stripped back allowing elements to breathe, they hold up to the notion that less is more.

The first of two remixes is from Amsterdam based Keith Carnal who brings his Midas touch and to no surprise, delivers the goods.

Farrago is a name change of a Belgian artist who is really stepping up to the plate and showing his worth. His take on “Alpha” was our choice for this DT:Premiere as he throws caution to the wind and makes a storming rework. Creating a perfect storm of tough beats and harmonic synth lines, the eerie and gothic style will definitely pick up a dedicated following of Techno heads…

Order the 12″ vinyl at Juno Records
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/vii-circle-archetype-ep/662439-01/
Deejay.de
https://www.deejay.de/Vii_Circle_Archetype_Ep_REM001_Vinyl__286379

LABEL: Rapid Eye Movement

CAT#: REM001
ARTIST: VII Circle
TITLE: Archetype

FORMAT: Vinyl & Digital

RELEASED:
Vinyl - 6 October 2017
Digital - 24 October 2017

01. Archetype
02. Alpha
03. Nobody Can Escape From Himself
04. Nobody Can Escape From Himself (Keith Carnal Remix)
05. Alpha (Farrago Remix) [Digital Only]

Archetype

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | VII Circle - Alpha (Farrago Remix) [Rapid Eye Movement]

Artist : @cleric & @setaoc_mass
Label : Clergy
More premieres : bit.ly/2eTWTpU

Isolate EP

Premiere : Cleric x Setaoc Mass - Isolation

SHDW & Obscure Shape - Die Augen Des Teufels EP | FAM005

A1. Die Augen Des Teufels (Original Mix)
A2. Wächter Der Nacht (Original Mix)
B1. Die Prophezeiung (Original Mix)
B2. Verlorene Seelen (Original Mix)

Release date: 30.07.2018

All tracks written and produced by Marco Bläsi & Luigi Urban.

Mastering by Ladislav Agabekov at Caduceus Mastering, Geneva.

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Bookings:
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For more info visit:
www.fromanothermind.com

SHDW & Obscure Shape - Die Augen Des Teufels (Original Mix) | FAM005

The production duo of Liam Robertson and Calum Macleod (aka Clouds) lay down two heavy originals.

Released May 21, 2013

Techno

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