Close Encounters in its Seventh Release brings challenging techno sounds from nonconformist artists located around the globe.

Berlin based MDSMNR comes back to 30D Records with his trembling track Ghost Eyes. Vakat, from Montenegro, debuts on the label with Bare Hands, ready to push your sound system beyond its limits. Italian artist known as Divide delivers Colloide, melting textures and complex rhythms for high listening and dancing impacts. Run, by Japanese artist s/h/u/y/a, brings noise into techno for this Seventh Encounter, getting a mind-boggling result.

Sventh Contact EP

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30DCE-007: VA - Seventh Contact EP

«Leftover landscapes and lost emotions stuck in different realms, found scattered in a somewhat post apocalyptic world». Boris, specially known for his outstanding trajectory into the art of DJing and his long-lasting residency at Berghain Berlin, imagines in this new release from 30D Records special mixtape series a continuum of places and environments to be discovered once the beginning of the End has taken place. 

An exquisite and captivating ambient mix recorded by Boris in Berlin playing vinyl only, to be released in cassette format. Limited to 25 copies.

Pre-order: https://www.30drecords.com/releases/boris-dj-set/
Bandcamp: https://30drecords.bandcamp.com/album/boris-dj-mix-30dmix-008

Boris - DJ Mix [30DMIX-008]

30DMIX-008: Boris - DJ Mix

Jiman’s approach to techno goes much further than trying to systematically produce peak-time tracks. That’s why we think you’ll appreciate and enjoy his next release on 30D Records in our ExoPlanets sublabel: Human Program €rror EP.
There is no formula behind the tracks and they can’t be copied or emulated: exploring and redefining the link between Dub and Techno is one of the main assets of Jiman’s studio work. By experimenting with the darkest moods and emphasizing the complexity of sound textures and dub grooves, Jiman creates depth, intense atmospheres. Human Program €rror leads to a state of mind difficult to reach and it is so shocking that it will be hard to leave: make it last as long as you want.

Human Program €rror

30DEXO-012: Jiman - Human Program €rror EP

Close Encounters’ sub label release by 30D Records comes as usual with four tracks from different artists whose message gets amplified when being released together as a unique EP. 

Yogg shares an outstanding knowledge of percussion layers creating in Vanier a fascinating mixture between mystery and rhythm. Sculptures by Jörg Rodriguez will immerse you into a suspenseful atmosphere, as those you recognize when something big is about to happen. Grey Towers by Johannes Volk will directly elevate your adrenaline pumping with an hectic track only reachable by pushing machines to its maximum creative limit. Belenus explodes as an intense solar storm and comes with the strength usually associated with Kalter Ende. 

Fasten your earphones. We truly wish you’ll enjoy this 8th Close Encounter.

Eighth Contact Ep

30DCE-008: VA - Eighth Contact EP

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'Other Dimensions LP', Terrence Dixon's latest work and the new adventure in 30D's ExoPlanets sublabel, comes for the very first time released in full length format, split in two sides, showing Terrence's two faces. As everyone knows, words can not describe the music of this Detroit visionary, but we'll try. Futuristic, avant-garde-esque, mesmerizing, trippy and minimalistic / reduced techno funk as expected in A side, but highly emotional and evocative, as only he can do. On the flip side, Terrence redefines and takes to another level the concept of dark, experimental, abstract, atmospheric, alienated and dystopian music, a true musical trip (perhaps a nightmare???) to dive into. An extremely personal and intimate album.

Other Dimensions LP

30DEXOLP-001: Terrence Dixon - Other Dimensions LP

► Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3uVHMV2

Research, discovery, take a risk, and trust, these are some of the words that give meaning to 30D and, from our point of view, words that should define an avant-garde music label.
We are happy to present Tauceti‘s first solo work. Artist that 30D supports and believe in for her vision of techno, her serious and dedicated work and for her conceptual, aesthetic and philosophical coherence of quality underground techno.

Her music is direct and honest, but not for this an easy thing: deep, mental and melancholic techno, but also percussive, textured, raw and industrial at same time. And, even more, it is a true declaration of intent from a true emerging talent from the French techno scene.

Praise Of Meaning EP

30DEXO-013: Tauceti - Praise Of Meaning EP

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Italian producer Evod returns to 30D ExoPlanets for his second outing on the label. Known for the deep tripping techno that he puts out mostly via his own Evod Music you know it's special when he steps out of his comfort zone and presents new works via another outlet. 

Here he lands on 30D Records, after a first release with us in 2021, it's a welcome return. Presenting an exciting pack of deep techno, starting of with mesmerizing 'Molecole', a true piece of intergalactic space techno. More energy gets unleashed in the fierce 'Campi Magneti' with its clapping drive and pulsating kick drums. For the latter part of the EP Evod dives deep into the dub territories for 'Ioni' and the wonderful atmospheric drifter 'Atomi' as a closer. Evod shows his many sides just in four tracks and it's another confirmation that he's on the forefront of an exciting wave in modern techno.

Mezzo Interstellare EP

30DEXO-014: Evod - Mezzo Interstellare EP

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Close Encounters as a 30D Records sub label delivers four track EPs from different producers under a single musical concept. Forthcoming artists meet established ones, providing one track each in a specially curated, senseful selection.

On it's ninth encounter a new batch of fresh faces are lined up to deliver their unique take on techno and beyond. With two contributions from Buenos Aires, Argentina by Oruam Zior and Bruno Caro, Vakat from Montenegro and Endplate from the home soil Spain it is another exciting international affair that touches many styles and influences.

From fierce dark warehouse wormholes, playful shuffling techno tools and hypnotizing deep trippers it clearly shows this is another essential, carefully curated pack by one of Spain's most reliable techno imprints.

Ninth Contact EP

30DCE-009: VA - Ninth Contact EP

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Spanish producer Univac returns to 30D Records with his second outing on the leading Spanish techno imprint. This time he appears on the ExoPlanets sub, the more futuristic branch of the label. Univac follows this vision and delivers four excellent cuts of forward thinking electro on his MagnetFunk EP. It’s an exciting pack reaching high energy levels from dark and dooming vocal chopped new-wave to razor sharp elektroid jams. An excellent collection of spacious and punchy electro goodness.

MagnetFunk EP

30DEXO-015: Univac - MagnetFunk EP

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Very few electronic music artists can boast of spanning a wide musical spectrum as the UK producer Calum Lee aka Paleman / Fresnel Lens.Always emphasizing the percussive side (advantage of being a jazz drummer), and always with an innovative spirit, the releases of this authentic sound designer oscillate between the most abstract / experimental electronica and minimalist club focused techno, from atmospheric and introspective works to the sickest dubstep / bass music.

As at 30D we declare ourselves absolute fans of Calum’s music, we had a clear obligation to ask him to join our catalogue, specifically for the EyesHave It sub-label (we had especial interest in his interpretation of broken, dark and industrial techno). His answer was direct and unmistakable:”I’ve sent you a lot of pieces that fit with your label vision and the imagery that we love.. I’ve been studying existentialism a lot recently, so these tunes are a reflection of my headspace at the moment!”. A true declaration of intent!

And here it is, five perfect examples of obsessive tribal madness, overexciting synthetic broken beats and a lot of rawness. A pure musical gem.

Exalted EP

30DEYES-004: Paleman - Exalted EP

► Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3AvmlNF

We're excited to announce 30D Close Encounters' latest VA release, featuring JLTZ, Ricardo Garduno, Aöcram, and QRTMT. With four tracks from four unique artists, this release is a true journey through the world of modern Techno.
From the raw modular infected sequences by JLTZ to the QRTMT’s post rave apocalyptic sound and going through the pulsating frequencies by Ricardo Garduno and the elastic synths of Aöcram.
The full pack showcases the diverse range of sounds and styles that we've come to expect from the sub label which is always with an eye on the evolution of quality underground Techno.

Tenth Contact EP

30DCE-010: VA - Tenth Contact EP

► Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/41nmy1g

Insight Into Mind And Space' is the latest full length project from techno producer and label owner 30drop. It's a 10 track collection compiled out of tracks previously released on Jeff Mills' Axis imprint in digital formats. The original albums 'Soroban' and 'Photosynthetic Zone Manifesto' have been released in the years 2020 and 2021 and will now be available on vinyl in a limited edition for the first time.

The compiled album includes pieces that, like the mind, evolve as a consequence of each other in an orderly way. Starting with the early origins represented by the track 'Dunkelblau' with which the album begins, going through 'Accepting The Future', which represent the complexity reached by the human brain.

'Insight Into Mind And Space' portrays those hypothetical and alternative molecular combinations in the form of songs. Exposed to different chemical elements, gravitational and environmental conditions, dormant genes and signaling pathways are activated and uncannily combined. And just like the molecular events, sounds are combined in different ways, whether simple or complex, to create songs that provide an artistic vision to that scientific concept that opens a hypothesis to other types of intelligence that are far from human and that could exist in the vast out there.

The conceptual part of this project has been done in collaboration and with the supervision of Meritxell Rosell, PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology.

All the tracks are digitally available through the Axis Shop and other digital stores:
• Soroban LP: bit.ly/3MSdugo
• Photosynthetic Zone Manifesto LP: bit.ly/3UMHM6f

Insight Into Mind And Space LP

30DLP-002: 30drop - Insight Into Mind And Space LP

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An exciting label debut on the 30D ExoPlanets imprint by Konstantin Hess aka Kon Janson. Together with main(void) he's responsible for the underground techno outlet Spatial Cues where they exclusively present their own experiments in deep and heads down techno. With his Unbound Variant EP he makes his first moves away from that home base and drops a mesmerizing pack of his finest techno works to date. It's an excellent selection of hypnotic, eyes closed, headsy techno that make a perfect fit on the always reliable ExoPlanet series.

Unbound Variant EP

30DEXO-017: Kon Janson - Unbound Variant EP

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To Whom It May Concern: introducing here Yogg's groundbreaking release, a fusion of experimental techno, broken beats, bass and IDM music. Renowned and talented, Tel-Aviv artist Yogg is set to captivate electronic music enthusiasts worldwide with the highly anticipated release of his latest work, showing through 4 tracks an unmatched ability to create intricate soundscapes, a meticulous attention to every detail and an innovative blend of styles that pushes the boundaries of sonic exploration, promising a mind-bending auditory experience. This release will be unveiled on the esteemed 30D Records' sub-labelExoPlanets, in both, vinyl (strictly limited edition) and digital format.

They Want it All EP

30DEXO-018: Yogg - They Want it All EP

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Industrial Music Producer Geistform Releases New Album "Resonancia”. Renowned industrial musicproducer Geistform has released a brand new album titled "Resonancia", featuring 11 mesmerizing tracksthat explore the boundaries of industrial minimalism. The album is undoubtedly their best work to dateand is reminiscent of legendary bands such as Pansonic, as well as other experimental industrial musicpioneers, blending together elements of noise, electronica, and minimalism to create a sound that isuniquely Geistform. "Resonancia" is an exploration of sound and texture, and it takes listeners on a journeythrough haunting soundscapes and intricate rhythms that evoke feelings of both dread and fascination. 

Geistform's distinct style shines through in every track. From the opening track “Ciclos Por Segundo” tothe haunting “Metaobjeto”, Resonancia is a captivating listening experience. Geistform has been creatingunique and innovative music for over the years, and "Resonancia" is a testimony to his artistic prowess. 

By exploring the possibilities of industrial music and raw minimalism, Geistform has created an album that challenges fearless listeners and it showcases Geistform's ability to push the boundaries of the genre
while still remaining faithful to its roots.

Resonancia LP

30DEXOLP-002: Geistform - Resonancia LP

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Following 30D Records sub label concept, we’re excited to announce 30D Close Encounters’ latest VA release, where again forthcoming artists meet established ones. This time only female producers. No reason why, just quality underground Techno here.

Showcasing four straight up Techno tracks ready to make you sweat, Adriana Lopez, Dasha Rush, Denise Rabe and Mendi (in strict alphabetical order) focus on Techno’s purpose and deliver four Techno weapons from Dj’s and for Dj’s.

Eleventh Contact EP

30DCE-011: VA - Eleventh Contact EP

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Kastil, aka of the Spanish Mario Castillo, is well known and especially for his role as a producer of furious and intricate techno works with a high industrial influence.
But at 30D we like that our close people (and Kastil is very close, since he is responsible for the mastering of all our label's releases) have absolute freedom to release what they consider appropriate, here is a clear example: Mario leaves aside his usual four-to-the-floor vision to immerse himself -completely on purpose- in classic IDM and the most beautiful, musical and even epic electronica. Only one of the four tracks that conform the EP ('Polymorphic') clearly looks to the dance floor although it shares, along with the three remaining tracks, the artist's passion for the timeless sound of the 90's.
‘QuadroQuill EP’ will be released on 30D Records' sub-label ExoPlanets, in both, vinyl (strictly limited edition) and digital format.

QuadroQuill EP

30DEXO-020: Kastil - QuadroQuill EP

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‘Music For Empty Rooms With Bloody Windows' is the 3 track cinematic-dark-deep-eerie-ethereal-experimental-haunting-immersive-introspective-melancholic-esque 
new musical project from 30D's creator 30drop. An invitation to embrace the beauty within the shadows.

30D-009: 30drop - Music For Empty Rooms With Bloody Windows EP

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30drop, in constant evolution towards experimentation, leaves aside once again the obvious 4x4 pattern to dive into melancholic, dense and gritty musical landscapes.
These four tracks, each one carefully crafted to convey a specific feeling at a specific moment, were created through layers and harmonics that work as a whole thing.

About 30D 10 Years Releases: 
30D Records celebrates a decade of modern sonic exploration.
Since its inception at the end of 2014, and initially taking inspiration from 40's & 50's science fiction culture, the label has been offering to listeners a vast array of genres, being experimental, creative and forward-thinking dance music its main mission.
For its 10th anniversary, the cutting-edge electronic music label very proudly announces five distinctive releases, each one across their respective sub-labels.

Abstract Dynamics EP

30D10Y-001: 30drop - Abstract Dynamics EP

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Close Encounters, 30D Records sub label, keeps its initial main purpose of delivering four tracks from four different producers under the same musical concept. And exceptionally for this 10th anniversary, and for the very first time, also under the same musical style.
Julia Govor, Amotik, Yogg and Electric Indigo, all of them close friends to the label, dive into the broken-beat territory, offering their particular vision of the genre, as personal and varied as interesting, and not only dance floor focused.

About 30D 10 Years Releases: 
30D Records celebrates a decade of modern sonic exploration.
Since its inception at the end of 2014, and initially taking inspiration from 40's & 50's science fiction culture, the label has been offering to listeners a vast array of genres, being experimental, creative and forward-thinking dance music its main mission.
For its 10th anniversary, the cutting-edge electronic music label very proudly announces five distinctive releases, each one across their respective sub-labels.


Final Contact EP

30D10Y-002: VA - Final Contact EP

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Denise Rabe, a regular face into our roster, is back to the label with a full release for the very first time.
True to the meaning of the word in itself, Mastermind Ep is a highly clever and complex exercise of dark and oppressive but also psychedelic, magical and almost ritualistic broken-beat techno music, which defines Denise's own sound, and that clearly explains why she is becoming increasingly a key piece for the evolution and development of the current techno scene.

About 30D 10 Years Releases: 
30D Records celebrates a decade of modern sonic exploration.
Since its inception at the end of 2014, and initially taking inspiration from 40's & 50's science fiction culture, the label has been offering to listeners a vast array of genres, being experimental, creative and forward-thinking dance music its main mission.
For its 10th anniversary, the cutting-edge electronic music label very proudly announces five distinctive releases, each one across their respective sub-labels.

30D10Y-003: Denise Rabe - Mastermind EP

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And he did it again!
The talented Calum Lee AKA Paleman / Fresnel Lens, one of our favorite producers by far, is back after his acclaimed Exalted EP (2023). Although stylistically speaking 'a bit different' to the previous release (in his own words), our innovative sound designer delivers a sick collection of dark, abstract and experimental broken-beat tracks as only few artists can afford, where impossible percussive rhythms and tons of raw energy go hand in hand, challenging listener's perception and placing him at the forefront of electronic music.
Another must have release.

About 30D 10 Years Releases: 
30D Records celebrates a decade of modern sonic exploration.
Since its inception at the end of 2014, and initially taking inspiration from 40's & 50's science fiction culture, the label has been offering to listeners a vast array of genres, being experimental, creative and forward-thinking dance music its main mission.
For its 10th anniversary, the cutting-edge electronic music label very proudly announces five distinctive releases, each one across their respective sub-labels.

Pale Vater EP

30D10Y004: Paleman - Pale Vater EP

► BANDCAMP: https://tinyurl.com/2s3z4t6p

Shuya Ōnuki's Chirpy Decorations is the latest work from s/h/u/y/a, his very first long play release and his most experimental and personal work to date. Expect to hear from dark landscape ambient to true musical nightmares.

30DEYES-005: Shuya Ōnuki - Chirpy Decorations

► BANDCAMP: https://tinyurl.com/5yp9j4wk

This is the second JLTZ work on the 30D imprint following his 2023 debut. On 'Odyssey Of A Fading World EP', the Italian artist shows again his natural
skill in creating a personal, distinctive, and detailed sound design, as enigmatic as it is proficient. With a dense, oppressive yet hypnotic, futuristic, and
addictive atmosphere that captivates from the first listen, JLTZ proves why he's one of the most talented producers in today's ever-evolving techno
landscape.

30DEXO-019: JLTZ - Odyssey Of A Fading World EP

Trolley Route aka Oscar Mulero was requested to release the 4th mixtape of 30drop Records.

It is a very special Dj set where the artist takes you to a travel through its most musical and deep side, influenced by timeless Detroit sound. The mix is composed by 100% material from Trolley Route, almost all of them are unreleased new brand tracks.

Limited edition of 25 copies in cassette format availables in our label website:
http://www.30drop.com/releases/trolley-route-dj-mix-tape/ 

Enjoy this piece of art!

30DMIX-004: Trolley Route - DJ Mix

Emergency EP is a high-quality release by one of the long-established producers but emergent project in modern techno.

Berliner MSDMNR continues working on his particular sound halfway between rawness and hypnotism with an exceptional mix framed within a more contemporary context made for the dance floor.

Emergency EP has 5 tracks of a straight techno style focusing on rhythmic experimentation created from percussive sequences processed to exhaustion building a unique and special textured groove.

30DEXO-005: Terrence Dixon - Digital Ladder EP (incl. Dasha Rush & 30drop Remixes)

In times of disturbance, the world has to adjust to current needs, at 30D we are no exception and are striving to adapt to the situation we are all living through today. The label is fully aware of the efforts and changes that our community are facing at these difficult times and with our strong belief in the power of music, we have decided to continue to release new material.
 
Our sub-label ‘Close Encounters’ publishes its third release ‘Third Contact’ EP on April 24th 2020, bringing together a range of artists to express their musical vision as a virtual union, somewhat reflective of the globes current confinement.
 
‘Third Contact EP' delivers four tracks from an alliance of artists who are at a peak in their careers; Denise Rabe clearly defines her dark, hypnotic trade-mark aesthetic in 'We'll Meet In Shanghai', a timeless track even before its release. Geistform combines industrial-electro with a raw techno drive, continuously channelling his masterful energy in '3C 273'. A more dancefloor-oriented B side features ‘Stolen’ from Temudo, delivering rolling groove and distorted bass-lines, Adriana Lopez closing the EP with her high energy, spellbinding ‘SMV’, both B-side tracks perfectly geared toward a wide variety of DJ sets.
 
We are thrilled to debut all four artists on 30D Records and happy to share this with you in these strange times, thank you in advance for your collaboration during this very special situation we are experiencing today.

Third Contact EP

30DCE-003: V/A - Third Contact EP

Here is the fourth episode of our most SciFi series: Close Encounters. This time the encounter is between 4 artists who contribute to it with hypnotic, textural and deliciously repetitive tracks. Always with a futuristic discourse and under an ‘Orwellian’ concept that today more than ever is tangible in our society.

Modular synthesis sound in tracks such as those of Pedro Pina or Kalter Ende are complemented and combined with Irazu's percussive poly-rhythms and the synthetic minimalism of the Omnia Vox sequences.

Fourth Contact EP

30DCE-004: V/A - Fourth Contact EP

Conrad Van Orton and Jheal sign the third release for Eyes Have It, 30D sub-label that, as usual, explores the darkest, coldest and even suffocating side of the techno spectrum.  

As it happened in the second release (‘Sei Tracce In Nero EP‘ by Reeko & Group), the high contrast between both sides gives sense to the album, giving it a strange but perfect balance, this time quite more oriented to the dance floor. It’s for sure that some people will think that CVO and Jheal might use elements that at first sight might be familiar but, let’s be honest, both have the ability to make everything sound very original.

On the A side Conrad Van Orton, an Italian producer with a lot of experience in techno and the most experimental electronics, elevates the listening to a sonic musical experience, literally. The three tracks, although ‘Dysfunctional Organic Device’ is probably the best example, are pure techno brutality, as highly raw, energetic and obsessive as they are obviously functional. Three true ‘monsters’.

On the B side Jheal, a face already known to the label thanks to his brilliant participation in ‘Close Encounters 002’, brings melancholy (‘150 Wreaths’) and tons of introspection (‘Our Fathers’) to the record. It is not easy for industrial techno to sound as emotional as when Alejandro manipulates it, something especially remarkable for such a young producer. Congratulations.

Outsiding Passage EP

30DEYES-003: Conrad Van Orton & Jheal - Outsiding Passage EP

The lack of contact, even between humans, has become in recent days a truly demanding norm. Far away from sitting and waiting for better days to come, Close Encounters as a sub label has always been 30D’s way to gather artists aiming to explore the wider techno spectrum, combining freedom, rhythm and each artist’s particular vision of their sound. We’re now sharing with you the results of the Sixth Encounter, to be released the forthcoming 26th February 2021.
 
Hekum, Jiman, Omnia Vox and Téo Dréan: Four tracks. Four artists. Four ways to resume and to push forward what we may expect from techno in this yet uncertain year to come.

Sixth Contact EP

30DCE-006: V/A - Sixth Contact EP

30D Records is an electronic music label created by 30drop and inspired by the old SciFi of the 40s and 50s. Focusing on innovation and experimentation in underground electronic music.

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