Following major league releases on Afterlife and his own imprint Apparition, Dutchman VNTM makes his debut on Spectrum, stamping down his pristine melodic techno mark on the label's 20th release.

'Deceiving Tendencies' and 'Disrupting Machines': evocative titles for these apocalyptic times. Two tracks, two universes, two transcendental opportunities to momentarily leave this reality and be whisked away on huge, swooping sonic waves. 'Deceiving Tendencies' takes the lead; A widescreen progressive tale laced with tense strings and soaring textures that lift you gently but make no promise to bring you back down to earth. Meanwhile 'Disrupting Machines' keeps us in deep space. Expect premium zero-gravity feels as the track's elements appear to float around us and the unhurried, palpitating groove gradually twists in and out of the stars, light years away from the current realities.

VNTM - Deceiving Tendencies

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Brazilian sorceress ANNA arrives on Afterlife with a tryptic of atmospheric ascendence.
ANNA has risen to prominence as one of South America’s foremost purveyors of techno, headlining events around the world and delivering exquisitely balanced sets that merge emotion and intensity. 
‘Journey To The Underworld’ exemplifies her ability to blend tough beats with transcendent atmospheres.

ANNA - Surrender

Miracle Of The Rose EP

Noise (feat. Lelah)

Always happiness

“Chili Rain Groove” channels the essence of minimal tech-house with a direct nod to the classic Berlin underground sound. Built on a steady, deep groove, the track keeps the energy consistent without relying on flashy effects. Its melody is simple but memorable, weaving through subtle variations and rhythmic interplay. The harmony stays true to a moody minor key, giving the piece a cool, late-night feel without tipping into darkness.Percussion and bass drive the pulse, while short melodic phrases add just enough character to stay fresh. “Chili Rain Groove” is designed for both focused listening and movement, striking a careful balance between introspection and motion. The mood is upbeat but never exaggerated, aiming for honest, grounded energy, perfect for early morning sets or a quiet solo session.

Chili Rain Groove

"Kevin de Vries and I have been in touch for years exchanging music and talking about
doing a release from him on my labels.
The time has come with this incredible “Vertigo” release.
Needless to say that I’ve been a fan of Kevin’s sound for years and supporting almost
every single release he’s had.
So I am obviously super happy to finally land his excellent music on NM2.
I feel we’ve put together a release so strong that it sets the bar extremely high for what’s
to come on NM2 in the future.
Kevin’s flair for making amazing melodies and soundscapes mixed with spot on
arrangements and in depth productions is a true pleasure for your ears.
Even when writing these words I slowly drift away and dive into the music with a smile on
my face.
To top it all we also got a superb remix from Marco Faraone who has been among my
favorite techno producers for years as well and one I have been wanting to release music
by for some time. His remix makes “vertigo” a more hard hitting and techno driven
banger.
Cleverly keeping all the melodies intact and wrapped up in heavy beats.
I feel blessed to have both these artists deliver such high quality music for NM2.
This release honestly feels like moving into a new era for the label and excites me so much
for the future releases." NOIR

VERTIGO EP

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B2 Nacarat

Skydive Remixed

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Freefall - Skydive (Kevin de Vries Extented Remix)

Ripped from Colyn - Afterlife Voyage 018 2019-12-09:
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https://www.beatport.com/track/the-future-is-the-past-original-mix/13376358

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https://www.beatport.com/artist/colyn/661550
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Colyn - The Future is the Past

Kas:st - Hold Me To The Light (Tale Of Us Remix)

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Out of darkness can only come light. ‘Unity’ is a 31-track opus, a symbol of togetherness curated by Tale Of Us, including artists already on Afterlife and some new names to the label. Accompanied by a continuous journey through this new music, mixed by Tale Of Us, we hope this compilation brings some escape at a challenging time.

It is more important than ever that we stand together and do what we can to help our loved ones, our communities and humanity as a whole. All profits from ‘Unity’ will be donated to the Coronavirus medical relief fund (https://bit.ly/2WJ8roB) of the most heavily-affected region so far, Lombardy in Italy. It is a cause particularly close to the hearts of us all at Afterlife. 

Tale Of Us cover the full spectrum of Afterlife sounds, from stirring, sunrise epics and eyes-down techno to more inward-looking moments, individually expressing a collective vision. Crystalline melodies and emotive oscillations connect each work and form the strands which Tale Of Us weave into a momentous Voyage. From the opening tones of the label founders’ own track ‘Alone’, every turn flows further into the Realm Of Consciousness, an unbounded dimension which ends in light.

Kevin De Vries - Omertá

After fryhide took a break due to the COVID-19 situation and the absence of events, we feel its time to pick up the pace again. In 2020 we will see a series of Split EP's.

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Fabrication - Luminous [SPLIT 02]

Afterlife: an odyssey through the realm of consciousness.