@UMEK / @SixteenOFive 1605

More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2025/02/27/dtp-umek-presents-polyvinyl-mechanically-intensive/
YouTube - https://youtu.be/glN3p_x4I7g

With the comeback of his moniker, Polyvinyl, UMEK goes back to his hardgroove origins. In addition, he is starting a new record label called 1605 GrooveSector, which will specialise in raw techno and hardgroove.

Slovenian-born UMEK has a career that dates back to the 1990s, when he was among the musicians that helped create and pioneer the first hardgroove movement. His iconic Recycled Loops project produced a number of groundbreaking songs that shaped the modern genre.

UMEK’s music has changed throughout the course of his three-decade career to reflect contemporary styles, and he has continued to be one of the most significant techno artists. His career is coming full circle with the return of the Polyvinyl pseudonym, and he is once again embracing the improvisational production style that once brought him international recognition.

For this DT:Premiere we selected the title track “Mechanically Intensive” with a rolling bassline and filtered percussion. Jerking synth stabs are added to boost the offbeat energy, but it’s the timeless, tribal and schranz-like rhythms that create the throwback, dance floor burning sound.

Buy the Digital release from Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/mechanically-intensive/4906430

LABEL: 1605 GrooveSector

CAT#: 1605GRV001
ARTIST: UMEK Presents Polyvinyl
TITLE: Mechanically Intensive

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 28 February 2025

01. Mechanically Intensive
02. Da Flute

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | UMEK Presents Polyvinyl - Mechanically Intensive [1605 GrooveSector]

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We are back with some fresh new talent from Finland - Kid93, who delivers a 4-track EP packed with driving low-end, funky machine funk, and vocal-laced tension that nods to classic warehouse energy while keeping things undeniably fresh.

The title track 'Master Blaster' opens the EP with a tight, rolling groove forming the backbone while metallic synth hits and warped FX textures rattle around the stereo field. It’s relentless but funky, pure stripped-down momentum with a late-night attitude, making this one a proper set-builder and floor-shaker.

'Machine Soul' goes deeper into Dub-indebted territory, fusing robotic swing with a soulful core. The beat is minimal yet warm, spiced with dusty drums and shimmering percussions, giving the track both mechanical precision and emotional resonance.

'Nocturnal Animals' is a percussive groover built around syncopated rhythms, vocal snippets, and melodic motifs that flirt with paranoia. It’s hypnotic and unpredictable with a unique flavour for a strobe-lit basement.

Closing out the EP with 'Down Dirty' - a rave-ready bomb equiped with the raw drums, crunchy snares, and a rolling sub. This is pure warehouse heat - nasty, funky, and impossible to ignore whether you're deep in a bunker or on a festival rig.

Enjoy

https://soundcloud.com/itskid93
https://soundcloud.com/mcspanishflyukg

Kid93 - Machine Soul

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SPURI debuts on Unrilis with a jackin' techno EP that has peak time energy.

He joins Unrilis following a release on the record label's sister imprint Loose, and his music can be found on other respected techno outlets such as Dense & Pika's Kneaded Pains, Simina Grigoriu's Kuukou, and Christian Smith's Tronic.

"Sucexx" has hypnotic percussion and gritty synth stabs laying a foundation for trippy vocal phrases. 

check out more: https://snd.click/SmokingInsideEP

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Smoke Inside

Sucexx

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UNRILIS126 - Spuri - Sucexx [PREMIÈRE]

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We welcome the Spanish artist Khabiar to Tronic for a whopping five-track EP. Khabiar is rising fast with recent releases on Planet Rhythm, and BEK delivering relentless energy and groove! This release showcases his variety of styles from hypnotic to hardgroove.

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Italian producer Uto Karem is one of the world’s Techno elite. He has released EP’s on labels including Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 Records, Christian Smith’s Tronic and Dubfire’s SCI+TEC, but most of his original music has been released via his own Agile Recordings.

Uto’s releases on Agile regularly have a great reception, often hitting the Top 10 Beatport Charts, and on many an occasion, also arriving at the coveted No. 1 spot. His avid following means Uto’s vinyl releases on Agile are also popular, with stock quick to sell out in most record stores.

Announcing his debut album in 2014, the last few years of Uto’s life have been a juggling act, balancing a busy touring schedule with label management and studio time.

Deciding to write an album came after years of releasing singles, remixes and EP’s, which although always true to Uto’s sound, at times took outside influence from hype and music trends of the moment.

The album is without restraint or outside influence, a project that takes exclusively from Uto’s core and the timeless music he has always held close to his heart.

Returning back to his early inspiration of bands like New Order, Depeche Mode and Soft Cell, he rediscovered the melodic synth lines that first drew him to discover Techno.

Going back to his roots, Uto spent hours working on synth lead melodies that although intricate, were also rhythmical and infectiously memorable. This often meant spending days, weeks and sometimes even months working on a single synth sound, which he would then build the rest of the track around. 

The final output blends deep atmospherics with melodic notation, pulsating basslines and stripped back percussion.

Techno focused, the album's energy makes it suited for a club environment, but to fully understand the intelligent use of melody and texture, requires headphones and home listening.

Delivered by <a href='http://www.label-worx.com'>Label Worx</a> on behalf of <a href='http://www.agilerec.com'>Agile Recordings</a>

AGILE082 : Uto Karem - Parts Of Me

Agile Recordings, born from the vision of Uto Karem, stands as an independent vinyl and digital label committed to supporting and producing unique electronic music with globally recognized artists. Our main vision is to release groove-induced, high-energy tracks, featuring the creativity of brilliant and forward-thinking artists.