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‘Where is Agartha? What is the specific region in which it lies? Along what road, through what civilizations, must one walk in order to reach it?.’ Saint-Yves d’Alveydre in 1886

Agartha, the debut full-length album by Japanese producer Wata Igarashi, is a mysterious, divine thing. Named for the mythical secret kingdom, understood as a complex maze of underground tunnels, perhaps designed by Martians who colonised the Earth tens of thousands of years ago, it’s a similarly mystical, perhaps even cosmic trip – but this time, exploring an inner, deeply personal cosmos. Beautifully detailed and bustling with rich incident, it takes Igarashi’s music to new places, which still retaining his unique sonic imprimatur; in this respect, it’s perfectly at home with Kompakt, a label that’s always encouraged artists to make the visionary music they need to create, to take risks and make sideways steps into uncharted territory.

An eloquent producer and DJ, Igarashi has been releasing techno for eleven years now, appearing on such imprints as The Bunker NY, Delsin, Midgar, and Time To Express; he has also self-released his productions via his WIP net label. Throughout, Igarashi has consistently explored his unique approach to techno and electronic music, one that’s eloquent and poised, even when it shifts into more psychedelic terrain; he’s a master at balancing the sensual and the functional, and he has an unerring ear for the right texture, the right tone, at the right time. He brings all of this into Agartha, his most thorough-going expression of self to date.

For Agartha, Igarashi had a strong concept he wanted to explore. Visualising specific scenes from an imaginary film based on the titular secret kingdom, he created soundtracks for those scenes, spending time during the pandemic in his studio, working away carefully at the ten tracks here. Given his background in creating music for television and advertisements, Igarashi is well-placed to explore the marriage of the sonic and the visual in such intimate ways, but freed from commercial concerns, he let his imagination run riot. He also drew on a rich palette of musical influences – techno is in there, of course, but you can also hear the smoky, improvised jazz of the likes of Miles Davis (to whom the album’s title is an indirect nod), and the minimalism and systems music of Steve Reich.

The latter is particularly pronounced on the gorgeous, beatless drift of “Floating Against Time”, where an arpeggiated sequence lingers, lovingly, around your ears for nine blissful minutes, coasting across swooning drones and waves of ambient noise. “Ceremony Of The Dead”, originally composed as part of a Sony 360 Reality Audio spatial sound concert, is a deep pass into systems composition, with various patterns overlaid and interlocking, before a wordless vocal rises from the depths, a gorgeous counterpoint to the swarming textures that gather across the track. On the other hand, tracks like “Burning” and “Subterranean Life” nudge toward Fourth World territory, painting deluxe dreamscapes of uncertain provenance; the title cut is an abstract drift-world, Igarashi painting an alien tableau dotted by shape-shifting creatures.

Agartha’s conceptual framework means that everything on the album sits perfectly together; listening to it in one sitting is a dizzying, lush experience. Its imaginings of inner landscapes recall, in some respects, the nautical, aqueous mythologies of the Drexciyan universe, though from different perspectives. But the result is Igarashi’s own creation, a deluxe, enchanting trip through the visionary Agartha of this unique producer’s cinematic mind’s-eye.

Agartha

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Stepping up with four intergalactic tracks, Australian producer @mondo1music sails us away from our synthetic consciousness with fleet-foot Drum & Bass rhythms, end-of-the-world bass and flecks of ethereal trance.

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Mondowun - Hyperstep [Eko-system]

Our next installment of the ProMix series comes from Headnoiz Co-Founder and resident Ascensionist. 

60 minutes of classic hard trance and original works from the artist.

See Ascensionist close out the Headnoiz Warehouse this Saturday night. tickets in bio!

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Futurytmi

Substrato Records proudly unveils the upcoming release by Limo “Fiori Su Marte”, with a remix from Claudio PRC. Set for release on November 22, this EP embodies a deep exploration of ambient, leftfield techno, and IDM, celebrating the intricate interplay between emotion and sound while showcasing Limo’s musical expertise and eclecticism

The A-side kicks off with an ambient track “Fiori Su Marte” where aural landscapes and lush tapestries of modular soundscapes weave together. The piece harmonizes strong sub-bass with delicate arpeggios, enveloped in dreamy pads and siren-like textures. For A2, Claudio PRC presents a perfect deep, spaced-out techno reinterpretation of the original track, evolving slowly to create a beautiful tension reminiscent of the Italian hypnotic techno school. PRC's expert craftsmanship reveals a soft yet elegant sound, where rhythmic intricacies and ethereal pads create a peaceful atmosphere carried by bouncy bassline that pulls you into a trance.

On the B-side, Limo ventures into experimental territory with “Camelia” blending syncopated leftfield rhythms and spectral ambiance, while dub-inspired pads infuse color and release the tension within the evolving beat. The B2 closes with “Luce Tetra” where spontaneity reigns as Limo delivers a one-take composition on modular sounds. This track explores dynamic synth sequences, blending reverberated blues chords with bursts of noise that deepen the listening experience.

As a special digital bonus, “Orbitale” is a techno track designed for the dancefloor, showcasing irresistibly intricate grooves. A robotic female vocal emerges within the sonic landscape, enhanced by dreamy pads and e-piano notes that set an atmospheric mood.

Limo - Fiori Su Marte (incl. Claudio PRC Remix) | SUB011

Liquid Engineering

Lefrenk, a leading figure in the underground electronic scene, presents a new EP on Fanzine Records. Since 2000, he has been exploring sounds, with over 100 releases on international labels. His music blends breaks, Techno and Electro creating unique atmospheres. Founder of Deep Different and a teacher, he drives the electronic scene. This EP reaffirms his commitment to innovation, offering an unforgettable sonic journey. 

Release date : 18/02/25 Bandcamp - 21/002/25 - All the digital platforms
Artwork by Burgalego
Mastering by Lefrenk

Lefrenk - Misunderstood Ep - Fanzine Records 037D

Sublabel: Groovebox
Cat.Nr.: GRVB016
Artist: ADMINISTRATOR
EP Name: Eon’s Return (Chapter_2.x) Format: Digital
Artwork: PRZYKARN
Design: Nico Rinker
Mastering: request@yangyinlermastering.de
Releasedate: 7th of March 2025

Releaseinformation:

We’re happy to have ADMINISTRATOR back on the label’s catalogue. This double EP is a special release that takes you through two very different worlds under the Schimmer Records sub-labels: Groovebox and Liquid One.

First up, we have Eons Return (Chapter_2.x) on Groovebox. This five-track EP is perfect for diving into deep soundscapes — floating, hypnotic, pulsating, abstract, and trippy rhythms. If you like to lose yourself, you‘ve come to the right place. ADMINISTRATOR ma- nages to create something here that will keep you glued to the couch, listening intently.

On the techno side, ADMINISTRATOR returns to Liquid One with Eon’s Return (Chap- ter_2.2x), a four-track EP that sharpens the focus and dives deep into techno. True to his signature style, this release delivers cutting-edge sound design with precision beats and intricate, evolving structures. It’s an EP that pulses with energy, expertly balanced with rich low-end depth and crystalline details that will captivate both DJs and techno fans alike.

Tracklist:

1. ADMINISTRATOR – Eon’s Return
2. ADMINISTRATOR – i4nEYE_mem
3. ADMINISTRATOR – attEmAMPSad22.2.22.2
4. ADMINISTRATOR – OpenSourceCapillarity (OCP_)
5. ADMINISTRATOR – INJe[[.TR0.spection

ADMINISTRATOR – Eon’s Return (Chapter_2.x) [GRVB016] Snippets

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What You Are Parts 1 & 2 (Zar Remix) - Tāl

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26/06 - Glastonbury Festival (Azaadi Stage, Shangri-La)
29/06 - Glastonbury Festival (Bar Kinetic, The Common w/DAYTIMERS)
01/07 - Voices Radio Residency
04/07 - Dancing Family Festival (b2b w/ Sway of the Verses)
05/08 - Voices Radio Residency

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