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Ute.Rec and Amniote Editions team up once again, for another collaborative fundraiser release. With 16 tracks, spanning from psychedelic and melodic scanditrance to trippy and tribal techno cuts.

All the proceeds for the compilation will be donated to Bridges over Borders. A community-based collective aiming to support BIPoC, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalised individuals fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Out October 25

Buy: https://amniotexute.bandcamp.com/album/amniote-x-ute-fundraiser-compilation-vol-ii

Artwork: Ross Paul McEwan
Mastering: Finnian Idris

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Jörmungandr - Skogsrå [Presented By Eastern Distributor] (Amniote x Ute)

V/A - Kodoku

Written and produced by Saverio Celestri @saverio-celestri / Δ / Prince de Takicardie @prince-de-takicardie / Tundramane @tundramane, KOSTE @koste_music / Oprofessionell @oprofessionell, Mikkel Rev @mikkel-rev, Ekkel @ekkeltype / shampoo @shampoo

Format: 12inch vinyl/ Digital
Cat. No: LLC06
Release Date: November 10th 2022

A1 - Saverio Celestri - Sundays
A2 - Δ - Crachats De Lune
A3 - Prince de Takicardie - Jam'on'acid (House Mix)

B1 - Tundramane - Brick To The Face (ft. KOSTE)
B2 - Solar Alliance - Quest For Kiba
B3 - shampoo - 四季ノ歌

For their sixth instalment, Lowlife Cartel follow up to their last two compilations (“Pimps Improvisations” in 2018 and “Omnia Vanitas” in 2020) with a new six-track VA named “Kodoku”; a vortical release, both bold and forward-looking, while fully geared for the club environment. Taking its title from a poisonous magic from the medieval Japanese era obtained by placing several venomous insects in a jar and letting them kill one another until only one survives, “Kodoku” - which interestingly also translates as “solitude” - features a cast of producers old and new to the fold including Saverio Celestri, the faceless △, Prince de Takicardie, Tundramane & Ko$te, Solar Alliance and shampoo.

A staple element of the Lowlife Cartel bunch, Saverio Celestri paves the way and dishes out one of his signature jagged, EBM-informed weapons in “Sundays”. Through this hotchpotch of acid-steeped bass entangled with a frantic newbeat-ish swing and razor-sharp synthwaves, the Italian producer shows off the raw and playful facets of his craft to optimal effect. Unknown contributor △ clocks in with “Crachats de Lune”, a proper ominous banger going straight for the jugular with its clever mix of dusty, drum-laden churn, processed vox stabs and sci-fi-indebted laser bursts flashing by unrelentingly. Tailored for hi-octane action at the defunct Boccaccio or Hacienda, Prince de Takicardie “Jam’on’Acid (House Mix)” blows the winds of euphoria across the club like it was done in 1995. Vibing to a pulsating mix of rabid snares, 303-vehicled charges and mangled vocal samples on a classic free rave tip, throwback material that packs a punch.

Flip it over and here is North-American duo Tundramane & Ko$te shifting the scope to Memphis chopped-and-screwed in true hardcore fashion. Straight-out aggression, “Brick To The Face” lives up to its title, so expect leaving the place with a few teeth out your mouth and a good concussion, though more side effects could appear over repeated listens. A radical U-turn from the previous, Ute.-related triplet Solar Alliance - alias Ekkel, Oprofessionell and Mikkel Rev - bring their dashing trance touch to the comp with “Quest for Kiba”, an uptempo maelstrom for the senses, swirling and whirling up until space and time make no damn sense any more. Topping off that versatile tour de force, producer shampoo adds his delectably sensuous spin on the record with the lush, sample-heavy lo-fi appeal of “四季ノ歌”. Unpolished feelgood vibes, sun-streaked soulfulness and deft-handed MPC wizardry are on the menu for this ultimate ride and jolly finale.

Design by Defame

Mastering by Studio Martyrs

© Lowlife Cartel 2022

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Solar Alliance - Quest For Kiba (LLC06)

The 10th release from Ute is crafted by none other than Felix Benedikt aka @alpha-tracks-official. Delivering the hard task of producing hard-hitting, functional and club ready tracks with the storytelling and emotion of early 90s trance-music. Expect mind-drilling 303s, ethereal pads and larger than life melodies packaged for the modern dancefloor.

Vinyl is coming January 2023.

Digital:
bit.ly/ute010digital

Vinyl:
bit.ly/ute010oew
bit.ly/ute010juno
bit.ly/ute010clone
bit.ly/ute010redeye
bit.ly/ute010deejay

Written & produced by: Felix Benedikt
Mastered by: Joel Krozer, 6bitdeep
Artwork: Ross Paul McEwan

Alpha Tracks - Starbeams [UTE010]

黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series.

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.

As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi.

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens.

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.

This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

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100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.
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releases February 17, 2023

Tracks written and arranged by Moktar, Shoeb Ahmad, Zhi, Merph and 黑芝麻

Mastering: Wayne Sutherland

Album Art/Painting: Jacquie Meng

Zine Graphic Designer, Earring Design, IG Filter Creator: Joanne Leong

Sticker Ilustrator/Designer: Lynn Nguyen

Writer: Tanya Akinola

Special thanks to Eugene, Rebecca, Hen, Chanel, Kavya, senzer online and artsACT

黑​芝​麻​和​朋​友​们 (H​ē​i zhī ma and friends)

bby tek [黑芝麻 & Moktar] - Take Me Anywhere

This track is part of the album "Insane World" by Alan Backdrop
Bandcamp Direct Link: https://alanbackdrop.bandcamp.com/album/insane-world

Releasing a new album after a long life break :)
It's a collection of tracks and jams made during the last 3 years where doubts have been my trusted conductors.
Hope you enjoy it!

Much love from Italy,
Alessio

Released June 30, 2023

All tracks written & produced by Alessio Meneghello between 2020 and 2023

Original Picture in video from: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DTI-sagittal-fibers.jpg

Insane World

Nootropic

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Alan Backdrop - Nootropic

Eora (Sydney) based collective Headnoiz, presents the second installment of their developing imprint. Featuring original works from Naarm (Melbourne) residing producers Mick Gristle and Hasvat Informant, whose collaborative efforts synergised to form their “Chiral Centers” EP.

The EP's four original productions traverse a myriad of genres and themes whilst still maintaining an impressively cohesive atmosphere of ominous euphoria.

Chiral Centres also includes two dancefloor friendly remixes. The first being a driving psychedelic interpretation of "Last Apparition" from Copenhagen based live duo "Atikka", followed by an anthemic trance rework of the opening track "Swordbox" courtesy of Ute's "Omformer".
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released July 20, 2023

Written & produced by: Michael "JJ" Wilson & Mike Blyth
Remix credits: Filip Storsveen, Mikkel Harraldstad, Susanne Benther Mouritsen, John Cleworth
Mastered by: John Cleworth
Artwork: Tom Schwaiger
Image: Alexander Cooke
Distribution: One Eye Witness

Mick Gristle & Hasvat Informant - Swordbox (Omformer Remix)[HDNZ002]

Release date: May 1st, 2024

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/inttn
Bandcamp: https://sextosentidorec.bandcamp.com/album/sxt002-expanse-ep
Vinyl: https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1711533070/intuition-expanse-ep

Premiere: Intuition - Void Drifter [SXT002]

June

June (Mikkel Rev Remix)

Album name: Dimension travelling
Track: Dumtek
Artist: GTI
Label: Space Trax
Format: Digital
Catalog: SPTVA05
Release date: 31/07/2024
Artwork: AJAM

Label links:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/space-trax
Bandcamp: https://spacetraxberlin.bandcamp.com/

Artist links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gtidj

Premiere: GTI - Dumtek [SPTVA05]

Ages (Digital Bonus Track)

Internal Unrest

Support here: https://navigareaudio.bandcamp.com/album/flesh-of-the-gods-remixes

Navigare Audio proudly presents the long awaited remix-bundle of Ness' classic LP "Flesh Of The Gods". Two years in the making we will start next year with a big cosmic bang!

A-side kicks off with a Hydrous remix that is staying true to the original in intensity and groove, but adds an extra layer of that unmistakeable eerie atmosphere that has become his signature.

A2 showcases why Dino Sabatini is such a revered artist within our community. Although subtle in it's movements, there's an undeniable depth and power to be found here - and although seemingly Ambient to some, expect to hear fragments of this piece in many DJ sessions in the upcoming year.

On to the B-side, where Argentinian native Vladw take on "Transilient". Soundtracking the first rays of the day, this is for the reflective hours, meditative, breezy, while keeping the moody atmosphere of the original.

B2 brings up the intensity with Kalumet's take on "Nobody Knows The Way". With a bass section that would've made Paps proud this is an uncompromising banger for a The Dome-session at 3am.

As a finale we've invited the highly talented Mikkel Rev from the Oslo-based Ute.-crew. Like us, Mikkel and Ute. are not ashamed of their love for true, deep Trance music. On the contrary, Mikkel's remix of "Like A Plucked Flower" oozes confidence in it's celebratory and life-affirming drive.

Label: Navigare Audio
Artist: Ness
Remix: Mikkel Rev
Title: Flesh Of The Gods Remixes
Track: Like A Plucked Flower
Mastering: Mattias Fridell
Artwork: Fredrik Navigare
Format: Digital/Vinyl
Catalogue number: NAVIGARE005
Release date: 31 January 2025

DS Premiere: Ness - Like A Plucked Flower (Mikkel Rev Remix) [NAVIGARE005]

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In the spring of 2017, we hosted our first open-air gathering. Now, eight years later, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of Ute. We are starting the jubilee year with this first anniversary release, compiled by our co-founder Marius Bø - a CD celebrating our past, present and future.

Buy: https://ute-rec.bandcamp.com/album/utecd0041-8-years-of-ute

Release date: May 19

Artwork by Ross Paul McEwan
Mastering by Nik Kozub

Mikkel Rev - Out Of Focus (Focused Mix) [UTECD004.1]

Following https://soundcloud.com/mikkel-rev's debut album on the label in 2023, ‘The Art Of Levitation’, the Norwegian artist returns with Journey Beyond, a selection of tracks demonstrating his innate ability to conjure the most atmospheric trance music, irrespective of BPM.

Journey Beyond was created from an extensive set of tracks sent to the label that were initially sequenced as two shorter EPs. With the first offering a slower 80bpm trance style, and the second EP, a classic ~130bpm trance style. However, over time, with tracks swapping in and out, ASIP had the idea to create a mixed version, progressing through the tracks and increasing bpm's, showcasing Mikkel’s ability in bridging euphoric worlds - and a style that is often reserved for Mikkel’s live performances amongst the forest raves held as part of the Ute Collective in Norway.

Classic trance and the art of a DJ mix have been influential to ASIP since the label’s inception, making this release and the process of creating it a true reflection of how Mikkel and the label come together to define the end output.

Featuring artwork by Ventral Is Golden and mastered by James Bernard.

Mikkel Rev / Journey Beyond (Mixed by ASIP) [ASIP043]

New E.P. with new Versions of "Illumination" and new Versions of "Liberation"

J-Phoria - Illumination 2.0 (New Club Mix)

Pressure

Booking: benjamin@mutual-obsession.com
Vinyl Distribution: One Eye Witness

June (Mikkel Rev Remix)

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