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From Our Minds to Yours

Out: February 10th, 2017.

Filled with contrasts in light and shadow and all the shades in between, Afterlife is thrilled to announce a collaborative release of Mind Against and Aether.  ‘Solaris’ is a melancholic listen in the form of a three track EP that brings in the light, dives in the dark and finally grounds you.

The title track ‘Solaris’ starts off with a poised, hypnotic groove that surges into arpeggiated chords, lighting the way. ‘Eclipse’ drifts off into a svelte bassline working with a darker, driven composition of synths. ‘Event Horizon’ finishes with an immaculately hewn journey, with focus on harmonic developments and whirring polymetrics.

Solaris

AL003 - Mind Against & Aether - Solaris

Berghain residents Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann link back to Ostgut Ton’s label launch in 2006 with their first studio collaboration in ten years and the extended Phantom Studies, on occasion of the one hundredth O-TON 12“ EP release.

With Phantom Studies Dettmann | Klock channel their first joined releases Dawning (2006) and Scenario (2007) from over a decade ago with their first co-production in ten years. On this extended, 40-minute 2x12" EP Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock parlay their deep personal alliance and musical repertoire through emphasis on new functional Techno as much as hypnotic, melodic and soulful music by thinking outside the box. The seven new, original tracks reflect these attributions by communicating to the needs and expectations of both DJs and home audio listeners, but not neglecting one over the other.

Tracklisting 2x12":
A1. Phantom Studies (8:49)
B1. No One Around (4:34)
B2. The Room (4:48)
C1. Prophet Man (6:47)
C2. Bad Boy (4:02)
D1. The World Tonight (5:55)
D2. The Tenant (4:09)

release date: 27 January 2017

More information:
http://hundert.ostgut.de
&
ostgut.de/label/record/189

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Dettmann | Klock | The World Tonight

From Another Mind, the techno party and label from southern Germany, is putting out a pair of remix EPs in February. 

Version 004.1 and Version 004.2 are made of reworks of material that From Another Mind bosses SHDW and Obscure Shape have released across three EPs since launching the label in 2015. The lineup of remixers includes some of the biggest names in the business. Rødhåd leads off the first set, which also features James Ruskin, Dax J and Shlømo. Meanwhile, the second EP opens with a joint rework from Tale Of Us and Mind Against, with Inland, Ryan James Ford and Konstantin Sibold contributing as well. 

Both EPs will come on vinyl and digital formats, with separate cover artwork that's designed to sit next to each other.
https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=37785

SHDW & Obscure Shape - Wenn Die Masken Fallen (Rødhåd Version)

A Man is No Island

Tears in the Rain

From Another Mind first started as a South German party series but soon evolved into a fully fledged label run by SHDW & Obscure Shape. Now it operates as a label and for the fourth release, they've invited a high-profile techno squadron to remix some of their tracks.

Artists like Rødhåd, Dax J, Konstantin Sibold and Ryan James Ford have all offered up their own high-octane and emotive re-imaginings of the duo's tracks but today we feature Tale of Us & Mind Against's edit.

Their remix of 'Die Weiße Rose' is a piledriving techno behemoth, one suited for dark, dank warehouses. Its synths zap across the forefront while venomous kicks thump away in the background.

It's the sort of demonic, mutant-energy track we've come to expect from both sets of producers and we're fairly certain it's going to explode. Check it out exclusively below.

Version 004.2

More exclusive music

Premiere: SHDW & Obscure Shape 'Die Weiße Rose' (Tale of Us & Mind Against Version)

These 3 atmospheric tracks are circulating for a while through the live set of Woo York.
With the best combination of epic soundscapes and melancholic melodies, it shows another wide range of dystopian music. To give the whole release another drift, we could convince the legendary techno innovator The Advent to remix Alien Worlds.
Artwork by Stepanets Kirill, layout by Nina Langel.

vinyl: https://bit.ly/2IRgo4A

digital: https://bit.ly/2mNL3CQ

Woo York: https://www.instagram.com/wooyork/

Dystopian: https://www.instagram.com/dystopian_official/

Aliens Worlds EP - Dystopian 021

A1 Woo York - Alien Worlds

A work 12 months in the making, Adam Beyer continues his exciting series of collaborative EPs, teaming up with heavy-hitters Pig&Dan for an multi-faceted four-tracker.

Chances are up if you spied Adam Beyer in an airport departure lounge over the past 12 months, he’d have his head buried in his laptop, immersed in creating sound sketches. A long-time fan of collaborations, the Drumcode chief has been on an inspiring streak of form lately, teaming up with the likes of Mark Reeve, Dense & Pika and now Pig&Dan. The results have been compelling, to say the least. 

In trademark perfectionist Beyer style, the title track ‘Capsule’ – a shimmering slice of techno - involved “around 15 different versions” the track rigorously road tested by the Swede and featured in episodes of Drumcode Radio to test dancefloor reactions, before finally getting the sign off.  ‘In Love’ is a big room techno groover, driven by crisp drums and the kind of evocative vocal effect that’ll have hairs standing on ends. ‘Atmosfear’ is true to its name, centered on a menacing synth line and gritty percussion, its deep kicks and subterranean bass combining superbly to create a heady dancefloor brew. ‘We Are E’ is propelled by a catchy synth hook and a classic call-to-arms vocal, which tips its cap to the artists’ shared love of classic UK rave.

Adam Beyer Vs Pig&Dan - Capsule - Drumcode - DC171

Subonation of Perjury is the latest in the series of heart wreching Techno releases from Dubiosity for Planet Rhythm. Like always, this release is heavily concentrated on touching synth's and growing melodies that might leave the listener in a euphoric gaze. It's Dubiosity's signature to combine dark and intense techno rhythms with layers of melodic goodness. Throughout the whole EP this style is present. Elysian Fields is the darkest cut of them all but also here a vivid choir comes through to mellow things down. Pjotr G and Dubiosity join forces for a remix of Remy Kruijer's ''Ho Chi Minh'' on the B2.

Subornation of Perjury

Remy Kruyer - Ho Chi Minh (Pjotr G & Dubiosity Remix)

“Some resurrect themselves after near-death experiences in politics,
while others continue to appear politically alive even when they have actually died.”

In time for the 20th anniversary of his label Hospital Productions, Dominick Fernow offers the first release of his Techno-focused moniker Vatican Shadow on Ostgut Ton, following up on his Berghain residency and joining Ostgut Booking in 2016 with his Vatican and Prurient projects.

The Cocteau Twins/This Mortal Coil-channelling, beatless widescreen opener “They Deserve Death” and the two collateral club/dancefloor tracks “Rubbish Of The Floodwaters” and “Weapons Inspection” offset each other by reincarnating the tape manipulation that laid the foundation of Vatican’s first performances with analog hardware and minimalist midi-dissection. Produced in Los Angeles with Josh Eustis, Vatican Shadow’s Rubbish Of The Floodwaters EP casts a full spectrum picture of where the project was born and where it headed.

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Vatican Shadow | They Deserve Death

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Step In (Prod. By LA Beats)

Panorama Bar resident Nick Höppner gets to ‘Work’ on his second solo album on Ostgut Ton, connecting the territories of House music with the ease of Alt-Pop.

On ‘Work’, Höppner shows his everlasting lust for musical detail, his increasing technical skills and compositional finesse. ‘Work’ is a very personal, soulful and deep record that breaks through the usual club/dancefloor narrative by documenting Nick’s interest for hybrid sounds and combining elements from varying musical genres.

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Nick Höppner | Fly Your Colours

Pre-order 'Morning After' - http://ovosound.io/morningafter

Think About Me

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A1.Atlantis

Quite some time has passed since Recondite’s last release on Dystopian. “Theater II“ is tenebrous spheres in all its beauty transformed into sound. Techno, House and Electronica absorbed in thought.
Artwork by the Popovy Sisters, layout by Nina Langel.

vinyl: https://bit.ly/2IRgo4A

digital: https://bit.ly/2mNL3CQ

Recondite: www.instagram.com/_recondite_/

Dystopian: instagram.com/dystopian_official/

Theater II EP - Dystopian 023

Dystopian023

A1 Recondite - Theater II

Formation 1

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Ness - The Spaceship Of Imagination

Occassional duo Pjotr G & Dubiosity have become household PRRUK names within short time. A couple of months after the well received ''A Man Is No Island EP'' a new submission to the ever extended PRRUKBLK catalog was provided in the form of ''Savant'' a 4 track spanning work of staggering techno with the significant filmic elements that Pjotr G and Dubiosity cleverly incorporate into their hazy works of techno. Whereas the A side is based on these elements, on the B side darker elements are introduced. ''Savant'' is a ferm but uplifting techno record.

Savant

Tired Starlings

Vinyl: http://bit.ly/MTN_AL005

In the most comprehensive display of the Afterlife sound so far, Tale Of Us compile 12 of the tracks they’ve been playing to great effect over recent months into an impressive and truly singular statement of their sound.
As well is possible from recorded music, these tracks bottle the spirit of the Afterlife events. A mixture of richly accomplished artists and new talents provide a focused and consistently high-quality collection. Label heads Tale Of Us collaborate with Ovend on the mesmerizing ‘Red Sky’, setting the bar for their guests. Acclaimed acts such as Mathew Jonson , Recondite , Woo York and Hunter/Game are amongst a wealth of ability in the likes of Aether , Denis Horvat , Keith Carnal , Per:sona , Black Peters , Darse
and Mathame . A body and brain dance through the realm of consciousness.

Tracklisting:
1. Aether - Beyond The Lights
2. Tale Of Us & Ovend - Red Sky
3. Denis Horvat - Bruto
4. Keith Carnal - Cloudy Monday
5. Per:sona - 393
6. Recondite - Hundred1
7. Black Peters - Avenue B
8. Mathew Jonson - The Prophet
9. Darse - Horus
10. Mathame - Timeshift
11. Hunter/Game - Illusion
12. Woo York - Hypernova

AL005 - Tale Of Us & Ovend - Red Sky

AL005 - Per.sona - 393

The Label Boss is back. ARTSCORE - The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The label aims to reach people and show the true heart of the label, with the core of it. Emmanuel opens the label, showing the path with 2 essential records. Diamonds & Ashes, The title comes from a 19th-century poem by Cyprian Norwid and references the manner in which diamonds are formed from heat and pressure acting upon coal. Prelisen: bit.ly/2rz1Ppm
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