B. Dorisburg and Efraim Kent - Data Smuggler

Arkajo is back on his own label with two originals and two remixes by kindred spirits, Polygonia and Konduku. Starting with the warm Entwine, stepped-out beats laced with swirly stabs. Polygonia's finishes off the A-side with an organic and atmospheric rework; saturated in deep, trippy, rattling tonally percussive flows.
Arkajo's Signature leads the B-side: broken drum patterns with whispers from the realm between where Sweden and the UK meet. Konduku settles the score with his dark and eerie 4x4 techno take. A diverse record to keep in the bag for both hazy basements and the upcoming summer season.

Arkajo05 - Arkajo - Entwine   Signature (Polygonia And Konduku Remixes)

French producer and hardware specialist @amandraaa returns to Nous'klaer with four stoic, minimal club tracks that are so delicate and deftly produced that they beg to heard as loud as possible and as quietly as possible, allowing the listener to inspect every nook and cranny of Amandra's sonic tapestry. Opener "Lavanvilla" rides a simple drum loop that's filled out by gated, beautiful noise that gets punctuated by vibey Rhodes 7th chord and a constantly evolving 16th percussion pattern that gracefully pushes that song forward. "Palette Doree" and "Edition Collector" are Amandra's most swung offerings, lively sampled percussion and lush synths that offer endless breathing space for these beautiful numbers to exhale. "Pana Ondine" is the dance floor workhorse with a soft and punchy kick, rough stabbing bass hook, wispy ride and a mesmerizing arpeggio, the track never calls your attention loudly but instead gently lures you into its grasp.

A1| Lavanvilla
A2| Palette Dorée
B1| Pana Ondine
B2| Edition Collector

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Amandra - Edition Collector - Nous'klaer 037 (previews)

Sepehr - Genesis Domain - Dekmantel - DKMNTL103

buy via dekmantel: https://dekmantel.com/shop/records/sepehr-genesis-domain
buy via bandcamp: https://sepehr.bandcamp.com/album/genesis-domain

a1. Genesis Domain
a2. Delicate Senses
a3. Twisted Solstice
b1. Planet Lonely
b2. Queen Of Demons

Making his Dekmantel debut with a flourish of symphonic, transcendental techno, Sepehr takes us into a fictional metaphysical zone he calls the Genesis Domain.

Over the past 10 years NYC-based Sepehr Alimagham’s versatile club music practice has taken in techno, D&B, electro, EBM and acid on a suite of scene-leading labels. This new EP builds on the pseudo-spirituality he explored on recent LP Fall From Grace with an exploration of an imagined space “where your reality can be reinvented at any given moment.”

On the A side, the title track sets the pace with a throbbing, sparkling-yet-spooky trip that allows a touch of trance into the mix, while ‘Delicate Senses’ explores snappier broken beat rhythms and edgy atmospherics with a distinctly moody outlook.

The mystical electro shades of ‘Twisted Solstice’ and ‘Planet Lonely’s melancholic 4/4 pastures strike a note between contemplative introspection and anthemic main stage energy. ‘Queen Of Demons’ is the consummate EP closer, leaning on brooding low end and snaking, intricate beats with a healthy dose of shimmering beauty up top.

Consistent with his versatile approach since day one, Sepehr proves any blend of tempos and rhythms can be folded into his vivid, evocative sound world — the results will always draw you in close until his vision becomes yours.

DKMNTL103 // Sepehr - Genesis Domain

Vinyl Pre-Order: https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1712670705/tul-waitoonkiat-nueng-kamtham
Digital Pre-Order: https://siamesetwinsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nueng-kamtham-st

Siamese Twins embarks on its 10th release milestone with the acclaimed Thai performance artist Tul Waitoonkiat. In หนึ่งคำถาม (One Question), Waitoonkiat's poetry is conjoined into a versatile sonic meeting of minds, created in collaboration with producers Black Merlin, Sapphire Slows, and Sleep D. Aligning seamlessly with Siamese Twins' trademark ethos of cultural reflection and interdisciplinary exploration.

Waitoonkiat, known for his socio-political work "2553," which reflects on the 2010 military crackdown in Thailand, has presented his novel "Silence is Violence" through multidisciplinary art exhibitions across Bangkok. One of these collaborations with Siamese Twins’ Khun Fluff in 2022 established a profound connection and laid this release's foundational recording layer. The recorded poem explores existential themes, pondering the endless cycle of questioning and the dichotomy between silence and imagination, darkness and light, with its contemplative imagination setting the stage.

The A-side unveils George Thompson's universe, known in the terrestrial realm as Black Merlin, with two noirish cinematic explorations that compose Waitoonkiat’s trademark expressive and enigmatic voice into the release's fabric. Showcasing Thompson’s ability to create hypnotic, depth-charged soundscapes that captivatingly feed into a broader story rather than claiming center stage.

The B-side begins with a delicate approach to sound design, crafted through the Buchla synthesizer by Japanese modular artist Sapphire Slows. The charm of this version lies within the sustained notes that gently inhale and exhale between enigmatic vocoder effects and layers of beauty, nature, and technology.

B2 closes with a seven-and-a-half-minute peak timer revolving around a pulsating bassline and driving force of drum energy. One craving for packed warehouses and bush raves by the Australian wizards of OZ and Butter Sessions label owners, Sleep D, aka Corey Kikos and Maryos Syawish.

Artwork by Taychin Dunnvatanachit

@sleepd
@sapphire-slows
@black-merlin

Nueng Kamtham

Tul Waitoonkiat - Nueng Kamtham 12" (snippets) - ST​​​๐​​​๐​​​๑๐

Kaspiann - Mantis 13 - Delsin Records - DSR/MTS13

buy via delsin: https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/8597
buy via bandcamp: https://kaspiann.bandcamp.com/album/mantis-13

a1. Satakieli
a2. Tuiskussa Langennut
b1. Havinavalssi
b2. Solina

Finnish deep techno maestro Kaspiann (@soundsofkaspiann) makes his Mantis debut with four densely packed depth charges of dancefloor meditation. The Helsinki-based artist has been entrenched in the city’s underground scene for a long time, organising official and unofficial parties, DJing prolifically and performing live. Since establishing his VALA label in 2021 via a split release with regular collaborator Multicast Dynamics, his sound has refined towards an elegant, heads-down sound which is represented perfectly on this four-track excursion. From the even-tempered mantra of ‘Satakieli’ to the aqueous, lightly dubbed electro of ‘Tuiskussa Langennut’, the warm after hours synth bath of ‘Havinavalssi’ and the pensive percussive of ‘Solina’, Kaspiann demonstrates a keen balance between richly layered detail and an overall subtlety — heavyweight music that feels light on the ears.

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Kaspiann - Mantis 13 (DSR/MTS13)

Coming to a record shop near you this week: Aniara white label number four! And it brings exactly that to the floor. Two of Arkajo's most propulsive dance-floor tunes are combined on the A-side. Complemented by Dorisburg and Efraim Kent (a debut on Aniara) on the flip with the darker cut Data Smuggler.

A1. Arkajo - Surge
A2. Arkajo - Inari
B. Dorisburg and Efraim Kent - Data Smuggler

Out now on vinyl, digital to follow mid May. Bandcamp 🔗 in bio.

AniaraWL04: Arkajo / Efraim Kent & Dorisburg

@earthdog_jek

Brooklyn based Jack Anderson, aka jek, is an American visual artist, Dj & producer. Also known as the founder and co-runner of Earth Dog Records. His vision is to curate visual and musical sonic explorations highly inspired in nature. 

Jek crafted an hour and six-minute-long journey. Drummy elements, pulsing basslines and a side of hypnosis ✨🌪️ Enjoy!

Harmony Rec. podcast | jek

Sounds and scenes progress, mature, evolve, all synonyms for the same energy. The energy that surrounds the creation and impetus of a burgeoning idea or a bleeding edge of art.  

Change. 

The constant clashing of influences from everywhere and nowhere. Especially now more than ever, as everyone is battered with a barrage of ideas and trends that appear as quickly as they disappear. It’s hard to pick apart the impactful bits but to Vardae we look as a harbinger of quality changes. Today’s pick lands on his seemingly effortless foray into half-time as we land on Captivate from the forth-coming, “Dance with the spirits” EP. It’s a raucous affair, and contains all the bits you’d want from a track that will split tempo, and get dancers to sway like seaweed. From syncopated, off-kilter percussion, to long developing breakdowns, the detailed textures and minute changes get even the most jaded listener going. This EP, coupled with his Mostra set, wow. One to watch out for.

"Captivate", and the rest of the ‘Dance with the Spirits’ EP will be released on Konstrukt, April 19th.

@vardaemusic
@konstrukt-5

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www.instagram.com/konstrukt__/

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PREMIERE: Vardae - Captivate [Konstrukt]

In the vibrant core of La Vallée Électrique festival, Caldera draws inspiration from and weaves the threads of his encounters into a spellbinding EP. From the effervescence of a festival night to the murmur of leaves, “Triangular Passage” takes us on a clearly psychedelic journey.

LOIF, another fellow luminary of the 2023 edition of the festival, contributes a remix that enriches the EP with an energetic minimalist-modern twist.

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Caldera - Triangular Passage EP
Additional production by LOIF
Release Date - May 12, 2024
Support & Buy - https://melifera-records.bandcamp.com/album/triangular-passage-mlf015

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Artwork by Melifera
Mastering by Arthur Bohl at Melifera Studio
contact@meliferarecords.com

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Tracklist
01. Warren's Gift 
02. Warren's Gift (LOIF remix)
03. Ascending Through Leaves
04. Solar Sunrise

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Melifera Records
Linktree - linktr.ee/MeliferaRecords

Caldera
Soundcloud - @caldera-caldera
Instagram - www.instagram.com/caldera.em.es
Facebook - www.facebook.com/calderamusik/

LOIF
Soundcloud - @loiflan
Instagram - www.instagram.com/tek_dec/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/LOIFDJ

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Caldera - Triangular Passage [MLF015] Snippets

Forest on Stasys - Lotus Island EP 

A1 - Lotus Island
A2 - Lotus Island (Feral reconstruction)
B1 - Torre De Alquimia
B2 - Prism of Nature

Presenting ‘Lotus Island EP’ by Forest on Stasys, a record that seamlessly weaves through the tapestry of the deep techno landscape. We kick off with the title track, ‘Lotus Island,’ a hypnotic journey characterised by rolling percussion and menacing synths. Feral then adds his reconstruction, plunging the listener into a dark, swampy realm, reimagining the original with his unique signature sound.

Next up is ‘Torre De Alquimia,’ a spacious, haunting track that rolls through techno terrains with an enigmatic allure, evoking a sense of mystery and suspense throughout. Closing the EP is ‘Prism of Nature,’ a brighter, melodic workout that serves as a serene conclusion to this wonderfully deep record. 

Pre-order now, release date = May 14 

Written by Forest on Stasys - https://soundcloud.com/forestonstasys
Remix by Feral - https://soundcloud.com/feral_music
Artwork by THEAJM
Mastered by Neel - https://soundcloud.com/neel
Distro by One Eye Witness - https://soundcloud.com/oneyewitness

Forest On Stasys - Lotus Island EP (SL011) Clips

Available on Bandcamp @ https://undergrounddancemusic.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-fantasy

Voyage

Cosmic Fantasy

Contemporary dance music on 12" vinyl.
Sounds & rhythms that invite your mind to wander and your body to move.

AniaraWL04: Arkajo / Efraim Kent & Dorisburg

Aniara Recordings

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