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Secession, a Croatian vinyl imprint run by Volster, continues with its second in line Various Artist release. 'V​​/​​A 2​​.​​0' features seven cutting edge techno tracks from seven aspiring artists that should be on everyone's watchlist: Jacobworld, Phil Berg, Bidoben, Oktobr, LKY, Nicolas Vogler and Kashpitzky. 

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'V​​/​​A 2​​.​​0' will be available after the 2nd of April https://secessionrec.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-2-0 

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PREMIERE: Phil Berg - Oneiro

Argentian DJ and producer Flug announces his debut for Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects imprint with 'Austral Flames' EP.

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Austral Flames

PREMIERE: Flug - AR01

Locus Error

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Not my track. Released 4-22-22 on Lobster Theremin.

Rove Ranger - Horses on Acid

To My Side

Roots - Julian Muller

Chlär delivers his debut record for SHDW & Obscure Shapes’ Mutual Rytm imprint.

Emerging as artist of note for both now and the future, Chlär continues to craft and shape his sound as he curates
his own high-octane approach to techno. Combining dynamic performances taking in three and four deck mixes with his own up front productions and his talents as a former mastering engineer, the Swiss talent has become a respected name amongst his peers. After releases on Lobster Theremin and his own Bipolar Disorder imprint, the Berlin-based DJ, producer and label boss heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s blooming label Mutual Rytm to deliver six precise and powerful cuts across his ‘Optimized Groove’ EP.

“As the names states, ‘Optimized grooves’ is a collection of tracks designed to match specific parts of the event/night. From ‘Night Genesis’ at the origin of the night through to tracks like ‘Maximum Performance’, a peak time bomb, and ‘Spirit Enhancer’ - an uplifting and warm production elevating individuals to higher labels after hours of spiritual connection’” - Chlär

Opener ‘Early Morning Acceleration’ sets the tone early and dives into a looping ride through slinking hats and bustling arrangements - combining classic influences with forward thinking touches to reveal a dynamic slice of techno. Next, ‘Maximum Performance’ fuses swelling low-ends, sharp percussion and vibrant leads, while ‘Love Blaster’ delivers an all out fiesta armed with rolling drums, sharp whistles and rich chords. On the flip, B1 ‘Night Genesis’ sees hypnotic loopy vocals balanced by tough kicks and luminous synths, before ‘Spirit Enhancer’ showcases a soulful trip as resonant electronics work around the track’s tunnelling groove. The digital EP comes with a bonus exclusive production in ‘Synaptic Discussion’, a euphoric and impactful closer which brings things to a close firmly in the peak time hours.

Chlär - Early Morning Acceleration [Artaphine Premiere]

The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

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Joaquin Acosta - Latido Mecanico [COMO006]

Planetary Assault Systems - In From The Night

Paranoid Dancer / Nostalgica

Paranoid Dancer

low pass on the synth atoms kick hit hat bish bags bosh

Taken from the album "Grapefruit Regret" 

Written and produced by Jamie Roberts & Arthur Cayzer
Mastered by Rashad @ D&M
Artwork and Design by Sean Bell
Distributed by Rubadub

Grapefruit Regret

Karenn - Crush The Mushrooms (VOAM002)

MRD is a new player in the game, he loves animals and he lives in nature, he operates in mysterious ways and this is his very first full-length work for our  ✕  series. "Superwoman" is a special collaboration with the  Norway duo "STICKY ICKY" - all the 6 cuts represent a futuristic dystopic dimension where rave music is part of our everyday life".

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Artwork: Jan Petry

MRD - Es Eso Mal

Temudo - Unnecessary EP (Soma569d)

1. Tough to say
2. Cell Phones
3. At least one time in your life
4. Let's treat it as such

Temudo hands in his second EP for Soma Records. His debut EP, Context, was one of Soma's highlights of 2019, widely played and supported. Unnecessary EP follows the same aesthetic statement as its predecessor with 4 dancefloor oriented tracks. One can feel Temudo's signature textures and carefully crafted details throughout the new release. All the 4 tracks have their own particular sonic universe, suitable for different vibes and momentum, all weapons for a diversity of contexts. Still, all contain a specific attitude that prove the young producers skills; something that sums up Temudo' work.

Mastered by Tema Mastering
Art: Catarina Sanches

Unnecessary EP

Tough to say

Temudo - Tough To Say (Soma569d)

premiere of "Pop The Hood" by Narciss
taken from the EP "Iridescent Adolescence", released soon on 10 Pills Mate

EP Details:
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Artist: Narciss | @itsnarciss
Label: 10 Pills Mate | @10-pills-mate

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Narciss - Pop The Hood [10PILLS012 | Premiere]

A.Morgan 
 ____  Flesh EP
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A.Morgan returns to our label. The Manchester artist presents his next EP titled "Flesh", with 3 techno tracks and an ambient. The EP opens with Static, a drone / ambient track with a wide range of sounds processed with delays and reverbs creating open an soundscape. The second track is "Shimmer", direct bass, kick drum and sharp high hats, all this coupled with a melody and clean airs that fill the entire room. The third is "Flesh", the track that gives the EP its name, a very effective DJ tool where the whole sounds play with the main melody, without a doubt a winning horse. The EP closes with "Sidewinder", an overwhelming groove takes us fully into this techno journey, perfect for transitions.

1 | Static
2 | Shimmer 
3 | Flesh
4 | Sidewinder 

Early support by : Rødhåd, Kwartz, Marcel Dettmann, takaaki itoh, Adriana Lopez, Jeroen Search, Danny Tenaglia, TWR72, Kaiser, Hd Substance, Wht Moth, Luca Agnelli, Arnaud Le Texier, Lucas Freire, Pushmann, Unkle Fon, Yanamaste, Electric Indigo, Paula Cazenave, Fragmentor, Andres Gil, electric rescue, Vegim, Dimi Angelis, Roll Dann, Abstract Division, Fixeer, Filip Xavi, Oxygeno, Stephanie Sykes, Casual Treatment, Rene Wise, Dj SHUFFLEMASTER, Setaoc Mass, Wata Igarashi, richie hawtin . . .  

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Cat #: NRDR113
Label: Newrhythmic Recs
Release date: OCTOBER 15TH 

Written , produced and mixed by ALEX MORGAN   
Mastered by Jose Angel Palacios 
at Newrhythmic Studio - León, Spain.

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A.MORGAN - Flesh EP [ Newrhythmic Recs 113 ]

Multipass is the first from 6 tracks coming out on Unknown to the Unknown's Dance Trax vol.32 !! Now out on all digital platforms

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