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Sing Oh (feat. Deborah French)

Sing Oh feat Deborah Ffrench (Paul Ursin and Benny Bemew FM Mix)

Berlin-based producer Stephan Hinz, an integral part of Pan-Pot's Second State Audio family, joins the ranks at Nicole Moudaber's budding imprint Mood Records this month with a raucous three track EP titled 'Outreach'.

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Outreach EP

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Premiere: Stephan Hinz - Phantom Move [Mood Records]

After his latest output on Drumcode, Mark Reeve with another release on his SubVision label. Mark true to form: stompy, bassy and groovy.

Head to review: http://bit.ly/2gv25EO
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Nach seinen Veröffentlichungen auf Drumcode, Mark Reeve nun mit einer weiteren Nummer auf seinem eigenen SubVision Imprint. Mark wie man ihn kennt: treibend, basslastig und groovy.

Zum Review: http://bit.ly/2gv25EO
Track kaufen: http://btprt.dj/2g7nAat

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Mark Reeve - Run Forward

Pan-Pot – Solace EP [SNDST023]

Beatport: btprt.dj/2g3wt8O
Vinyl: bit.ly/2f8DTon

1: Pan-Pot – Solace
2: Pan-Pot – Consequence
3: Pan-Pot – Lose Yourself
4: Pan-Pot – Lose Yourself (Marcel Fengler Remix) [digital only]

After nearly a year since their sophomore album 'The Other', Pan-Pot return home to Second State with a stunning EP showcasing the duos proficiency for composing dynamic, cutting-edge Techno.
Over the span of three tracks, 'Solace' EP navigates through a trifecta of distinct styles that unquestionably bear the mark of Pan-Pot's masterstroke. Kicking it off at a breakneck pace is the title track 'Solace' with rapid fire low end and intense tones laying the bedrock for a wildly uplifting presentation of keys creating the ideal balance between opposing forces.
Up next is 'Consequence' which see the duo team up with Martin Eyerer for a newly styled trip down memory lane. By pairing key elements of the sounds of early Pan-Pot and contemporary production, the trio have succeeded in conceiving a fever inducing, big room hit.
Rounding out the EP is 'Lose Yourself' and it is by far the most grandiose of the trilogy. Lush pads and soaring sonic stairs build toward a zenith as the ceaseless chant of "lose yourself" escorts the traveller through an elated dream.
To top it all off, Pan-Pot personally enlisted the expertise of IMF's label boss, the mighty Marcel Fengler. With an astute awareness, Fengler weaves the original artifacts of ‘Lose Yourself' into a truly unique orchestration of rugged percussion and euphoric abstraction.
Although it's been a year since we last saw Pan-Pot on Second State, once you experience 'Solace', we think you'll agree, it's good to have the bosses back home.

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Solace EP

Lose Yourself

Beatport

Pan-Pot - Lose Yourself (Marcel Fengler Remix)

Vonda7's first release on Last Night On Earth features 3 original tracks and 1 remix by Secondcity.

Pre-order/buy link www.beatport.com/release/decompression/1928859

VONDA7 - Away

Two progressive-tech tracks by Finland producers duo "Walls of Arctica" out now on legendary Kvadrat Records.

Deep bass lines with aggressive synths and smooth percussions... 100% dance thriller!

Buy at Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/track/horns-of-infinity-original-mix/11023311
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/02KY5r8jyRRI530RKaIsn7

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Horns of Infinity

Horns of Infinity (Original Mix)

Horns of Infinity (Original Mix - 192kbps Full Preview) [Kvadrat Records]

Victor Ruiz provides a deep, rolling rendition of Moby's "Go."

Suara

Premiere: Moby - Go (Victor Ruiz Remix)

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"Solstice : Horizon" is available 10 March on VIVa

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https://soundcloud.com/vivamusic

Solstice / Horizon

♫ MORE ♫

Premiere: OC & Verde - Solstice (Original Mix)

Lewis Fautzi - Stagger [Figure89]

Alessandro Adriani - Enter The Fire
A1. He Who Harnesses The Souls
Release date: December 8th 2017
12" / Digital

It was probably only a matter of time until eclectic producer and Mannequin label founder Alessandro Adriani would join up with Stroboscopic Artefacts, since both are heavily invested in taking electronic music listeners outside of their comfort zone and into a world of unpredictable outcomes. Adriani’s debut EP for the label, Enter the Fire, is the first evidence of a new mutation in the Stroboscopic DNA, as can be seen by a shift in Ignazio Mortellaro’s design work for the label (it is in keeping with the previous horticultural theme of the records, but now features directly scanned objects - in this case a single leaf features on the cover). 

Adriani’s work has appeared at a time when, even as electronic music continues to expand into all kinds of new territories, many still associate its signature sounds (analog synthesis, quantized percussion etc.) exclusively with the time in which they first began to make a significant cultural impact. Fortunately, innovators like Adriani ignore this belief that sounds must remain harnessed to a specific point in human history: his attitude towards music making is that the changing circumstances of our environments always have the potential to put a fresh spin on the sounds associated with a previous time and place. In other words, he does not cater to any conceptions of “retro” or dreams of future past. His curriculum vitae as a producer, event organizer, and label owner all comes back to this ethos of getting beyond the “museum exhibit” mentality to music and keeping it vital in the here and now.

The music on Enter the Fire will not disappoint fans of the hard-edged, aerodynamic style that Adriani has perfected over the years: his skillful distillation of the most impactful elements from genres like EBM, acid, darkwave and industrial is on display the moment that the needle lands upon the grooves of the opening track “He Who Harnesses The Souls”. The track’s cycling sense of urgency builds as one hectic sequence is screened on top of the other, with the topmost layer providing a gorgeous melodic sheen to it all. This is followed up with “Rituals (707 EBM Version)” a tense martial stomp designed around a classically effective sequence of 16th notes and brusing kick drum. As these elements intensify the feeling of inhuman discipline through a series of flanging and filtering techniques, chilly phantom noises hint at a state of profound mental and physical exhaustion. 

The B-side shows that music with sheer bionic strength it isn’t the only card Adriani has to play, either within his repertoire as a whole or on this single slab of vinyl. It kicks off with a (relatively speaking!) more contemplative version of “Rituals,” a deviously designed mirage of shifting audio sands in which many different elements (i.e. some hesitant guitar figures, wordless vocalizations) come into view but remain tantalizingly out of reach. The program’s conclusion, “Astronomy”, evokes something more like the cultivated patience of a private investigator on a stakeout (one who is, of course, equipped with all necessary means of technological surveillance). Continuous high-frequency tones, magnified sections of surface noise, and a multitude of other encoded signals all descend on the listener and like a sort of dub music for the ‘peak information’ age.

Enter The Fire

A1 - Alessandro Adriani - He Who Harnesses The Souls [SA031]

Shiba San & Green Velvet - Chance

Adriatique - Voices From The Dawn (Original Mix)

Drumcode has become a label synonymous with some of the most-cutting edge and forward-thinking techno over the last 20 years. Their artists include both emerging and established names, and one of those well recognised is Enrico Sangiuliano. Now announcing the very first concept album of his career.

The prolific Italian producer has been catapulted into the limelight after the runaway success of his past releases, and now Biomorph is born. 

A very special concept album designed to take the listener on a journey of evolution. A musical adaptation describing how biological and technological advances over numerous generations of time have all started from the same first step in our own biological journey.

Divided into 4 parts, Organisms opens with atmospheric tones, gradually blending complex textures and timbres to begin the evolutional process. The beginning of this section combines full sounding arrangements before stripping it all back to basics. From here it dissolves into the atmosphere. Organisms then progresses into a break-beat influenced, down tempo track using synths to add complexity to the straight, broken rhythms.

Galactic, futuristic elements are found in both tracks in Cosmic Forces. Upbeat, groovy, electronic synths resonate, before ‘Hidden T’ brings the tension to get things pumped up with stratospheric swirls and twirls to lay down one of the most mind meltingly deep drops.

Metamorphosis is mysterious, its opening beat is a deep and piercing tone that sends the listener into a sensory awareness of their surroundings before breaking into a fully charged, techno track, with Enrico’s trademark sounds and textures.

All evolution has an ending.

Two Probabilities shows the positive, starting out evocative and emotional, with a gentle harmony, gazing towards a ‘New Dawn’. On the other side of the spectrum lies the negative. This is influenced with a rhythm that articulates the beat of death, mathematical, cold and metallic in texture, it shows the unsustainability of its nature, with a hectic, anxious break beat influenced ending.

The digital version also features a bonus track; 'A Further Existence'.

Biomorph

Enrico Sangiuliano - Hidden T - Drumcode - DC190 [II - Cosmic Forces]

Enrico Sangiuliano - Cosmic Ratio - Drumcode - DC190 [II - Cosmic Forces]

With the World Cup Football starting in Russia 2 days prior to the release and crowds turning to their nations roots supporting their country and teams in a chauvinistic way, we as an Amsterdam based label felt the need to support the thriving Dutch techno scene, bringing you Amsterdam based talented producer VNTM, with his debut EP on Filth on Acid and his first ever EP to be released. On remix duties one of 'Amsterdam's finest' and friend of the label: Olivier Weiter. It's unfortunate that the Dutch are not part of the World Cup, otherwise this story would have been perfect. Nevertheless we will tear down your dance floor. This is Filth on Acid NOW!

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VNTM - Space And Time (Original Mix)

Purchase here: https://www.beatport.com/release/your-mind/2309440

Influential DJ, producer and label owner Adam Beyer takes to his own Drumcode imprint to deliver his latest peak-time floor-filler in the collaboration with Bart Skils titled 'Your Mind'.

If you’ve caught a set from Adam Beyer recently, chances are you remember this track causing mayhem. ‘Your Mind’ is a banging new collaboration with Dutch talent Bart Skils, and it absolutely caught the attention of his Timewarp, Awakenings and Ultra set audiences with its haunting chorus chant. 

'Your Mind' is released via Drumcode on June 18.

More exclusive music

Adam Beyer & Bart Skils 'Your Mind' [Drumcode]

We are proud to present the remixes from Uto Karem recent album 'Waking Up The Neighbours' and on the sixth release we have 1 great remix of Drunken Kong.

Illusion

AGILE094 - Uto Karem - Illusion (Drunken Kong Remix) PREMIERE

Tras la publicación del álbum colaborativo, ‘Synergy’, lanzado el año pasado, Christian Smith presenta una serie de remixes de altos vuelos en su sello, Tronic. A la venta el próximo 25 de junio, y ya en pre-order, el trabajo cuenta con remixes de Shall Ocin, Petter B o el legendario alias de Umek, Zeta Reticula. DJ Mag ES os trae, en exclusiva, un adelanto, en forma del tema ‘System’, de Smith y Drunken Kong, remezclado por Oliver Deutschmann. Un gran tema de techno atmosférico y percusivo. ¡Disfrutad!

[PREMIERE] Christian Smith & Drunken Kong - System (Oliver Deutschmann Remix) Tronic Music

Acid and break beat are coming back, and that can be heard in Jam El Mar’s remix. Jam El Mar drops a snapping acid line, thick kick and has a massive pad engulfing the mix, this is a big room techno anthem with a hint of trance.
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EARLIEST MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
Maybe the most important musical influence was when I first heard Jimi Hendrix’s 'Voodoo Child' and the b-side 'All Along The Watchtower’. It was a five-inch single and ended up looking like a spiral, from the number of plays it got on my turntable.

This release was the ignition to become a guitarist and a musician. When Henrix played his hi-gain sounds it has the same intensity and expression similar to that of todays techno music, I think anyway. HIs guitar didn’t sound like a guitar, and more like an electrical thunderstorm.

Later when I discovered electronic music, it was mainly Tangerine Dream that has been a strong influence and Klaus Schulze. They had this intense atmosphere that you can maybe hear on some of my older productions that I did. When I heard the early R&S Records like 'Energy Flash', ‘Metasm' and 'Acid Phase' - I was set on fire with inspiration, and still am today.
 

IDEAL SETTING TO LISTEN TO THIS?
Most likely a main room techno party dance floor, with a top-notch sound system, sweat dripping from the walls and a comet passing by. LOL. I simply love high energy moments in contrast to deep vibes in a perfect flow. ‘Snake’ has these changes from major to minor that give it a certain intensity together with that sizzling tone building up throughout.
 

FILE IT NEXT TO?
‘Snake’ sits next to my collection amongst other atmospheric tracks like ‘Sooth’ also by 2Pole or ‘Premonitions’ by Saturn Storm, not forgetting Charlotte de Witte’s ‘The Healer’.
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Jam El Mar: https://soundcloud.com/jam_el_mar
Christian Smith: https://soundcloud.com/christiansmith
2plole: https://soundcloud.com/2polemusic
Tronic Music: https://soundcloud.com/tronic-music
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More info

Premiere: Christian Smith & 2pole - Snake (Jam El Mar Remix) [Tronic]

Californian techno producer SHADED steps up on Senso with the ‘Rippple’ two-tracker. The title track is a dense, minimal and tough outing for dark club floors…

Read more: https://bit.ly/2wsCcej

Rippple

Premiere: SHADED ‘Rippple’

'Rogue D is the new solo project of one of the founding members of world-renowned duo Flashmob. Under this new moniker he delivers the eagerly awaited Chains on Hot Creations...'

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Rogue D - Chains (Hot Creations)

Premiere: Rogue D - Chains (Patrick Topping Remix) [Hot Creations]

The seventh volume of Drumcode’s annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba’s SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint. 

Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fueled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others. 

As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting 22 unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months. 

Outstanding all-round talent ANNA kicks off the compilation with ‘Portable Paradise’, a pulsating cut that sets the tone for the top-shelf club cuts to follow. Also entering the debut field with their first ever Drumcode dalliances are B.Traits and Charlotte de Witte. The esteemed Canadian selector offers up ‘I Feel The Music’, a euphonic track that’s been sought after since spring, and the Belgian ballista unlocks a thick-edged club bomb in ‘Remember.’

Leaders of Drumcode’s new brigade, exciting Brazilian Wehbba and British techno alchemist Boxia set out to impress. Wehbba’s straight-talking ‘Just’ hits with an immediate sense of urgency before neck-snap claps strike with force, and Boxia’s ‘Final Call’ elicits physical engagement with mellifluous vocals and soaring pads. 

Continuously looking to bolster the profiles of emerging talent, Berlin-based producers Weska and Juliet Fox are brought into the fold with equally engaging razor-sharp tracks that are primed to do lasting damage. 

Other notable highlights include an exhilarating workout from Reset Robot - the most released artist on Beyer’s imprint Truesoul – as he lands on Drumcode for the first time. And tastemaker’s favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks in ‘Nightshade.’

Elsewhere, support from label mainstays comes in from Bart Skils, who offers a work of consummate skill in ‘West Of The Moon.’ Alan Fitzpatrick, who’s been heavily featured across the A-Side series, joins forces with Scuba as he operates as his uncompromising alias SCB. The result is a propulsive floor-gripper that testifies to their masterful deftness as co-producers. Formidable duos Dense & Pika and Pig&Dan also contribute with powerful compositions.

Charlotte de Witte - Remember - Drumcode - DC195

B.Traits - I Feel The Music - Drumcode - DC195

Remixes Teen

Radiate (2000 and One Remix) [feat. Juliet Fox]

Ron Costa - Touma Perception EP [Octopus Records]
PRE-ORDER NOW on BEATPORT : 
http://bit.ly/RonCostaToumaPerception

Release date : October 8th, 2018 on Beatport.com

Ron Costa - Touma Perception [Octopus Records]
Ron Costa - Donisa [Octopus Records]
Ron Costa - Fondation [Octopus Records]
Ron Costa - Infinite [Octopus Records]

PRE-ORDER NOW

Ron Costa - Donisa [Octopus Records]

Widely celebrated as the pioneer of techno in India, Arjun Vagale continues to steer the course of the country’s underground electronic movement. Known for his intense, driven and raw sound, Arjun is one of the most prolific artists to come out of Asia, and his cutting-edge productions have seen massive global reach. Receiving numerous awards and named one of “Asia’s finest underground music exports”.

2021 saw Arjun release his debut artist album "Exit Fragments" on Jeff Mill's AXIS Records. The LP received several accolades including the 'Best Albums of the Year' by Mixmag.

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Radiate (2000 and One Remix) [feat. Juliet Fox]

Λrjun Vagale | AsymetriK