Tension Fold - Tension Tools Volume.1

Rhythmic DJ tools, designed for the dancefloor.

Available 24/02/2022

Only on Bandcamp.

Tension Fold - Tension Tools (Vol. 1)

Track taken from ASR019, Kuf / Dold - Revision EP.

Released in March 2020.

Dold - No Need to Brag (ASR019)

The phrase "concept album" brings to mind long and complicated works by 60s rock bands or rap magna opera destined to be pored over by Dissect podcast. But what if the concept is based on a simple conceit? With Refreshing Part 1, their third EP and first vinyl release on Tresor, Fireground soundtrack an imaginary night spent at the Kraftwerk building on K&ouml;penicker Stra&szlig;e, moving between the smoke-filled basement of Tresor and the bass-heavy loft of Globus.

Opening piece, Never Sleep, has long been a feature of the Fireground live set and evolved over many months before reaching its final form in something of a "eureka" moment during a performance in Tresor. The track kicks off the EP with a hint to techno classic Knights of the Jaguar before quickly carving its own path through the foliage.

The tribal leitmotif continues on second track, Gaze, which again has subtle nods to classics whilst showcasing the duo's ability to bring new life to 90s house and techno tropes. 

Obsession dispenses with any pretence and gets right down to business from the opening second: Inspired by the Tresor dancefloor "when it reaches its peak; the strobe lights together with the smoke become so intense that for a few moments you can't see anything and completely abandon yourself to [your] sense of hearing." 
A counterpoint to the finessed Never Sleep, Obsession was recorded live with minimal post-production this track finds Fireground at their rawest and most uncompromising.

As if needing a spot of fresh air after the ferocity of Obsession, the second half of the EP leaves the dense and smoky atmosphere behind and ascends towards the sky beginning with Driving Stars; lighter though this may be there's no loss of drive.

Penultimate track Into a Diamond finds Fireground floating ever-upwards propelled by elements of jazz including a gorgeous electric piano solo that recall the airy mid-90s UK house of labels like Nuphonic, Heavenly, Faze Action, and Soma. 

Digital-only track, Wedding, closes the EP with the perfect end-of-night feeling, leaving us joyful, as if we are stepping out into the morning sun surrounded by close friends, the sounds of the evening orbiting our minds.

BANDCAMP

Fireground - Gaze

bandcamp: https://sohaso.bandcamp.com/album/nowhere03-encounter
clone: https://clone.nl/item71860.html

https://soundcloud.com/rosati-music - Encounter(NOWHERE03)

A1 Stabber
A2 Memory Reset
B1 Escobar 
B2 Code Unknown
B3 Reckovelle

12“ Vinyl / Digital (20-03-2023)
Artwork by Bas Dobbelaer
Worldwide distribution: Clone

Excellent high impact techno from Amsterdam, where Italian producer Francesco Rosati found his home. After releases on labels like Absolute, Sungate and Voltage, the 'Encounter' EP is his debut release for the NOWHERE series on Something Happening, Somewhere.

Rosati calls his new EP a statement to his stylistic musical output. He uses a hybrid setup of vintage analog machines and digital devices. For Encounter he wanted to grab the spirit of the moment. All five tracks were recorded directly in a single take, capturing pure energy.

It is probably the most pure techno release SoHaSo has done in a while. Opener Stabber alone is pure energy, with its roling Reese-like baselines, mesmerizing hi-hats and hypnotizing loops. The whole EP is a respectful nod to Detroit masters like Robert Hood and Jeff Mills while it also winks back to the menacing UK techno sound of the 90s. Or like Rosati says on his Soundcloud: "Future is the door - past is the key."

Rosati - Stabber

Biri and Yogg teamed up for a six deep, killer, impactful tracks on his first ep together for non series.

Support the label/artists:
@biri1990 
@yoggisadj
@nonseries

https://nonseries.bandcamp.com/album/always-silver-never-gold

PREMIERE: Biri & Yogg - Always Silver, Never Gold [non054]

Release Date: 07.04.

LKY is back with the fourth instalment of his self-release series. This 4 track EP has 3 original club focused tracks alongside a powerful remix from Berghain resident, JakoJako.

BCCO Premiere: LKY - Brawler (JakoJako Remix)[LKY04]

Mastered by Spaventi Studio
Vinyl distribution: www.readymadedistribution.com/
Digital distribution: https://www.epm-music.com

Release date: 8th May 2023
300 copies + digital

Dold - Titles (ASR026)

After the devastating earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria, Istanbul based Techno brand RX has teamed up with artists globally to release an exclusive compilation in order to help the people in need.

37 of the hottest names of the current techno scene have donated a brand new unsigned track, where all the sales and streaming funds will be directed to NGOs to provide support and assistance to earthquake victims both in Turkey and Syria.

We are grateful for the global unity of the techno scene for such an important cause.

Thanks to Temudo for his support on Mastering.

Support

Deniro - Smith (Original Mix) [RX Recordings]

After the successful Album PROLETARIJAT is marching towards the 11th output! On the A side Sev Dah delivers a slightly distorted heavy beat with hypnotic hats following with a more tribal approach with beat-breaking-basslines on the A2. The flip side speaks his own language, forgotten by so many – stabby oldschool-inspired Techno that will make your hips move on the dancefloor and your fellow raver raising his fist!

Release date: 09.06 2023
Distribution: N.E.W.S. Distribution
Mastering: Nihad Tule

A1 Sev Dah - Igman
A2 Sev Dah - Hum
B1 Sev Dah - Prva Eskadrila

Booking:
elijana@proletarijat.com

Death to fascism!

PROLETARIJAT011 Sev Dah

Mastered by Spaventi Studio
Distribution: www.readymadedistribution.com

Release date: 26th June 2023
300 copies + digital

https://arsenikrecords.bandcamp.com/album/untitled-3

Blue Hour/Dold - Untitled (ASR027)

Island Techno

Electronic music label

arsenik.records@gmail.com
No demo's

Kuf & Dold DJ/LIVE bookings:
linda@parabelmusic.se
sara@parabelmusic.se

Blue Hour/Dold - Untitled (ASR027)

Arsenik Records

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