With recent releases via labels such as Slam’s iconic Soma, Berlin-based DJ and producer Lars Huismann is quickly growing to become a familiar name of note within today’s modern techno landscape. Having featured as one of the artists on the label’s debut V/A release in February, with the German set to feature as a regular across the imprint in coming months, he unveils fresh shades to his sound palette on his return to Mutual Rytm with a combination of six slick techno cuts across his ‘Sounds From The Past I’ EP.
The powerful, rolling dynamics of ‘Surge’ open proceedings as Huismann quickly sets his stall, while ‘Collison’ veers into slick, looping territories as the energy and tension are kept tight and high. Next, ‘Echo’ ups the pace as tough kicks meet zipping melodies, filtered chords and looping vocal interjections amongst a medley of flurrying percussion licks, before ‘Funk Shed’ takes cues from its title and showcases a classy blend of classic Detroit-influenced sonics guided by sweeping synths. Title cut ‘Sounds From The Past I’ brings with it flashes of serenity and peace, before erupting and spiralling effortlessly into infectious and captivating drum grooves, before closing the show via the rich yet muscular tones of final offering and digital bonus track ‘Jackin’.

Lars Huismann ‘Sounds From The Past I’ EP drops via Mutual Rytm in March 2022.

1. Surge
2. Collision
3. Echo
4. Funk Shed
5. Sounds From The Past I
6. Jackin (Digital Bonus)

Lars Huismann - Funk Shed [Artaphine Premiere]

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SHDW & Obscure Shape - Killing Me Softly

A firm fixture of the VOLTAGE roster and a rising name originating from Ukraine making an impact, Berlin-based DJ and producer Chontane is quickly finding his feet following a string of EPs via ARTS, Lobster Theremin and Rekids Special Projects. Already playing key clubs at the age of just 18, blurring the lines between techno, breaks and electro with his growing trademark sound, his performances across Berlin and beyond have captured the attention of many as he showcases his up-front and powerful sound. Next, he heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm imprint for the first time as he reveals his six-track ‘Sycamore’ EP.

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Artist: Lars Huismann
Title: Sounds From The Past II EP
Label: Mutual Rytm
Catalogue: MR007
Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital 
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: November 25, 2022

Tracklist: 
A1 - Sounds From The Past II
A2 - Propulsion
B1 - Loucura
B2 - Stroke
B3 - Nudge
DIGI - Dub Division

Lars Huismann returns to Mutual Rytm as he delivers the second instalment of his ‘Sounds From The Past’ trilogy on the label.

As SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm imprint continues to grow, it’s clear that the DJ and producer pairing have a strong vision for the label and are building an equally impressive roster of artists to form the imprint’s core family members. One of the early standouts is Lars Huismann, who arrived to deliver a selection of impactful offerings influenced by the ‘golden years’ of techno in his own unique style crafted by various production techniques. Having featured on the label’s opening VA and delivered the first EP for MR002, racking up a wealth of global support in the process, mid-November welcomes a return for the Berlin-based talent as he serves up six fresh cuts in his signature sound for ‘Sounds From The Past II’.

Opener ‘Sounds From The Past II’ is an action-packed title cut fusing typically slick rolling grooves with hazy melodies and atmospheric releases of tension, while ‘Propulsion’ takes cues from its title and sees precise drum shots, echoed background vocals and a tunnelling groove taking the track right into the thick of the action. On the flip, B1 ‘Loucura’ brings a percussive workout as frantic organic drums and resonant brass melodies bring a party to proceedings, with ‘Stroke’ and ‘Nudge’ both armed with tough kicks, zipping synths and more subtle vocal work.

Digital buyers get an extra exclusive in the form of ‘Dub Division’, welcoming a slightly more subdued but equally as impactful track guided by dubby chords and peppy hi-hats to close the show.

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Propulsion

Premiere: Lars Huismann - Propulsion [MR007]

Title: Sounds From The Past II
Artist: Lars Huismann
Label: Mutual Rytm
Catalog: MR007
Release Date: 25.11.2022
Format: 12“ Vinyl & Digital
Mastering: Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Mastering

Tracklist:
A1 Sounds From The Past II 
A2 Propulsion
 B1 Loucura 
B2 Stroke
B3 Nudge
Digital Bonus Dub Division

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Premiere: Lars Huismann - Dub Division [MR007]

Artist: Blasha & Allatt
Title: 8AM in Salford 
Label: positivesource
Catno: SRC004
Release Date: 27 January 2023

Founded by Blue Hour and Philippa Pacho, positivesource is a sub-label of Blue Hour Music. The series brings together various electronic music artists with a focus on progressive attitudes in dance music while paying homage to our roots in early club culture.

12” Vinyl & Digital: https://positivesource.bandcamp.com/album/src004

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@spekkiwebu

A1 | Blasha & Allatt - 8am in Salford 
A2 | Phil Berg - Dispatched
B1 | Spekki Webu - Elevation
B2 | Ipeo - Expander

Artwork by Joakim Ojanen
Mastered by Marco Antonio Spaventi
Published by Blue Hour Music 2023
Made in the EU | Distribution by One Eye Witness

src004

PREMIERE - Blasha & Allatt - 8AM in Salford [SRC004]

DifferentSound Premiere // Lars Huismann

Lars Huismann is back on Mutual Rytm with the much-anticipated third volume of his ‘Sounds From The Past’ trilogy.

A core part of SHDW & Obscure Shape’s ever more crucial Mutual Rytm imprint thanks to his timeless techno offerings as part of his ongoing ‘Sounds From The Past’ series, Berlin-based DJ/producer Lars Huismann’s stock continues to rise release by release as a talent merging influences from the past with forward-thinking nuances of the future. Drawing on the early 2000 techno sound, he embellishes it with his own perspective, as evidenced by his earlier releases on the label. This latest six-track offering is another accomplished outing from this unique talent as he concludes the three-part series on the label in style.

The title track ‘Sound From The Past III’ opens up with a finely filtered chord groove that provides a smooth and hypnotising foundation. A subtle bassline, buoyant kick drums, and embedded vocal patterns harmonise with the synths, unveiling a smooth linear groove that soon sweeps you up.

‘Fusion’ brings more intensity with its barreling drum kicks, a dirty driving bassline, and melodies flashing by like headlights on an intergalactic motorway, with the overhanging pent-up energy inescapable. Next, ‘Shimmer’ rides on vast, heavy layered drums that are warm, and comforting as the track travels through a journey of diverse dub techno elements.

Like in ‘Loucura’, taken from ‘Sounds From The Past II’, Lars again showcases his strong influences from Brazilian and Latin music. On ‘Estar Farto’, the drums and bass are tightly interwoven, racing beneath bright and funky synth lines that bring ever-evolving shades of colour. A jazz drummer himself, the music transports into the groove via intelligent brass chord progressions and fine-tuned vocal and percussion elements.

It’s straight dance floor business on the closing vinyl production ‘Bittersweet’, with its muted synth smears darting over more macho drum programming, while digital bonus ‘Dusty Lick’ is an unrelenting, jazzy, percussion-driven banger that hits hard and heavy in all the right places.

Lars Huismann’ Sounds From The Past III’ EP drops via Mutual Rytm on 2nd June 2023.

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DS Premiere: Lars Huismann - Sounds From The Past III [MR013]

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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Federation Of Rytm III
Label: Mutual Rytm
Catalogue: MR020
Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital 
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: February 2nd, 2023

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SHDW’s label, Mutual Rytm hits a notable milestone at the start of 2024 as it turns two years old and hits its 20th release. To mark the occasion, the carefully curated compilation ‘Federation Of Rytm III’ arrives on February 2nd with a 30-track 5 x 12" boxset vinyl release and a further 6 digital bonus tracks.

Mutual Rytm is synonymous with serious, no-frills techno. It is a go-to for the world's most influential DJs and a home to some of the scene's most innovative producers. Over the last two years, it has explored several shades of sound, always with high-quality production and forward-thinking styles. A fine balance has always been struck between new and emerging talents and established names with plenty more to say, and that is the case on this collection which features the legendary likes of Blawan, Gary Beck, Colin Benders, The Advent and Dax J next to ANNĒ, Alarico, JakoJako, Chlär, LDS and many more.

Founder SHDW says, "I've poured my heart into curating a compilation of 36 tracks, a reflection of my deepest musical passions. The lineup is stacked with incredible artists, and it captures the label's essence - a fusion of artists spanning generations, united by a shared spirit and aesthetic, creating a seamless 'mutual rhythm'."

Although all 36 tracks stand alone as high-grade and club-ready dynamite, they also collectively form a versatile listening experience thanks to how they’ve been carefully assembled into a perfectly sequenced journey.

Each one dives into a different nuance within the world of techno and there is a range of moods from dark and driving to more energising and uplifting. The collection not only shows how far Mutual Rytm has come in a short space of time but also that it remains in a constant state of evolution and has a bright future ahead in 2024 and beyond.

SHDW’s vision at Mutual Rytm was always to present a cohesive yet varied musical experience, and Federation Of Rytm III does exactly that.


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Liminal Space

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Track: Persians' Council Law
Artist(s): Soul Saver
Label: Backrooms
Catalog: BR03
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 14/11/2025
Mastering: Loic Girod
Artwork: Workshop Lobby

Artist links:

Soundcloud: @gabriele-vicari
Instagram: www.instagram.com/soul_saverrr/

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Soundcloud: @backroomsrec
Bandcamp: backroomsrec.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/backrooms.rec/

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Persians' Council Law

Premiere: Soul Saver - Persians' Council Law [BR03]

With his first appearance on Scattered Patterns, Carlos Leshe opens the dance floor with the track “Boat.” A combination of classic sounds, 808 drums, and 303 basslines, along with atmospheric synthesizers and organic sounds, delicately leads us into a magical night full of lights and dancing.

Our second track, "The rumors are true," is ever-evolving yet groove-locked, powerful yet peaceful. A dichotomic experience that only mate in nine can deliver.

Closing Side A of our compilation, we have "2D Radio": stomping drums, squelching resonant synths, roaring FX sounds, and mysterious vocals coming together to challenge your psyche—courtesy of Mind Research's signature sound.

"The sea advances insensibly in silence, nothing seems to happen, nothing moves, the water is so far away that you can barely hear it... finally breaking violently into a wave, which gradually returns to calm". The perfect analogy for the sound that Seleresst shares with us in "Serenata para la diosa del mar".

Arthus debuts in Scattered Patterns with a driving techno cut that combines modern production with old-school synth sounds, reminiscent of the Motor City.

Closing the album with a wildcard, we have Temporal Wangan's "Have u lived enough"—energetic breaks embellished with classic chord stabs, the perfect combo to lose yourself in the dancefloor madness. 

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Arthus - Synth Revival

Audiovisual memories of last night
Techno orientated

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