Berlin’s ZentaSkai continues his slew of limited-run 200-copy vinyl releases via his Mask Records this July, presenting the ‘JIMMY’ EP, and following up last year’s ‘Bob’ EP and two instalments from his Cuddling Monsters project with Laura Merino Allue. Across the four tracks on ‘JIMMY’, ZentaSkai delves deep, placing mysterious, foreboding synths over crunchy taped drums and exploring a variety of tempos. Dub influences are rife, its elements echoing across carefully laid-out Techno grooves while minimal shifts subtly build the energy. With ‘JIMMY’, ZentaSkai once again offers a journey through sound already supported by Luke Slater, Blasha & Allatt, Truncate, Elisa Bee, and many more. ZentaSkai (aka No Mad Ronin, Matt Nowak, and MASK) is a German DJ and producer active since 1997. Based out of his studio in Berlin, ZentaSkai runs the Zaijenroots label and, since 2017, the Mask sub-label, which houses his stunning 2023 ‘Architecture of the Mind’ LP as well as his Cuddling Monsters alias - with other credits including a release on Jerome Sydenham’s Ibadan Records and support from the likes of Richie Hawtin, Joseph Capriati, Marcel Dettmann, Luke Slater, Laurent Garnier, DVS1, Ben Sims and Radio Slave.


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My new EP, out on vinyl December 1st 2015. 

Placid Journey (Original Mix)

Remco Beekwilder - Irregular Acid

Amotik - Chau [AMTK004]

Out now on vinyl and digital - lnk.to/REKIDS104

German duo Obscure Shape & SHDW drop three robust Techno tracks in their first full release on Rekids this May.

One of the most exciting acts in Techno today, Obscure Shape & SHDW are the founders of From Another Mind - the label and party series making waves in South-Germany. Aside from Rekids, where they remixed Radio Slave’s ‘Vision’ last year, the pair’s abilities in the studio have seen them invited by Slam for two separate remixes of Monoloc and Envoy on Soma, with more projects to be announced.

‘Himmel Und Erde’ is a cavernous cut boasting colossal kicks and skipping percussion before a tantalising melody comes into play. ‘Am Ende Der Welt’ is more deep and atmospheric in comparison, blending dusky percussion with echoing synths until ‘Gefallene Engel’ demonstrates syncopated drums and an otherworldly hook that conjure up a mesmerising aesthetic to conclude the release.

TRACKLIST:

A1 Himmel Und Erde 
B1 Am Ende Der Welt 
B2 Gefallene Engel

Obscure Shape & SHDW

Himmel Und Erde

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A1. Obscure Shape & SHDW - Himmel Und Erde

Thomas P. Heckmann - Bloody Vacant

@VIICircle / @Frrgo / @RapidEyeMovementOfficial

http://deathtechno.com/2017/10/04/dtp-vii-circle-alpha-farrago-remix/

Rapid Eye Movement is an interesting new label project that start things off with a wonderful wax entry from the owners themselves known as VII Circle.

The launch release Archetype has a deep and soulful core, where the original tracks are full of atmosphere and emotion. Subtle, moody and stripped back allowing elements to breathe, they hold up to the notion that less is more.

The first of two remixes is from Amsterdam based Keith Carnal who brings his Midas touch and to no surprise, delivers the goods.

Farrago is a name change of a Belgian artist who is really stepping up to the plate and showing his worth. His take on “Alpha” was our choice for this DT:Premiere as he throws caution to the wind and makes a storming rework. Creating a perfect storm of tough beats and harmonic synth lines, the eerie and gothic style will definitely pick up a dedicated following of Techno heads…

Order the 12″ vinyl at Juno Records
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/vii-circle-archetype-ep/662439-01/
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https://www.deejay.de/Vii_Circle_Archetype_Ep_REM001_Vinyl__286379

LABEL: Rapid Eye Movement

CAT#: REM001
ARTIST: VII Circle
TITLE: Archetype

FORMAT: Vinyl & Digital

RELEASED:
Vinyl - 6 October 2017
Digital - 24 October 2017

01. Archetype
02. Alpha
03. Nobody Can Escape From Himself
04. Nobody Can Escape From Himself (Keith Carnal Remix)
05. Alpha (Farrago Remix) [Digital Only]

Archetype

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | VII Circle - Alpha (Farrago Remix) [Rapid Eye Movement]

HATE exclusive premiere. 
Full release streaming  soon on HATE Youtube channel.
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https://www.deejay.de/SHDW_%26_Obscure_Shape_Die_Augen_Des_Teufels_LTD_Cover_Edition_FAM005_Vinyl__319513

Artist: SHDW & Obscure Shape
Title: Die Augen Des Teufels 
Label: From Another Mind 
Catalogue: FAM005
Format: Vinyl
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno 
Release date: 26th of July 2018

Tracklist:
A1 Die Augen Des Teufels
A2 Wächter Der Nacht 
B1 Die Prophezeiung
B2 Verlorene Seelen

From Another Mind continues to establish itself as an essential label with a fantastic fifth release entitled 'Die Augen Des Teufels' from label bosses SHDW & Obscure Shape. 

Marco Bläsi and Luigi Urban are main room techno talents who make no bones about the size of their sound. Classic techno, rave, EBM and acid all colour their grooves. In 2016 Groove Magazine chose them as Newcomer of the Year', while they have also released their 'Himmel Und Erde EP' on the mighty Rekids, as well as remixing the boss's anthemic 'Grindhouse' in recent months. Two years later,  the duo now follow up 'Die Weiﬂe Rose' - their last original release on From Another Mind - with four tracks that reflect the pair's trademark versatility as producers and the sound they play as DJs. 

Things open in monstrous fashion with the brilliant 'Die Augen Des Teufels.' Built on tightly programmed and unrelenting drums, it has a hypnotic synth line riding about the scales that locks in  your mind while your feet march to the beat. Frazzled synths and icy hi hats add to the pressure and  ensure this one makes a devastating effect. 'Wächter Der Nacht' is equally forceful, with hammering  kick drums and minimal driving percussion joined by a brain frying acid lead synth line that will blow up any DJ set. 

The flip maintains the release's rave-spirit whilst taking things into a more melodic direction. Keeping  up the high class pressure is 'Die Prophezeiung', which has hulking kicks leaning into a stiff wind as  hugely texted synths rumble up top to bring real rawness and impact. This one stays relatively stripped  back and builds atmosphere throughout before closer 'Verlorene Seelen' picks things up again with  quick and slick drums, nimble chords and an irresistible sense of techno force that cannot fail to carry  you away.
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Die Augen Des Teufels

Premiere: SHDW & Obscure Shape - Wächter Der Nacht [FAM005]

After contributing to the label with a remix on the 10th release, SDB is back with an EP on Märked, featuring three originals and two remixes by AERT and Repro. The closing track of this EP is called 'Symphony' for a reason. Starting off peacefully, the break evolves slowly into a trance-like anthem before it creates a drastic shift into no-nonsense straight-forward techno.

Restrepo EP
Release date: 13-02-2019
Tracklist:
1. SDB – Combat
2. SDB – Combat (AERT Remix)
3. SDB – Restrepo
4. SDB – Restrepo (Repro’s Full Throttle Mix)
5. SDB – Symphony

Label: Märked
Artwork: Lea Filipo
Mastering: JoeFarr

SDB - Symphony [Artaphine Premiere]

@SleepsEverywhere - Extinguish (@emeraldlabel)

After being the secret weapon of Remco Beekwilder's sets for almost 2 years, Extinguish by Sleeps Everywhere finally sees the light of day. This will be one of the 10 tracks for the first various artist release on EMERALD, which will be presented digital and double vinyl April 5th.

Essential Memories V/A [EMERALD004]

Tracklist:
A1. Remco Beekwilder - Losing my Life
A2. Matasism - Bassiani Raver
A3. Verschwender - Flex Zone
B1. Inhalt der Nacht & Echoes of October - Keine Ruhe
B2. Sons of Hidden - No Reception
C1. Introversion - Lichtenberg Figure
C2. Sleeps Everywhere - Extinguish
D1. Tim Tama - Cull the Weak
D2. 999999999 - 03 10 1992
D3. Remco Beekwilder - Waves from Oeteldonk

Mastered by Hardgroove Mastering
Artwork by Mate Pavic

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Sleeps Everywhere - Extinguish [Artaphine Premiere]

For the seventh release of COUP, we present you nine original tracks by some of the most talented young producers all over the Europe. Nine unique styles yet fitting perfectly to tell a banging story.

Artist: Various
Title: Black on Ammo
Label: C O U P
Catalogue Number: COUP007
Release Date: September 10th, 2019
Format: Digital
Mastering: Havantepe
Artwork: Berkant Erdem
Photo: Paulina Pawłowska

Tracklist:
1. B2 - Destiny
2. DREAD – Skonhed
3. KØZLØV - Choose Your Digit
4. Marina Aleksandra - Equality Error
5. PBRM - A Trip with Chiron
6. SDB – Time
7. TRBL – Compulsion
8. Umbraid – Teenagers
9. WAST - Keep Up the Pace

SDB - Time [COUP007]

Audiovisual memories of last night
Techno orientated

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General | robert@artaphine.com