Intelliance is a project that brings together the distinctive qualities of different artists, with the aim of highlighting the strength of diversity and innovative, creative approaches. This compilation series transcends subgenres and pushes the boundaries of electronic music while fostering curiosity and research.

The Intelligence [ar_001] showcases four unique productions by Cerrot, Scoped, Xen Chron, and Ben Ritz, offering a captivating glimpse into their artistic prowess.

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Eccentric soundscapes, cryptic atmospheres, unexpected rhythms - with the second episode of the Intelliance series, the concept label Augmented Research once again holds up a mirror to the progressive present and provides various perspectives on the innovative electronic club sound of the next generation.

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„Diving Solo“ is the debut album of an artist who, after years of recognition under a different alias, has now redefined himself as „sr².“ Central to this project is a deliberate departure from self-staging—shifting the focus entirely onto the art itself.


The 9-track LP emerges from a deeply rooted vision that took shape over a decade ago. It navigates the fundamental questions of existence: the inevitability of impermanence, the search for meaning, and the quest to carve one’s own path. 

Each track draws from formative experiences—from the electrifying pulse of countless club nights to the quiet, introspective moments that challenge our understanding of everyday life.

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"Unkind Beats" is a masterfully executed fusion of characterful, intricate chords and classic 909 drum sequences. The pounding beat serves as an undeniable club tool, transmitting the energy of simplicity from past times to the present. A continuously evolving synthesizer line embodies the distinctive Ben Ritz sound. The symbiosis of these two dimensions appears as a merging of the past three decades, communicating with the experiencing individual's body and mind.

Ben Ritz - Unkind Beats

The progressive, broken rhythm guides the arrangement of several laser and synth sounds, gradually modulating over time.
Subsequently, a frenetic interplay between high-pitched drums and fleeting, peculiar sounds creates a digital amusement park-like atmosphere.
"Ride With Us" grants the listener glimpses into a unique and visionary sound landscape, instantly captivating its senses.

Xen Chron - Ride With Us

The track starts with a focus on the stumbling beat and gradually evolves into a supersonic vibe, supported by a flangey dub melody and the aesthetic of fluttering forward and backward-played hi-hat sequences. A repetitive humanoid voice subliminally communicates through confusing number sequences.
"Vertigo" is an outstanding composition that merges the stylistic elements of different genres.

Scoped - Vertigo

The analog production "A Small Piece From April 26" takes listeners on an acoustic flight through playful ambient sonic landscapes—a captivating sound story. 
Guided by synapse-stimulating, consciously employed crunchy percs and drums, its driving rhythms have the power to transport the individual into a trance-like state. Despite its 9-minute length, the composition's development remains fascinating, consistently energized by its organic characteristics.

Cerrot - A Small Piece From April 26

Paul Weck is a vinyl DJ and promoter based in Weimar with roots in Stuttgart. As the co-founder of the Architecture and Music Collective 'Niemandsland' as well as 'X²', he expresses his spatial understanding of musical spaces in his DJ sets, events, and in a theoretical study called 'MUSIC AS SPACE'.


"During my seven-month internship in Brussels, I encountered two new situations: Firstly, I received my first salary, and secondly, I was surrounded by proper record stores in the city where I lived in. These circumstances led to a consistently empty bank account and loads of records that I couldn't even organize in my music discography because I didn't brought my turntables to Brussels. This mix is one of three in which I process my time and the music I discovered while living in a big city for the first time. 

The track selection in this mix is heavily influenced by the incredible Draaimolen set of "Jasss b2b Blawan," which was released during that time and became my most listened set on SoundCloud. I was trying to recreate those outstanding shifts in genres and rhythms without letting individual tracks dominate the set (or me, lol). 

In the end, what sounds so easy through the hands of Blawan and Jasss obviously wasn't that easy because most of the tracks, especially on vinyl with no loop function, sort of ask for an outstanding position and aren't easy to deal with as tools. I did my best to handle those beauties, and I'm honestly really happy that this is the result. I hope my idea comes through. Enjoy!“

"The card you see in the post was my transportation ticket that took me through the city as well as to my favorite record shops. It's an object that reminds me of my time in Brussels and one that I will keep for good memories."

[aggregated data 001] w/ Paul Weck

My connection with music is deeply personal. Music has been with me since childhood, before I began studying instruments and composition. It's evolved into something akin to a diary, a collection of records and artists that resonate with my musical ideas and path.

In the past, my biggest challenge was getting comfortable with the audience and getting people to move. Over the past two years, I've become more drawn to fast-paced and vibrant styles. This shift allows me to freely blend elements from different genres, always with an experimental twist that still works on the dance floor.

I only play music that evokes a certain feeling in me. Mixing isn't just about creating smooth transitions; for me, it's more about how the sound elements and rhythms interact between two or three different tracks. The atmosphere of a track is my main focus, both in production and selection. These are all the elements that make up the "back" of the track – drones, noises, and anything that doesn't strictly follow a rhythm.

This concept of sound design and mixing technique is what I especially want to share with my part of this podcast series.

[aggregated data 002] w/ Marco Maldarella

Approach 1:

If I had to choose a country whose techno I could only listen to, I would probably choose Spain. Even though the decision would be difficult, as it would mean giving up artists like Shed! There is little techno that is as energetic, dynamic, fierce, and passionate, yet so trippy, inviting, and full of groove as Spanish techno. This is the feeling I want to create and convey with the podcast. It makes sense to broaden the focus a bit and mix in material from the UK – you can just hear the industrial revolution, the fiery spirit it reflects. The overarching theme is therefore Spanish techno music, supplemented with music from different parts of the world that, for me, brings a similar vibe.


Approach 2:

For me, the former Berghain system embodies techno music. I wanted to use music that seemed made for this place. The old F1 sound system combined with the unmistakable reverb downstairs has accompanied and shaped me for the past 16 years. If I were to receive an evening slot today, I would play in this direction. This set is, of course, a condensed version, but I think the essence comes across.

Approach 3:
Hardness doesn't come from BPM! For me, there is little straight 4x4 techno above 140 BPM that has enough room to breathe and enough space to really create groove with low-end and syncopation. This is why I rarely play faster than 138 BPM. I find that between 134 and 138, you can draw out an incredible amount of dynamics and tension. The BPM range in this podcast is between 134 and 136, and I feel that the arc of tension works perfectly.


Approach 4:

You often see short clips on social media where people are mixing with 6-8 turntables. That's why I deliberately decided against a third or fourth CDJ/turntable. I wanted to show that if the music is well-produced and has sufficient dynamic range you can create an incredible amount of tension and flow with just two decks.

In this spirit: Less is more... Isn’t that what techno is all about?

Enjoy, and be kind to each other and yourselves!

[aggregated data 003] w/ sr²

Many of my mixes typically balance club/dancefloor goals with sound design, psychedelia, and atonality. That’s a fairly common stated goal for many DJs I follow as well.

Instead, this mix is pure cerebral sonic indulgence. Tracks were chosen for their complementary textures, matching atonal note sequences, and their ability to keep your head dunked under waves of dense sounds. 
Hopefully, it’s trippy, futuristic, and even a little bit stressful. Any dancefloor utility is a bonus.

The accompanying image should evoke a similar feeling: juicy, dense, and otherworldly.

[aggregated data 004] w/ Xen Chron

"Diving Solo" is the debut album of an artist who, after years of recognition under a different alias, has now redefined himself as "sr²." Central to this project is a deliberate departure from self-staging—shifting the focus entirely onto the art itself.

The album emerges from a deeply rooted vision that took shape over a decade ago. It navigates the fundamental questions of existence: the inevitability of impermanence, the search for meaning, and the quest to carve one's own path. Each track draws from formative experiences—from the electrifying pulse of countless club nights to the quiet, introspective moments that challenge our understanding of everyday life.

The tracks on this 9-track double LP transcend mere functionality; they evoke profound emotions and offer space for personal reflection. "Perpetuated on Canvas..." delves into how the first encounter with mortality can profoundly shape one's perception of life. "Diving Solo" inspires a break from conventions to seek at truly matters—even if that journey must sometimes be taken alone.

While the album weaves a coherent narrative, every listener is invited to discover their own nuances and shades of meaning within it. For, in the end, the artwork always extends beyond the artist.

GTG Premiere | Sr² - Assisting Sirens Escaping Velocity [AR003]

Take a deep breath and activate the safety valve: this mix is taking you into an intoxicating, murky dance room.

I'm still missing playing in the shadows of the club for dark birds, so this is the ecstatic feeling I’ve been trying to recreate as an outlet—a kind of obsessive intensity, blending bipolar techno, spilling dangerous bass and contagious percussion.
I hope you wig out unscathed.

[aggregated data 005] w/ Joanna OJ

Release Date: 20.10.2024

 "Diving Solo" is the debut album of an artist who, after years of recognition under a different alias, has now redefined himself as "sr²." Central to this project is a deliberate departure from self-staging—shifting the focus entirely onto the art itself. 

The album emerges from a deeply rooted vision that took shape over a decade ago. It navigates the fundamental questions of existence: the inevitability of impermanence, the search for meaning, and the quest to carve one's own path. Each track draws from formative experiences—from the electrifying pulse of countless club nights to the quiet, introspective moments that challenge our understanding of everyday life. 

The tracks on this 9-track double LP transcend mere functionality; they evoke profound emotions and offer space for personal reflection. "Perpetuated on Canvas..." delves into how the first encounter with mortality can profoundly shape one's perception of life. "Diving Solo" inspires a break from conventions to seek what truly matters—even if that journey must sometimes be taken alone. 

While the album weaves a coherent narrative, every listener is invited to discover their own nuances and shades of meaning within it. For, in the end, the artwork always extends beyond the artist.

sr² - Diving Solo LP

BCCO Premiere: sr² -  Perpetuated On Canvas That Sets Us Apart [AR003]

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"Diving Solo" is the debut album of an artist who, after years of recognition under a different alias, has now redefined himself as "sr²." Central to this project is a deliberate departure from self-staging—shifting the focus entirely onto the art itself.

Artist: sr²
Title: Diving Solo
Label: Augmented Research
Catalogue: AR003
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno 
Release date: October 20, 2024

sr² - Diving Solo [ar_003]. All tracks are written and produced by sr². Mastered by MaSpaventi. Manufactured at Record Industry BV.
Photograph by sr².
Design by Anton Braun. Soundscapes from Planet Earth, created by humans. Augmented Research 2024.

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Tracklist:
1. A Beautiful & Idiosyncratic Luminescence (++) 
2. Assisting Sirens Escaping Velocity
3. While Patterns Unfold
4. Made Of Broken Glass & Astonishing Mirrors
5. Perpetuated On Canvas That Sets Us Apart 
6. Fighting Against Legions Of Pricks
7. Cut: A Sketch To Survive
8. Death By 9 To 5 
9. Diving Solo

The album emerges from a deeply rooted vision that took shape over a decade ago. It navigates the fundamental questions of existence: the inevitability of impermanence, the search for meaning, and the quest to carve one's own path. Each track draws from formative experiences—from the electrifying pulse of countless club nights to the quiet, introspective moments that challenge our understanding of everyday life.

The tracks on this 9-track double LP transcend mere functionality; they evoke profound emotions and offer space for personal reflection. "Perpetuated on Canvas..." delves into how the first encounter with mortality can profoundly shape one's perception of life. "Diving Solo" inspires a break from conventions to seek what truly matters—even if that journey must sometimes be taken alone.

While the album weaves a coherent narrative, every listener is invited to discover their own nuances and shades of meaning within it. For, in the end, the artwork always extends beyond the artist.

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Diving Solo

Fighting Against Legions Of Pricks

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Death By 9 To 5

Cut: A Sketch To Survive

Perpetuated On Canvas That Sets Us Apart

Made Of Broken Glass & Astonishing Mirrors

While Patterns Unfold

Assisting Sirens Escaping Velocity

A Beautiful & Idiosyncratic Luminescence (++)

ISO opens with THEGOD01, who launches the series with Bad Seed – a composition rooted in a conceptual manifesto. Told from the perspective of a fictional extraterrestrial being, it presents an alternative origin story of our existence, attributing genetic flaws and existential challenges to an ancient intervention.

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Beyond the Clouds

In the year 5000, humanity drifts above the clouds, far from the lost world below. Time feels weightless, dissolved into shimmering echoes and pulsing rhythms.

Ethereal IDM textures merge with rolling breakbeats and deep, spaced out trap grooves creating a sound both hypnotic and free, like a signal from the future floating through an endless sky.

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