Steel City Dance Discs Volume 24

Body Journey

Tommy Seebach

State of Equilibrium

Balance

Buzzing to announce the first extremely sweaty Cristofeu x Von Riu collaboration. Please welcome Von Cristeuf.

Discoteca takes you to its parallel universe with a new hypnotic-o-cathartic EP. A blend of the best steamy atmosphere and grooving psychoactive beats from Cristofeu with the wet depth and tech power from Von Riu. An enlightening bass soundscape shaped for the naughtiest basements. Von Cristeuf 1, a blue leather sofa tech banger introducing a Mappa Mundi shroomy forest journey followed by Hit and Von Cristeuf 2, two peak high shivers trackers designed for sunset wildest kinks ending with two extra horny percussive 5am Trip-ers. 

Mix by William J P Howard
Mastering by Sam Berdah at The Wall Studio
Art by Kim Coussée

Buy: https://discotecarecords.bandcamp.com/album/von-cristeuf-vol-1

Cristofeu & Von Riu - 'Von Cristeuf Vol.1' [DISCO002]

Tanzmaus

This track is part of the album "Insane World" by Alan Backdrop
Bandcamp Direct Link: https://alanbackdrop.bandcamp.com/album/insane-world

Releasing a new album after a long life break :)
It's a collection of tracks and jams made during the last 3 years where doubts have been my trusted conductors.
Hope you enjoy it!

Much love from Italy,
Alessio

Released June 30, 2023

All tracks written & produced by Alessio Meneghello between 2020 and 2023

Original Picture in video from: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DTI-sagittal-fibers.jpg

Insane World

Nootropic

Buy/Acquista

Alan Backdrop - Nootropic

One of Pure Space’s dear friends and most regular contributors Roy Batty Jr. steps up for his first solo EP on the label titled ‘Complicit Stutter’. 

Whilst dodging Melbourne’s winter the tracks were first ideated on New South Wales’ South Coast in 2022. Partly fuelled by a self imposed creative pressure, and later finished with a fitting dose of anger and confusion. 

The release opens with ‘Maintaining The Distance’, where a warm bassline glides beneath wiggly synthesis to create a slippery track with murky danceability, affirmed by a crispy electro beat. 

Next comes ‘Machine Strap’, a track that speaks to Batty’s fear of the modern world, his entanglement with technology and the cavernous space that leaves within his life. The four to the floor beat keeps you grounded while the recklessly bending synthesis lifts you seemingly endlessly. It’s a dancefloor mutation to twist even the freakiest of minds. 

‘Kind of Mad Sometimes’ comes with staunch simplicity. A track constructed for slowly massaging your inner critic. Its dreary drum and bass tones lumbering with angst. 

Rounding out the release ‘Bible Lashing Belt Reading’ speaks to the conflict between community and organisation, exploring the idea of understanding spirituality through structure. It’s an introspective breakbeat cut that comes with melancholic pads, and sombre tones.

Tracklist:
1. Maintaining The Distance
2. Machine Strap 
3. Kind Of Mad Sometimes
4. Bible Lashing Belt Reading

PS014 - https://soundcloud.com/n6maa10816jr
Written, produced and arranged: Roy Batty Jr.
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: Small Tasks
Format: Digital

Complicit Stutter

Bandcamp

PS014 - Roy Batty Jr. - Complicit Stutter

Preorder Vinyl & Digital via Bandcamp:
bit.ly/3Lp7VEJ

One Eye Witness:
https://bit.ly/3RgL9m9

Having emerged from the chrysalis for a debut record on Roza Terenzi’s Step Ball Chain label, we induct Benoit B’s fledgling side project into the Oyster Cult.

Blush represents a departure from the esoteric climes @benoitb 's known for under the primary alias, not to mention the curation of his label, Banlieue Records. Eschewing notions of introspection, these are nocturnal, sultry club trax; immediate dancefloor pressure primed for the witching hour.

Benoit kicks it seductively on the opener. Complete with trace echoes of ‘90s bleep, the French producer strikes a balance between insistent groove and a dank sexiness that would leave anyone weak at the knees. Then, laced with the same steamy romanticism, ‘Sassy’ keeps pace with another slice of late nite propulsion.

Nudging closer to the big room with driving, direct torque, ‘Main Stage’ is perhaps the most pumping we’ve heard from Benoit to date. But where that one falls somewhere between prog house and hard trance, ‘Trippy’ and ‘Over Inflated’ head even further into the shadowy nether-realm on a tunnelling, lysergic flex that hangs heavy in the air like incense.

Blu:sh - Felt Cute | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER48)

@dj-tool

Amniote Editions teams up with Mala Junta to release “The Collective Capsule” in celebration of 5th anniversary of Berlin’s favourite queer event.

“The Collective Capsule” is a celebration and tribute to the unique Mala Junta and it’s impact on Berlin’s vibrant contemporary queer scene as well as a reflection of the core principles of these two collectives, which serve as a mirror for the society we want to push forward.

The package features a 12″ vinyl record composed of 4 tracks from Mala Junta’s residents Hyperaktivist, Yazzus, DJ Tool, and D.Dan, as well as two compilations featuring Roza Terenzi, Jensen Interceptor, Mohajer, Peachlyfe, Francois X, Narciss to name a few..

The Collective Capsule Compilation Vol. 2 emerges on Amniote Editions on 15th September.

10% of profits will go to African Queer Youth Initative - aqyi.org

Mastered by Mikael Tobias (assisted by Joel Krozer) at SixBitDeep
Artwork by Whrikk

DJ TOOL - To Another Galaxy [Amniote Editions x Mala Junta]

@reptant_the_lizard
@sunnysibar
@warningberlin

Bandcamp Pre-order: https://warningberlin.bandcamp.com/album/war2301

Following up their initial Warning debut with a split single in 2020, we are pleased to welcome back the fierce combination of Sansibar and Reptant on Warning. For our annual 7” release we invited them to remix each others track in celebration of the friendship that binds us.

On the remix of Lizard Of Oz, Sansibar adds a catchy vocal sample and shifts the psychedelic electro vibe into more clubby territory. On the other hand, Reptant treats the subtle original by My Boom with his typical deep and penetrating production style. The result of these young geniuses coming together again is a thrilling spectacle for any lover of contemporary electro sound.

pi pi pi premiere: Reptant - Lizard Of Oz (Sansibar Shapeshift) [Warning]

Oprofessionell for the next release by Amphibian 💚

Track: Prauge
Artist: Repulsive Force
Label: Amphibian Records
Format: Digital
Catalog: AMPHVA003
Release Name: From Dusk Till Bog
Release Date: October 12, 2023
Release Link: https://amphibianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/from-dusk-till-bog

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Support!

Repulsive Force - Prauge (Presented by Oprofessionell) [Amphibian]

Maailma. Ethereal, hypnotic, entrancing - emkay's (@emkaybymk) release, the third on Espace Noir, is all of the above and more. Gated vocals, deep pads and shimmering stabs, Maailma feels like a memory from another time, a cloudy dream, or a place you’ve never quite been. It’s familiar but foreign, comforting yet thought provoking. And to top it all off? Maailma includes a remix from Finnish partner in crime (and Espace Noir favourite), Sansibar (@sunnysibar).

BUY HERE

EN03- Maailma - emkay (Snippets)

@n6maa10816jr
@purespacefm

BC:https://roybattyjr.bandcamp.com/album/complicit-stutter

One of Pure Space’s dear friends and most regular contributors Roy Batty Jr. steps up for his first solo EP on the label titled ‘Complicit Stutter’.

Whilst dodging Melbourne’s winter the tracks were first ideated on New South Wales’ South Coast in 2022. Partly fuelled by a self imposed creative pressure, and later finished with a fitting dose of anger and confusion.

The release opens with ‘Maintaining The Distance’, where a warm bassline glides beneath wiggly synthesis to create a slippery track with murky danceability, affirmed by a crispy electro beat.

pi pi pi premiere: Roy Batty Jr. - Maintaining The Distance (Pure Space)

artwork : @ suresh.shshh
mastering : @ basic_mastering

WAK3UPF1LTHY

Pure Space presents its final release of the year, the versatile An Xileel EP courtesy of Naarm-based Daniel Jakobsson aka @eastern-distributor and Jörmungandr. The five-tracker emerges from the swamplands of Black Marsh, through fast, experimental iterations of psytek, trance, and ambient. 

An Xileel will be out January 12th, 2023. Order a copy via https://eastern-distributor.bandcamp.com/album/an-xileel

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-jormungandr-root-mender

#psytek #techno #ambient

Premiere: Jörmungandr - Root Mender [PS017]

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

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