Current and forthcoming releases on Bass Agenda Recordings

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Track listing: 

A1 – Main Squeeze (Original version) 
A2 – Main Squeeze (Boris Divider remix) 
B1 – Main Squeeze (Simplicity is Beauty remix) 
B2 – Main Squeeze (BS-1 remix) 
B3 – Main Squeeze (The Exaltics remix) 

Description:
 
Cutting edge electronics with the dark, sweaty and serious dance floor in mind. 

From the outset w1b0’s mission to carve out his own sound in this era of cut and paste and production shortcuts has led to recognition by genre champions such as Rolf Mulder and Dave Clarke; indeed his first formal appearance on physical media was as part of Dave Clarke’s seminal Fabric 60 CD. 

The original mix of Main Squeeze is an electro epic; straight to business with a growling bass line sitting beneath room filling drums combining to lay foundation for a soaring synth invasion. 

The four remixes see four artists who represent the cream of talent in the many shades of the authentic modern electro genre transforming Main Squeeze into new dance floor destroying shapes. Ranging from borderline industrial breaks from Simplicity is Beauty to the punchy experimentation of Boris Divider and from the unmistakeable raw sound and energy of The Exaltics to the flawless dark electronics of BS-1.  

Info: 

Artist: w1b0 
Title: Main Squeeze Remixes EP 

Mastered by: Boris Divider at 12Shape 
Cat-No: BA011 
Genre: Electro 
Format: 12” 
Release Date: Expected end of July 2014 
Distribution: Crosstalk International - http://www.crosstalkintl.com/ http://bassagenda.virb.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BassAgenda 


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w1b0 - Main Squeeze Remixes: Boris Divider, The Exaltics, BS-1, Simplicity Is Beauty // Vinyl

Cat No. BA022
Release Date. 29th April 2015
Format. Vinyl only
Preview video. http://youtu.be/41zdW-CnuXw

Following on from his sought after sold out album 'Afterlife' Franck Kartell returns for his fourth outing on Bass Agenda Recordings.

The album is a homage to the 1962 Chris Marker short film "La Jetee" or "The Jetty". The film tells the story of a post-nuclear war experiment in time travel and was the inspiration for the 1995 film "12 Monkeys."

The music captures brilliantly the emotions and atmosphere of the 1962 science fiction feature and shows that electronic music composition deserves a place next to more widely accepted forms of expression.

Released only on vinyl to ensure the complete works are heard together, the eight tracks, like the still photos used to construct the original film, depict individual scenes and evoke certain images in the mind. Yet it is the effect of these scenes when experienced in sequence that unlocks the deeper journey and true craftsmanship of Kartell.

Limited to 250 copies

(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2015 All Rights Reserved
Written and Produced by Franck Kartell
Artwork by Laurent Chedmail
Mastered by Alek Stark at Fundamental Audio


Franck Kartell / La Jetee d'Orly / Album previews. See info.

Cat. No. BA023
Artist - Achim.Bloch
Title - Cuts
Format - Digital EP
Release date - 3rd April 2015
Art by - Achim.Bloch

Info:

Hailing from France Achim.Bloch is one of those rare beasts who is influenced by many styles of music and manages to absorb their strong points into his music and somehow makes it all fit and make sense. Often cinematic in effect his work has a cerebral dimension to it; painting pictures with sound. That's not to say this is ambient work, far from it - these elements are all combined beautifully whilst laid over rhythms that help your body keep pace with your mind's experience.

On remix duty, a legend in his own time. Fellow French producer dynArec, also talented at turning diverse influences into something individual, weaves his magic on Visiotron; bringing a dancefloor friendly dose of future funk the way only he can.

Enjoy!

Achim.Bloch - Cuts / featuring dynArec remix // coming 3rd April '15

Available from: https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/

Cat. No. BA024
Artist - Noamm & Miss Noir
Title - Plasma Wave
Format - Digital EP
Release date - 17th April 2015

Info:

Spawned from the energy burst that occurs when dark electro meets EBM, Noamm & Miss Noir deliver a huge amount in just four tracks. ....Blazing dancefloor dynamics in the form of 'Plasma Wave' and 'We Are Machines', ominous dark electro hooks in the form of 'Miaplacidus' and haunting vocals and synths in 'Cold Memories'. The energy, confidence and attitude that pours out of the speakers at every second tells you what you need to know - these two mean business...ride the Plasma Wave with them, or fuck off.


Noamm & Miss Noir / Plasma Wave // OUT NOW!

Hailing from Newcastle in the North of England Darkmode has been making and DJ'ing techno and electro for many years now. Testament to his work ethic and passion for true no fuss electronics is his being billed alongside the mighty Dave Clarke at Milk The Cow on the day this EP is released.

TR-800 is a hard hitting four tracker that illustrates the electro side of Darkmode's musical personality perfectly. Punchy and hypnotic grooves laced with Detroit-esque synth work blending together to form 4 doses of dance-floor electro.

This TR-800. Enjoy.

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Darkmode - TR-800 // OUT NOW

A round up of past, present and future releases with particular focus on the abstract beauty conjured up by some of the Bass Agenda artists...

 1. Achim.Bloch - Visiotron / (No longer available)
 2. Lectromagnetique - Polar Region / http://www.junodownload.com/products/lectromagnetique-ghostly-region/2526936-02/
 3. Datentraeger - Supermakro / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/datentraeger-usb-dog-tag
 4. T/error - Mind Bender / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/t-error-d7-digital
 5. Franck Kartell - Recontre sur la Jetee / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/franck-kartell-la-jetee-dorly-vinyl-lp
 6. Inkamera - Skylar / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bass-agenda-vol-2-the-war-on-error-digital-version (also on limited CD)
 7. Microslav - Koln / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bass-agenda-vol-1-the-fight-against-the-mundane
 8. Vadim SVD - Frozen Time / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bass-agenda-vol-1-the-fight-against-the-mundane
 9. Subscriber - Splits of Beats / http://www.junodownload.com/products/subscriber-the-daybreaker/2337245-02/
10. Roguefrequency - Symmetry / CD only / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bass-agenda-vol-2-the-war-on-error-cd
11. ITPDWIP - Ally Says Stop It / coming soon
12. Slaves of Sinus - Opposite of the Past / http://www.junodownload.com/products/slaves-of-sinus-opposite-of-the-past/2562048-02/
13. Darkmode - Ex Mechina / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/darkmode-tr800
14. dynArec - Historic Exhale / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/dynarec-silver-tourist-16-track-album-100xcd
15. w1b0 - Spatial Perception / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/w1b0-at-the-corner-of-gratiot-and-riopelle
16. MicroControlUnit - Field Report / Also digitally available / https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bass-agenda-vol-2-the-war-on-error-cd

Bass Agenda Recordings Showcase: Abnormal Beauty

Cat. No. - BA026
Artist - MEKA
Title - Robot Agony
Release Date - 8th May 2015 (Bandcamp) 29th May (All other major digital stores)

Spanish artist MEKA has a passionate streak a mile wide when it comes to electro. Key player behind Contacto Sintetico, DJ, label owner and a man who's love and belief in Electro as a high energy danceable medium oozes out of every track he makes.

With a track record for no nonsense and intense Electro, MEKA's  'Robot Agony' continues in that vein; bringing four monstrous tracks to your ears. Welcome to the sci-fi dancefloor!

MEKA - Robot Agony EP // Releases 8th May 2015

Cat No. - BA028
Format - Digital
Release Date - 22nd May 2015

Greek artist, DJ and label owner (Remote Influence) ITPDWIP provides the eleventh edition of the Bass Agenda Presents series.

ITPDWIP (Instant Teleportation Process Detected While In Progress) is a project dedicated to the authentic Electro sound with a retro slant; paying homage to the sounds that have formed the foundation of great sci-fi flavoured, dark Electro from the 70s to date.

The four original tracks are live takes, raw, loud, immersive and as such they are electro in its purest form. Like a good Whiskey this is potent, full of flavour, sometimes sharp, sometimes smooth and built on years of fine heritage and a honed process. And, on remix duty, Drum Machinee, a member of the Anopolis collective (Lower Parts) also based in Thessaloniki in Greece. He brings a atmosphere drenched take on 'Eto Ya'.

Drink it all in - neat. 

ITPDWIP - 7000 EP // OUT NOW!

Artist: TFHATS
Title: Culture Friction
Cat. No.: BA029
Format: Digital EP

TFHATS and his earlier productions have been receiving regular support from Dave Clarke on his Whitenoise radio show for sometime now. Running parallel to that support TFHATS has been working hard on this EP and with a degree of attention to detail that only a real craftsman can manage.

This Dutch producer appreciates the power of punchy energetic beats and the impact soaring melodies can have,  more than that though, he knows how to put them together to make the most potent of cocktails.

On remix duty label mate Slaves of Sinus delivers an incredible high BPM acid assault version of 'I Can't Breathe' whilst Bass Agenda favourite Miotek delivers a blissful 909 dub version of 'Culture Friction'. This is serious, well composed and hard hitting modern electro at its best. Enjoy!

All tracks were mixed in the PureTone Recording LAB. With thanks to Peter Landman for his support.
Mastered by Vadz
(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2015 All Rights Reserved

TFHats - Culture Friction // OUT NOW!

Artist: Spin Fidelity
Title: That Sound
Cat. No.: BA030
Format: Digital EP

The Bass Agenda Presents series continues....number 13, unlucky for some they say - but not so, especially for your ears. It is my pleasure to introduce the debut release of UK artist Spin Fidelity, a shining fresh light in the dominant darkness of Electro.

'That Sound' sees him blending fat beats with soulful synth vibes and interstellar grooves; delivering four tracks of high quality low tempo funk.

Satisfying head nod sessions guaranteed.

All tracks written & produced by Antonio Velazquez
Mastered by Vadz
(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2015 All Rights Reserved


Spin Fidelity // That Sound - Releases 19th June 2015

Artist: Datacrashrobot
Title: Inline Expansion
Cat. No.: BA033
Format: Digital EP

Known as one of the premier talents when it comes to deep underground bass heavy, glitch ridden experimental electro and techno Datacrashrobot is back in full effect.

Choosing not to follow any formula but his own, Inline Expansion demonstrates his flair for fusing heavy dope beats and earth quaking bass lines with synapse tickling glitches, bleeps and subtle acid lines.

Dark stimulation from a master.

Datacrashrobot - Inline Expansion EP // Releases 17th July 2015

ARTIST: Carl Finlow/Dez Williams
LABEL: BASS AGENDA RECORDINGS
CAT. NO: BA044v
FORMAT: Vinyl (230 copies)
RELEASE DATE: 12 July 2016 (35 copies available from 21st July to Bass Agenda Newsletter subscribers)
MASTERED BY: Alek Stark at Fundamental Audio

BA044v brings you two of the UK's finest Electronic music producers and live acts, each taking a side of vinyl each and showing why they've earned high levels of respect from listeners, DJs and fellow artists alike.

On Side A Carl Finlow offers up two tracks of his trademark high standard. In both cases he artfully blends the ingredients that have earned him the respect of listeners and fellow producers alike; intelligence, a strong groove, futuristic elements and that Finlow factor that you can’t quite put your finger on but just makes his material rise to the top. ‘Bleem’ is machine funk at its best, instantly infectious, hypnotic and speaking equally well to your body and mind. It builds subtly and each layer just adds to the pleasure a real escape through sound affair. ‘Chemical Bonds’ follows suit with another carefully concocted machine groove, accented by distorted riffs and a constant reminder from the vocal to ‘Don’t stop’ mid-way through the track you are somehow suspended on the plateau Finlow has raised you to, as a dystopian sci-fi atmosphere swirls around and engulfing you. These are not simplistic tracks; they just feel so right on the ears because the elements weave in between one another effortlessly; because the architect is so skilled.

On Side B no stranger to vinyl and exposure where it counts, a firm favourite of Dave Clarke and many other educated DJs of the authentic Electro sound, Dez Williams delivers three punches; all dance floor killers overflowing with energy. Interference Pattern kicks off his side of the record and heads straight for the jugular; punchy drums, infectious acid lines and crafty tempo changes guarantee a sweaty floor and ceiling at any club. Keeping the pace high Dayzov V1.1 brings a hard, fast, driving groove which strikes nicely at the sweet spot where techno and electro overlap. Lastly Whitey. This sums up the way you feel after the two preceding tracks; head a wash with crazy sounds and rhythms, gradually spiralling into that special place dance music can take you - dazed, confused and loving it. 

Carl Finlow​/​Dez Williams // BA044v Split Vinyl

Artist - Mike Ash
Cat No - BA045
Title - Black Triangle
Format - Digital
Available from Bandcamp (15/07/06)and other digital retailers early August 2016

Info:

Two years on from the release of his exceptional UFO3030 album on Bass Agenda Recordings Mike Ash is back with Black Triangle. The long serving UK Electro craftsman's sound is unmistakable and here he maintains his trademark high standard combinations of huge beats, lush absorbing synths and peppery acid lines across 7 new tracks. Fans of his classic 'Experiment' are in for a treat too as track 8 brings a bonus beats rehash of it - wall shaking and twisted beats hit you from every angle for a solid five minutes.

As always with Mike Ash, play it loud and within minutes and you'll be seeing stars. The master of Sci-Fi Electro delivers once again.

All tracks written, performed and mastered by Mike Ash 2016
Artwork by 4th Genome
(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2016 All Rights Reserved

Mike Ash - Black Triangle / Album / Releases 15th July 2016

Many thanks to Alan Ritchie for doing this promo mix of the album SIGINT by Krypton 81.

1.	Echelon 
2.	Mystic
3.	Dobbeltanger
4.	Big Data
5.	Decoded Signal 
6.	Prism 
7.	Watching You
8.	Signal Intelligence
9.	Encoded Message

Bass Agenda Recordings welcomes Danish duo Krypton 81 to the family with their full length album SIGINT; 9 tracks of classy, dsytopian, sci-fi fueled authentic Electro.

SIGINT takes you on a journey, suspending your physical being in stasis as it draws your other being in through the input port of a highly developed AI. Once inside, electronic pulses and barely visible wires cradle you and transport you from module to module; taking in dark warnings of a future gone wrong, punchy beats and true Electro dynamics; occasionally bathing you in its blue light before returning you to your earthly form.

But are you still you now? Or did part of the code embed in you whilst you were being processed?


Krypton 81 - SIGINT Album Mix by Alan Ritchie

Cat. No. BA050
Label: Bass Agenda Recordings
Artist: Various Artists
Release date: Expected 26th September 2016

Available from https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/ and selected stores (Distributed by MSR Distro. Vienna)

(C) Bass Agenda Recordings 2016 All Rights Reserved
Mastered by Alek Stark at Fundamental Audio

In February 2016 5 people from the Bass Agenda family met in person for the first time at Whip It! - an Electro night hosted by Dave Clarke and held at The Melkweg, Amsterdam.

Inspired by the meeting, the friendship, the music and the experience of the night they set out to make the 50th release on Bass Agenda Recordings - 'Transhumanism.'

As a compilation of Dutch Electro from the deep underground the vinyl is a deep orange pressing and strictly limited to 200 copies.


Transhumanism

TRANSHUMANISM - A compilation of Dutch Electro / Limited Orange Vinyl (BA050)

Cat. No. BA048
Release date. 30th September 2016

Track list:
1.	Scaring The Horses (Acid House mix)
2.	Scaring The Horses (Original mix)
3.	The Passion (Grindr mix)
4.	What The Passion (Original mix)
5.	The Passion (Original Mix)

Distributed worldwide by AWAL
Artwork by ID
Contact: touchbass@bassagenda.co.uk

Info:
As Bass Agenda Recordings approaches its 50th release championing underground Electro in a way that’s consistently caught the attention of Dave Clarke since its first release in 2013 and received support from the likes of The Hacker, Truss, The Black Dog and Laurent Garnier the label expands its armoury with its founder’s first electronic love – Techno.

The T-Series (T is for Techno) kicks off hard with ‘Scaring Horses’ by UK artist and DJ The Subdermic. 5 tracks of no-nonsense straight up Techno that pays attention to all the elements that fill a floor and get a crowd moving as one unified, pumped, sweating mass.

Just experience a few seconds of the acid hook, Goliath kick drum and swing of the Acid House version of ‘Scaring the Horses’ to learn that this is the real deal made by someone not locked away in their bedroom making Techno but rather an artist applying years of learning what works in the clubs the hard way – putting out records since 2001 and DJ’ing at the front, pulling no punches.

The original version of ‘Scaring the Horses’ put a rocket under Dave Clarke’s White Noise episode 549 not so long ago and got early support from Claude Young. The remaining three tracks show three sides to The Subdermic’s passion – hypnotic and infectious, putting their fingers on your synapses whilst kicking your ass, over and over again.

The Subdermic at a glance:

- First 12" record release in 2001 on energy industries called 'Nymph EP' supported by John Peel and Cari Lekebush followed up in 2002 on energy industries 12" called 'The Breakers of Grimsby'
- First live PA’s performed at Democracy, Cleethorpes then crowds of 2000 alongside Paul Oakenfold, also SECT in Leeds and many more;
- Started the Techno label Subdermic in 2008 & self-released 4 EPs;
- In 2010 track ‘Electric Cabaret’ was rated as Dave Clarke’s top track of 2010 & was released in 2011 with support also from the late Aaron Carl. The remix of the track also had support from Juan Atkins;
- Other label releases include Vegim’s ‘TMM’ ('Take More Music') and AMU recordings;
- Self-released debut LP in 2015 'What the Eyes Truly See', followed up by 'Joyride' on Bass Agenda in 2016, which saw a diversity of style;
- As if fate had a hand in this release coming to Bass Agenda Recordings The Subdermic was also featured on Dave Clarke’s White Noise 500 compilation on The Public Stand label – a release for which Andy Barton of Bass Agenda Recordings provided the Electro tracks.


The Subdermic - Scaring Horses (The Bass Agenda Recordings T Series: part 1)

Artist: Go Nuclear
Title: Techno World
Cat Number: BA049
Release date: 28th October 2016
Written & produced by: Tim Checkley and Clint Watkins
Artwork by: Elliot Francis Stewart

The Bass Agenda Presents series continues, this time turning attention to New Zealand based duo 'Go Nuclear' and their debut release 'Techno World'.

Taking Detroit's influence well and truly to the heart there's two stunning original tracks here offering old school vibes with a modern twist, lovingly crafted in a way that shows exactly why, when done properly, authentic Electro will never die.

Bringing the remix here is Detroit's Filthiest (aka DJ Nasty) - a true Detroit talent who has been keeping it real since the nineties; his name alone is a seal of quality.

Turn it on, turn it up and....Go Nuclear.

Go Nuclear - Techno World (Bass Agenda Presents 15) / Releases 28/10/2016

Cat. No: BA051
Artist: Franck Kartell
Title: Coincidences
Release date: 28th November 2016
Format: Double Vinyl (no digital files)

Info:

Franck Kartell's third full length release on Bass Agenda Recordings sees him continuing to do what he has done since he began this creative trajectory of making concept driven albums; pushing himself, his art and your experience as a listener, into new realms. 

As with his last album La jette d'Orly, this next chapter in Kartell's adventures in creativity is inspired and influenced by the cinematic works and writing of Chris Marker.
 
Following on from sell out albums 'Afterlife' and 'La jette d'Orly' the new double vinyl album 'Coincidences' immerses you in 12 distinct scenes, painted with sound.

To transport a listener to another plain within seconds is not easy, yet it is something Franck Kartell achieves here not once but 12 times in a row; sustaining the illusion of escape throughout each track, cradling your mind as it experiences beauty, majesty, fear, darkness, peace and wonder.

200 copies. High quality vinyl. Includes poster and artwork perfectly capturing the mood of the record by Laurent Chedmail. Mastered by Alek Stark.

© Bass Agenda Recordings 2016 All Rights Reserved.

Franck Kartell - Coincidences (Album preview)// BA051 (Double Vinyl)

Artist: T/error
Title: Eka Bismuth
Format: Limited CD
Cat. No: BA052
Release date: 10 track CD - 25th January 2017 / 9 track digital - March 2017 (date TBC)

Following on from 'D7', his first full length album on Bass Agenda Recordings, Italy's T/error is back with a vengeance.

Far from being an artist who rests or churns out regular carbon copies of his previous works, T/error takes care with his craft and this album shows him at his best, his most evolved and most mature creatively.

Fans of the intense darkness he can summon up in his work will not be disappointed; abstract, twisted, intelligent sounds not of this earth are abundant. Listeners will also experience a level of emotion and drama hinted at in previous recordings. This time his ability to lift you high out of your consciousness is fully unleashed in tracks such as Isotope 420 and Oblivion Reef.

Eka Bismuth

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T/error - Eka Bismuth // Album preview // Due for release 25/01/2017

RXmode is back, hot on the heels of his killer contribution to Bass Agenda's 50th release 'Transhumanism’ (a compilation of Dutch Electro).

‘Secrets of the Cults’ brings four tracks out of the mouth of darkness and to your ears; dripping with atmosphere, rolling basslines and big drums.

Those of you who enjoyed his debut release ‘Red Cards’ will recognise the immense sense of drama in these new tracks and recognise an impressive maturing in RXmode’s productions skills.

Each track could easily be a soundtrack to these unusual modern times we live in; something dark and unusual creeping towards us, gathering strength and intensity, sweeping us up in a sonic stream of deadly distraction. 

Not for the faint of heart, this is creative electronic music with a dark soul.

Cat No. BA053
Release date: 17/02/2017
Format: Digital EP
All tracks written and produced by R. Hustinx
Mastered by Vadz
(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2017 All Rights Reserved

RXmode - Secrets of the Cults // Previews // Releases 17th February 2017

Bass Agenda: Underground Electro and Techno Radio Show and Record Label. 

Radio show broadcasts monthly on Sunday via RTE's 2FM as part of the Late Night Sessions - www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/late-night/1243202-late-night-sessions-rte-2fm/

Showcasing the diversity, talent and influences of artists in the broad spectrums that are the Electro & Techno genres: past, present and future. Since 2012 Bass Agenda has asked artists to choose tracks important to them and has featured Interviews, guest mixes, and live sets from a diverse range of talent including Juan Atkins, Bass Junkie, Helena Hauff, The Egyptian Lover, Jensen Interceptor, Legowelt, Dave Clarke, David Meiser, Adult., Keith Tucker, Detroit In Effect, Anthony Rother, Dez Williams & more. The label has been releasing vinyl, CD, & digital formats since 2013 via Bandcamp & Triple Vision.