In a relatively short space of time, @talik1 has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive of the new breed of UK electronic music innovators.

Brooding, richly textured, and intricately polyrhythmic, Talik’s unique style has caught attention from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs & Marie Montexier. She’s also been championed by Martyn, who’s become both a mentor and a friend - releasing her music on his label 3024 and remixing ‘Cold Silver’ from her debut EP on Intercept Records.

As a longstanding member of the CF family, Talik’s debut on the label feels long overdue, but this collection is well worth the wait. Deep, percussive and snarling, with a powerful low end emphasis, the release taps into a rich vein of bass music heritage with a fresh new take.

Rounding off this impressive 4 tracker, Intercept label mate @french_ii joins on remix duties, bringing the BPMs up for an explosive 160 rework of ‘Wood & Water’. Essential CF tackle!

Talik & French ii - Wood & Water (French ii Remix)

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.

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Scoped - Vertigo

The third instalment of our four-part 12" series features our favorite artists from around the world.

Melbourne's Pugilist opens the gates with 'Flip Trix.' It's a dub-drenched, broken techno hybrid with earth-shattering low-end throughout. This lengthy 130bpm track, with foggy breaks and frosty pads, smartly concludes on a 4x4 beat to ensure a smooth exit. 'Flip Trix' is certainly a future percy for all.

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A1. Pugilist - Flip Trix (Out Now!!!)

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Mercy System - Dials EP
BUY LINK: https://differentintel.bandcamp.com/album/dials-ep
Label: Different Intel (https://soundcloud.com/different-intel)
https://www.instagram.com/differentintel.recs
> Mercy System (https://soundcloud.com/mercysystem)
https://www.instagram.com/mercy_system

Different Intel returns with 4 dark and dynamic club tracks by Mercy System. ‘Dials’ delves into a grittier and more aggressive rendition of his sound, carefully blurring the lines between techno, broken beats and dubstep through innovative production techniques, whilst preserving his distinctive intricate and textured style. Despite the exploration of diverse influences, the release doesn't shy away from the allure of the original dubstep sound, seamlessly integrating its essence to serve its purpose within a club environment. Amidst its pulsating intensity and overall grimness, this excursion remains a poignant tribute to the post-industrial ambiance of Greater Manchester.

Written & Produced by Mercy System
Mastered by Jamiu
Graphic Design by Milkias Gunsa

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PREMIERE : Mercy System - Four Winters

Warzou - Do A Barrel Roll

Bandcamp : 

https://delajelespere.bandcamp.com/album/decoys

No Sir : 

https://linktr.ee/anniemurnighan

De la... je l'espère :

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Decoys explore the ways that internal perception distorts and develops as it navigates the fluid boundaries of the self. The EP’s title invokes the distracting and alluring elements of an incomplete double—an illusion that, upon closer inspection, uncovers something perhaps even deeper than its originating source. The title track pairs driving rhythms with dark, rustling atmospheres and layers of competing bass punctured by the screech of unidentifiable machines to create a relentless forward momentum with no clear destination. “Imitation Body” layers found sound to assemble a beat that pushes and pulls with a distinct swing, anchored by ghost-like ambiance and an insistent low end. On “Fear Of Others,” paranoia and uncertainty channel into a chest-rattling dubstep excursion. As the track shifts between two distinct moods, the elements anchoring it mutate and shift. The EP closes with “Respite,” a breathy half-time closer accented by bursts of frenetic sound and warbling bass, as though the music itself is resisting disintegration.

All original tracks written by No Sir
Remixes by Chewlie and GillieLove
Mastering by Damna
Artwork by Camille Giunti (clubkidzstudio)
Text by No Sir & Charlotte Strange
Distribution by Underscope

No Sir - Decoys

Iggy Dope’s EtherwerkZ label continues its higher assembly of bass futurists with the third Ascension compilation. Volume 3 scours the globe to find Mulholland, Mercy System, Flaty, Oyubi, Warzou, NirBorna, Young Muscle and noRecall in finest form, cross-examining variations on the theme of broken club rhythms and meticulous sound design.

Manchester’s Mercy System goes deeper with Pressure Changes, cloaking a neatly sound
designed redux of hardcore inclinations with a gentle bruk’d rhythm and light dub touch.

Release Date: 28th February 2025

Premiere: Mercy System - Pressure Changes [EtherwerkZ]

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