Playlist of all 5 tracks (snippets) of Betonska's second release. Vinyl only again. Pre-orders are available now through the pre-order button.

A1_Who Said?_(Instrumental Version)
A2_Who Said?_(Vocal Version)
B1_Hot Number_(Alternative Version)
B2 _Hot Number_(Original Test Pressing Version)
B3_Blossom Street Dub

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B2 _Hot Number_(Original Test Pressing Version)_Master_SNIPPET

B1_Hot Number_(Alternative Version)_SNIPPET

A2_Who Said?_(Vocal Version)_SNIPPET

A1_Who Said?_(Instrumental Version)_SNIPPET

Biotone - D.Wave EP (DZUN001, 2023)

Betonska continues their journey of (re)releasing concealed and wantlisted essential gems from the past, for the future. The Biotone - D.Wave EP is the first one on sub-label Dzungla, a sub-label focusing on the heavier sounds from the 90s and beyond. This early psy-/breaks release from 1996 was one of the first of many great releases by Sebastian Taylor, pushing the UK rave scene to its fullest.

While delving not too deep in the ‘psy’ part of early psy, this release remains notably bright/clean, uplifting and proggy, with a healthy dose of acid lines and breakbeat rhythms. An early bird release in the psy-breaks genre, ready to strengthen it’s existence on contemporary dance floors.

As with previous Betonska releases, the original artwork has been respectfully reviewed. This time by 90s music enthousiast TheAJM, who truly hit a hole in one with both logo and artwork. We thank you for that.

Music by Seb Taylor
Logo, both moving and still, and label artwork done by TheAJM
Distribution worldwide by @oneyewitness

Pre-order on Betonska.eu: https://betonska.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-biotone-d-wave
Pre-order on Bandcamp: https://betonska.bandcamp.com/album/biotone-d-wave-ep

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Biotone - D.Wave (DZUN001) [Snippets]

Hereby proudly presenting our third Betonska archival release:

Gazaebal - Talk: Selected Electronics from Y2K South Korea (Betonska003)

A heady fusion of rock’s steely drive, cosmic trance, wiggy acid basslines and cavernous dub, Talk is at once rooted in the turn of the millennium while sounding utterly outside of space and time. A combination of coveted un- and self-released material, the record features a remix, specially commissioned by Betonska, from Naone.

Jin Won Lee (이진원), otherwise known as Gazaebal, is a Korean producer and DJ whose sensual, spacious approach to electronica is rooted in his background as a sound engineer. Having begun his career in New York, in recording studios working with the likes of the Wu-Tang Clan and Janet Jackson, his expansive creative repertoire further includes media art and chart-topping K-pop. A member of Tacit Group, a collective creating algorithmic and audiovisual performances, Gazaebal is presently best known for ambient-adjacent soundscapes, yet in the halcyon late 1990s and early 2000s, he synergised a uniquely potent take on club music.

The titular track was initially released in 1999 on the independent imprint dmstrax, established by Gazaebal’s agent and wife, Nine. First appearing on techno@kr, a compilation CD dedicated to Korean electronic musicians, ‘Talk’ is an hybrid, electro-punk anthem. Colliding sung-screeched Korean lyrics with heavy breakbeat, its abrasive textures are delivered with ultra-slick orchestration. Halfway through, the jittery breaks collapse, reprised by momentous four-to-the-floor. It’s this dichotomy between poise and power that characterises the record as Gazaebal flexes his ear for intricate melodies and rocketing build.

Composed alongside Big Hit Productions founder and BTS songwriter Mr. "Hitman" Bang, the original version of 'And So On' was not available for re-release due to licensing difficulties. But thankfully the multitrack was well preserved. Utilising these components, Nawon Ha (AKA Korean-but-Netherlands-based artist Naone) re-imagines the song for Betonska. Remixed with her own hypnotic vocals, she inflects the track with mesmerising, multi-layered dimensions; a fractal, downtempo trance number that connects two generations of underground electronic musicians from South Korea.

From the pulverising kickdrum of ‘Gilda’ to ‘Spiral's acidic dub fuzz, Talk moves between sharp crests, twists, and turns, enveloping driving 4/4 and shuffling half-time. Presented as a mix-friendly mini-album, the carefully selected 6 tracks are ideally tailored to DJ-level quality and loudness. As much suited to the psychedelic rave scene of yesteryear as they are to contemporary dancefloors, Gazaebal’s productions are defined by his idiosyncrasies. Melding the sheen of tight-production with a flagrant DIY spirit, his music assuages the high-commercialism of the 2000s, resulting in a sound that’s as definitely punchy as it is intoxicatingly precise.

Words by Hannah Pezzack

A
A1 Another One (1:57)
A2 Spiral (6:33)
A3 Square (6:03)

B
B1 Talk (3:46)
B2 Gilda (5:36)
B3 And So On (Naone So Forth Remix) 6:00

Gazaebal - Talk: Selected Electronics from Y2K South Korea (Betonska003) [Snippets]

Another previously unreleased song by Gayna. “Over” was written and recorded in 1983 in Splash Sound Studios in Liverpool, one year before she wrote "Higher".

B3 _ Gayna Rose Madder _ Over (Snippet)

The original version. "Element" was originally written for a musical play and recorded in Sparks Studio Liverpool in 2004. It has never officially been released before, until now.

B2 _ Gayna Rose Madder _ Element (Snippet)

Brand new remix by none other than @neubauwien's @heapvienna, of one of Gayna's unreleased songs. "Element" was originally written for a musical play and recorded in Sparks Studio Liverpool in 2004.

B1 _ Gayna Rose Madder _ Element (Heap Remix) (Snippet)

Remastered version of the 7". Originally recorded in 1984 in the world famous Amazon Studios, Liverpool UK, and initially released in 1985.

A2 _ Flo Sullivan _ Higher 7" (Snippet)

Remastered version of the 12". Originally recorded in 1984 in the world famous Amazon Studios, Liverpool UK, and originally released in 1985.

A1 _ Flo Sullivan _ Higher 12" (Snippet)

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