Best Of 2024

Fresh Ice Cream

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CLR welcomes back DEAS for the ‘Maniac’ EP. DEAS returns to Chris Liebing’s label for the fifth time this November.

Poland’s DEAS kicks off his ‘Maniac’ two-tracker on CLR with title track ‘Maniac’, featuring deep, sub-heavy rhythms accompanied by techno stabs that dart playfully over its groove. Leaving the cover of the smoke machines then comes ‘Bunker’, another monstrous warehouse track with a front-loaded low-end shot-through with hefty synth hits.

Planet Rhythm, Arts, and ara artist DEAS has long been a staple on CLR, first appearing on the label in 2021 with the ‘Command’ EP. He’s since dropped three more releases on Chris Liebing’s imprint, the latest being his 2023 ‘Fear’ EP, which won support from the likes of Dave Clarke, Dubfire, Bloody Mary, Amanda Mussi & many more.

Founded by influential techno lynchpin Chris Liebing in 1999 and reemerging in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, Create Learn Repeat (CLR) has hosted a range of artists like Shlomi Aber, Drumcell, Truncate and more while also focussing on developing newer acts in the scene such as B. Riley, The Southern, and Klint.

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Maniac EP

Maniac

Bunker

My track 'Sunday School' is out now as part of the Synthetik Sounds Los Angeles Fire Relief V/A. The V/A aims to provide funds to help the communities affected by the recent wild fires - 100% of proceeds from the sales of the V/A will be donated - so please help if you can! 

Support/buy on Bandcamp now: https://synthetiksounds.bandcamp.com/album/los-angeles-fire-relief-v-a-compilation

Los Angeles techno label Synthetik Sounds is proud to announce the release of a powerful 39-track Various Artists compilation featuring an extraordinary lineup of global techno talent. In a time of urgent need, 100% of proceeds from the compilation will be donated to LA Fire Relief Funds, supporting communities affected by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

This monumental release unites over 40 cutting-edge artists, all contributing their signature sounds to this meaningful cause. From techno veterans to rising stars, the compilation is a showcase of boundary-pushing artistry and the unity of the electronic music community.

Featured Artists Include:
Drumcell, Dimi Angelis, Pleasures, Barbosa, Insical, Max Gardner, Aztekan, Annika Wolfe, Jonny Maven & Kahai Owens, EMILIANA, Trovarsi & ALX-106, Ecilo, Truncate, Oscar Mulero, Selective Response, Adam X, Cleric, Measure Divide, EAS, Anastasia Giovani, Timekube & S:V:S, Realize, Ø [Phase], Pleasurekraft & Atroxx, Materielle, Marie Nyx, Wata Igarashi, David Castellani, Less Distress, Chontane, Stephen Disario, Lego, no.name, Joel Mull, Ray Kajioka, Sterac, and Secus.

Synthetik Sounds co-founder, Marco Sgalbazzini, stated, “The recent wildfires have had a devastating impact on our local communities here in Los Angeles. This compilation is our way of giving back, using the universal power of music to bring aid, hope, and resilience to those affected. We are incredibly grateful to the artists who donated their music and to our fans who will support this release. When we began reaching out to artists we envisioned putting together a 12-15 track compilation, but as word got out we found ourselves overwhelmed by support from artists and friends all over the world who wanted to contribute and make a difference in helping LA and its people. The result is a 39-track compilation showcasing the diversity of techno’s soundscapes, and just how much both LA as a city and its techno community are loved by people all over the world.”

The compilation delivers a diverse spectrum of sounds, from brooding, chugging techno to hypnotic, melodic journeys, and high-energy peak-time tracks. It embodies the cutting-edge ethos of Synthetik Sounds while serving as a rallying cry for solidarity and support.

Release Date:
The Various Artists compilation will be available for digital purchase and streaming on across all major platforms on February 7th, 2025, exactly a month since the fires started.

Join the Movement:
By purchasing this compilation, fans will directly contribute to helping rebuild lives and restore hope in wildfire-affected communities. Spread the word, share the music, and stand with us as we make a difference through the unifying force of techno.

Together, We Rebuild. Together, We Rave.

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Chris Liebing - Sunday School

Measure Divide makes his full debut EP for Mutual Rytm X with his latest release, ‘Everything Is Porridge’.

Karachi-born artist Measure Divide now resides in Toronto, where his FORMAT parties have revived the techno scene over the last decade. In that time, he has eschewed techno by numbers with innovative sounds on Clergy and Mutual Rytm while appearing at iconic clubs like Berghain, K41 (∄ ) and Tresor. Outside of the underground, he has years of experience in sound design and scoring for animations and films, and that is what he channels here into a uniquely playful sound with a vibrant and playful departure from his usual serious tones for his first full EP on SHDW’s Mutual Rytm X.

A record for adventurous DJs and listeners craving bold, mischievous and innovative sounds, the EP’s title, inspired by an inside joke about calling anything edible “porridge”, reflects the chaotic and unpredictable state of the world - a mushy mix of uncertainty. This same unpredictability shines through the tracks, which combine techno, breaks, modular experimentation and plenty more.

The superbly original title cut begins with a restless mix of unusual percussive sounds and fizzing synths over thudding drums. It’s tense and twisted and sounds like nothing else. ‘Wormy Wonderland’ is another brilliantly out- there cut with freaky noises and scuzzy textures over body-popping techno drums, and ‘Eeeeeermmmm’ then slows down with a menacing synth buzz and caustic broken beats. Digital bonus tracks ‘Shrew Cascade’ and ‘Clumsy Clatter’ further challenge techno norms with watery sound effects, twisted synth lines and inventive rhythmical patterns.

Measure Divide ‘Everything Is Porridge’ drops via Mutual Rytm X on 21st March 2025 as a limited 10” vinyl release.


GTG Premiere | Measure Divide - Wormy Wonderland [MRX006]

Label: Kazerne
Artist: Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell
Title: Helvetets Håla EP
Cat No: KAZERNE015
Format: 12" and Digital

Release date: 21.03.2025

A1 Sprickdalen
A2 Ravin
B1 Vegitationen
B2 Skura
D1 Revmossa [digi only]

KAZERNE015 - Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Helvetets Håla EP [Previews]

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DJ Dextro returns to CLR with the ‘Nada’ EP. The Portuguese artist’s second CLR release follows last Summer’s ‘Motivo’ EP.

DJ Dextro returns to CLR 16th May 2025 with the follow-up to 2024’s ‘Motivo’ EP. Consisting of three tracks, the influential Lisbon artist drops title track ‘Nada’ first, deep dub atmospheres permeating between tight drum loops in a hazy trip before ‘Gift From The Future’ races through the stars with rapid-fire kick drums and hypnotic synth work. ‘Vacuum Decay’ then closes the release out, tumbling sequences creating
an almost jacking feel for full-blown lose-yourself dancefloor energy from an artist supported by the likes of Dave Clarke, Alienata, Marcel Dettmann, GiGi FM, Dubfire, and many more.

Active since the early ‘90s, Portuguese artist DJ Dextro boasts a vast discography on labels like Missile Records, Mutual Rhythm, UNCAGE, Planet Rhythm and Portugal’s very own Naked Lunch Records. He’s also a prolific remixer, having reworked music from artists such as The Advent, Scuba, and Drumcomplex.

Founded by influential techno lynchpin Chris Liebing in 1999 and reemerging in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, Create Learn Repeat (CLR) has hosted a range of artists like DEAS, Shlomi Aber, Drumcell, Truncate and more while also focussing on developing newer acts in the scene such as B. Riley, The Southern, and Klint.

DJ Dextro ‘Nada’ releases via CLR 16th May 2025

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Nada EP

Gift From The Future

DJ Ogi - PIKE PIKE (Techflex Remix) Technodrome

DJ Ogi - Pike Pike (Angry Attitude remix) Technodrome

A powerful 3-track EP by Axel Karakasis that is effortlessly groovy and relentlessly techno music to your ears!!

Eric Sneo - Let's Go Techno (B_Tek Remix Re-Edit)

B_Tek