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Digital release: 15th October 2021
Vinyl release: January 2022

01: Nokaut
02: Nokaut (MK's Random Mod Edit)
03: Scream
04: Slow Sucker

Based in Berlin by way of Frankfurt, BLK DRP boss Michael Klein will drop his next record on Second State, “Nokaut EP”. The 4 tracker follows the release of his powerful “No Mercy EP” on the Berlin label earlier this year, and delivers another welcomed edition of Klein’s tough but atmospheric sound. 

Taking its place as opener is the title track “Nokaut”. Stomping along with intent, the walloping kick and ravey 303 elements coerces you to move. The robust vocal sample spouts repeatedly while the 303 builds and fades, before storming back in with slapping hi-hats. MK’s Random Mod Edit follows. His rendering is a warped and disjointed edit, but still manages to retain the energy and soul of the original. Showing off his production skills, he transforms the once acid-tinged melody and turns it into a jolting, jittery tune that allows the percussion to take centre stage. The galloping kick drum and searing hot cymbals push the tempo as snare drums and hi-hats layer and fall over each other. 

On the flip, “Scream” is a step away from the relentless, high powered rave energy of the A side and a step into the deeper, darker side of techno. Booming kick drums sound out over a powerful baseline and snapping detuned percussions. An echoing woodblock is struck and fades into the distance while the brooding melody takes control. Last up is “Slow Sucker”, which commences as a laboured, chuggy cut, but builds to a steady march throughout. An indistinct voice jolts across the explosive kick drum and snare combination, an element that Klein cleverly uses sparingly during the track. A distorted baseline hangs over an oscillating synth that drapes an impenetrable veil of darkness, creating the atmosphere of this closer.

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Michael Klein - Nokaut

We welcome Italian, Alessandro Grops, for a four-track EP on Tronic. With previous releases on Sam Paganini's JAM label, Alessandro's direction is more towards the hypnotic driving techno side of things. With this single Alessandro showcases his passion for peak time, hypnotic techno!

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BRAAF Records is back with another EP, and this time it's techno in it's purest form. Deep Dimension, two upcoming techno talents from the Netherlands will be releasing three original tracks on their 'Being Human' EP.

On top of that we've invited Sama, Janick Megroot and Monoteck to do the remixes.

All in all an EP which will cause some serious damage!

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Horisone - Before The Storm (Original Mix)

On Beatport now
https://www.beatport.com/release/kalt-ep/2507408

Originally from Italy but currently UK based, Anthony Castaldo is the latest artist to join the Intec roster, and he comes to the label following previous releases on imprints such as Unrilis, Respekt Recordings and AnalyticTrail.

Alongside many solo tracks, Anthony Castaldo has also collaborated with artists such as Luigi Madonna, Markantonio, Roberto Capuano have put him firmly on the map. He is constantly evolving, ever on the hunt for new, unique sounds to add to his productions, charactized by their melodies and atmospheric sounds.

Popular with many of the taste making DJs of the worlds techno scene, one of his tracks was supported by Richie Hawtin in nearly all of his gigs for numerous months, and that is just one of his many noteworthy accomplishments.

Kalt that features Raniero opens the EP with a stripped back sound and dark atmosphere that leads towards the main breakdown where the eerie vocal spoken in German is unleashed. The captivating spoken work combined with the menacing urgency of the lead synth give this hard hitting cut an ominous mood brimming with tension.

The rattle of mechanical hi-hats over a thundering bassline sets the scene for Phase Of Love which unfolds with brooding intensity. Haunting melody synths and rubbery textures fuse with the creepy vocal drive until the sweeping pads take hold after the main break. Building in momentum, this forceful track commands dance floor respect and admiration.

Closing the three tack EP is Strange Things that takes an understated approach in comparison to the previous offerings on this release, but it still packs a serious punch with its hard-hitting percussion and subtle acid squelches that sit behind the modulating lead synth. Intricate and full of drama, this track has a subtle yet effective style.

ID172 1. Anthony Castaldo - Kalt Feat. Raniero

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Skober - Keep The Fires Burning [Dolma Records]

Esteban Miranda is the news talent from Colombia with his big techno main sound and some nostalgic melodies are his great characters that described this amazing talent .

Esteban Miranda - Sodoma (Original Mix)

Sven Sossong - Truly (Original Mix)

A testament to the growth of Adam Beyer’s scene-leading label, Drumcode annual A-Sides Vol.8 is the brand’s biggest yet.

The 25-track strong compilation features standout cuts Beyer has received over the last 12 months, but been unable to find room for in Drumcode’s regular release schedule, such is the volume and high standard of music that’s submitted.

The highlight-rich compilation includes Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian’s buzzy Drumcode debut ‘Eyes of the Night’, Nicole Moudaber’s first DC release in 5 years with the mesmerizing ‘This Is Us’, Will Clarke’s bass-drenched re-work of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ and Joey Beltram’s first Drumcode release in 11 years with the retro-tinged ‘Can You Feel It’. 

The beloved Alan Fitzpatrick returns to the fold with the searing ‘Heiße Rakete’, alongside label mainstays Layton Giordani, who drops the stirring chord-driven ‘Chrome’ and Wehbba with ‘Mantra’, combining techno classicism with future-focused groove.

There’s a troupe of debutants donning the Drumcode jersey for the first time, including BEC, Shelley Johannson, Anthony Castaldo, Avision, Zimmz, Woo York, SAMA (in a terrific collaboration with Secret Cinema) and Ilija Djokovic, who delivers a shimmering highlight with ‘Aura’, a particular favourite of Beyer’s over the last year. Raxon also debuts on the label after a couple of quality additions to the Truesoul back catalogue.

Exciting young guns Weska and Juliet Fox bring heat to the compilation, while Veerus and Timmo follow up strong DC releases with a repeat dose. Elsewhere faithful contributors Ramon Tapia, Jay Lumen, Luca Agnelli, Marco Bailey and Mark Reeve craft powerful dancefloor weapons.

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Anthony Castaldo — Express Yourself — A-Sides Vol. 8 — Drumcode — DC211

BRAAF Records: Tech House/Techno

BRAAF is a Breda label founded by Bart Zweers and Max mens in 2015. And is an independent underground Techno & Tech House music label with sold out showcases.

Bart had an organizing career in dance music before they decided to take a challenge and create a platform to release music they like. Since 2017 BRAAF Records is ran by Bart only with 2 experienced Techno artists and producers Jeffrey Hek - Deep Dimension (Coincidence Records) and Rik Watts (GEM records, SAY What?) as A&R managers.

The label is a platform for rising stars and already established artists to get their music out to the masses.

Artist we work with in the past are Luuk van Dijk, Frank Kvitta, Tahko, Rik Watts, Noah Petersen, SAMA, Deep Dimension, Mitch de Klein, Rowen Clark, Overtracked, and so on!

Demo's:
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