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Lake People - Distance - Permanent Vacation
Woo York - Kadastre - Life and Death
Recondite - Serak - Life and Death
Jessie Ware - Keep On Lying (Nina Kraviz Remix) - Red Bull
Plastikman - Expand (Tale Of Us rmx)  Mute
Locked Groove - Eleven      Life and Death
Monoloc - Try Some - Life and Death
Barnt - Cherry Red (Tale Of Us and Recondite rmx) 
Scuba - Why You Feel So Low - Hotflush 
Mind Against & Locked Groove - Elysium - Hotflush
The Howling - Signs (Rødhåd remix) - Monkeytown
Slam - Convolute (Etapp Kyle Gamma Mix) - Soma Recordings  
Woo York - He and She - Life and Death
Luca Ballerini - Amore & Psiche - Innervisions 
Joey Anderson - 1974 - Dekmantel
Recondite - Think Twice - Life and Death 
Dream Weapons - Moonland (Barnt rmx) - Holger
Vermont - Ubersbrung (Mano Le Tough rmx) - Kompakt
Aera - You Know Juno (The Drifter rmx) - Maeve
Stephan Bodzin - Singularity -  Life and Death

Essential Mix - BBC Radio 1

Life and Death ® Catalogue Number: LAD021
Artist: Recondite
Title: Think Twice
Format: Digital / 12”
Release Date 20 April 2015

Tracklisting:
A: Think Twice
B: Serak

All tracks written and produced by Recondite.

Recondite - Think Twice EP
A long time friend of the label and an artist who needs no introduction, Recondite presents two unique techno narratives for his much anticipated first EP on Life and Death.

Up first and straight out the gate like the turning of the great Boethian wheel, Think Twice turns over and on top of itself again, like the march of time and the fortunes of paupers and princes alike. An ever advancing urgent reminder of the transitory nature of the eternal now, it graces us with her beauty and leaves us with a shaking sensation deep in our bones. 

On the B side, Serak begins with a bellowing bass emitted like a series of holotropic breaths from belly of Stanislav Grof himself. A sequence of sounds sent like a fishing line to the depths of the psyche, it returns with a portentous melody that winds and wanders until exploding midway thru the piece in a burst of restrained emotion. 

LAD021 Recondite - Serak

LAD026 Tale Of Us & Mind Against – Astral 
Get it here: http://btprt.dj/1j96pHe

Is the doctrine of the mind fully contained within the physical brain? Or are there places that we can traverse, places between places, that exist outside of ourselves and the consensual reality we all seem to inhabit? Close your eyes and just try it for a second. You may be surprised where you go…

Exploring this theme of journeying beyond our strict sense of self, label mates and friends Tale of Us and Mind Against have joined together once again to create a work that works, fittingly, well past the summation of it’s parts. Playing with tension and release and a restrained but expressive sonic palate that paints a picture without words, these accomplished artists from the Life and Death team bring us to a place that seems to surely exist. Even if we might not be able to pinpoint exactly where that is.

Artist: Tale Of Us & Mind Against 
Title:  Astral
Format: Digital & 12”
Digital Release Date: 05.10.2015
Physical Release Date: tbc

Tracklisting Digital & 12”:

1. Astral
	             
Astral written and produced by Tale Of Us & Mind Against 

LAD026 Tale Of Us & Mind Against - Astral

Pan-Pot - The Other Remixes [SNDST015]

1. Pan-Pot - Riot (Carl Cox Remix)
2. Pan-Pot - Fugitives (Joseph Capriati Remix)
3. Pan-Pot - Your Attention (Nicole Moudaber Remix)
4. Pan-Pot - Optimistic Grey (Extrawelt Dub)
5. Pan-Pot - Riot (Paul Ritch Remix)
6. Pan-Pot - Sleepless (Stephan Bodzin Remix)
7. Pan-Pot - 808 Nirvana (Ray Kajioka Remix)
8. Pan-Pot - Broken Engine (Wigbert Deeper Remix)
9. Pan-Pot - Punxsutawney (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)
10. Pan-Pot - Get In (Kevin Knapp‛s ME First Remix)

As the dust finally begins to settle after the release of Pan-Pot's massive album 'The Other', it's time to unleash a collection of heavy hitting reworks from the best and brightest stars of todays techno elite. Through careful consideration and an acute attention to detail, we couldn't be more elated to confirm ten artists we know and love to contribute their unique vision to Second State's first ever remix package.

Kicking things off with a heavily twisted alteration of 'Attention' is Nicole Moudaber and it's a tangled, dark trek through dense acoustic layers of audible madness. Next up is the Hamburg duo

Extrawelt with their twist on 'Optimistic Grey' and they deliver a beautiful blend of emotion and groove they are synonymous for.

Following suit is another passionately romantic number from man of the hour, Stephan Bodzin, and his take feels like floating through a sea of clouds, resulting in a timeless classic to be a focal point in any set for years to come.

Next in line is Ray Kajioka's take on '808 Nirvana' and it's a cosmic ride, ripe with swirling atmospherics laid over big churning drums and rolling cymbals.

Following up on the second 12“ of this LP is a man who needs no introduction: Carl Cox. And in true Coxy fashion he turns 'Riot' into just that: a big room, tension building monster!

Broken Engine' is the next track to get worked over and Wigbert delivers a stunning mix of shimmering tones and growling bass resulting in a lush venture through a cosmic backdrop of flickering stars in deep space.

Joseph Capriati ensues with his vision of 'Fugitives' and he brilliantly keeps the vibe of the original yet adds his trademark big room flair to take it to another level of driving euphoria.

Enlisting the talents of Alan Fitzpatrick to remix one of the slower listening tracks on the album turned out to be magic. With his signature percussion, Fitzpatrick takes the parts and creates a dive deep into sultry smooth waters of seduction.

The first of our last two remixes, which are digital exclusives, come from Paul Ritch and he delivers a grinding rendition of 'Riot', expertly crafted for the more euphoric peak time occasions.

Last and certainly not least is a man on the rise, Kevin Knapp with his twist on his own collaboration with Pan-Pot: 'Get In'. An expertly crafted tech house jam exploding with energy and attitude perfect for any moment, day or night, indoors or out.

No matter the time or place, there is something here for everyone and we are truly fulfilled and honored to present this package of cutting edge artists to celebrate this landmark moment. We know you will enjoy!

@pan-pot
@secondstateaudio
@stephanbodzin

VINYL PRE-ORDER

Pan-Pot - Sleepless (Stephan Bodzin Remix)

Published on Mar 18, 2016
https://pro.beatport.com/release/phal...
HFT046 - Recondite
Release date: March 18th, 2016
A1. Phalanx
B1. Warg
© & ℗ 2016 Hotflush Recordings

Recondite - Warg [HFT046]

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3tvau4cBbU

It’s hard to believe an entire decade has gone by since Claude VonStroke first released ‘Who’s Afraid of Detroit”. But believe it or not, we’ve reached the 10 year mark of one of the biggest hits of Claude’s career, and we felt it’s about time for some fresh takes on the track that helped launch VonStroke and Dirtybird.

For the 10 year anniversary, we tapped into the Motor City’s outstanding talent pool and enlisted an amazing lineup of Detroit artists to help us celebrate. Besides Claude VonStroke’s brand new 2016 remix, we also included mixes from techno icons Octave One, minimal techno pioneer Marc Houle (Windsor is close enough!), and the accomplished trio Visionquest.

Not limiting the Detroit based artist package to just the music, the haunting release artwork comes to us from Michigan illustrator Dan May. In addition, a dark David Lynch style music video comes from award winning Detroit director, Anthony Ernest Garth.

“Who’s Afraid of Detroit Remixes” will be released on the 10th anniversary of the Movement Festival in what city?
Detroit, of course.

Release date: May 27, 2016
More info: www.dirtybird.com/detroit

@marchoule
@claudevonstroke
@dirtybirdrecords


Claude VonStroke - Who's Afraid Of Detroit (Marc Houle Remix)

Get your vinyl copy here: http://bit.ly/AL003-MTN
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Filled with contrasts in light and shadow and all the shades in between, Afterlife is thrilled to announce a collaborative release of Mind Against and Aether. 
‘Solaris’ is a melancholic listen in the form of a three track EP that brings in the light, dives in the dark and finally grounds you.
The title track ‘Solaris’ starts off with a poised, hypnotic groove that surges into arpeggiated chords, lighting the way. ‘Eclipse’ drifts off into a svelte bassline working with a darker, driven composition of synths. ‘Event Horizon’ finishes with an immaculately hewn journey, with focus on harmonic developments and whirring polymetrics.

Get it here

AL003 - Mind Against & Aether - Eclipse

The Motherland

Nicolas Masseyeff - Mugen (Original mix)

In the most comprehensive display of the Afterlife sound so far, Tale Of Us compile 12 of the tracks they’ve been playing to great effect over recent months into an impressive and truly singular statement of their sound.

As well is possible from recorded music, these tracks bottle the spirit of the Afterlife events. A mixture of richly accomplished artists and new talents provide a focused and consistently high-quality collection. Label heads Tale Of Us collaborate with Ovend on the mesmerizing ‘Red Sky’, setting the bar for their guests. Acclaimed acts such as Hunter/Game, Mathew Jonson, Recondite and Woo York are amongst a wealth of ability in the likes of Aether, Denis Horvat, Keith Carnal, Per:sona, Black Peters, Darse and Mathame. A body and brain dance through the realm of consciousness.

Realm Of Consciousness Pt.II

AL005 - Hunter/Game - Illusion

Manoo & Raoul K feat Ahmed Sosso - Toukan EP

A1 Toukan (Dixon Rework)
B1 Toukan (Dixon Rework Dub)
B2 Toukan (Trikk Dub)

Release Date:
July 14th 2017

Vinyl at Muting The Noise:
www.mutingthenoise.com/music/toukan-ep

Manoo & Raoul K ft. Ahmed Sosso - Toukan (Trikk Dub)

Tale Of Us present a new collaboration with Vaal for the sixth release on their Afterlife label. Three years after they teamed up for ‘Concur’ and began to tour together, the trio return with their most anthemic offering yet. Vaal’s hauntingly-beautiful and instantly-recognisable vocals are the centre-piece on ‘Monument’, building on the style of her Wander To Hell EP (AL002). The drums and shimmering synth lines are moody and uplifting in the way Tale Of Us have made their own, arranged perfectly for the psychedelic breakthrough.

On the flip side, ‘The Hangar’ takes a different approach to equally devastating effect. It pumps with added urgency and a thunderous, steely bassline lunges out from the low-end. Designed for large soundsystems and big rooms, ‘The Hangar’ finds Tale Of Us and Vaal at their most direct and it’s something to behold.

Barnt and Stephan Bodzin, two artists whose stand-out performances at recent Afterlife events have made them firm favourites with the crowds, are tapped for the remixes (AL007). They both take on ‘Monument’, Barnt opting for a rolling, percussive direction and Bodzin more ethereal and transportive.

Tale Of Us & Vaal - Monument

OUT NOW! '10 Years of SCI+TEC' ➔ https://scitec.lnk.to/10YearsOfSCITEC

A decade deep into its ongoing investigations, documenting and pushing the sonic frisson and fusion between science and technology, SCI+TEC remain at the very forefront of electronic music. 

Its feet firmly on the dance floor, its spirit deep inside the machines, its sights set on the future; from day one Dubfire’s label has continuously forged its own deep furrow. With breakthrough Dubfire releases such as ‘Roadkill’ and ‘RibCage’ SCI+TEC has managed to create a whole new framework for 21st century techno. All the while SCI+TEC has consistently championed and encouraged new and unsung talent from around the world, amplifying legions of rising names; Carlo Lio, Davide Squillace, Paul Ritch, SHADED, The Junkies, Johnny Trika, Alex Mine and countless more include SCI+TEC releases in their rich histories. 

This precision balance of stark sonic signature, technical ideology and nurturing new ideas along with talent, has led to SCI+TEC’s perpetual momentum into every house and techno DJ’s playlists for the past 10 years. Be it the label’s penchant for deep, undulating subby grooves, or its passion for warehouse-razing thunder-powered techno, the SCI+TEC sound covers every corner of the floor and every chapter of the night; as proven by the label’s many world tours under the guidance of lead curator and techno innovator, Dubfire. And proved once again by this fittingly stacked anniversary album. 

10 brand new, unreleased tracks to celebrate 10 years from 10 of the label’s most exciting artists, every track brings home the SCI+TEC message: The breath-taking atmospheres of Alex Mine’s album scene-setter ‘In The Name Of What’; Wigbert’s detailed drum momentum on ‘Multiclock’; the soulful allure of Carlo Lio’s ‘Because Of You’; the hazy slow-burning groove smoulders of Hector & David Gtronic’s ‘Saki’;  Raul Facio’s subversion of Dubfire’s early rising turbine tension on ‘Malo’; the eerie juxtaposition of acidic icicles and groaning elephantine bass on Rosper’s ‘Revenge’; Shaded’s alien up-pitched funk on ‘Crayzy’; the soaring synths and cosmic undertones of Johnny Trika’s ‘One Rainy Wish’ and the pulverising kickdrum and funk of Mr Bizz’s ‘Blue Velvet… Not to mention the deep, hypnotic swing of Dubfire’s restrained and dubbed-out groove ‘Swerve’. 

Each track an odyssey in itself, they complement and tessellate to reveal a much wider vision of the past, present and, most importantly, the future. Consistently rooted but constantly rising; this album isn’t celebrating the last 10 years of SCI+TEC… It’s setting us up for the next 10 years to come.

10 Years of SCI+TEC

Rosper - Revenge

OUT NOW! '10 Years of SCI+TEC' ➔ scitec.lnk.to/10YearsOfSCITEC

A decade deep into its ongoing investigations, documenting and pushing the sonic frisson and fusion between science and technology, SCI+TEC remain at the very forefront of electronic music.

Its feet firmly on the dance floor, its spirit deep inside the machines, its sights set on the future; from day one Dubfire’s label has continuously forged its own deep furrow. With breakthrough Dubfire releases such as ‘Roadkill’ and ‘RibCage’ SCI+TEC has managed to create a whole new framework for 21st century techno. All the while SCI+TEC has consistently championed and encouraged new and unsung talent from around the world, amplifying legions of rising names; Carlo Lio, Davide Squillace, Paul Ritch, SHADED, The Junkies, Johnny Trika, Alex Mine and countless more include SCI+TEC releases in their rich histories.

This precision balance of stark sonic signature, technical ideology and nurturing new ideas along with talent, has led to SCI+TEC’s perpetual momentum into every house and techno DJ’s playlists for the past 10 years. Be it the label’s penchant for deep, undulating subby grooves, or its passion for warehouse-razing thunder-powered techno, the SCI+TEC sound covers every corner of the floor and every chapter of the night; as proven by the label’s many world tours under the guidance of lead curator and techno innovator, Dubfire. And proved once again by this fittingly stacked anniversary album.

10 brand new, unreleased tracks to celebrate 10 years from 10 of the label’s most exciting artists, every track brings home the SCI+TEC message: The breath-taking atmospheres of Alex Mine’s album scene-setter ‘In The Name Of What’; Wigbert’s detailed drum momentum on ‘Multiclock’; the soulful allure of Carlo Lio’s ‘Because Of You’; the hazy slow-burning groove smoulders of Hector & David Gtronic’s ‘Saki’; Raul Facio’s subversion of Dubfire’s early rising turbine tension on ‘Malo’; the eerie juxtaposition of acidic icicles and groaning elephantine bass on Rosper’s ‘Revenge’; Shaded’s alien up-pitched funk on ‘Crayzy’; the soaring synths and cosmic undertones of Johnny Trika’s ‘One Rainy Wish’ and the pulverising kickdrum and funk of Mr Bizz’s ‘Blue Velvet… Not to mention the deep, hypnotic swing of Dubfire’s restrained and dubbed-out groove ‘Swerve’.

Each track an odyssey in itself, they complement and tessellate to reveal a much wider vision of the past, present and, most importantly, the future. Consistently rooted but constantly rising; this album isn’t celebrating the last 10 years of SCI+TEC… It’s setting us up for the next 10 years to come.

Raul Facio - Malo

SF004: andhim - Amene
https://superfriends.lnk.to/SF04
release date: September, 15th

Amene

andhim - Amene (Radio Edit)

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"Reality" is NOW AVAILABLE on fryhide

PRE ORDER -> https://www.beatport.com/track/reality-original-mix/9737413

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Premiere: Tim Engelhardt - Reality (Original Mix)

Get your digital copy here: http://smarturl.it/AL008

With recent releases for some of the scene’s leading labels, Fideles (aka Daniele Aprile and Mario Roberti) are an Italian duo on the rise. Their spellbinding ‘Impressum’ EP is both a fine example of the Fideles sound and exactly in keeping with the direction Tale Of Us are steering their Afterlife label. Inspired by the Ionian sea in Southern Italy, low-pitched basslines and soaring synths give the tracks just the right amount of drama, whilst the rich sound-design allows them to make the most of a big system; something Tale Of Us have put to great use in their sets this year. Take the emotionally-charged title track, the rolling, mechanical drums of ‘Kalotypse’ or the more restrained ‘Hadar’. Across all five tracks Fideles’ character shines through the adventurous melodies and distinctive touch, creating an inspiring next episode of the Afterlife catalogue.

27.10.17 AL008 'Impressum’:
A1. Impressum  
A2. Hadar
B1. The Tensior
B2. Avior
Digital only: Kalotypse

Available on 12” vinyl and digital

Fideles - The Tensior

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TIM ENGELHARDT 
Moments of Truth Remixes

When 'Moments of Truth', the debut full length LP from Tim Engelhardt (@timengelhardt), landed in May this year, it took a lot of people by surprise. Released on Poker Flat Recordings, it was clear that a very exciting new talent had arrived - one that at the tender age of 19 had found a voice and sound far beyond his years.

The stunning LP combines his extensive classical training with an eclectic dance edge, utilizing complex melodies with subtle harmonies. It's his elegant, unique touch that makes his music so utterly mesmerizing and sets him far above the competition. (Magnetic Magazine)

This EP further confirms that observation, consisting of three beautifully realised remixes of some of the album’s highlights.

'Kissing Your Eyes' is reworked by André Hommen (@andrehommen) - the German househead who  flips the original into a deep and loopy house bomb - the percussion is tight and fully wound up - sure to unravel a few dancfloors in the near future.

The British DJ and producer Tim Green (@timgreeen) sets to work on 'Eyes Closed' - infusing the original with his own character - a thick, pulsing bass drum, long, dramatic strings and the superb vocal from one of the album's crowning glories.

Fideles’ (@fideles) remix of 'Beyond Time' is typically sublime - the Italian duo Daniele Aprile & Mario Roberti take the track for a spacey, trippy ride with smooth arps and a killer groove reminiscent of Âme at their most progressive.

Tracklisting
01. Kissing Your Eyes (André Hommen Remix)
02. Eyes Closed feat. Forrest (Tim Green Remix)
03. Beyond Time (Fideles Remix)

PFR194
17 November 2017 
Poker Flat Recordings

Tim Engelhardt - Beyond Time (Fideles Remix)

Tim Engelhardt - Eyes Closed feat. Forrest (Tim Green Remix)

Get your copy here: http://smarturl.it/AL009

Stephan Bodzin: a classically trained musician, vastly experienced producer and master of melody. He has built a reputation through countless releases under many aliases, and through his dramatic and dynamic live set capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. For Afterlife, Bodzin bottles the infectious energy of these shows into two epic, colourful landscapes of sound, “Strand” and “Catamaran”.

Following his first contribution to the label in September - a mesmerising remix of Tale Of Us & Vaal’s ‘Monument’ - “Strand” elevates this fitting relationship to the next level. The release contains a true anthem from Bodzin’s and Tale Of Us’ sets in ‘Strand’ and a more restrained effort in ‘Catamaran’. Both dream-like compositions are unmistakably Bodzin, taking the listener on a journey and brimming with the synth wizardry he is best known for.

AL009 Stephan Bodzin ‘Strand’:
A Strand
AA Catamaran

Available on 12” vinyl and digital

AL009 Strand

Pre-order here

Stephan Bodzin - Strand

Artist: fran&co
Remixes by: Sascha Kloeber, Daso
Music In The Soul Can Be Heard By The Universe EP
Label: THE PLOTmusic
Release No: TPM015
Release Date: November 13th
get here: http://bit.ly/2ig6vhk

1. fran&co feat. Baluh - Diptrain
2. fran&co - Lydia
3. fran&co - Hypnotic
4. fran&co - Lydia (Sascha Kloeber Remix)
5. fran&co feat. Baluh - Diptrain (Daso Remix)

Following releases on BluFin, My Favourite Freaks and our latest The Plot Music V.A. sampler “The Variety of the Mind”, we are really happy to welcome back fran&co. He is delivering a full EP including a collaboration track with Baluh and two more originals. Furthermore, the EP is featuring two remixes by the likes of Sascha Kloeber and DASO. A true proof that “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe”.
Diptrain starts with a hypnotic sequence and rimshots. Right from the beginning the track builds tension and is creating a groovy and melancholic vibe. Everything builds up more and more until a melodic break, featuring the very own vocals of Baluh, comes in. Finally, all elements join in together and create a harmonic fusion of sounds.
Track number two, Lydia, is more enlivened with an impressive percussion arrangement, as well as catchy and driving brass sounds. Lydia is a powerful organic piece of music, pure peak time material.
The third track is called Hypnotic. The name choice is fitting perfectly, since it is a very smooth and atmospheric tune with beautiful harmonies. Mallets and vocal snippets are flying around.
Sascha Kloeber created a wonderful remix of Lydia. With a groovy bass line he is adding a completely new drive to the original track. After the break he picks up the characteristic brass sounds in order to create more tension.
Finally, DASO delivers a very deep and techy remix of Diptrain, which really carries you away while listening. He is keeping the melancholic mood of the original track, while add-ing more some true Berlin Techno flavour.

fran&co - Lydia (Sascha Kloeber Remix)

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All enquiries - brad@rendrrecords.co.uk
Demos - via Rendr's Trackstack

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