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Black Light Smoke’s US-based imprint Death Decay Magic invites The Hacker, Cardopusher, Man 2.0 and Adrian Marth to remix tracks from the first three releases on the imprint.

After seven years of brand building as a podcast mix series, Death Decay Magic was launched as a record label in March 2020 by Jordan Lieb aka Black Light Smoke. With a DIY ethos, Death Decay Magic explores the darker, eclectic realms of electronic music, bridging techno with EBM, minimal synth and post-punk.

Death Decay Magic Remixes Vol. 1 is a compilation remix EP, drawing on the first three Death Decay Magic releases; Black Light Smoke ‘Line and Shadows’, Daniel Holt ‘Traveler’, and Man 2.0 & Black Light Smoke ‘Holy Hammer’. Death Decay Magic invites remixes from The Hacker, Cardopusher, Adrian Marth, Man 2.0, and Black Light Smoke on a release that illustrates the labels blueprint perfectly: raw, edgy synth music with ghostly vocals; one foot in techno, the other stepping out into the unknown.

Zone Music boss The Hacker gets things underway with a crunchy remix of Black Light Smoke ‘Lines’ featuring crystalline leads, zapping synths and whirring stabs. Up next, Man 2.0 and Black Light Smoke’s ‘Bodywork’ gets a remix from Classicworks founder Cardopusher as he takes the remix into mystifying territories with revolving modulations bouncing elegantly off the chugging rhythm. Night Noise artist Man 2.0 follows by laying down an industrial-tinged electro remix of ‘Traveler’ with otherworldly atmospheres, gauzy textures and dynamic elements.
Italo Moderni label boss Adrian Marth follows with an interpretation of ‘Bank For God’ as the spiralling EBM sonics flow vigorously and the drilling rhythms get to work underneath. DDM honcho Black Light Smoke then finishes things off with a version of his track, ‘Your Own Hands,’ which fuses rubbery bass grooves, playful melodies and vibrant 909s.

Death Decay Magic Remixes Vol. 1

Black Light Smoke - Lines (The Hacker Remix) [Artaphine Premiere]

Artist: Moddullar
Title: Optical Resolution EP 
Label: Faut Section
Catalogue: FAUT036
Format: Vinyl and Digital
Release date: 11/06/2021

A1. Moddullar - Carbon		
A2. Moddular - Carbon (Kwartz Remix)
B1. Moddullar - Optical Resolution	
B2. Moddullar - Ragel 

''Talented duo Moddullar from Portugal are back on Faut Section. A solid EP with an excellent remix from Kwartz.’'

Moddullar - Carbon [Artaphine Premiere]

Artist : Oscar Mulero / Umwelt 
Artwork : Elzo Durt 
Mastering : Carlos Koschitzky
Format : 10 inch picture disc ltd to 707 numbered copies  & Digital 
Cat : Rave Or Die / ROD14PIC 
Release Date : 15 July 2021

On A side, guest and legendary producer Oscar Mulero delivers with "Taste The Rope" a no mercy tune characterized by a dark atmosphere over huge tension and energy. Massive and coarse claps combined with skittish drums fuse with oppressive bass line and pads. On B side, ROD host Umwelt showcases his untouchable style with "Creature Obscure", an irrestisitble anthem that sounds like an invasion of rave stab enhanced by disturbing bass lines and heavy snare drums.  On top of this 10" picture disc, designer Elzo Durt from Belgium offers two different yet crazy artworks in his unique and colorful signature! This one is for collectors !

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Oscar Mulero & Umwelt  - ROD-14 - Picture Disc

Artist Name: Tarker
Release Name: Technique EP

Written and produced by Robert Montaña
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Release description by Marcos Ferreira
Released by Hayes Collective, Portugal
Release Date: 15/10/2021
Catalog Reference: HYSEP29
Format: Digital

Release description:
Tarker edges close to the void as he debuts “Technique” on Hayes. Oceanic pads dominate over the elusive rhythm and crisp synth layers whilst its pulse ebbs and flows through the multilayered compositions. A dub techno raid where club music meets underwater romance with a deep narcotic vibe.

Tracklist:
1. Tarker - Conquer Shed
2. Tarker - Enhanced
3. Tarker - Cara Dune
4. Tarker - Technique

HAYES SOCIALS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayespt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayes.collective/?hl=pt
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hayescollective
Resident Advisor: https://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=16137

Tarker SOCIALS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tarkermusic
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tarkermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarkermusic/

Tarker - Technique [Artaphine Premiere]

BUY VINYL: www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/dark-entries/miss-kittin-the-hacker-lost-tracks-vol-1-ep/

Miss Kittin & The Hacker are the Electro duo of Caroline Hervé and Michel Amato from Grenoble, France. The pair met during the early 90s at a rave and soon after bought turntables and began DJing. In 1996, their collaboration began, writing music heavily influenced by the 80s post punk bands Fad Gadget, DAF, Liaisons Dangeuresues, Yazoo as well as Italo Disco. Bored by the techno scene at the time, the pair set out to lighten the seriousness and add a camp sexiness. Upon hearing their demos DJ Hell signed them to his Munich-based International DJ Gigolo label and released their first 2 EPs in 1998 and 1999. Their debut album ”First Album" is released in 2001 and pioneers the electroclash movement of the early 2000’s. 

“Lost Tracks Vol. 1” contains 4 previously unreleased demos recorded between 1997 and 1999.  Distancing themselves from the hard techno produced in Europe at the time, the duo fused 80’s European New Wave/Italo Disco with 90’s Detroit Electro acts like Le Car and Dopplereffekt. Somewhat unorthodox, their sound has a song-like format, based on the verse-chorus pop schema of the 80s music they grew up listening to. Song arrangements are direct, spontaneous, seemingly unplanned, and mainly generated with some synths, a beat box and a microphone. Their studio set up at the time was a Korg MS-20, Roland SH-101, TR-606, TR-808, Siel DK80, and Boss DR-660 drum machine. Distinguished by Miss Kittin's French accented voice, full of derision, she sings about falling in love with an alien, sexy nightlife in Berlin and explicit S&M leather play.

All songs have been transferred from the original DAT tapes by the band and mastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The vinyl comes housed in glossy jacket featuring a never seen before black and white photo of the duo taken in 1996. Each LP includes a postcard with liner notes from Miss Kittin and The Hacker designed by Eloise Leigh. As Miss Kittin says of these demos, “We were naive, innocent, adventurous and we didn’t expect anything in return”. 

Miss Kittin & The Hacker - Leather Forever

Vicarious Memories

These Hidden Hands "Dendera Light" - Boiler Room Debuts

Don't Be Afraid Of The Light

47006

Phase Fatale | Under Marble

BUY VINYL: http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/vinyl/the-hacker-le-theatre-des-operations-2xlp
We are honored to announce the latest album from Michel Amato aka The Hacker, ‘Le Théâtre des Opérations’. Michel began making music in 1989 a the age of 17 in Grenoble, France. He grew up listening to New Wave bands like Duran Duran, The Cure and Depeche Mode as well as the darker side of electro Kraftwerk, Cabaret Voltaire and D.A.F. In 1990s he released a series of 12” singles and an album of cold, calculating and relentless techno. In 1997 he teamed up with Caroline Herve aka Miss Kittin and to release landmark singles and albums that effortlessly channeled the carefree spirit of 80s electro pop (of which we released an EP of lost demos back in 2015). Michel’s new live project sees the enigmatic artist go back to his roots, performing a 100% analogue set directly inspired by his first true loves of New Wave and dark, powerful techno.


‘Le Théâtre des Opérations’ features 8 new tracks spread evenly across 2x12”s cut at 45rpm for maximum sound quality and DJ utility. The title comes from a metaphysical journal by French-born Canadian science fiction writer Maurice G Dantec. Passionate about avant-garde techno, The Hacker has taken his influences and crafted a potent homage to the power of the synthesizer. Songs veer from gritty, raw EBM to dark, subterranean electro, effortlessly channeling the strains of the Michel’s musical DNA: Front 242, Jeff Mills, Dopplereffekt, Drexciya. The only vocal track features an appearance by longtime friend and collaborator Miss Kittin, named “Time X” after the French science fiction television series Temps X. All songs have been mastered and lacquer cut by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. Cover artwork features a collage by London-based artist Anthony Gerace, and each copy includes a postcard featuring a photo of a young Michel from 1989.

Le Théâtre des Opérations

The Hacker - Underwater Sequence

BUY VINYL: https://the--hacker.bandcamp.com/album/le-th-tre-des-op-rations
We are honored to announce the latest album from Michel Amato aka The Hacker, ‘Le Théâtre des Opérations’. Michel began making music in 1989 a the age of 17 in Grenoble, France. He grew up listening to New Wave bands like Duran Duran, The Cure and Depeche Mode as well as the darker side of electro Kraftwerk, Cabaret Voltaire and D.A.F. In 1990s he released a series of 12” singles and an album of cold, calculating and relentless techno. In 1997 he teamed up with Caroline Herve aka Miss Kittin and to release landmark singles and albums that effortlessly channeled the carefree spirit of 80s electro pop (of which we released an EP of lost demos back in 2015). Michel’s new live project sees the enigmatic artist go back to his roots, performing a 100% analogue set directly inspired by his first true loves of New Wave and dark, powerful techno.

‘Le Théâtre des Opérations’ features 8 new tracks spread evenly across 2x12”s cut at 45rpm for maximum sound quality and DJ utility. The title comes from a metaphysical journal by French-born Canadian science fiction writer Maurice G Dantec. Passionate about avant-garde techno, The Hacker has taken his influences and crafted a potent homage to the power of the synthesizer. Songs veer from gritty, raw EBM to dark, subterranean electro, effortlessly channeling the strains of the Michel’s musical DNA: Front 242, Jeff Mills, Dopplereffekt, Drexciya. The only vocal track features an appearance by longtime friend and collaborator Miss Kittin, named “Time X” after the French science fiction television series Temps X. All songs have been mastered and lacquer cut by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. Cover artwork features a collage by London-based artist Anthony Gerace, and each copy includes a postcard featuring a photo of a young Michel from 1989.

The Hacker - Camisole Chimique

BUY VINYL: http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/vinyl/miss-kittin-the-hacker-lost-tracks-vol-2-ep/
Miss Kittin & The Hacker are the Electro duo of Caroline Hervé and Michel Amato from Grenoble, France. The pair met during the early 90s at a rave and soon after bought turntables and began DJing. In 1996, they started writing music heavily influenced by 1980s synthpop and post-punk bands like Fad Gadget, DAF, Liaisons Dangeuresues, and Yazoo, as well as Italo Disco. Bored by the techno scene at the time, they set out out to lighten the serious tone and bring a campy sexiness to the dour musical landscape. Upon hearing their demos DJ Hell signed them to his Munich-based International DJ Gigolo label and released their first 2 EPs in 1998 and 1999. Their debut album ”First Album" was released in 2001 followed by “Two” in 2009.

“Lost Tracks Vol. 2” contains 4 previously unreleased demos recorded between 1997 and 1999.  The duo fused 80’s European New Wave/Italo Disco with 90’s Detroit Electro acts like Le Car and Dopplereffekt. By utilizing verse-chorus structures, they playfully shook up the loop based hard techno and electro that was popular at the time. Their studio set up at the time was a Korg MS-20, Roland SH-101, TR-606, TR-808, Siel DK80, and Boss DR-660 drum machine. The songs are direct, spontaneous, seemingly improvised in places. Miss Kittin sings about falling in love in the new millennium, snuff movies and controlling the unknown trip to death, all in her cheekily derisive French accent. All songs have been transferred from the original DAT tapes by the band and remastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The vinyl comes housed in a glossy jacket featuring a black and white photo of the duo taken in 1996. Each LP includes a postcard with liner notes from Miss Kittin and The Hacker designed by Eloise Leigh. As Miss Kittin says of these demos, “We were naive, innocent, adventurous and we didn’t expect anything in return”.

Lost Tracks Vol. 2

Miss Kittin & The Hacker - Lost Tracks Vol. 2 SNIPPETS

BUY VINYL: http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/vinyl/kittin-cosmos-lp/
Reclaiming her original moniker of Kittin, electroclash pioneer  - formerly known as Miss Kittin -  presents Cosmos, a continuous twelve-track LP of organic, leftfield electronica due 2 November on Dark Entries. Throughout her illustrious career, Kittin has carved a considerable niche for herself, assimilating references from New Wave and 90s techno to form an inimitable sound that resonates with electronic music fans the world over. Despite being most recognizable with ‘Miss’ before it, Kittin was in fact her original artist name - the prefix often added without her consent at promoter’s will and eventually becoming the norm.  
Cosmos is her most spiritual release yet, influenced by her time in the French countryside after a bout of touring exhaustion. She gives up any formulas from her past; verses/chorus, pop or club beats, to come to the essence of chords and textures, peeling away the non-essential to find joy in music yet again.  In retrieving her chosen name from more than 20 years ago, Kittin also returns to the essence of her musical journey. By liberating herself from the constraints of formal structure she opens the door to a new set of aesthetics, exploring her influences without restraint. Sonically, the voice acts a central instrument, whilst the album drives continuously forward with no breaks, paying homage to her love for ambient and electronica whilst wandering calmly into the unknown. “With Cosmos everything is energy. We go back to the core with curiosity and freedom.” - Kittin

Cosmos

Kittin - Cosmos LP SNIPPETS

Refreshed version of an old techno classic

Johannes Heil - The Chains Of Babylon (Cristian Ketelaars Rework)

We are thrilled to announce... Ok let’s just stop it right there! I won‘t bore you with the usual press-info talk but just run some key facts by you: We’re celebrating ten years Break New Soil this year and are releasing an anniversary compilation containing exclusive tracks only. We believe the line up speaks for itself: Paul Ritch, 2000 And One, Extrawelt, Petar Dundov, Marco Effe, Patrick Siech, Johannes Heil, The Reason Y, Karotte, Antipolar and a track by myself. I want to thank you for your support this past decade. Here‘s to the next one! Yours, Gregor

beatport/spotify/vinyl

Johannes Heil - Eye To Eye

BUY VINYL: http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/vinyl/linea-aspera-preservation-bias-lp/
Dark Entries is celebrating our 10 year anniversary with ‘Preservation Bias’, a compilation of lost songs and rarities from Linea Aspera. The group formed in London in November 2011 by Ryan Ambridge (Synths/Programming) and Alison Lewis (Vocals/Synths). Within the duo, Alison writes and performs all vocal elements, while Ryan is responsible for producing, recording and mixing the electronics. We released their debut self titled album in June 2012 that was followed by a posthumous vinyl reissue of their tour cassette “II” on Weyrd Son Records in 2013. For all recordings Ryan utilizes an analog synthesizer set up: Roland SH-09, Roland Juno 6, Vermona DRM MKiii, Korg Poly 800 and Analogue Solutions Semblance. Linea Aspera's sound includes clear influences from 1980s electronic body music, synth-pop, industrial and noise. Lyrically the band incorporates the sciences of osteology, neuroscience, and anthropology weaving a new medical language around themes of desire, despair and renewal. Linea Aspera is the muscle attachment on the back of the femur and translates to 'rough line' in Latin. ‘Preservation Bias’ features all three songs from the limited ‘II’ tour cassette EP, four songs from the 2012 self-titled limited cassette EP and one song from the Desire Records 2013 compilation ‘And You Will Find Them In The Basement’. All songs have been mastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. Each LP is housed in jacket designed by Niall Greaves and includes a double-sided insert with lyrics.

Preservation Bias

Linea Aspera - Preservation Bias CLIPS

A1. Intergalactic Emotional Breakdown

DREACD29 | Raver's Diary - Tripado/Lunatico (inc. Alfredo Mazzilli, Joon Kwak & Richard Hinge Remixes)
Download: https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/album/ravers-diary-with-remixes-from-alfredo-mazzilli-joon-kwark-richard-hinge

Artists: @raversdiary - @joonkwak
Label: @diffusereality
Release Title: Tripado/Lunatico
Release Date: 2020-08-20
Catalogue: DREACD29

Raver's Diary
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/ravers-diary/805537
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/raversdiary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raversdiary2770
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raversdiaryy

Joon Kwak
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/joon-kwak/775277
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joonkwak
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joonkwak
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joonkwakofficial

Diffuse Reality
Bandcamp: https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/diffusereality
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diffusereality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/diffuserealityrecords

The Finest Techno
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thefinesttechno
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/thefinesttechno
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinesttechno
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thefinesttechno.official

Tripado/Lunatico

Lunatismo

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Premiere: Raver's Diary - Lunatismo (Joon Kwak Remix) [DREACD31]

Sentient State - Welcome To The Sentient State (incl. Cromby Remix) 
Label: E-Missions
11th September 2020
EMS013

Tracklist:
1. Welcome To The Sentient State
2. Fear Is The Mind Killer
3. System Of Cells
4. Fear Is The Mind Killer (Cromby Remix)

Brooklyn based Sentient State debuts on P. Leone's E-Missions, while fine Irish talent Cromby comes correct with a standout remix.
As Sentient State, Aaron Seth Vaslow is an avant-garde artist who seamlessly fuses acid, electro, techno and breakbeat into slick and futuristic soundscapes that work both mind and body. He also already released on Source Material and, along with remixer Cromby, appeared on the latest Nerang Recordings VA, which landed late July.
This is an absorbing EP right from the off. 'Welcome To The Sentient State' is icy cold, with a metallic mix of drums and hits powering you along while majestic and frosted keys ring out into the vast open spaces above. Soothing and emotive yet also hugely dynamic, it's a tasteful electro track of the highest order.
'Fear Is The Mind Killer' is just as kinetic, with a mix of rugged drum programming and warm bass, heavenly pads and urgent snares all making for a new sound that is part techno, part electro. 'A System of Cells' is a crisp, high speed electro track with snapping hits and far-sighted chords racing through the cosmos.
Last of all, remixer Cromby held a six year residency at the legendary Shine in Belfast, has released on Sulta Selects Silver Service, Feel My Bicep and Unknown To The Unknown and is a DJ who tours the world. His version of 'Fear Is The Mind Killer' a dreamy ambient track that eventually takes off on dark and tightly woven drums and bass. It's eerie yet beautiful and hugely powerful space techno.

Welcome To The Sentient State (incl. Cromby Remix)

Sentient State - Fear Is The Mind Killer (Cromby Remix) [Artaphine Premiere]

Vinyl purist and music activist since the first appearance of Raves, Umwelt has over 40 releases and two record imprints. Known for his raw analog sound of electronic music, he again convinces with »Beyond Celestial Limits« for LAP records.

LAP records is a laboratory where unconditional music lovers can express their »NonTrend« time machine of sounds, which phases through clubs, bedroom studios and floors. Delivering the unexpected.

With a quite talented and radiant culture of residents at [PAL], we finally have an imprint to release some steam and thoughts. Also producers and friends of the international circuit will have their influence.

LAP records is a division of [PAL] Hamburg.

.checkout
@umwelt-music
@palwerks

.bandcamp
laprecords.bandcamp.com

.website
pal-tv.de

.mastering by Alhek
mechanicalthoughts.de/alhek-mastering

.design by maison blessing
maisonblessing.com

Umwelt - Beyond Celestial Limits [Artaphine Premiere]

POLISH TECHNO.LOGY debuts with the first official album!

The premiere release of the Polish label is 'Dark Reverb' EP by MDS, which is also part of this collective. This is the debut EP of the Polish artist, which is a consequence of his dynamic development and willingness to cross new borders.

'Dark Reverb' EP contains 4 tracks that bring a dark atmosphere interwoven with ambient sounds, strong bass and favorite elements used by MDS, giving the tracks the right pace.

Label: POLISH TECHNO.LOGY
Artist: MDS
Title: 'Dark Reverb EP'
Cat. No.: PT001
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 27/01/2020
Artwork: Matylda Stefanowska (Thildaa)

"Dark Reverb" is a slower track but with stronger bass beats and drums with a large dose of reverb and echo. MDS also presents effects that definitely diversify the sound. The sound of the guitars together with the weight of the song drive the listener towards the dark.

The shamanic journey "Attack" offers goes from ambient sounds to factory noises, scream and hard kick.

Rhythmic beats and bass resonance make your heart beat faster. "Intramural Voice" is a mixture of soaring whistles and reverbs with a synthesizer melody broken by drum beats constitute the basis of this track. In the background, heavy but barely audible bass is the background of the track.

MDS presents "Transposition" based on your favorite elements. Industrial bass kick is intertwined with a fast classic percussion cymbal in high timbre. Colored with atmospheric reverberation and an undefined noise, the track is a mixture of fast pace in a dark and heavy style. Impacts imitating the sounds of tin containers at the end of the piece complete the space.

MDS - Attack [Artaphine Premiere]

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