Modular Techno

release date (vinyl / cd / digital): 21st of October

“I've intended to do an album for a long while. The tracks draw upon ideas going back to various points over the last 12 years or so - some of the hooks I wrote years ago other bits are brand new. In some ways I wanted it to reflect a personal arc and the way I tend to do things  - never rushed”

‘Frames of Reference’ is the some 12 years in the making debut album from UK based techno producer Ø [Phase].

Best known by his work on the Belgium based Token Records his style ranges from gritty minimal techno to Detroit influenced material. His debut ‘Module Overload’ was released on London’s Lost/Cosmic records in 2000 and was followed by a string of productions for London's Surface/Inceptive Records and Ben Sims Ingoma imprint.

The move to Token came in 2007, he shortly after began DJing professionally and has since performed at parties across the globe whilst becoming a regular guest at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain performing alongside esteemed peers and supporters such as Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki and Ben Klock. His continued works have seen constant support throughout the techno world and have featured in CD mixes by Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, François Kevorkian and Fumiya Tanaka amongst others. Alongside his production work Ø [Phase] is also a mastering engineer and on/off artwork designer. Starting out at London’s prestigious Sony Music/Whitfield Street Studios, he has cut records for numerous underground dance acts as well as working on projects for mainstream artists.

Now after a string of acclaimed releases on Token and a selection of remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Peter Van Hoesen comes Ø [Phase]’s debut long-player ‘Frames of Reference’. Opening with the brooding and building swirl of ‘Binary Opposition (Process 3)’ Ø [Phase] sets out his template of evolving, richly textured atmospheres underpinned by shards of dark and light. ‘The Bwiti Initiate’ revolves around a bouncing techno rhythm that could most certainly traverse the house/techno divide whilst ‘Distracted’ and ‘Misaligned’ are the kind of unadulterated, pummeling, cavernous techno tracks that have made Lost such a party institution.
Then we have tracks like the soft beating ‘Just Another Dance’ providing a lighter edge, embellished with warmth and strings and the thick, densely woven tapestry of ‘Shadow Caster’ which goes from experimental to dancefloor and back again with consummate ease. The off-kilter lilt of ‘Perplexed’ drags us further into the dark before keys and a hint of a melody draw us back upwards for air whilst the fat driving bass of ‘Dirtro II’ and funkier edged menace of ‘On The Edge’ show a virtuoso producer at the top of his game. The closing introspection of ‘Self Deceit’ wallows in subtle nuances before a mid section synth and string intervention pulls us back from the brink before finally descending into the void.


Tracklist: 

2LP 
A1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
A2. The Bwiti Initiate
B1. Distracted
B2. Dirtro II
C1. Misaligned
C2. Just Another Dance (album version)
D1. Shadow Caster
D2. Self Deceit

CD & Digital:
1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
2. The Bwiti Initiate
3. Distracted
4. Dirtro II
5. On The Edge
6. Perplexed
7. Misaligned
8. Just Another Dance (album version)
9. Shadow Caster
10. Self Deceit

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Frames Of Reference

Ø [Phase] - The Bwiti Initiate

Ø [Phase] - Burden Of Proof [TOKEN42]

Artist(s): Woo York
Title: I Am Against
Label: Soma 

A1. I Am Against
A2. In The End
B. I Am Against Ø (Phase) Remix

Following their ongoing relationship with Soma Records, Ukrainian duo Woo York are set to release their new record that proves to be somewhat representative of recent dramatic events in their country. Entitled I Am Against, both the main track and the EP itself are referring to the developments that lead to revolutionary struggle of the Ukrainian people. Fighting inequality, saying what you have to say and doing what you have to do seem to be the core ideas of the record. You might have figured that out yourself by spotting a rebel protester from January's clash with riot police depicted on the record sleeve. The EP also features a special remix from UK Techno producer, Ø [Phase].

Music-wise the EP presents the same idea: the epic energy of the title track highlights the drive that was fuelling peaceful individuals to go out onto the streets and fight for their rights. An excellent remix from Ø [Phase] follows a similar path, although in its own original way that has made the UK-based artist's name associated with the finest techno to date.  Closing the EP 'In The End' is a more abstract side of Woo York's music works that reminds us once again: every single act of violence is bound to come to an end at some point.

Confirmed Press & Promo:
Press - * DJ Mag, Mixmag, Tilllate, Raveline, Groove, Daily Record, Edinburgh Evening News, TopDJ Ua, Nightshade Mag, Nitebeat, Posivision, DJ Times, Time Out NY. Sound Effect Magazine

Radio - * Carl Cox Global, Laurent Garnier Radio, Kiss 100, Ministry of Sound, Galaxy Network, Radio Scotland, Dinamo FM, Acik Radio, BBC Radio Ulster, Future Radio, Reconwarriors, The Beat Delivery, Anton Banks, XM Satellite Radio, RTE. Dance Under The Blue Moon (Anja Schneider), WHCR, KVRX, Power FM, Dinamo FM, Rise, Pulse Radio, Proton Radio, BBC Radio Cardiff, The Radio Dept, Fresh FM (Holland), Mystic Vibes (NYC), Show B, An Taobh Tuathail, RTE RnaG, Untitled Music, Ibiza Sonica, 88.1FM WESU (USA), Sutil Sensations. Global Dance Sessions

Online - * Soundwall.IT, Ibiza Voice, Radio Magnetic, Mixxradio.fr, CHRY, WESU, Untitledmusic, Ibiza Global Radio, Paris_One Reverse, Doce Pulgadas Spain, Ibiza Sonica, Andres Aguirre - KVRX student radio, FACT, Little White Earbuds, mnml ssgs, Gridface.

Support: 
Pan-Pot - Top Release! I Will play all of them ;)
Marcel Dettmann - thx
Ben Sims -  both versions of i am against will work for me, thx!
Len Faki - love this - original and phase remix are great!
James Ruskin - 'In The End' and the Phase remix for me!!!!
Gary Beck - I am against orig and remix, full support from me !
Norman Nodge - All three sound dope! Thanks!
Truncate/Audio Injection - Phat tracks! Great remix! Thanks!
Shifted - Into both artists, no doubt i'll be playing this.. 
Par Grindvik - just my thing! thanks
Psyk - sweet. thx
Answer Code Request - Phase remix for me!
Jonas Kopp - support , thanks.
Kobosil - i against i
Svreca - Phase remix is a beast !!! Full support.
Etapp Kyle - Woo Yoork is good as always. I love "I Am Against"
Markus Suckut - Phase remix!!!
Jeroen Search - wicked remix!
Tommy Four Seven - Supporting! thanks
Inigo Kennedy - Great tracks! Both the Original and Phase Remix of 'I Am Against' but will probably play all three tracks out.
Kriz (Token) - big big big. all 3 of 'm
Radial - Love the release, been playing the title track for a while.
Arnaud Le Texier - In the end and I am against (Phase remix) are great! Will play :)
Aiken - Phase remix is my fav
Abstract Division - Really like the original I Am Against and the Phase Remix!
Pfirter -  Loving I'm against both original and Phase remix, support.
Dustin Zahn -  Nice slab of contemporary techno. I have a hard time deciding which version of "I Am Against" that I prefer more, so I'll find a way to fit both in. :)
Reeko - many thanks! I like Woo York!
Deepbass - Really nice I Am Against original tops it for me
Joton - Really nice ep !!
Max_M - Phase remix is insane.
Heiko Laux - I Am Against is straight for my sets ;)
Jeff Derringer - Solid!! Loving Phase's work lately and the Woo York stuff is great.
Black Asteroid - thanks for this.. i like it, and will play it out..
Lee Holman -  like the original "I am Against" and the Phase remix is nice as well
Cleric -  I Am Against original is great, cheers!
Sam Paganini - Nice pack! "I Am Against' both mixes are great 10/10
Fabrizio Maurizi - awesome release!! I love them all...really hard to choose the best one...but we don't have to choose, we can play them all,-)).

Woo York - I am Against EP (incl. Ø Phase Remix) [Soma]

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Title: Amotik 003
Format: Vinyl
Label: Amotik
Catalogue: AMTK003
Release: Mar 2016

A1 - Amotik - Ath
B1 - Amotik - Nau
B2 - Amotik - Das

Support: Pfirter, Markus Suckut, Truncate, Ben Sims, DJ Pete, Boris, Oliver Deutschmann, Cleric, Jeroen Search, Francois X, Norman Nodge, Spencer Parker, Slam, Dustin Zahn, Tommy Four Seven, Kwartz, and more.

Pre-order: http://www.triplevision.nl/release/AMTK003/

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@charlesfenckler | Diving From The Void 
[SOMACD112] 

1.	Voices In Your Head
2.	Immersion
3.	Stellar Acid
4.	Frozen Room
5.	Estrange
6.	Flirting With Disaster
7.	Subject X103
8.	District 2 (909 Drums)
9.	The Unknown
10.	Anxiety
11.	Raven

Soma are proud to present the debut album from one of the most exiting Techno artists to spring out of the French scene in recent years, Charles Fenckler. A chance happening across his Soundcloud heralded some fine results for the Soma camp as back in 2014, the 20 year old Fenckler, exploded onto the label with the finely produced ‘Anklam’. Sporting such a mature sound for someone so young, his profile has been creeping up over the past 2 years, quickly gaining fans throughout the Techno community such as Jeff Mills, Marcel Dettmann, Josh Wink & Alan Fitzpatrick. His latest release in early 2016, Frozen Room saw him return to form after a short hiatus with the title track taking the scene by storm. With his debut album, Diving From The Void, Fenckler looks to continue his meteoric rise through electronic music.

Fenckler takes a heady dive straight into things as opener Voices In Your Head, with it’s droning yet uplifting quality, seeps eerily through before Immersion starts to up the pace of the album, it’s pounding kicks and percussive workouts sitting atop a glistening, acidic melody. Charles continues on an old school tip as the wild Stellar Acid comes hard and fast, complete with powerful breakdown moment. The rave inspired Frozen Room, already a massive hit from the youngster, clatters in once again as Charles then give a nod to UK-breakbeat with the contemplative Estrange. Things get back to techno business quickly as Flirting with Disaster & Subject X103 come thundering through but still, Charles brings an emotive element with both tracks laden with polished, ethereal pads. Originally released in 2015, District Two makes an appearance with its straight up, driven 909 percussive workout. The Unknown brings an air of minimalism with its sparse synths and groove laden drums whilst Anxiety’s sweeping drones and foreboding atmospheres follow before
the galloping Raven closes out the album at a ferocious pace

Charles has certainly explored all facets of Techno throughout this album and for someone still with much ahead of him, the future is certainly looking bright for this talented young Frenchman.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Diving From The Void

Flirting With Disaster

Charles Fenckler - Flirting With Disaster (SomaCD112)

Berghain residents Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann link back to Ostgut Ton’s label launch in 2006 with their first studio collaboration in ten years and the extended Phantom Studies, on occasion of the one hundredth O-TON 12“ EP release.

With Phantom Studies Dettmann | Klock channel their first joined releases Dawning (2006) and Scenario (2007) from over a decade ago with their first co-production in ten years. On this extended, 40-minute 2x12" EP Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock parlay their deep personal alliance and musical repertoire through emphasis on new functional Techno as much as hypnotic, melodic and soulful music by thinking outside the box. The seven new, original tracks reflect these attributions by communicating to the needs and expectations of both DJs and home audio listeners, but not neglecting one over the other.

Tracklisting 2x12":
A1. Phantom Studies (8:49)
B1. No One Around (4:34)
B2. The Room (4:48)
C1. Prophet Man (6:47)
C2. Bad Boy (4:02)
D1. The World Tonight (5:55)
D2. The Tenant (4:09)

release date: 27 January 2017

More information:
http://hundert.ostgut.de
&
ostgut.de/label/record/189

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Our mix series returns March 15, 2019 with the 9th edition mixed and compiled by Vatican Shadow. It includes 13 exclusive tracks available for download or on 2x12“ vinyl  [O-TON 119].

Since becoming a Berghain resident in 2017, Dominick Fernow’s risk-taking hybrid live/DJ sets as Vatican Shadow have become conduits for infusing techno with contrasting musical ideas – from noise, industrial and ambient to distorted melodies and rhythms that push the club’s borders in unexpected ways.

It’s an idiosyncratic approach to techno rooted not only in Fernow’s 25-plus years as an experimental and noise musician under more than a dozen aliases (e.g. Prurient, Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement) but also in his role as founder of the vital New York-based Hospital Productions, whose discography exceeds some 500 releases. The label – which in 2017 celebrated its 20-year anniversary – is also home to the majority of Vatican Shadow output to date.

Under that alias, Fernow’s numerous albums and 12”s (including 2017’s ‘Rubbish Of The Floodwaters’ on Ostgut Ton) oscillate between ominous, distorted machine-funk, techno and ambient electronics; equal parts noise, melody and rhythm. Since 2011, the project’s intentionally ambiguous visual identity has been defined by War on Terror-related imagery and track titles – and the media’s role therein.

Both the ‘Berghain 09’ mix and accompanying exclusive 12”s – featuring exclusive tracks by Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Virile Games, Los Angeles Death Cult, Ron Morelli, Volvox, JK Flesh, Alberich, Ugandan Methods | Prurient and Merzbow – reflect Vatican Shadow’s composite musical influences and relationship to Berghain as a club. Stylistically, the two vinyls are divided between clubbier and experimental electronics, with vocal samples of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge acting as a bridge between the two. All tracks on Side D end in locked grooves.

As Fernow describes in his own words:

“My interest in DJing developed naturally out of industrial music traditions such as mail art, tape trading, and sound collage. While this mix, of course, does not solely focus on cassettes, they were used as the bridge between the seemingly disparate areas and cross-sections of underground electronic edits you will find sewn together from diverse factions to create a sonic ‘cut up’. Accordingly, the artists featured with exclusive tracks span several continents and generations of electronic music subculture, from the birth of industrial in the UK and the rhythmic loops of Japanese noise, to the raw collision of genres found in the NYC underground. ‘Berghain 09’ is a tribute to the techno mixtapes that influenced me during my introduction to raves and dance music in the 90s.”

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The EP starts with Mikael Jonasson’s, ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ which uses dark, melodic bleeps to create tension before the epic chord stabs kick in that resonate over the throbbing bass line. Adam Beyer steps up with the second track ‘Never Really Left Home’ that uses a rhythmic synth-line to create a dark and moody piece of music. Ida Engberg then delivers her unique style of techno using old rave sounds and a huge hoover style synth to create a driving techno track that will keep any dancefloor moving. The Manic Brother’s supply another big track named ‘Different Directions’ using reverberated stabs to create an atmospheric, but still functional track with lots of rhythmic percussion thrown in. Patrick Siech then steps up with the next track, ‘Kill Room’ that also uses atmospheric percussion and stabs to build into a funky drum groove. Joel Mull presents the sixth track on the compilation; ‘Rimson’ that uses hypnotic drums to captures the listener’s attention to lead into a floaty synth and vocal line before the track introduces a pulsating bass line. ‘Second Coming’ is the next offering with Petter B using recurrent percussion to full effect to create a purposeful, heavy hitting techno track. The final track by Cari Lekebusch called ‘Xylopeggiator’, conveys a dark, pounding 5 AM rhythm that uses vocal samples and a melodic synth to create a hypnotic drum pattern. 

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Techno pioneer Robert Hood debuts on Rekids with a blistering release entitled ‘Nothing Stops Detroit’ ahead of an album this winter.

Over the last three decades the Underground Resistance alum has continually been at the forefront of the techno genre whilst releasing on many of electronic music’s finest labels to boot. In recent years his solo outings have appeared on a select few labels such as Dekmantel, Music Man Records, not to mention his very own M-Plant. Having made appearances on Rekids in the past remixing label boss Radio Slave - both as Robert Hood (‘Don’t Stop No Sleep’) and Floorplan (‘Feel The Same’) - the Detroit originator now drops a four track release in his official debut on the label.

With its machine aesthetic, ‘Nothing Stops Detroit’ is unmistakably Hood from start to finish. Precision kick drums propel the title track forward as stuttering effects and deep stabs work alongside a march band rhythm. ‘7 Mile Dog’ is next with its grainy synths and scintillating pads, making way for the meandering bassline, rattling atmospherics and trippy, oscillating top line of ‘Ignite A War’. Finally, ‘The Cure’ is a cacophony of twisted percussion and rumbling low-end that energetically concludes matters.

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