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The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Sophie Du Palais. "Slow Steady Cum" is off the German vocalist, Amsterdam-based artist's debut solo LP, ‘Endurance Of Pain Is The Power Of Being’, out this week on B.F.E. records. With her unmistakable voice and infectious body-wave infused sound, Du Palais has been one of our favorite artists of the past few years and this LP elevates her work to the next level.

Across six tracks of sinister industrial wave music, Du Palais unravels a potent signature, driven by fierce, imperious Anglo-Germanic vocals and eclectic, dissonant sounds. Connecting techno, EBM, acid and electro with vestiges of dub and experimental electronics, on ‘Endurance of Pain…’ Du Palais conjures an abrasive, intoxicating depiction of lust, hedonism, technological obsession and millennial alienation.

‘Endurance of Pain is the Power of Being’ is out on limited edition vinyl and digital formats on July 15th via B.F.E. Records. https://bferecords.bandcamp.com/album/bfe67-sophie-du-palais-endurance-of-pain-is-the-power-of-being-lp

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PREMIERE: Sophie Du Palais - Slow Steady Cum (B.F.E. Records)

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The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

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The World of Ragus – Field of Nova

“Field of Nova” is a seven-minute journey through sound, light, and motion.
Built from evolving synth layers, deep basslines, and organic transitions, the track captures the quiet energy of a night sky alive with stars.

It’s not about volume or speed — it’s about space, emotion, and connection.
Each element drifts, expands, and fades like light across the horizon, merging classic trance storytelling with modern cinematic depth.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this world.
This is where sound becomes a place.

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The World Of Ragus - Field of Nova

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From Hoshina Anniversary - A Cid EP [JACK DEPT 011]
12" and digital out now
Distributed in the UK/EU by Zwart Goud, US/NA by Halcyon
Order here 
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COMICSANS2 - Tekken EP

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Seon - Party & BullShit

DYEN EDIT Part II, 

the old school hit : Masters of work - Work. In an new hard techno DYEN version. 

hope you like it !

GO DOWN  ( DYEN EDIT II )

A fine-tuned fusion of old-school rave stylistics and ethereal house-ism, spiked with a solid dose of heavy hitting electro leanings. Melbourne-based producer Escape Artist debuts on Kalahari Oyster Cult with an excellent quartet of dance floor carbonizers. Airing through our channels today, his Relief Mix of 'Inner City Pressure' concludes the 12" in breezy fashion as emotive synth throbs and heady drum sequencing wrap around an off-centre blueprint. Tip!

Read more: http://liquidyouth.nl/music/premieres/escape-artist-inner-city-pressure-relief-mix-kalahari-oyster-cult 
Buy: https://kalaharioystercult.bandcamp.com/merch/escape-artist-digital-natives-ep-oyster19

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Premiere: Escape Artist - Inner City Pressure (Relief Mix) [Kalahari Oyster Cult]

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Emerging from the depths of the unknown, vitus’ curse is about to be summoned. 

To set every gathering in motion, the freshly started label-collective’s first release comes in two parts "Sonus Noctis“ and "Sonus Diēi“ representing the sound of both, night and day featuring 17 artists with a total of 20 tracks. 

With a journey from diverse rave atmospheres to vivid after hour euphoria we proudly present our meticulously curated selection of modern, dynamic club sounds settled in and around the realm of Techno. 

Deeply rooted in the nightlife of Berlin LBF now emerges with a new approach and a bunch of thrilling peak time weapons. 

With uncompromising drive, energetic drum-patterns and its unique atmosphere "Konter" is the freshly crafted second strike of up and coming artist LBF alongside his first release on the Berlin Label ‘Berlina fuer Techno’ and many more to come.

That being said, we’re more than prepared for the resurrection of a post-pandemic rave culture and we hope to see you, soon. 

Brace yourselves, the movement starts now.

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Vitus’ Curse: Sonus Noctis [VCVA001A]
Label: Vitus’ Curse
Catagory: VCVA001A
Format: digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Artwork: Gavi Ravi (https://www.instagram.com/gaviravi/)
Mastering:  Alessandro Sisti at ALHEKmastering

(except Cyb’s “Restless”: Artefacts Mastering Studio and LBF’s “Konter”: Ya Bellalem)


Release on Spotify & Beatport: 20th November 2020
Release on Bandcamp & all other platforms: 04th December 2020

Tracklist:
1. Red Rooms - Rhun
2. Talfelt - Disparaître
3. Graastein - My Problem Child
4. Somoah - Galax 2143
5. Cyb - Restless
6. LBF - Konter
7. Goden - Blutfluss
8. King Kunta - Expressions
9. Egotik - Corrupted Data
10. Murky fm – Tuesday


VITUS CURSE SC: https://soundcloud.com/vituscurse
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vituscurse
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vituscurse
Contact: info@vituscurse.com

LBF SC: @lostbutfollowed 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lostbutfollowed/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lostbutfollowed-100901881641600

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[PREMIERE] LBF - Konter (VCVA001A)

Sweet Apocalyse could have been the name of this new opus by the Israeli producer Jack Carel. With Turn It Up, Jack Carel decides to punch the current crisis mood in the face. With its very deep and loud ambient sounds, the new EP of this very mysterious producer is a love declaration to the act of faith, patience, hope, and the anticipation of a coming revolution. 
Turn It Up is the musical proof that strength can and must be found in darkness. To be stronger, one must fall; to find, one must lose; to rebuild, one must deconstruct. 

Rougher and more disconcerting than what Jack Carel used to produce, Turn It Up is the flag of a new era, a new vision, after 20 years producing music. “I'm always trying to make the next track different,” he explains. “This EP is me trying to bring a trippy, groovy, rough, and raw journey to this perspective with heavy drums and psychedelic energy.”

Born in 1980, Jackov Carel aka Jack Carel, grew up in Tel Aviv, during the electronic revolution of the mid-90s. Heavily influenced by bands like The Chemical Brothers and techno artists such as Jeff Mills, Sven Vath or Dave Clarke, he started creating his own unique music, sounds and rhythms in 2002. Architect by profession and influenced by movies, he makes music that has no compromises, combining techno, dark breaks, electronica, psychedelia, and with his new EP, Turn It Up, rock, trip hop, industrial and EBM energy.

Jack Carel
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jakovc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakovc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackcarel.tat/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/why_people_dance/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whypeopledance

PREMIERE: Jack Carel - Not An Option (whypeopledance)

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