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David Löhlein | HÖR Berlin | Techno

Qindek - Te Beroerd (master) - WOLF026

Out now on Rekids: lnk.to/REKIDS188

Born in Canada and now based in Berlin, having spent time in Los Angeles, Chicago, Barcelona, Toronto, and Mexico City and more in between, Raven is a singular artist distilling influences ranging from Techno, Electro, R&B and more into her own genre-spanning, vocal-driven productions. Following her debut EP ‘Flames’ on Rekids in 2020, which picked up support from the likes of Joy Orbison, Deetron, and many more, as well as an appearance on Amelie Lens’ Exhale imprint earlier this year, Berlin-based DJ/producer Raven returns to Radio Slave’s imprint once again with the fierce ‘Mania’ 12”.

With ‘Flames’ featuring five original tracks, Raven narrows her focus on ‘Mania’, turning in two killer techno cuts backed with alternative mixes of each. Leading the A side is ‘Nobody’, a hypnotic late-night affair peppered with emotive vocal hooks and trippy synth leads, followed by the ‘Sudden Urges’ mix, which sees the track stripped of its pulsing 4/4 and replaced with haunting atmospherics, breakbeats, and additional synth work.

On the flip, ‘Cold Sweat’ returns to the club with a dose of speaker-rattling kicks, mind-bending leads, and siren-esque effects before the ‘Comedown Mix’ brings a subtler approach, with electro-flecked drum patterns, dense ambience, and spacious reverberations rounding out a standout second release from Raven for Matt Edwards’ Rekids.

Raven (CA)

Nobody

Raven - Nobody

The Bow

entropy to syntropy

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Am I Who I Am

Castor and Pollux

Butterfly Records 1995 UK
http://www.discogs.com/System-7-Alpha-Wave/release/1136644


System 7 - alpha wave (plastikman acid house mix)

Freddy K - Devo Andare

Continuate

Continue In My Words (Dettman | Klock Remix)

Consistently reliable in its turnout of high quality techno, Mark Broom’s Beard Man opened the year with another stamp of approval from BBC Radio 1’s B.Traits when she made the imprint her “Label Mates” in January and a second EP from Germany’s Patrik Carrera, including a superb remix by Makaton (Rodz-Konez / Blueprint) in February. Now the king of the snakes, Mr Mark Broom heads into spring with his ‘Snake Eyes EP’.

‘Snake Eyes’ and ‘Witch’ open the EP in classic Broom production style. Immediately recognisable for vigorous peak-time action, the tracks are infused with tough tech funk and contagious grooves that make it clear why someone like Robert Hood has always been a constant supporter of his work.

The original version of ‘Upside Down’ was first released on Pure Plastic back in 2000. Here, the track receives two reworkings. The first is from Tabernacle and Mathematics man, John Heckle in his Head Front Panel guise. A fitting choice as Heckle enhances the raw Chicago-esque style of the original. The second comes from Mark himself with a deeper 2017 Mix that updates this classic track for a new audience of fans.

4.Mark Broom Upside Down 2017 Mix

Conducted

Why You Love Me

Hailing from the ancient Russian city of Tambov, on the banks of the Tsna River, the youngest member of the трип family Vladimir Dubyshkin emerges for a potent debut solo EP. cheerful pessimist is an engaging package of highly anticipated deep, swirling techno tracks that many will recognise from label head Nina Kraviz’s DJ sets.

Diving straight into the core of a peak time set, Vladimir unleashes five formidable doses of unrestrained energy. Swollen sub bass and thumping percussion forge an unmistakable sense of physicality, whilst spiralling, amelodic leads run circles around the listener.

cheerful pessimist wastes no time warming up, plunging head first into the belly of the beast. A thrilling debut and an essential release for lovers of vibrant techno.

Out 17th December - vinyl & digital

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