A lynchpin of Brooklyn's nightlife scene for more than a decade, Castillo synthesizes his experiences and passions into Confines, a project which sees him out on his own for the first time and zealously pursuing a new mode of expression.

Castillo's first forays under the Confines name included 2019's debut EP, Geography of Nowhere 1, a Full of Hell remix track, and this year's "Hammer and the Dance" single. This small handful of tracks established the blueprint: hard, seductive industrial-techno built on irresistible rhythms and heavy ambience, the type which could only be created by a person who knows firsthand the euphoria of early morning hours spent on NYC's darkest, smokiest dance floors.

Of the new EP, Castillo states: "I saw Jeff Daniels play Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway. Instead of using the phrase 'work up the nerve,' he said 'work up the blood,' and it just hit different. I needed to work up the courage to fully be myself and just explore everything I am, or could become, musically. NO FUCKING FEAR."

On Work Up the Blood, Castillo's newfound energy radiates from every beat and hook. "My ideal for this EP was to create dance music that incorporates the rhythms and bass heaviness that get me excited to move, while juxtaposing it with a memorable mood that gives it depth," he says. The result is five absolute bangers that demand to be spun repeatedly. Reference points range from the militant EBM of Nitzer Ebb to the moody synth-pop of Depeche Mode; from the darkest techno of Vatican Shadow to the Colombian cumbia music that played in Castillo's childhood home.

"As far as process goes, I recorded a bunch of my own samples in my dad's machine shop," he says. "I produced the entire thing at home." Work Up the Blood's rhythms and textures are designed for maximum impact and they deliver, but the secret weapon is Castillo's singing voice, an element which barely appeared on previous Confines tracks. Castillo peppers Work Up the Blood's songs with soulful screams and murmurous vocal melodies that elevate the EP from mere "electronic music" status to something even greater and more universal – music with the potential to stir the passions of anyone with a pulse. "I am happy to be using my voice more now," he says. "Vocally, I am a product of years in punk, hardcore, metal and that reflects clearly, alongside some new more melodic approaches."

Lyrically, Castillo credits NYC as his first and foremost muse and his lyrics navigate the existential highs and lows of life in the city. But not only has Castillo been a resident of NYC and witness to its extremes, he has been a very central figure in the city's music scene for the past decade. As co-owner and booker of Saint Vitus Bar – the wildly popular Brooklyn venue where all manner of heavy, underground sounds coexist under one roof and where artists ranging from Converge to Dreamcrusher have performed intimate shows since 2011; as a vocalist in stage dive-worthy bands like Primitive Weapons; and, most recently, as the co-founder of new label Faktor Music; Castillo's efforts have arguably been shaping the culture of the very city he is singing about.

Confines is Castillo's most personal project to date and Work Up the Blood is its ultimate representation so far. In Confines, Castillo has created a space where he can exorcise his own demons while also selflessly providing a thumping, cathartic soundtrack by which for others to find their release. 
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releases December 3, 2021

All Music Written, Performed and Produced by David Castillo
Recorded at Chateau Castillo 2021
Additional Synths on Concrete Club by Svrt
Label: Synthicide
Mix and Master: Lapke Audio
Layout & Design: AJ Annunziata
Photography: A.F. Cortes
Copyright: Confines World 2021
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Artist: @kutkh_jackdaw @anti-yo 
Album: Fires In Your Garden Remix EP
Label: Self Released
Release date: 07/10/2022
Format: Digital
Buy: https://kutkhjackdaw.bandcamp.com/album/fires-in-your-garden-remix-ep

Scottish producer Kutkh Jackdaw releases a remix EP featuring 7 tracks covering a wide variety of electronic sounds. From the EBM and techno leaning sounds of Anti Yo and swærm, to the 80's industrial and darkwave influences of Dave NULL/VOID and Puck, and AJO's slow and heavy remix, the EP has something for all vibes. Add to this a new re-master of the 80's minimal wave/synth stylings of the original track to top it off.

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PREMIERE // Kutkh Jackdaw - Fires In Your Garden (Anti Yo Remix)

Sonidos Subterraneos is pleased to premiere a new Bakunin Commando gem on great Berlin based label 'kontralamakina'.

kontralamakina announces this great release titled "V" by the Italian Producer Francesco Baudazzi

The return of Bakunin Commando aka; @violet_poison_80 , Diana Berti, Obtane, 1/2 Aktion Mutante, etc. (Among many other projects) After his release on Amok Tapes in 2015 return with 7 killing tracks , Francesco Baudazzi, artist of an extensive record and founder of the label Veneno Viola focused on genres as vicious as relentless. This time Bakunin Commando heads towards a more experimental direction, shipwrecking to more unknown and remote places.
presenting a more conceptual ep with minimalistic proto-industrial/ebm tracks, inspired by the latest DVA Clock, mixing cyberpunk elements with delayed vocals and furious sequences. The 80's punk intuition and its characteristic ramblings undoubtedly give this album a particular character. Also fetishism, sexual exploration and domination are clearly a big inspiration.

The EP is supported with remixes by: @alxp_314 , @unconscious_____ _____ and @Nigh/T\mare and mastering by the excellent @dadub_mastering


Artist: Bakunin Commando
Title: V
Label: kontralamakina
Catalogue: KNTRLMKN05
Format: Digital & Cassette
Release Date: 29 September, 2022
Buy: https://kontralamakina.bandcamp.com/album/v


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| Premiere | Bakunin Commando - Vl | [kontralamakina]

Meshes is an artist known for his performances in Live and Dj format, born in Russia and currently based in Armenia. 

His sound is inspired by ebm-techno, hard techno and different types of modern aggressive electronics with punk vibration, styles that he captures in his productions in which we find analog bass lines, aggressive percussion and his voice passed through effects to give character to his expressive sentences. 

His latest releases were on X-img, Dame-music, Deviate, Crave Tapes, Up North, Meta Moto, Sharped, Soil and Shishi.

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Bruto Transmissions #026 - Meshes

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Performance Of Shame

Mix Series 034 by @extaseurbaine

For the 34th edition we welcome Extase Urbaine to our mix series.
With his roots in Amsterdam’s DIY scene, Extase Urbaine has been quick gaining a momentum, achieving local and international recognition.
He is the co-founder and resident DJ of HDE, a collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of underground clubbing. HDE nights quickly became among Amsterdam’s most recognized parties, known for their multidisciplinary approach to the dance floor.
His DJ sets cross weave genres, scenes, past and present, blending everything from body music and techno, to electro and trance-y explorations.
Extase has released music on independent record labels such as Soil and Ferma, and is soon putting out an EP with Slow Motion/Wrong Era imprint and Budapest’s Dalmata Daniel.

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Mix Series 034 - EXTASE URBAINE

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Anna Funk Damage. He drops his album 'Church of the Poisoned Minds' on Raw Culture, presenting 8 trax of mutant dark electronics with a post-punk attitude.

Out April 17th on Bandcamp - vinyl only. Pick up your copy: https://rawculture.bandcamp.com/album/church-of-the-poisoned-minds

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PREMIERE: Anna Funk Damage - No Focus Lost [RWCLTR023]

PREMIERE COMME DES LARMES – CDL

PREMIERE CDL || Alessandro Adriani - Fever Dreams [Keyi Records] (2023)

Artist » Alessandro Adriani - https://soundcloud.com/alessandro-adriani-mnq

Ep Name »   KEYI MAGAZINE Charity Compilation 2023 

Label » Keyi Records - https://soundcloud.com/keyimagazine

Berlin, Germany

Format: Digital Album 

Release date:  June 29, 2023

BUY HERE >>>  

https://keyirecords.bandcamp.com/album/keyi-magazine-charity-compilation-2023-2

KEYI MAGAZINE is proud to present a groundbreaking charity compilation that unites a diverse array of Berlin-based and international artists, each a visionary in their own right. 

With an impressive collection of 44(!) tracks, this extraordinary release serves as a sonic testament to the forefront of Techno and adjacent genres, showcasing the bleeding-edge sounds that define contemporary club sounds.

Immerse yourself in this meticulously curated compilation, spanning over 4 hours of music, as you embark on a sonic journey unlike any other. But this isn’t just about the music—it’s about making a difference. By participating in this musical odyssey, you have the opportunity to contribute to the greater good. Every penny raised through the sales of this compilation will be donated in full to two remarkable organizations:

The White Helmets, who tirelessly strive to provide aid and assistance in conflict zones, and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe organization, dedicated to combating hunger and poverty worldwide.

Now more than ever, the world needs the solidarity and support of its creative communities. The challenges we face are vast and varied, from the harrowing events of the Ukraine war to the devastating impact of the recent earthquake in Turkey and the ongoing crisis in Syria. 

It is in times like these that artist, musicians, and the wider nightlife community must stand together, utilizing their platforms to promote positive change. Through “Sonic Reflections,” we invite you to not only revel in the cutting-edge sounds of the underground but also to make a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. By joining this sonic movement, you become part of a collective force that transcends borders and genres, leveraging the universal language of music to bring hope, support, and compassion to those who need it most.

Dive into the sonic abyss of “Sonic Reflections: A Charity Compilation” and let the power of music inspire you to create a brighter future for all. Together, we can make a difference, one beat at a time.

Words: Michael Aniser

Excited to introduce an event in Kantine am Berghain 29 June limited capacity save your spot! 

-> https://ra.co/events/1709379

On June 29 KEYI MAGAZINE is launching this compilation at Kantine am Berghain with friends and family and three live sets: Gear afficianado Peter Kirn brings down a few new toys to showcase live, Guiddo & Piro follow with another live set, drawing from fierce electro and distortion heavy grooves, while skelesyes paints a sonic landscape with unrelenting guitar strings. 

Stay till end to catch KEYI’s very own Berlin Bunny round out the night with a few bangers and get down early to KEYI’s other half Eyes Dice‘ opening set.

More info via our website here! www.keyimagazine.com ..... 

or via our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/keyimagazine/

Alessandro Adriani’s “Fever Dreams” invites you into a hypnotic realm, where electrifying melodies and ethereal harmonies converge, capturing the very essence of our sonic era.

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KEYI MAGAZINE Charity Compilation 2023

PREMIERE CDL || Alessandro Adriani - Fever Dreams [Keyi Records] (2023)

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My new Track - Acid Rain is out now.

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Acid Rain

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Slow-rolling mix of scorched dark music and experimental techno that touches on the haunting and cathartic as well as all those moments 
will be lost in time, like tears in rain.

Time to ooze...

We broadcast the sets live on the @mutantradio

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We make tracks PREMIERE, send your track to our email:

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NEW COMPILATION:

https://commedeslarmes.bandcamp.com/album/va-couler-sur-le-visage-vol-i

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