Raw Culture indulges one of its trusted crazy horses for a second time. Artistically born in some seedy basement in Livorno and raised on bread, voice and DIY, Anna Funk Damage presents his album Church of the Poisoned Minds.
8 sonic artifacts resulting from the combination of a well-established Italian talent and the alternating current running through the circuits of his synths (and probably to the curses on her bills). Post-punk attitude spanning wacky grids and wild bpm's.

Mastered at Sensorium
Design by Giovanni Inglese
Artwork by Paul Van Trigt
Roma, 2023

Church Of The Poisoned Minds

[RWCLTR023] Anna Funk Damage - Church Of The Poisoned Minds [300 Limited Vinyl Edition]

RAT 22 Credit 00 & Wolf Müller - Funk The System

Funk The System! The recipe is simple: Dig deep, listen to your heart, record everything you got on a dusty old desktop computer, leave it to simmer for the time of a pandemic, and if it’s still fresh, serve it up on the finest plate of black wax!

This collaboration started in Düsseldorf in the year 2018. Locked up for a week in the Flanger Studios, Wolf Müller and Credit 00 recorded everything: from the jaw harp to smartphone apps, chopping up GDR Jazz breaks and squeezing the Funk out of every synthesizer and drum machine at hand. 

You will hear the open mindedness towards all sorts of musical influences from the first note. Each of the five tracks showcases a wild mix of flavours: Disco Reggae, B-Girl Breakbeats, Protest Folk, Subway Funk, Tabla Rhythms, you name it... they’ll take it and shake it! It is obvious these two got sonically socialized and educated by the multiculturalism of Hip-Hop in their early days.

After the first Recording Session, the tracks fermented for some time until they were cracked open again. This time in Leipzig at Credit 00’s Westend Workshop. That’s also where Rizmi from Birmingham joined the team and lent her voice to the title track. She reinterpreted the lyrics of the obscure German 1980s Workers’  Rock Song, that Wolf digged out for the Intro Skit of „Funk The System“. 

A long time in the making, Rat Life is very happy to finally publish this EP!

B2 Urban Utan

Twenty-four years in the making, ::BLUE:: is an ambitious collision of hyper-focused sound design and twitchy Miami sonic influences that bring together all of Danny Daze’s sprawling interests for the first time. The 90-minute album is intentionally driven by sound itself, intended to be absorbed in one uninterrupted sitting (preferably blindfolded) to coax the listener into creating their own visual accompaniment. A concept piece, ::BLUE:: draws its inspiration from a wide, open world of messages and music, positioning itself just above the stratosphere and zooming in periodically to reveal microscopic details. Curls of rhythm bend around Daze’s sonic landscape like rivers and streams, framing island clusters of abstraction and turning washy ambience into booming bass music or horizontally-skewed experimental IDM. It’s a culmination of Daze’s experiences, spanning his early days as a cross-genre DJ and soundsystem fanatic, through his life as a globetrotting techno & electro producer, to his latter-day role as a cornerstone of Miami’s diverse cultural melting-pot.

Daze cut his teeth DJing and beat juggling when he was still a teenager, learning from the Florida scene’s voracious musical hybridization and paying little attention to genre boundaries. He came up at a time when the area was boundlessly creative but painfully under-documented, listening to bass-heavy electro sounds in one club and then hearing those elements flipped seamlessly by local artists like Phoenecia, Dino Felipe, and Otto von Schirach in another. This ingenuity was put into the spotlight on Homecore! Miami All-Stars, a lengthy showcase Daze presented last year on his own Omnidisc imprint, placing veterans such as Murk and Gosub next to an influential newer generation of artists like MJ Nebreda, INVT, Sister System, and Coffintexts. With ::BLUE::, Daze makes those connections even clearer, submerging glitchy, Schematic-style psychedelia in hypnotic, meditational reflecting pools and curving futuristic, bass-heavy grooves into lavish, experimental atmospheres. A love-letter to Miami that fully takes in the city’s broad outlook, ::BLUE:: examines how its sounds have been absorbed into the DNA of global electronic music, often without due credit.

It’s hard to believe that ::BLUE:: is Daze’s debut full-length, and it almost wasn’t. He finished an album back in 2013 but scrapped it when he began to realize it didn’t fully encapsulate his musical and artistic scope. Daze wanted to develop a record that highlighted the physicality he remembers from club music: the hands on turntables, the frequencies that practically rearrange your insides, the mass of voices, the energy of breakdancing cyphers. He produced 100 tracks for ::BLUE::, whittling them down to a tight 19 that he blended together, applying his experience as a DJ to create a seamless listening experience. The record, released via his own Omnidisc label, also highlights his ongoing relationship with the local scene, with guest appearances from Push Button Objects, Nick León, Jonny From Space, and Deroboter. And it’s not just an album; Daze has evolved the record into a live, audio-visual journey to be presented at planetarium (full dome) environments, using sonic elements from ::BLUE:: while directing eye-popping visuals created alongside Sensory Works, Joseph Nickson, and Konx Om Pax. The show made its debut during Art Basel Miami at The Frost Museum Planetarium and is preparing to be shown in various cities around the world. The show is currently being turned into an app, using Dolby Atmos and VR technology to enhance the message. Lie back, and let your mind and body do the rest.

CREDITS:
Stereo Version
Mixed: Danny Daze
Mastered: Joshua Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv)

Dolby Atmos Version
Mixed: Danny Daze
Mastered: Danny Daze

::BLUE::

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Danny Daze - Silver Box ft. Nick León, Jonny From Space

Craquages Collectifs is the crazy project of the three troublemakers ergen101, Meli Mena and BisouBisou, which aims to help the victims of the 'metro-work-dodo' system by creating spaces where they can freely express everything that everyday life prevents them from letting out. Driven by a mad ambition to establish themselves as key players on the Parisian Bass and Break scene, they called on a hand-picked selection of the scene's flourishing artists for their very first Various Artist. EVERYBODY TRANCE's crew member Maelita opens this compilation. With 'No More Daddy Issues' she delivers a dark universe where acid synths, deep bass and demonic laughter intertwine to give life to an outlet we can easily identify with, setting to music the chaotic encounter with the demons that lie dormant inside us all and that we seek to silence at all costs.

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NEW HIT: Maelita - No More Daddy Issues [CRAQUAGES]

https://soundcloud.com/deanhigh
https://soundcloud.com/amphibian_rec
🛒 https://amphibianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cracked-gills
🔊 https://youtu.be/4uNjyvYir3g

For our fifth Various Artists, we're exploring the everchanging waters of broken beats and bass music. Compiling producers from Czech Republic, Georgia, and the UK, Cracked Gills brings to the front our labels' bass face, full of grit, but also with a cheeky smile you get when the system is on point.

Tracklist: 

WZ - Distruck
Kletis - Deme Deme
Dean High - Dodola
Vision of 1994 - AM Drive
Hatsvali - Static Recharge
KLE-KLE - KK_04
domizako - Off Key
MXC (presented by Maroki & Coralie) - Oracle
Axima - Exoplanets
A+++ - Kamasutra
Kobayashi Maru - Aesthetics of a Wormhole

PREMIERE: Dean High - Dodola [Amphibian Records]

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Oracool, a Ukrainian label currently operating from Berlin, is releasing its first compilation, "Sins".

Oracool started in 2017 as a party series in Kyiv. Back then, its founder, music producer and dj Adelina (Banoffee Pies Records) got together with some friends to throw a party. Gradually, a close-knit community gathered around the project. The events of the last two years have disrupted Oracool’s activities in Ukraine. Today, its community is scattered over the world, yet it remains connected as ever.

In 2024, Oracool transformed into something more than just an event - Adelina registered the eponymous record label with an intent to release musical prophecies featuring Ukrainian and international artists, with a focus on supporting musicians at risk.

The imprint’s debut release is a compilation named "Sins". It’s a tribute to the Oracool’s  friends, and those who have been upholding its community from the very beginning. The compilation brings together tracks from various artists from around the globe, with a special focus on Ukrainian young talents.

The 13 tracks compilation is dedicated to the exploration of broken sound. All tracks are united by an essence of loud and insightful dance rhythm, amplified by an otherworldly layer of mystical melodies. The record is saturated by foolproof tight grooves, making it a perfect tool for keeping the dance floor engaged. It’s a special collection of Electro, Bass, and Techno that marks a new beginning for the Oracool imprint.

Featured on the record are prominent figures of the Ukrainian scene, including Bite Records , Standard Deviation and ∄ resident, Nastya Vogan,  reknown producer and rave legend Koloah,  founder of Strila Artists agency - Travis or Alice, Polygon Records affiliate SVZZ, pioneer of Ukrainian electro sound Radiant Futur, vinyl connoisseur Rustam, rising star from the depths of Carpathians -  Cristopher Bo,  founder of Nowa event series  Ewa Nomad, as well as a promising newcomer - offgridn3ss, and, of course, Adelina herself.

Additionally, the release highlights the co-founder of the ДРОБ collective and event series, German sound artist and producer N.Y.N, Inken, UK-born, Berlin-based maestro of old-school production techniques Aezron, as well as up and coming Egyptian producer 5amaseen, influenced by mahraganat and folkloric music of the Arab world.

The compilation will be available on all platforms on June 1st.

PREMIERE: Radiant Futur - Wrath Limiter

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Benedikt Frey makes his debut on Rhythmic Culture Records with ‘Hoover’. The German producer–known for his previous work on labels such as ESP Institute, Hivern Discs and his own R.i.O. imprint–delivers a 4-track EP that is a journey through the breakbeat spectrum with a distinct focus on sonic experimentation. From the hypnotic dynamic in ‘Blue Lights’ complimented by the vocals of DALO, to the intriguing dance floor rhythms in ‘Henry’ and ‘Deadlines’ and downtempo mesmerising track ‘Trees’, ‘Hoover’ puts another side of Frey’s work in the limelight.

Hoover

Blue Light (ft. DALO)

Benedikt Frey - Blue Light (ft. DALO)

PREMIERE COMME DES LARMES – CDL

PREMIERE CDL || Notario - Modulate [Intersub] (2024)

Artist » Notario - https://soundcloud.com/nononotarious

Ep Name »  Orbea VA 

Label » Intersub  - https://soundcloud.com/intersub

Zürich, Switzerland

Format: Digital Album

Release date: December 13, 2024 

💲BUY HERE 💲  >>> https://intersub.bandcamp.com/album/orbea-va

Following the introspective depths of Codonopsis and the provocative excursions of Rumex, we are proud to introduce Orbea - our third Various Artist release. This 15-track compilation continues our exploration of genre-melting sound. Once again, we’ve gathered a selection of artists from across the globe, weaving together their distinct styles into a sonic tapestry that defies easy categorisation.

Musically, Orbea is genre-fluid: from atmospheric ambient, classical, and textured noise to fractured breaks, raw electro and wave. This release carries a pulse between inertia and momentum, from the stillness of introspection to the kinetic energy that propels us outward. It’s an ode to contrast, a meditation on tension and release, and above all, a celebration of that which cannot be explained.

The creation of Orbea was as much about collaboration as it was about the music itself. Over the past year, we’ve been blessed to work with a multitude of artists and friends, each bringing their own unique perspectives and talents. Together, we’ve forged a collection that is deeply personal yet universal, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of another relentless year. To everyone involved—the producers, sound designers, mastering engineers, visual artists, and the community around us—we extend our gratitude in a testament to growth, resilience, and connection.

True to our vision, Orbea showcases sound from under the radar, giving space to the unconventional and experimental - showcasing the sonic landscapes less traveled. You can stream Orbea on Soundcloud, get your digital download on Bandcamp, and share the experience with those who appreciate music that challenges and inspires. Thank you for your support, we hope you dive into this compilation with the same curiosity and openness with which it was created.


Compiled and Curated by: Vinyan & ENVSRL
Artwork by: ENVSRL
Compilation mastered by: Jeremy Flagelo at Siesta del Fauno in Buenos Aires

All rights belong the artists.
Intersub 2024 

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Orbea VA

PREMIERE CDL || Notario - Modulate [Intersub] (2024)

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The Sensorial Continuum EP showcases four tracks - all club ready and tested - for those DJs looking for substance over simulacrum. 

Formants Entanglement keeps it real simple: Kick, drums, bass and voice. Pure drive and a focus on groove. Keep those lights flashing!

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NEW HIT: Ecar - Formants Entanglement

Let's Go Get High (128 Edit)

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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