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Chlär delivers his debut record for SHDW & Obscure Shapes’ Mutual Rytm imprint.

Emerging as artist of note for both now and the future, Chlär continues to craft and shape his sound as he curates
his own high-octane approach to techno. Combining dynamic performances taking in three and four deck mixes with his own up front productions and his talents as a former mastering engineer, the Swiss talent has become a respected name amongst his peers. After releases on Lobster Theremin and his own Bipolar Disorder imprint, the Berlin-based DJ, producer and label boss heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s blooming label Mutual Rytm to deliver six precise and powerful cuts across his ‘Optimized Groove’ EP.

“As the names states, ‘Optimized grooves’ is a collection of tracks designed to match specific parts of the event/night. From ‘Night Genesis’ at the origin of the night through to tracks like ‘Maximum Performance’, a peak time bomb, and ‘Spirit Enhancer’ - an uplifting and warm production elevating individuals to higher labels after hours of spiritual connection’” - Chlär

Opener ‘Early Morning Acceleration’ sets the tone early and dives into a looping ride through slinking hats and bustling arrangements - combining classic influences with forward thinking touches to reveal a dynamic slice of techno. Next, ‘Maximum Performance’ fuses swelling low-ends, sharp percussion and vibrant leads, while ‘Love Blaster’ delivers an all out fiesta armed with rolling drums, sharp whistles and rich chords. On the flip, B1 ‘Night Genesis’ sees hypnotic loopy vocals balanced by tough kicks and luminous synths, before ‘Spirit Enhancer’ showcases a soulful trip as resonant electronics work around the track’s tunnelling groove. The digital EP comes with a bonus exclusive production in ‘Synaptic Discussion’, a euphoric and impactful closer which brings things to a close firmly in the peak time hours.

Chlär - Early Morning Acceleration [Artaphine Premiere]

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Artist: Lars Huismann
Title: Sounds From The Past II EP
Label: Mutual Rytm
Catalogue: MR007
Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital 
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: November 25, 2022

Tracklist: 
A1 - Sounds From The Past II
A2 - Propulsion
B1 - Loucura
B2 - Stroke
B3 - Nudge
DIGI - Dub Division

Lars Huismann returns to Mutual Rytm as he delivers the second instalment of his ‘Sounds From The Past’ trilogy on the label.

As SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm imprint continues to grow, it’s clear that the DJ and producer pairing have a strong vision for the label and are building an equally impressive roster of artists to form the imprint’s core family members. One of the early standouts is Lars Huismann, who arrived to deliver a selection of impactful offerings influenced by the ‘golden years’ of techno in his own unique style crafted by various production techniques. Having featured on the label’s opening VA and delivered the first EP for MR002, racking up a wealth of global support in the process, mid-November welcomes a return for the Berlin-based talent as he serves up six fresh cuts in his signature sound for ‘Sounds From The Past II’.

Opener ‘Sounds From The Past II’ is an action-packed title cut fusing typically slick rolling grooves with hazy melodies and atmospheric releases of tension, while ‘Propulsion’ takes cues from its title and sees precise drum shots, echoed background vocals and a tunnelling groove taking the track right into the thick of the action. On the flip, B1 ‘Loucura’ brings a percussive workout as frantic organic drums and resonant brass melodies bring a party to proceedings, with ‘Stroke’ and ‘Nudge’ both armed with tough kicks, zipping synths and more subtle vocal work.

Digital buyers get an extra exclusive in the form of ‘Dub Division’, welcoming a slightly more subdued but equally as impactful track guided by dubby chords and peppy hi-hats to close the show.

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Sounds From The Past II EP

Propulsion

Premiere: Lars Huismann - Propulsion [MR007]

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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Hidden Gems Vol. 2
Label: NineTimesNine
Catalogue: NTND010
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release date: 21st April 2023

Tracklist:
1. URI - Deadly Paradox
2. Onelas - Schweitzer
3. Stoltenhoff & Triptyhk - Mind, Body & Soul
4. CARV & Deguzman - Control Like
5. Pisapia - Start Thard
6. Acidus & MixN - All Turned Out
7. Jason Cluff - Never Speak Son
8. Fabrizio De Santis - Prometazina
9. ARDL - Everybody In The Basement
10. Stoltenhoff - Wanna Dance With You
11. Aaran Burn - Titan
12. The Obsessed - Free Yourself 

999999999 kick off their digital label with young and super talented artists.  Tenth EP includes 10 bangers by super talented artists.

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Hidden Gems Vol. 2

Free Yourself

The Obsessed - Free Yourself [NTND010]

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Artist: Funk Assault (Chlär & Alarico)
Title: Signing your own post 
Label: Primal Instinct Rec.
Catalogue: PI001
Format: 12" Vinyl
Release date: June 22, 2023

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Funk Assault - Signing Your Own Post [PI01]

🚨 To commemorate 20 years of Balance 006, Anthony Pappa compiled a special 2 hour mix, a 2024 rendition if you like of his revered Balance entry: one hour of lush prog breaks and one hour of hypnotic 4/4. 🚨

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Few DJs capture the imagination of prog punters like Australia’s Anthony Pappa. Known for his technical proficiency and ability to mix tracks with surgical precision, he is a generational talent who rightfully became a pivotal scene figure.

With a sound rooted in darker, rebellious tones, he fully embodied the underground at a time when the term still held weight.

Achieving what Pappa did requires a life filled with experiences. Given the way social media, marketing, and promotion have transformed the scene, his story is unlikely to be replicated.   

A pivotal part of our story, we dived deep with Anthony Pappa to discuss his career and his peerless Balance 006. 

Check Balance website for full article and tracklist.

Balance Extra: Anthony Pappa

Interview & Tracklist

BALANCE EXTRA: Anthony Pappa (20 years of Balance 006)

Progressive House Live Set by DJ Harry Lemon aka Lemon8

LEMON8 LIVE - March 2025

By the mid-’90s, while peak-time anthems dominated global dancefloors, Melbourne started developing its own dialect—a darker, more hypnotic sound rooted in restraint. At its core was a small community of DJs and producers, united by a shared refusal to chase trends.  The sound they conjured was haunting: progressive but with a sparse architecture which created ample space for atmosphere. Indeed, a Zero Tolerance track spilled across the dancefloor with the tension of a coming storm. Uncompromising, yet cerebral.

To supplement our deep dive with Gab Oliver (see link above for full feature), the label head compiled an exclusive mix filled with fresh label cuts released on the label since its 2021 relaunch. 

No nostalgia, just fresh pressure.

BALANCE EXTRA: Zero Tolerance mixed by Gab Oliver

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

This weeks Transitions features 2 Live mixes from John Digweed
Hour 1 Live from Forja Centro de Eventos Cordoba August 2024
Hour 2 Live from Watergate, Berlin August 2016
Enjoy

John Digweed -Transitions 1084 ( Extended Live Mixes from Cordoba 24 / Berlin 16 )

Hi All, I'm pleased to be able to share another one of my LIVE recordings with you all. This recording was taken from my set at one of Melbourne’s leading underground party series to date, Darkbeat. The party took place on the 2nd Oct 2015 @ The Railway Hotel [Brunswick] (Australia) 

I hope you all really enjoy the set as I much as I did playing it. Check it out & I hope to see you all on the dance floor again real soon.

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Anthony Pappa Live @ Darkbeat Day Rave 2nd Oct 2015

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Hernan Cattaneo - South America CD1

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CJ Bolland - The Prophet (Dave Ferris 2018 rework) FREE DOWNLOAD

Sasha & John Digweed - Live Southfest Buenos Aires (09.04.2005)

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