2021 has been something of a banner year for Central Processing Unit. Less than a decade on from its first release, the Sheffield imprint brought up a century of catalogue items earlier in 2021 with Cygnus’ fittingly-titled ‘100% Dope’ EP. 

Reaching such a milestone would cause many to pause and reflect on their achievements. However, as well as taking stock, CPU has continued to drop new music at an impressive clip - Blackploid, Silicon Scally and London Modular Alliance are just a few of the cult favourites to issue new material via CPU in the past twelve months.

With FASME & Maelstrom’s Lotus 48 EP, CPU round out 2021 with yet another cracking electro collection. For the latter, this is par for the course - Maelstrom’s catalogue stretches back to the 1990s, and the one born Joan-Mael Péneau has already delivered two fine records on CPU in the past. However, Lotus 48 represents another line in the sand on account of it being Fasme’s label debut.

No matter who is at the controls, Lotus 48 carries itself with a panache which signifies that Fasme & Maelstrom are both in their element here. Many of the tracks are anchored by the sort of snapping machine-funk grooves which have become something of a calling card for CPU down the years. 

That said, as well as club-ready rhythm work, Fasme & Maelstrom also deliver some gorgeous synth textures which evoke the golden age of Boards of Canada and AFX. A-sides ‘Almond Blossom’ and ‘Ciliae’ both follow this formula fabulously well. The bass and drum programming will delight those who have enjoyed recent CPU drops from Cygnus, Silicon Scally et al, while technotronic synth pads open up hidden depths.

The title-track kicks off Lotus 48’s B-side with another sleek, slick beat. After introducing gurgling basslines and ghostly tinklings of synth, ‘Lotus 48’ soon locks into a slamming breakneck groove which is sure to send the dance into raptures. It’s an energy which carries through to closer ‘Moneres’, a joint which contrasts booming drum programming with chordal washes taken straight out of the dub-techno playbook.

Fasme & Maelstrom expertly combine machine-funk grooves with deft synth play on the Lotus 48 EP.

RIYL: Automatic Tasty, Silicon Scally, Cygnus, Splitradix

Lotus 48

Fasme & Maelstrom - Lotus 48

We are thrilled to announce the 9th Angel in our ongoing 'Angel Series', Imamiah. 

Joining the label to help raise awareness are ALONZO, Jauzas The Shining, CYRK, Isolated Material, and Rogue Filter. 

All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by people with mental health issues by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at: 

www.artangeldundee.org.uk 

Rogue Filter
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rogue_filter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roguefilterrecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogue.filter/

Hilltown Disco
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hilltown-disco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilltowndiscodundee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilltown.disco/

PREMIERE: Rogue Filter - They Are Not Men (Hilltown Disco)

https://soundcloud.com/frdnnd
https://soundcloud.com/credit00ratlife
🛒 https://ratliferecords.bandcamp.com/album/data-theft
🔊 https://youtu.be/EXx7D2ZlvnM

Since a couple of years there has been a lot of data transfer
between the thief and the rat.

After the first bytes got exchanged, it was clear they speak
the same code: Communication on the basis of rhythmic
structure! After some interferences and transmission drop-
outs, we can finally announce the transfer is complete and
will materialize in form of a 12“ vinyl record. Data Theft is
a six piece strong selection of Rhythm Beat Master ship. It
will be difficult to find more bang for the bug anywhere else.
You can now own this magnum opus that is Rat Life Records 20th
release!

Tracklist: 

A1 Data Loss 
A2 PSR280MPC 
A3 C.C. Controlled 
B1Amen Code 
B2 Dr. Rhythm Tec Beat 
B3 Network Anomaly

PREMIERE: Data Theft - Data Loss [Rat Life Records]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-ngoni-egan-a-compute-b-programme 

@soma electro sub-label @avoidantrecords are back with a stacked compilation effort. Featuring both big names as well as the freshest emerging talent, ‘Planet Destroyed’ contains plenty of post-apocalyptic club weaponry.

Planet Destroyed

Ngoni Egan - A Compute B Programme [Avoidant Records]

Curtis Electronix reaches its 10th drop presenting the second album from his owner and founder @cem3340cem3340 , MACCHINE.

The double 12'' draws together 8 new tracks all made and recorded using only hardware.

Spanning from pumped up machine-led cyber-funk beats, to darting powerful techno out-kilters, but always maintaining a stable focus on @cem3340cem3340 personal signature, it explores those ravines where techno and electro collide.

''MACCHINE'' is pure dedication to the machines. With no compromise.

Preorder:
Clone.nl
https://clone.nl/item71313.html

Masterd by @q3000

Artwork by Linkin Bios

Release date: April 9th 2023

Macchine

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* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/larionov-st-theodore/
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n5fCyxAnBL0
* Pre-order: https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/hil5yrs-5-years-of-hilltown-disco

Hilltown Disco celebrate 5 years with a star-studded compilation of artists that have featured and helped shape the label over the past half decade.

They dedicate this release to the legend, Wibo Lammerts who sadly passed away during the production of the record. Fly high, brother.

On the A-side of the vinyl Hilltown Disco welcome back w1b0 and the excellent, Ole Mic Odd, who offer crunchy, dark electronics, perfectly sewn together, producing two future classics, with their bass-heavy electro.

Flip to the B-side and the record ups tempo, with the first track from Larionov & St. Theodore that showcases their slick, punchy electro productions, followed by a spiraling, hypnotic, machine-funk weapon by the brilliant PRZ. The record finishes with Robyrt Hecht's stripped-back electro track with classic Hecht, signature, captivating vocals.

PREMIERE: Larionov & St Theodore - Razor Edge

High Energy Funky Breakbeat Available on Bandcamp @ https://undergrounddancemusic.bandcamp.com/album/do-it-dj

Do It Dj

The usual suspects Assembler Code and Jensen Interceptor join the LKR Records artist roster. Flexing three tracks of stripped back raw electro, sprinkles of acid and zaps sit perfectly over hard hitting rhythms. Also featured is an unexpected remix from bass bleep superstar Roza Terenzi, lightening the mood with her unique sound but retaining some of the toughness of the original track. 4 tracks from some of Australia's best artists.

Releasing early March.

PRE ORDER:
CLONE: https://bit.ly/2TkrmRY
JUNO: https://bit.ly/2CPViyj
LOBSTER: https://bit.ly/2MDbNST
PHONICA: https://bit.ly/2FTO7ZR
DECKS: https://bit.ly/2Tr2xDK
REDEYE: https://bit.ly/2G3XLs2
DEEJAY: https://bit.ly/2SbYEVT

DISCOGS: 
https://bit.ly/2HEghcY

ARTISTS:
Assembler Code: @assemblerc
Jensen Interceptor: @jensen-interceptor
Roza Terenzi: @roza-terenzi

A&R by Lou Karsh

Upper Function LKR006

Digital / Physical

Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor 'Upper Function EP' // 12" Previews // LKR006

The sensory reaction to persuasive brain-wave activity suddenly
makes Susan wonder: was that Dexter, or merely a sly fox? The
glimpsing shadow disappears. I’m lost at a club but that feeling is
good. I find patterns in repetitive rhythms. We are together, finally.
De Sluwe Vos takes Susan on a very special binary journey full of
Trans Magnetic Stimulations and more.. you feel me?

@desluwevos
@whos-susan

Buy:
https://whossusan.bandcamp.com/album/trans-magnetic-stimulation

PREMIERE: De Sluwe Vos - Epicus [Who's Susan]

London Modular Alliance 

Crack Fox
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Labels and studio run by Burnski.
https://constantrecords.bandcamp.com/music
https://constantstudio.co.uk/

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