We have the great pleasure of premiering a track from of one techno’s most instrumental figures, Robert Hood under his Monobox alias. This comes as part of Regenerate album which is due for release tomorrow on his infamous imprint, M-Plant.

Robert Hood began his Monobox alias in 1996 and has since released an album and various EP’s under the monarch. Today we premiere the track ‘Blackwater Canal’ which comes as part of his seven track album which features classic minimal grooves from the proclaimed founder of minimal techno.

Robert Hood: “Monobox was an alien project. I read this book when I was probably around 13 or 14. It was this ominous black box that came from some other universe, and it was just sort of hovering over the planet, over a cornfield somewhere.” 

For the return of Monobox, Hood has envisaged that the vessel has been lying dormant for 40 or 50 years and is now beginning to rise up again, or regenerate.

We premiere ‘Blackwater Canal’ which is minimal tribalism at it’s very finest. Polyrhythm infused percussive grooves are combined with the classic deep and pounding Robert Hood kickdrum. Soulful vocal stabs are matched with sweeping synths and pads, that are synonymous with the Detroit sound. It’s deep, banging, funky, soulful and summarises everything we love about Robert Hood.

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Four Four Premiere: Monobox [Robert Hood] - Blackwater Canal

With more of an emotional focus than symbolic this time, it's clear this one is from Bone's heart. Detroit Is ... Soul, ducks and weaves in the grey area between house and techno; the initial percussion that is brushed over the kick giving more of a house swing than a techno groove. The on/off, cut-and-dry synth chords contrast with the looser fluidity in Here To Stay (Won't Fade Away), and gives a real sense of intent and desire. The real focal point however is the profound vocal that comes swirling over the top, "Detroit is what I love, Detroit is what I need, Detroit is where I'm from, Detroit's the air I breathe?" No explanation necessary

DJ Bone - Detroit Is ... Soul

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Tungsten Portals

Reload (Upgrade Mix)

PHUTURE X Ed Davenport

Unofficial edit for exploratory purposes! Download on the Globuli bandcamp - pay what you want!

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Inside Out (P-Bar Intro Edit)

Label: Raw & Concrete
Artist: Xam
Format: Digital
Cat. Number: 15
Release Title: EP
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Ryan Elliott has been working both Berghain and Panorama Bar as a resident for almost a decade and his distinctive style and tenacity as a selector is second to none.

Now Elliott has moved from the decks to studio as he releases his first EP in six years and 'Pauls Horizon' is a deep, atmospheric and charging affair. 

His ability to intertwine serene melodies with a percussion and groove that drives with intent is beautifully showcased here.

We've got the title track as a premiere and it's a beauty.

Paul's Horizon

Premiere: Ryan Elliott 'Paul's Horizon'

OUT NOW!
Skudge - Time Tracks
Skudge Records
SKUDGE-LP03

A1. Mesh
A2. Black Moon
A3. Mountain
B1. Time Tracks
B2. Function ft. Daniel Andréasson
C1. Lava Lake
C2. Web
D1. Ifach ft. Samo DJ
D2. Sun Dogs
D3. Late Reply

Dedication to details, attention to structure and a tireless pursuit of that specific and circular sound. The contextual element of ’Time Tracks’ seem to be placed in-between the most cordial music that Skudge has presented up until now, as well as bridging the singularity and adrenaline from the previous albums and EP’s.

We are invited into a palette of vivid mastery of details, brushes of percussion and narrowed basses that shatters deep. Pads and strings which acts as a foundation, evolves the music to a rigid composure.

A sonic narrative that seem to stem from motifs of the Earth, reflections of personal flair and moments remembered, dwelling on records collected. ’Ifach’ serves as an ode to the legendary UK imprint. Combining ’Time Tracks’ into a stark collection of studio sessions that features colleagues Daniel Andréasson (on Function) and Samo DJ (on Ifach).

One could argue that this is a territory proven to tick all the functional boxes, but Skudge manages to yet again display a highly personal take in a realm of conciseness.

Time Tracks

SKUDGE-LP03

Function

Home to the Counterchange & Globuli labels and other releases by Ed Davenport (aka Inland). Ed is a British producer, DJ and label operator based in Berlin.

Inside Out (P-Bar Intro Edit)

Ed Davenport | Inland | Counterchange | Globuli