Name: [COM038] Gentian - It Doesn't Mean I'm Wrong by CRISIS OF MAN
Duration: 6 min 53 s
Description: Crisis Of Man welcomes back Brooklyn-native Alex Hoffman, aka Brälle, under his deeper, more introspective alias Gentian. Where Brälle ventures into darker and more cerebrally intense realms, Gentian takes the opposite route, instead focusing on deeper, more melancholic, and euphoric techno. This is the true sound of melodic techno.

HATE exclusive premiere.
Full streaming of the EP soon on our HATE YouTube channel.

Support the label, buy it here: 
https://gigifm.bandcamp.com/album/virgo-space-acid-2

Following the first two releases on Sea~rène, GiGi FM returns with “Virgo Space Acid”, a deeply personal and sonically assertive exploration of transformation and healing.

Artist: GiGi FM
Title: Virgo Space Acid
Label: Sea~rène
Catalog: SRN003
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release Date: May 23, 2025

All tracks written, produced and performed by GiGi FM.
Mixed and mastered by Ahmet Altinbas.

Photography by Yumiya Saiki.
Layout by Studio Phazed.

Special thank you to all my close friends of my space time continuum ~ I am grateful for y'all (｡♥‿♥｡)

Tracklist:
1. Calibration
2. Mercury
3. Virgo Space Acid
4. Floresta

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Rooted in the energies of 2025, the Year of the Snake, this four-track EP channels the mystery and intuition of the serpent, weaving together Virgo’s archetypal forces of the healer and the alchemist.
Across driven beats, hypnotic acid sequences, and vocal-infused textures, “Virgo Space Acid” reflects a journey of renewal, self-ownership, and inner power.

From Berghain to The Bunker New York, GiGi FM has long been known for her ability to channel movement into sound. With “Virgo Space Acid”, she refines her craft even further, working with fewer elements yet pushing them to their fullest expressive potential. She explores the full range of her voice, shaping it into textures, atmospheric layers, and even percussion, while separately reworking classic 909 drum machine sounds into something entirely her own. This EP is a statement of both discipline and liberation, where minimalism meets deep transformation.


Opener “Calibration” sets the tone with its mantra-like intention: an invitation to realign and tune into one’s own energy. Built around a driving bassline, nostalgic yet forward-moving synths, and GiGi’s own spoken word, “A breath holds time, calibrates space”, the track creates a moment of clarity before the journey begins.

“Mercury” follows, embodying the trickster, the messenger, the shapeshifter. Playful and urgent, its bouncing synth sequences move like conversations in motion, with rising tones driving the track forward, pushing toward a restless ascension that mirrors Mercury’s role as a bridge between realms, both celestial and internal.

The title track, “Virgo Space Acid”, is the wormhole: the brain battle, the transformation. With a heavyweight 303 bassline, spiraling bleeps reminiscent of birds, and powerful classic 909, it is pure tension and release, an acid-drenched trip through motion and evolution.

Closing the record, “Floresta” is a sensual and grounding moment of
reflection. Named after the stage at Waking Life Festival where GiGi felt a pivotal shift in her healing journey, the track mirrors the scene with dub chord sequences, emotional rising pads, and percussive vocal elements. Like the purple and pink drapes floating above the dance floor at sunset, Floresta is both a farewell and a prelude, a misty horizon where one chapter closes and another awaits.

With “Virgo Space Acid”, GiGi FM continues to expand her sonic language, deepening her connection between body, rhythm, and transformation. More assertive, more urgent, yet deeply intuitive, this is a record of movement, clarity, and self-empowerment.

"We are Sea~rène, swimming in-between supernatural tides, forever
following the emotional waves of the universe." GiGi FM

℗ & © 2025 GiGi FM - Sea~rène.
All rights reserved. Made in the EU.

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Virgo Space Acid

Premiere: GiGi FM — Virgo Space Acid [SRN003]

ARTIST : Apellum
LABEL：Aum Recordings
TITLE : Twilight Grove EP
CATALOG NO. : AUM018
ORDER : Bandcamp / Beatport
FORMAT : digital streaming
RELEASE DATE : 31.May.2025 (Bandcamp)
14.June.2025 (Beatport)

Track List :
1. Astral Passage
2. Lucid Construction
3. Twilight Grove
4. Midnight Ritual
@apellum

Twilight Groove EP

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It’s long overdue, after collaborating on various projects in the past, but we’re thrilled to finally present a full EP from Franz Jäger: Evo Devotion. Franz delivers what he does best, cutting straight to the core of what techno is. His tracks carry the hypnotic energy of locked grooves, yet with subtle shifts that keep the listener fully engaged from start to finish. Four pure, club-driven techno cuts from the Swedish maestro.

Franz Jäger - Evo Devotion [FLOAT087] (previews)

Arkan - Attraction [SK11X032]

Artist: Linear System
Title: 'Turiban'
Label: Molecular Recordings
Cat. #: MOL050D
Format: Digital
Release: 6th June,​ ​2024
Pre order: https://moleculartechno.bandcamp.com

Sounds From NoWhere is pleased to premiere a new Linear System' gem on 'Molecular Recordings'.

“Marking a milestone moment, Molecular Recording celebrates its 50th release with a stunning return from Linear System. 
This latest EP delivers a master class in contemporary techno: precise, powerful, and primed for the dancefloor. 
Known for his signature tension and atmosphere, Linear System dives deeper than ever into his sonic arsenal, layering hypnotic rhythms with immersive textures and refined low-end force. 
Each track unfolds with clarity and purpose, balancing raw intensity with detailed sound design. 
Its a bold release that reflects the label’s forward-thinking ethos and the artist’s evolving craft”

@linearsystem
@molecular-recordings

Premiere: Linear System - Turiban [Molecular Recordings]

Support here: https://endofperception.bandcamp.com/

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End of Perception is a Berlin-based techno label co-owned by Viels and Francesco Della Sata, which has featured music by Takaaki Itoh, Ness, Brendon Moeller, Deepbass, and ORBE, amongst others.

Providing the next EP titled 'Destino,' the label head Viels showcases four new and original works.

Originating from near Milan, Viels is an experienced DJ and producer who has played all around Europe alongside DVS1, DJ Nobu, Setaoc Mass, Steve Bicknell, and many more, while also holding a residency at the Acquario event in Milan.

His standout production style has graced imprints such as Bas Mooy's Mord, Oscar Mulero's Warm Up, Psyk's Non Series, Svreca's Semantica, and Edit Select Records, as well as his appearances on End of Perception, and includes collaboration releases with fellow Italian, Pyramidal Decode.

Beginning with "Primo Respiro" and its an ethereal sound, rich in hypnotics and drenched in atmosphere. Cyclical pulses are an underbelly to a staggered kick drum and tense percussion in this heads down groove.

"Movimento Tellurico" has a more upbeat sound yet covered in mystery. Sparse sweeps, bubbling textures, and delayed cymbals create a perfect melting pot of an alluring dystopian aura.

Next up, "Incompleti" turns on the dub vibe, with a satisfying feeling that a subterranean exploration is underfoot. Warm modular bleeps and flickering effects combine with shuffling elements for a deep and spacey trip.

"Destino" is the title track and closer, opting for a more dance floor approach with a raw sound. Using its driving yet restrained rhythm and illusive spirit for a quality sound, it delivers a mesmerising mood.

PREMIERE: Viels - Incompleti [EOPEP007]

Crisis Of Man welcomes back Brooklyn-native Alex Hoffman, aka Brälle, under his deeper, more introspective alias Gentian. Where Brälle ventures into darker and more cerebrally intense realms, Gentian takes the opposite route, instead focusing on deeper, more melancholic, and euphoric techno. This is the true sound of melodic techno.

[COM038] Gentian - It Doesn't Mean I'm Wrong

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Tsibo - Splitcast LP [previews]

Support here: https://globalpulse.bandcamp.com/album/slipstream-ep

"Rock The Beat" is a digital bonus added to the Slipstream EP by Rosati. This techno stomper carries a more ghetto house vibe with its slapping drums, topped off by reverb-soaked vocals whispering in your ear. The main synth lines are heavily processed and bounce around the stereo field, veering into an IDM direction, while pads create a dreamy ambience over this raw foundation.

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PREMIERE: Rosati - Rock The Beat [GP03]

B2 Primordial State - Endurance (Snippet)

Artist: Uväll
Title: Agony
Label: Groove Jungle
Catalogue: GJ0001
Format: 12" Vinyl
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: June 20, 2025

Artwork by Marc Kemper
www.instagram.com/marckemper.exe

Tracklist:
A1: Agony
A2: Careless
B1: Nightshade
B2: The Void

BCCO Premiere: Uväll - Agony [GJ0001]

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[COM038] Gentian - It Doesn't Mean I'm Wrong

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