You Are Eternity

Unbroken Continuity (Original Mix)

Function - Disaffected

AQR023 // Troma & PERS1 - Ancestral Posterity

A1 Primitive Spirits
A2 First Rituals
B1 Silk Road
B2 Jhaptaal Rhythm
C1 21st Century
C2 Urban Echoes
D1 Artificial Earth
D2 News from Nowhere


Marking their fifth instalment on the label, Aquaregia bastions Troma & PERS1 unveil their debut album entitled Ancestral Posterity. Through four Acts, this opus serves as a sonic tapestry across the annals of time; a deep hypnotic escapade from the genesis of civilisation to an enigmatic, dystopian future. 

The auditory odyssey unfolds on the A-side with Act I: Rise of Humanity. Initiating the record, primal drums and ethereal whistling intertwine with nature's symphony – a community living in harmony with the natural world. Tribalistic beats echo in a cave-like expanse, evoking the mysterious ceremonies of ancient dwellers.

The second act, Age of Discovery, ushers in an era of exploration and cultural exchange; a rhythmic journey across ancient trade routes. The blending of cultures through sound writes a vivid text of the discoveries and exchanges that shaped our collective history.

Disc two leaves behind the past and launches us into the familiarity of our current times in a Modern Civilization. Rolling basslines and haunting pads evoke the droning of a modern work life. Digital sounds and loopiness bring us into the age of computers and concrete – a sonic landscape that mirrors the essence of contemporary society.  

On the final flip, Act IV: New Era unfolds—a posthuman interstellar world emerges, transcending the boundaries of time and sonic imagination. The soundscapes transport listeners beyond the known, inviting them to explore the uncharted territories of a new era—an auditory journey into realms yet to be discovered.

Catalogue: AQR023
Format: Digital & Vinyl
Release Date: February 2, 2024
Label: Aquaregia

Ancestral Posterity

Troma & PERS1 - First Rituals - AQR023


Release date (3LP, cd & digital format): 3rd of November

TRACKLIST
1. Ø [Phase] - Insectoid
2. Lucy - Sana Sana Sana Cura Cura Cura
3. Ctrls - x.y
4. Rødhåd - Haumea
5. Planetary Assault Systems - The 808 Track (Parts 1 and 2)
6. James Ruskin - No Trace
7. Surgeon - Fixed Action Pattern
8. Inigo Kennedy - Arcing
9. Karenn - Pace Yourself

INFO
It was early 2007 when Inigo Kennedy inaugurated Token. Since that Identify Yourself 12” the Belgian label has gone from strength to strength, integrating both Kennedy and Ashley Burchett, aka Ø [Phase], into becoming integral cogs in the Token machine. In between releases by Grovskopa, Oscar Mulero and Go Hiyama, both Ø [Phase] and Inigo Kennedy dominated Token’s output, but it wasn’t until Burchett’s watershed Binary Opposition that Token received the shower of praise it deserved. Following this, label founder Kr!z issued three remix 12”s of that release which, including Token regulars, took in a profound cast of producers to reprocess “Binary Opposition” by the way of Sigha, Peter Van Hoesen, Planetary Assault Systems and Ben Klock. It was here Token stamped their authority on contemporary techno.

Since then Token has grown exponentially, bringing into their fold artists like Xhin, Mark Broom and Rødhåd, while Ctrls, formally one half of Northern Structures, has seen his solo career flourish on Token with the release of five records to date, and he joins Inigo Kennedy and Ø [Phase] as a label stalwart. Additionally this year, Orphx and Ancient Methods debuted their relentless Eschaton collaboration on Token, and Christian Wünsch’s Spherical Coordinates dalliance with Oscar Mulero has gained even more momentum with a second release called Kinematics Equations. Now, seven years after that debut Kennedy record, Token present Aphelion, a nine-track CD and triple vinyl grandstand of new and exclusive material from label regulars and like-minded artists whom Token founder Kr!z specifically commissioned for this milestone release.

The penultimate record before Aphelion was a second Token 12” by Rødhåd, another artist adding to the cultivation of the label’s sound and roster, and for this compilation the Berliner supplies his cosmically inspired “Haumea”. Joining the Dystopian founder on Aphelion are three of the UK’s most influential techno artists: Surgeon, James Ruskin and Luke Slater under his Planetary Assault Systems alias who provide Token with solo material for the first time after previously appearing on the imprint in remix form. Entirely new names to grace the label via Aphelion include Stroboscopic Artefacts founder Lucy, and Blawan and Pariah's Karenn project, while label faithfuls Inigo Kennedy,  Ø [Phase] and Ctrls naturally commit three Token defining productions.

Casting one’s eye over Token’s back catalogue and it’s clear to see the label is a staunch advocate of absolute techno, remaining steadfast in issuing quality material that remains true to classic strands of the genre regardless of its popularity flux. In that respect, Aphelion - a word used to describe the point in orbit when a planet or comet is farthest from the sun - provides a simple analogy that the magnetic force of Token, unfazed by the shadows cast by popular opinion, will proudly shine light on their artists and given styles. 

“We started in an era where our genre was very unpopular,” Kr!z explains. “And in the end that seemed a big advantage for us, because when everyone was giving up, we started our mission.” Regularly hosting label nights in prominent clubs around the world, Token has become a label supported by a wide-ranging body of artists like Âme and Ben Klock to Efdemin, Truss and Ancient Methods. With the label now branching out into album and compilation territory, Token’s duty to techno may not yet be accomplished, but it’s been a job well done.

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Aphelion

Inigo Kennedy - Arcing

“Man Worships Power” is the first in a small series of joint releases between Enemy Records and Emmanuel’s ARTS Records. Like rare split EPs from record labels in the past, each label takes control of one side of the vinyl for a double-sided release. With high mutual admiration between both labels, it was inevitable that a project like this was bound to happen. For this special occasion, we offer a full-sleeve cover with amazing photography from Sander Meisner.

On the first release, label owners Dustin Zahn and Emmanuel each picked two of their favorite tracks from each other. “Bark Like a Dog…” has already received regular play from Truncate and “Cargo” has been a secret weapon among DJs such as Zahn and Rodhad for the better part of a year.

Bark Like A Dog For Me

R.A.R.E proudly presents its debut release, a bold and immersive sonic journey crafted with a dynamic collective of visionary artists. This various artists (VA) compilation is a heartfelt celebration of the underground music community, weaving together diverse genres into a captivating tapestry that balances a dark, introspective edge with vibrant bursts of light.

We invite listeners into a psychedelic underworld, pulsating with radical creativity and experimental soundscapes. Each track showcases the high-quality artistry of its contributors, blending hypnotic rhythms, genre-defying compositions, and soul-stirring melodies. From shadowy, immersive beats to uplifting, luminous highs, the album creates a shared experience that resonates with dreamers, explorers, and free spirits.

Born from passion and gratitude, this is more than just an album—it’s a communal voyage, a radical experiment in sound and connection. Designed to inspire and elevate, this collection of top-notch underground music invites you to lose yourself in its artistry and be a part of our journey...

Genari - Rollercoaster - R.A.R.E V.A I

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Extract Līve {ꉣꌚꐟꏸꑛꂑꁸꐇꍟꌚ}

SHDW & Obscure Shape - Nachtblende

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Phase Fatale | Under Marble

Permanent State Of Momentum EP

Undermining Disclosure

CONTACTS: music@dadubstudio.com

Dadub is a project formed by Daniele Antezza and Marco Donnarumma, dedicated to combine Sound Design and Audio Engineering Experimentation with the aesthetic and musical heritage of Bass Music, Voodoo, Ancient Alien Rituals, Chaos Magick.

After several years of collaboration with the groundbreaking label Stroboscopic Artefacts – whose aesthetics and musical output they profoundly infuenced, Dadub reached a peak in 2013 with the release of the Debut Album “You Are Eternity”, whose critical and audience acclaim brought the duo to perform in festivals and clubs worldwide.

After some years of silence and countless hours experimenting with new dub techniques inspired by obscure science fiction material and the physical force of low frequencies, Daniele and Marco have been evolving the signature Dadub sound into a new auditive universe.