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REKIDS081

With the original release marking Rekids return from hiatus, Radio Slave's The Clone Wars is now revisited with a trio of new interpretations from three distinctive talents on house & techno.

On the A side, Markus Suckut moulds the original into the kind of no-nonsense rolling techno jam that has personified his releases for Mosaic and Figure. The B side enlists two US talents in the shape of Parris Mitchell and DJ Spider, with the former bringing a glitchy take on the jacking Chicago house that Mitchell perfected in his timeless productions for Dance Mania, and the latter shaping the track into crunchy weirdo techno that sits perfectly alongside his output for The Trilogy Tapes and his own NY-based Plan B Recordings.

A1 Radio Slave - The Clone Wars (Markus Suckut Remix)

Title: Amotik 002
Format: Vinyl
Label: Amotik
Catalogue: AMTK002
Release: Nov 2015

A1 - Amotik - Chaar
A2 - Amotik - Panch
B1 - Amotik - Che
B2 - Amotik - Saat

Support: Ben Klock, Boris, Ben Sims, Norman Nodge, Kobosil, Tommy Four Seven, Luke Slater, Sigha, Etapp Kyle, Pfirter, Lucy, Edit Select, LA-4A, Truncate, Developer, Thomas Hessler, Truss, & Jeroen Search.

Pre-order: http://distribution.triplevision.nl/release/AMTK002/

Buy: https://hardwax.com/74597/amotik/chaar/

AMTK002 B1 Amotik - Che

@slv-berlin | Rises EP 
[SOMA480] 

1.	Connections
2.	Planetary
3.	Rises

After a successful debut year in 2016 on Soma, SLV kicks off 2017 in his suitably unique style with the Rises EP. The mysterious Berlin based producer has crafted a blazing 3 tracker that gracefully moves from hard hitting Deep Techno to more moving, melodic edged material. 

Connections gets things started at a fiery pace as SLV’s signature sub heavy, rolling percussion drives out atop a hollowed out vocal sample, aiming directly for peak time, dance floor action. Planetary goes a little deeper and hypnotic as yet more intense drums and crashing highs, combined with a mesmerising synth hook, end up in ferocious outcomes. Closing this latest release from SLV is Rises where he really takes things on a journey. Certainly things are at a slower pace than the previous two tracks but SLV makes up for that in emotive content. Beautifully crafted, delayed pianos are floated across driving beats and wisp-like hi hats. 

Another standout and individual creation for the, as yet, unidentified SLV.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Rises EP

Connections

SLV - Connections (Soma 480d)

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Out now on 'Sunset EP': https://news.lnk.to/SunsetEP 

Cherry Moon, pioneer in the Belgian techno clubscene, was the first big scale club who invited the major techno legends for the first in Belgium. Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Dj Rush, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Laurent Garnier, to name but a few… After it’s closing in 2005, the Cherry Moon heritage stayed alive as an event series with sold-out venues to date. Now Cherry Moon gives birth to their own record label, that will bring big-room techno from national and international artists, upcoming talents, established celebrities and all-time Cherry Moon residents. 

First in line to kick off the brand new Cherry Moon Records is the France based producer [WEX 10]. This talented young blood is no stranger in the scene with several Beatport hard Techno nr.1’s under his belt. His SUNSET EP brings 2 straight forward techno floorfillers, 'Sunset' & 'Nonchalance' and gained support from Amelie Lens, Sam Paganini and ‘Drumcode’ labelboss Adam Beyer already. 

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Nonchalance

Mark Reeve - Are We Different (Original Mix)

Giacomo Renzi - Hysteria E.P. (JAM005)
Out March 26h 2018 on Vinyl & Digital
Vinyl Pre-Order: www.decks.de/track/giacomo_renzi-hysteria_ep/cbx-ng

Hysteria EP

GIACOMO RENZI - Obsession (JAM005)

Out now on vinyl - https://lnk.to/RSPX06

The Italian producer has had a busy few years touring North America, South America and Europe, not to mention dropping releases on labels like Ovum and Tenax Recordings. Meanwhile his UNCAGE imprint, which he runs alongside Norman Methner, has quickly cemented a reputation for quality house and techno; releasing music from artists like Eduardo De La Calle, Pablo Mateo and Fabio Della Torre (under his Corcos moniker).
With its rolling percussion and a heady spoken word sample, ‘Find The Song’ introduces a quintessential Rekids record. Thunderous kick drums and piercing stabs then form the high-octane ‘Arcane’ before the dark and ominous ‘Justice’ demonstrates industrial elements and floating atmospherics. Tying it all together, tantalizing melodies join echoing effects for the final track titled ‘Layers’.

Marco Faraone - Justice

Ramiro Lopez & Andres Campo - Pachamama (Coyu Raw Mix)

Available on Beatport:  https://bit.ly/2Luu8jT
RanchaTek:  https://bit.ly/2s8z0lS
MNRQ:  https://bit.ly/2J27SzJ

RanchaTek - Simple Man [MNRQ]

Download: https://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/shlomi-aber-trauma

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The 20th release from Nina Kraviz’s seminal трип imprint is an homage to some of the most uncompromising manifestations of electronic music imaginable. Tracing sub-cultures from the 90s to the present day, трип 20 interrogates the boundaries of tempo and form via hardcore, gabber, acid techno and ambient. A mix of unreleased material and essential gems, the ten-track compilation visits трип regulars, esoteric masters and relative newcomers on a voyage to the extremities of a global underground. 

трип 20 continues the tradition of gatefold double EPs as a conceptual album. All of the tracks are selected around a particular story, a trip, and presented as a continuous sonic landscape. All of the tracks are structured in a way that they can be mixed one with another an endless amount of times making a continuous loop, a trip, that needs only end when the party stops. Kraviz works without release dates or deadlines, enabling her to achieve a certain sound bank to shape the story, unmasking the thoughts and unravelling like a dream. 

A1. Biogen – Hexagraphic 

An essential track from one of Iceland’s true underground pioneers, ‘Hexagraphic’ uses frenzied percussion to map out angular geometric oddities. Rhythmic patterns drift in and out whilst an arppeggiated low end and abstract melody interact with each other at high speed. 

A2. PTU – Castor and Pollux 

Animated malfunctions and freeform effects take the lead on this marching workout from Russian duo PTU, first heard on their Boiler Room in Moscow last year and now ready to be unleashed. 

A3. DEKA – Pearl (Nikita Zabelin edit) 

Equal parts gabber and acid, Moscow based Nikita Zabelin’s edit of DEKA’s ‘Pearl’ takes no prisoners with a booming kick and relentless analogue lead. 

B1. Exos – Grasshunter 

Opening up the B side, prolific Icelandic producer Exos administers a dose of uncanny, groove driven 90s techno on this unapologetically minimal, strangely addictive roller. 

B2. Bjarki – 3-1 tap lush 

A distinctive highlight track from Nina’s sets over the past few months - mistuned bells and distressed vocals flurry around cold stabs on a disorienting journey from Icelandic shapeshifter Bjarki. 

C1. Marc Acardipane a.k.a. Pilldriver – Pitch Hiker 

Stripped back, unrelenting hardcore from a 90s legend using raw elements and cavernous acoustics to devastating effect. Marc Acardipane aka Pilldriver aka Mover epitomises the sound of a movement. 

C2. Shadowax – I want to be a stewardess 

Looping vocals welcome you on board for this unfurling trip of multiple guises. What starts as a bare-bone techno sketch evolves into a fucked up mass of breaks, jungle and hardcore from Shadowax, also known as Russian producer and live act Ishome. 

D1. Universal Indicator – 15 c7 

As a sub project from the legendary Rephlex Records, Universal Indicator (aka Aphex Twin) released a series of mostly untitled acid techno with nothing but associated colours from the UI spectrum as reference points. On this merciless cut, reactive chemicals are placed inside a pressure cooker. 

D2. Roma Zuckerman – Zero 

Трип mainstay Roma Zuckerman takes an unexpected turn on this blissful ambient wandering. Cinematic soundscapes contrast natural beauty with computerised glitches, held together by warm, dubbed out synths. Nestled amongst a compilation full of force, ‘Zero’ takes us on a different kind of trip. 

D3. Nina Kraviz - Opa 

Closing off the compilation, Nina delivers an obscure beast of cross-rhythmic machine funk. Shifting rapidly in and out of tempo, ‘Opa’ won’t wait for you to catch up.

Don't You Mess With Cupid, 'Cause Cupid Ain't Stupid.

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Deka - Pearl (Nikita Zabelin Edit)

Len Faki’s Figure label celebrates its 15th birthday with its 100th release. Lady Starlight’s ‘d5-12’ is a scorching techno banger in a compilation stacked with raw energy…

Read more: https://bit.ly/2Mi41Rp

FIGURE 100

Premiere: Lady Starlight ‘d5-12’

Buy/Stream: http://smarturl.it/HM-SetBack

Alan Fitzpatrick has started something with his imprint We Are The Brave – the selection of artists who have released on the label in the last 2 years shows his dedication to giving a home to the best underground music around for his loyal and dedicated fans. Club anthems come to mind, with tracks like Alan’s ‘We Do What We Want’, Gary Becks ‘Just One More’ and the recent smash hit ‘Poison’ from UK legend Skream. 

We’ve had some cracking new releases from brand new artists, showcasing some of the best of the emerging talent out there. But for now, we welcome one of Scotland finest producers, and one of Alan’s long-time mates – Harvey McKay.

“We both started out around the same time and I've always been drawn to his style of driving, soulful techno. I signed his three-track McGurk Effect EP to my 8 Sided Dice label back in 2011, so it was exciting to get sent some new music and I fell in love with all three tracks after just one weekend of testing them out." – says Alan

The title track ‘Set Back’ has that old Detroit sound, but modernized with a tough edge. Vocal samples stab through the jacking synth hook and its explosive kick drum ensure some serious fist pumping action required. 

“Balter somehow reminds me of that Love Parade vibe from the 90’s” – says Harvey. Its rolling low end and vocal manipulation sit alongside drum rolls which build a heady groove. “It’s not like it sounds like a 90s track, but it certainly has the spirit of those times” – adds Harvey.

“Hahaha Rush is just a track that's come from hanging out with Gary Beck all the time!”. Its stripped back with a driving percussion power, and maybe the moodiest of the EP with a lot of texture and attitude.

“Alan and I have known each other from the very start, he’s a sound geez and always got his ear on the pulse – it’s so nice to be working together on this release.” – Harvey.


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Harvey McKay - Balter

Artist: Ricardo Garduno
Title: 'Edge'
Label: Illegal Alien Records
Cat. #: IARLTD011
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release: 8th October, ​2018
Pre order: https://illegalalienltd.bandcamp.com/music

Sounds From NoWhere is pleased to premiere a new Ricardo Garduno' track remixed by the mighty Jeroen Search on 'Illegal Alien Records'.
Carrying his signature style, this remix embodies the live-recording feel he is known for, perfectly executed and arranged in clean-cut layers.
Have a good listening.

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@ricardogardunomusic
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Premiere: Ricardo Garduno - Edge (Jeroen Search Remix 2) [Illegal Alien]

Ben Klock’s Klockworks invites the legendary London-based artist The Advent to join the ever-growing roster to deliver the 22nd instalment on the label, to be due out this September. The Advent started producing in his trademark raw, energetic style in 1994 and since then has become a rebel and an icon in the scene. Cisco Ferreira puts forward three stand-out tracks for Klockworks, one brand new one and two from The Advent’s rave archives.

On the A-side, ‘High Horse’ is a fresh track from The Advent that has been prominent in his live sets, features a saucy vocal that can also be recognised as a favourite in Ben Klock’s DJ sets in the past few months, now finally making an appearance on wax for the label. 

The flip-side features two previously unreleased tracks from the 90’s when the approach was more raw and groovy, something that can be seen having a revival in current times. ‘Un Named’ is more stripped down and pulsating while ‘Sound Pove’ features a jacking Chicago house groove with a techno tempo, both fitting perfectly into the Klockworks catalog.

All tracks written & produced by The Advent
Cat. No. KW22 – all rights reserved
℗ & © Klockworks 2018
www.klockworks.de

A1. The Advent - High Horse (KW22)

The seventh volume of Drumcode’s annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba’s SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint. 

Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fueled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others. 

As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting 22 unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months. 

Outstanding all-round talent ANNA kicks off the compilation with ‘Portable Paradise’, a pulsating cut that sets the tone for the top-shelf club cuts to follow. Also entering the debut field with their first ever Drumcode dalliances are B.Traits and Charlotte de Witte. The esteemed Canadian selector offers up ‘I Feel The Music’, a euphonic track that’s been sought after since spring, and the Belgian ballista unlocks a thick-edged club bomb in ‘Remember.’

Leaders of Drumcode’s new brigade, exciting Brazilian Wehbba and British techno alchemist Boxia set out to impress. Wehbba’s straight-talking ‘Just’ hits with an immediate sense of urgency before neck-snap claps strike with force, and Boxia’s ‘Final Call’ elicits physical engagement with mellifluous vocals and soaring pads. 

Continuously looking to bolster the profiles of emerging talent, Berlin-based producers Weska and Juliet Fox are brought into the fold with equally engaging razor-sharp tracks that are primed to do lasting damage. 

Other notable highlights include an exhilarating workout from Reset Robot - the most released artist on Beyer’s imprint Truesoul – as he lands on Drumcode for the first time. And tastemaker’s favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks in ‘Nightshade.’

Elsewhere, support from label mainstays comes in from Bart Skils, who offers a work of consummate skill in ‘West Of The Moon.’ Alan Fitzpatrick, who’s been heavily featured across the A-Side series, joins forces with Scuba as he operates as his uncompromising alias SCB. The result is a propulsive floor-gripper that testifies to their masterful deftness as co-producers. Formidable duos Dense & Pika and Pig&Dan also contribute with powerful compositions.

Ramiro Lopez - Delta - Drumcode - DC195

B.Traits - I Feel The Music - Drumcode - DC195

Manchester’s Rudosa has been crafting his sound for the last decade. In that time, he has been a Sankeys Manchester resident DJ and has had a number of releases on the Stereo Productions, Deeperfect and Wow! Recordings labels. 2018 has been solid for the man, with the release of his 'Invasion' EP on Carl Cox’s Intec and another 4 track EP on Suara which drew support from techno luminaries Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens and Charlotte De Witte.

December brings a new record on Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave. ‘Activated’ is a three-track smasher with the high energy you expect from Rudosa. The title track immediately draws you in with its captivating vocal stabs. ‘Hypoxia’ has a similar vibe with more resonating vocals and rippling melodies. Whilst ‘It’s Time’ is a more celestial groove and can be pre ordered now on Beatport.

Premiere :: Rudosa 'Activated' (We Are The Brave)

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Robert S (PT), known and loved from many releases on labels such as Sleaze, Planet Rhythm, Suara or ODD, joins the OFF Recordings team.

The title track is a chord-laden techno offering, both spacy, hypnotic and intense, suited for many phases of a set.

Blackmailer honors its title by taking things into a more tense direction with a sinister synth line.

Red Storms sits somewhat in the middle with its trippy bell-ish theme.

OFF Recordings head Andre Crom offers another edge to the EP, with a dubby remix of Derelict.

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