Those lockdown silver linings continue to reveal themselves when we least expect it… As proved, once again, by the inimitable Amsterdam techno HQ Deeptrax as they present this stunning analog exploration from scene stalwart Mark Peeters AKA Caim. 

Inspired, created and sculpted during those strange times when none of us could rave, Caim simply describes the moment by saying the “clubs were closed, but creativity kept on floating”… Now that floatation is bequeathed to us through these warm, rolling and wide-armed frequencies. Tapping into a spirit that goes right back to Detroit and Chicago, there’s an understated groovemanship at play as Calm jams out on the same instruments house and techno forefathers used to sculpt this culture. 

Music to get lost inside of, music to take away the stresses of the day, music that’s a joy to mix, weave and tell stories with… Caim has created another timeless collection of grooves that could resonate with or relate to any period in the last 35 years of dance music culture. 

From the warm, opening rumbles of ‘Nepi’ to closing rippling dubwise echoes of ‘Kapura’, very few stones are left unturned as Caim tells a tale of the ages that we can all float to. Here’s to silver linings.

Caim - Lupatan (Deeptrax Records - DPTX-034)

Originally released on Axis records! 

This story takes place around the year 3216, in which space travel is something completely contemporary. Humanity is going too far in pushing Mother Nature's boundaries, and now the planet is in danger. Only one person is capable of saving Earth from destruction. Our protagonist travels to other planets to see if there is anything that can aid him in calling the downfall of our home world to a halt. The fragments on this disc are actually snapshots, made in between traveling, amid the rushing realization that a resolution to save the planet must be found. Quickly. DJ Surgeles has a longstanding professional relationship with Detroit legend Jeff Mills. Connected through music, DJ Surgeles learned the insides and tricks of Jeff. Many conversations and meetings over the years led to this new concept, The Escape Velocity. DJ Surgeles has also collaborated exclusively with Jeff Mills on the concepts Something in The Sky and STRMRKD, and produced a special Axis Records 10 year anniversary release, The Bells: DJ Mix back in 2007. I wanna thank Jeff Mills for making this album happen.

DJ Surgeles - Cosmic Distance Markers (TECH-UM313-002)

From New Jersey via The Netherlands: longstanding US craftsman Joey Anderson makes his debut on Deeptrax with his inspiring new album… ‘Exotic Sequence’ 

His fourth LP to date, ‘Exotic Sequence’ is a fully instrumental deep dive into both Joey’s machines and mindset, as he explains himself… “The title ‘Exotic Sequence’ stood out to me because throughout the LP I tended to use a sequencer for the main melody of most of the tracks. Almost every time I approach a track with techno intentions it eventually ends up being deep / housey,” states the artist who broke through 15 years ago on Qu’s Strength Music and has worked closely with the likes of Dekmantel and, more recently, Avenue 66.  

Now at home on the relatively new and positively thriving label arm of Dutch record store institution Deeptrax, Joey tells us where he’s at with a body of work that poignantly reminds us that it’s not the destination that counts; it’s the journey we endure to get there.

In this sense, ‘Exotic Sequence’ is the sound of Joey letting his instruments guide, inform and inspire him. Cuts like the constantly rising and hopeful ‘Sky Children’, the deep 808 bubbles and dreamy reflections of ‘Behind The Valley’ and the emotionally rich ‘Stop’ are just a handful of examples of  Joey being lost in deep flow, channeling the creative energy in his studio. 

It lands exactly three years after his last album ‘Rainbow Doll’, neatly bookending the strangest and most surreal start to any decade we’ve lived through since house and techno culture took root in the 80s. A timeless document that looks forward and back and remains unhurried, thoughtful and crafted with longevity, ‘Exotic Sequence’ is arguably the most honest and frank side to Joey Anderson we’ve heard in his extensive career so far.

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Joey Anderson - Exotic Sequence (Deeptrax Records - DPTX-035)

Without question, Reggie Dokes is a soldier of Deep House. Touches of jazz and otherworldliness find there way on his latest EP with Contrafact Records. Three tracks ranging from the sultry to the beyond, putting the listener into a blissful state. A must have for the fans of Deep House.

We was bad

Reggie Dokes - We Was Bad EP (CONTRA-006)

Fachwerk boss Mike Denhert rolls up on TECH-UM 006 with for another heavy selection of intuitive techno jams on his 'TESTET' EP. With the focus squarely on the dance floor the Berlin-born wizard's latest creations makes for another unique voyage into cutting edge techno.

Kostik with its dark wall of sound opens the release sporting an gargantuan bassline and metronomic percussion that resonates through the speakers. Freakin' Me offers a slow and low machine funk strut, with its heads-down groove and sassy vocal chops.

On the flip Mike hits out hard with Mino. A heady concoction that's one part Chicago, one part Detroit, one part Berlin, coming together to create the perfect party piece. Dehnert then closes with one final gem. Sampling a broken escalator from a NYC train station, he engineers layer upon layer of mechanical madness. Creative clanging. Welding sounds and strikes like a vibrating visionary, he presents a final silvery sonic sensation.

PRE-ORDER

Mike Dehnert - TESTED EP (Tech-um - TECH-UM006)

After a two year wait, we proudly present Deepseries 1.3, the latest installment in our Deep compilation series featuring friends and family of the label. This atmospheric EP showcases the distinct sounds of Deeptrax, bringing together a curated selection of tracks that define the label's sonic universe.

Caim kicks off the journey with an unreleased gem, a calm and atmospheric track with a punchy kick. It sets the stage for an immersive experience, inviting listeners into its ethereal embrace.

Returning to Deeptrax, Mathijs Smit delivers a bass-heavy, emotionally charged track. A sonic return to familiar grounds, his contribution reflects the label's commitment to captivating, bass-driven soundscapes.

Joey Anderson makes a poignant return with a deep, emotionally layered track where instruments guide, inform, and inspire. His unique ability to infuse depth and emotion shines through in this standout contribution.

Rich P & Lee join forces for another V.A. installment, presenting a melodic house journey filled with dub chords. A perfect blend of melody and rhythm, their track is a testament to their signature sound.

Closing the EP is Pim Holthof's, debut on Deeptrax with an atmospheric minimal house track. His contribution adds a distinctive touch to Deepseries 1.3, showcasing the label's dedication to sonic exploration.

Deepseries 1.3 is a culmination of artistry, emotion, and sonic innovation. Join us in this exploration of electronic music, where each track is a unique thread in the rich tapestry of Deeptrax Records. Welcome to Deepseries 1.3 - where the journey never ends.

Deepseries 1.3

V.A. Deep Series 1.3 (Deeptrax Records - DPTRX 1.3)

Intro: Meme & Tome - Epiphany | Mirrordisc
01 Two Full Minds - Lazy Dayz | Plank Records
02 4:32am - Marshall | Palace Trax
03 Caim - Lupatan | Deeptrax Records
04 Mihail P - Sunrays | Ferox Records
05 Metropolis - The Other Life | Bliq
06 Cybotron - Maintain | Tresor
07 Caim - Hapura | Deeptrax Records
08 Boo Boo & Mace - Hejaz | Linale
09 Rising Sun Psyche - The River Experiment II | Reality Used To Be A Friend Of Mine 
10 Caim - Nepi | Deeptrax Records
11 Marine Boy - Laura Laura | Perception Records
12 Metropolis - Solitude | Bliq
13 The Maersk Project - Spadder | Tech-um
14 Stopouts - Ahead Of Us | Groovepressure
15 Pim Holthof - Somethings On My Mind | Deeptrax Records
16 Renceau - Help | Explore
17 Klon Dump - Do The Dump | A Colourful Storm
18 Caim - Final Pro | Deeptrax Records
19 Young Adults - Fermented Feelings | Seven Hills
20 Caim - Straight No Chaser | Deeptrax Records
21 Young Adults - Integrated Lizard People | Seven Hills
22 Caim - Eleco Coly | Deeptrax Records
23 Scan 7 - Change | DTR 313
24 Metropolis - Solitude (Dimension 5 Remix) | Bliq
25 Reedale Rise - Littoral Zone | Delsin
26 The Maersk Project - Spadder (Orlando Voorn Remix) | Tech-um
27 The Holy Ghost - Mad Monks On Zinc | Holy Ghost Inc 
28 North Phase - Room 1 | Seven Hills
29 Leraq - Sonic Ritual | Leraq
30 Reflec - Elixir | Neighbourhood
31 Terra Utopia - #06 | Emotional Response 
32 Cybotron - The Golden Ratio (Version) | Tresor
Outro: The Holy Ghost - Mad Monks On Zinc

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Stretching the boundaries between deep power house, aquatic electronics and astralic techno, pushing the future with flashes from the past. Deep diving dopeness for feet and brains...

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