UK techno 8 (août 2022)

24_02

Brighton-based producer @Tamlinspeaks brings his Bitter Fruit EP to Scuffed Recordings, showing his broad approach to production across four varied tracks.

Although the EP is Tamlin’s debut on Scuffed under this alias, he has previously appeared as part of the duo Heritage, whose releases have included some of the most defining tracks on the label. In comparison to the high-energy breaks and bass-led production of Heritage, the Tamlin alias shows a more introspective sound - spanning melodic electronics, broken techno, hybrid dancehall, and soaring breakbeats.

Opener ‘Bitter Fruit’ - focussed around a hypnotic marimba melody - was debuted by label owners Wager and Ian DPM on Rinse FM back in 2020 and has been the subject of countless track ID requests since.

Next up is ‘Diazemax’, which comes across like a sequel to some of Heritage’s earlier work such as ‘What U Wearing’ - all at once heavy, percussive, and floatingly melodic, while third track ‘Flutter in Blue’ slows the tempo to 100bpm for a weighty, dancehall-influenced roller.

To close out the EP, Tamlin recruits fellow Brighton producer Parry on ‘Rush’, the most intricately-produced track of the release - with reflective pads swirling around winding percussion.

Buy:
https://scuffedrecs.bandcamp.com/album/bitter-fruit-ep

Tamlin - Bitter Fruit EP (Previews)

Devon Rexi return with Mini-LP “Biya Ba Man”, a new and improved take on the no wave steppers and post punk grooves of their debut “Tambal EP”.

The five track Mini-LP sees the band expand to a quintet, with originators Nic Mauskovic (drums and vocals) and Nushin Naini (bass and vocals) joined by Tobias Jansen on turntables, Lyckle de Jong on synths and effects and Goya van der Heyden on percussion.

The extra players collaborate to send Devon Rexi’s sound in new directions, amplifying the already extra-dimensional vibe. Synths and vinyl manipulation render a trip hop vibe to the post punk brew, reminding of zoned-out jams like Maxinquaye, or those heady early Mo’Wax.

Opening track “Sjikamo” sets the tone at a deconstructed hip hop tempo, samples spliced up like a classic Celluloid album. “Fargh Nimikoone” ups the pace with a funky 135 bpm lean, and Nushin’s harmonized vocal sounding ever more alien over the conga rhythm. “Marde Pir” closes the first side at another beatdown tempo, the drums flexing like factory pistons. 

The B side fires up with “Biya Ba Man Biya” - a proper steppers bounce, Nushin’s farsi singalong chorus is as catchy as it’s ever been. The Mini-LP concludes with “Koja Raftan” bringing plenty of Bomb Squad energy, crescendoing in fine maximal percussive style. 

It’s no wave, but not as we know it. With new members bringing effects and collage elements to the spacious minimal wave core, there’s plenty of avenues for future formations of Devon Rexi to explore. 

- Liner Notes by Fizzy Veins

Music played and arranged by Nic Mauskovic, Nushin Naini, Tobias Jansen, Goya van der Heyden & Lyckle de Jong
Mixed and Mastered by The Cologne Wizard
Recorded by Fokke de Witt
Photography by Abel Minee
Design by Ryan Dougan & Dominik Rodemann
Distributed by Rush Hour

Release date around 07.02.2024

Pre-order at: https://southofnorthamsterdam.bandcamp.com

Pre-order

SON12-005 - Devon Rexi - Biya Ba Man (snippets)

Jonny From Space is the moniker of Miami-based producer, DJ, and co-founder of Impacto, Jonathan Trujillo.

After two EP’s on Omnidisc and a few more self-released, Incienso is excited to announce his debut solo LP, ‘back then I didn’t but now I do’.

Loping drum loops, warbling synth lines, sun-streaked pads and voice amble into the depths  of the humid world Jonny’s music inhabits, where tempos shift and often float off into the ether altogether. 

In the words of JFS himself- this album is “built 2 chill”


All songs written and produced by Jonathan Trujillo 
Mastered and Lacquer cut by Anne Taegert @ Dubplates and Mastering
Artwork Josh Abramovici 
Distributed by WordandSound Sales@wordandsound.net

“Live” is taken from Jonny From Space ‘back then I didn’t but now I do’ LP

PRE-ORDER: Vinyl 12"/Digital:
https://inciensorecs.bandcamp.com/album/back-then-i-didnt-but-now-i-do
Out Feb 9th, 2024
INC-026

Jonny From Space 
@jonnyfromspace
https://www.instagram.com/jonnyfromspace/
https://soundcloud.com/jonnyfromspace

Incienso 
www.inciensorecs.bandcamp.com 
www.instagram.com/inciensorecs www.incienso.nyc

Jonny From Space - Live [INC-026]

In an ode to earthly mountain magic, Terra Magica Rec. delivers their latest master release 'Blue Gem Cavalcade'. Featuring four @grischgrisch original tracks and five remixes, the EP showcases the potential for biotic convergence, where music and poetry spark new energy.

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-grischerr---oblique-lovers-moisk-remix

Blue Gem Cavalcade will be out on Feb 29th, 2023. Order a copy via Bandcamp: https://terramagicarec.bandcamp.com/album/blue-gem-cavalcade

Premiere: Grischerr - Oblique Lovers (Moisk Remix) [TERRAM008]

First Second Label present PLUS001 "Wonder / Llamada Romantica", a two track club ready EP from Irish producer and DJ Matt Finnegan or as we all know him; Plus One.
Very limited stamped white label of one big vibed out anthem and one all out garage stepper. Wonder & Llamada Romantica have been getting road tested from some big names over the last year, including the latter closing out Ben UFO's most recent Lot Radio appearance in New York. 

A1. Wonder
B1. Llamada Romantica

Out Feb 2nd 2024
All tracks by Matt Finnegan
Stamp Artwork by Rachael Kaye Mellor

ORDER HERE

FSLPlus001 - Plus One - Wonder / Llamada Romantica (Clips) - OUT NOW

limited 50 Cassettes  
Release Date 15 February 2024

www.streetfighterhonda.club

DJ LOW DEE - NOT ME  (SFH002)

Different Intel returns with 4 dark and dynamic club tracks by @mercysystem. ‘Dials’ delves into a grittier and more aggressive rendition of his sound, carefully blurring the lines between techno, broken beats and dubstep through innovative production techniques, whilst preserving his distinctive intricate and textured style. Despite the exploration of diverse influences, the release doesn't shy away from the allure of the original dubstep sound, seamlessly integrating its essence to serve its purpose within a club environment. Amidst its pulsating intensity and overall grimness, this excursion remains a poignant tribute to the post-industrial ambiance of Greater Manchester.

1. Dials
2. Pinpoint
3. Four Winters
4. I'll Know

Out Now: differentintel.bandcamp.com/album/dials-ep

Release date: 23/02

Download 'Pinpoint' now as a part of the pre-order.

Written & Produced by Mercy System
Mastered by Jamiu
Graphic Design by Milkias Gunsa

Dials EP

DI002 - Mercy System - Dials EP

First Second Label drop their first 12' of the year from sub-tech stalwart and Woozy resident Sputnik One. Four tracks scaling intense percussive workouts and low end mutations. Early support from the likes of Ben UFO, re:ni, Peach & more.

Releases August 29, 2020

All tracks made in Dublin by Jim Richard
Artwork by Bentley Allison
Design by DC FSLMan

Kerosene EP

BUY NOW

FSL010 - Sputnik One - Kerosene (Clips)

Ripped from Mary Anne Hobbs' show on BBC 6 Music 06/11/20:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000p2m2

Forthcoming on Control Freak Recordings [WLFRK001] 04/12/20.

Kicking off our new white label series is Brighton-via-Bristol producer @Syzuk. Drawing on a diverse range of touchpoints from across the spectrum of UK club music, this trio of dancefloor destroyers encompass precision-engineered soundsystem techno, mutant 2-step and West Country bass.

Wrapping things up, Pressure Dome founder @Yushh returns to Control Freak with her own flip of title track Bunzunkunzun, bringing down the BPM for a menacing rework that’s punctuated by her signature wonky rhythms.

Strictly limited vinyl release for these essential DJ weapons - get them while they’re hot!

Syz - Circulate (Mary Anne Hobbs BBC 6 Music Radio Rip)

Rose Bonica - Disengage

RENT003: Another one from the (fairly recent) archives... Tight bass driven technoid steppas thing with a dash of swung UKG flavour >>>

Big weight on this one - soundsystem killer :)

134bpm

Buy on Bandcamp

From Ere Til Eternity [RENT003]

Connecting the space between home and the dancefloor.