Techno

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Amst 2.0

Shifted - Leather

Having had plenty of time to digest the first trio of “Textures” from Sawlin & Subjected, it’s time to unleash the next three works from EDLX’s newest recruits. 

‘Foreign Awake Pt.1’ set the tone with a series of strung out, spacy vistas. Three chillingly subtle and pensive pieces, far removed from the pair’s usual brew of anxious, distortion-heavy techno productions that can be found on their co-run Vault Series outlet. Using EDLX to step away from the dancefloor a little, ‘Foreign Awake Pt.1’ saw the Berlin-based duo tap into headier climes using loops and tingling atmospheres with the faintest of heartbeats. ‘Foreign Awake Pt.2’ picks up the pace, however, with three more “Textures” halfway between ‘Pt.1’’s ethereal wanderings and the pair’s deeper Vault Series offerings. 

On the A-side “Texture 1.1” and “Texture 1.2” wraps typical Vault tropes with acid-washed melodies and grainy distorted pads, turning two rusty, hydraulic workouts into weirder and warmer dancefloor reliefs. “Texture 5” then, on the B-side, concludes with more yin and yang experiments, pooling ‘Foreign Awake’’s gentler, dream-like sentiments together with punishing bass, splices of hats and mechanical modulations that keep the reverie in check; a must for Sawlin & Subjected fans, and anyone who likes their techno a little on the stranger side. 

EDLX.035 Sawlin & Subjected - A1 Texture 1-1

Nina Kraviz launches her трип (pronounced ‘trip’) label with a double-EP compilation entitled ’The Deviant Octopus’, featuring a pair of brand new productions from Kraviz alongside material from Terrence Dixon, emerging talent Parrish Smith & Bjarki, and veteran producers Exos & Steve Stoll.  

Stream Nina Kraviz - IMPRV in full here and head to the трип soundcloud page for a taster of the full EP: https://soundcloud.com/triprecordings/sets/trp001-the-deviant-octopus

TRP001 ’The Deviant Octopus" is now available worldwide on vinyl. 
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/the-deviant-octopus/556371-01/
http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/nina-kraviz-steve-stoll-bjar-the-deviant-octopus-lp-trip/126584
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All tracks on ‘The Deviant Octopus’ feature on Nina Kraviz’s DJ Kicks compilation, out 26 January 2015 on !K7 Records.  Pre-order the album at http://geni.us/NinaKravizDJKicks 


Nina Kraviz - IMPRV (The Deviant Octopus EP)

Ben Klock - Pulse

Ansome - Halyard Hitch

Phobos (Ancient Greek: Φόβος, pronounced [pʰóbos], meaning "fear") is the personification of fear in Greek mythology. He is the offspring of Aphrodite and Ares. He was known for accompanying Ares into battle along with the ancient war goddess Enyo, the goddess of discord Eris (both sisters of Ares), and Phobos' twin brother Deimos (terror).

Phobos

Acclaimed Amsterdam techno DJ / producer Joran van Pol is stepping out with his own brand new label. He marks the first release with a brilliant brace of his own cuts plus an on point remix from Italian producer Luigi Madonna.

The label will follow this same MO—originals from van Pol and a guest remix— with each new release and comes after van Pol has already made a name for himself with searing techno productions on labels like Minus, Rejected, Sci+Tec and Ideal Audio. The Dutch DJ/producer first burst through with big support from tastemakers like Riche Hawtin and Dubfire and tracks like ‘Sonic Highway’ have seen him work with legend & fellow countryman Joris Voorn. Now having played all over the world from ENTER at Space Ibiza to TimeWarp festival, he is well armed with plenty of ideas and some surefire skills that will help him shake up the global techno scene. This excellent EP kicks off with ‘Verge,’ a rib rattling techno track designed to fill full warehouses with sound. It is an industrial tinged effort with plenty of drama and tension in its creeping synths and rolling drums, and exactly typifies van Pol’s singular aesthetic.

In the hands of Luigi Madonna, a Drumcode and Plus 8 veteran who rolls out big hitters on a regular basis, the track is imbued with some emotive vocal cries and bulkier drums. Big hi hat ringlets add scale and the whole thing is truly fiery and attention grabbing.

Rounding out a fantastic EP is ‘Reduce’, a more stripped back and creepy techno tune full of dark and absorbing atmosphere, unsettling synth undercurrents and brooding, body shaking drums. It really is one that will grab the attention of the ‘floor.

This is a strong start to what is sure to be an essential new label.

Tracklist:

1. Verge
2. Verge (Luigi Madonna Remix)
3. Reduce

Verge

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VERGE

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Hipster Panic (Original Mix) [MINUS]

Solo project 'Nepternic' 
Acid Techno

Meet Alex, a 90s born techno kid whose youth and upbringing is marked by Music. Hailing from the underground realms of electronic music, Alex has explored the Electronic spectrum , pushing the boundaries of every genre. 

As of 2016 techno was his home. Having honed his craft in the gritty warehouses, intimate nightclubs and other venues like Decadance, Kollektiv (Entrepot Brugge), several radio stations, etc.. as former duo "Dimension SiX" with Michiel D., their name quickly resonated within the Belgian techno circuit.

Late '23 Alex started the solo project "Nepternic". Blending the pulsating beats of shadowy, melancholic landscapes with the ethereal and uplifting melodies that define the cosmic techno spectrum. This resulted already in his first Zuur EP release in December.

His tracks & live performances are a kaleidoscope of emotions. His deep connection with the intrinsic essence of techno allows him to guide his audience on a transformative journey, where each beat is a minimalistic step into the unknown of an unique Dimension.

As a musical alchemist, his purpose is creating an immersive experience where the listeners are enveloped in a sonic odyssey. He stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of techno, pushing its boundaries while remaining rooted in its core. His journey continues to unravel the mysteries of sound, as he shapes the future of electronic music with his innovative approach and unwavering passion for the Realm of Techno.



Composer: Alex Delabie
Producer: Alex Delabie 

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Discographie
'Zuur' EP - 02/12/'23 