SoCal artist and Tympanum Records co-owner EAS’s rise has been phenomenal. Originally a fan of metal and classic US rock, he began his sonic journey via electronic acts such as Daft Punk and Justice widening his tastes to include the darker, harder side of techno. Now signed to Soma, Perc Trax and more, his unique take on the industrial sound is lighting up the LA Underground. Equally, ground-breaking DJ/producer Selective Response started Crisis of Man as an antithesis of all that came before: “Techno is innovation. Rules are the enemy of innovation. Rules have run techno - for decades. You work it out.” With this in mind, ‘Immortal Flesh’ is an EP with a difference. Across genre, breaks are experiencing a huge renaissance and within the realm of industrial techno, broken beats have sparked incredible creative moments. EAS opens with gritty up-tempo drums and scattergun hats on ‘Perfect Immortal Machine’. Wild acid bubbles menacingly in the background as layers of percussive energy draw up further under a spell. Female spoken words break the tension before overdriven drums pound you omnipotently. Selective Response’s ‘Prison of Flesh’ takes its time to develop. Huge kickdrums keep time as spiky sonics fill the frequency spectrum. Layers of percussive noise hint at percussion ramping up the tension to breaking point as the sonics reach fever pitch. Midway hats and a huge snare give the track a new lease on life taking it to warp factor 11.

COM010 - Selective Response - Prison Of Flesh

Pre-order: https://crisisofmanofc.bandcamp.com/

Artists: Selective Response
Title: Salt In The Wound
Label: Crisis Of Man
Catalog No: COM012
Digital Release: 27
th May 2022

Premiere: Selective Response - Salt in the wound

Latest live set that has been performed by Walichi.
Hope y'all enjoy it!

Tracklist:
1. Anthony Linell - Advanced Spiritual Evolution
2. Serena Butler - We Are Synthetic, Unsatisfied
3. Deepbass & NESS - Les Planes
4. Zadig - Inlandsis
5. Diagram - In Space (Ricardo Garduno Remix)
6. Deepbass - Time And Again
7. Anthony Linell - Crystal Storms
8. Dasha Rush - Gallic Message
9. NESS - An Encounter With Myself
10. Rodhad - Patient Zero (Function Remix)
11. Lakej - Eploited Symbolism
12. WNDLL - Psychedelic Realm
13. Lakej - Cognitive Recall (Oliver Rosemann Remix)
14. Rommek - Silverlock
15. Rene Wise - Swamp Dancer
16. Ricardo Garduno - Groove Bender
17. Orbe - Concave
18. Stef Mendesidis - Cyber Document
19. Temudo - 20 Minute Challenge
20. Norbak & Jonas Kopp - Mundo Solar
21. Not A Headliner - Submitted For Grading
22. Rill - Broken Membrane
23. Regent - Cohv
24. Somnolent Works - Open Mind Scapes
25. LDS - Algorithmic Reality

Studio T Live Set October 14th

I played a 6hr set during the final closing month of Amsterdam’s legendary club institution De School. Here’s a 5hr extract from the set, recorded live in December 2023

Dax J @ De School, Amsterdam

Rika, emerging in early 2023, is the latest and most vibrant manifestation of the musical prowess that Doctor Chaff has been honing. Entrenched in the genres of hardgroove and house, this DJ stands out for infusing an unparalleled vibe on the dance floors, emphasizing energetic melodic rhythms and drums that can almost be touched with your fingertips. 



Rika's transformation took shape on the streets of Santiago de Compostela, but it was in the cultural melting pot of Amsterdam where he found his true sound. There, Rika was forged in the fire of afterparties, which marked a turning point for him. It was then that Rika solidified his art, resulting in the first appearances in some clubs, raves and notable performances on AMW FM, one of the most known live streaming radios of the city.



 Now Rika continues to carry his leitmotif to every set: to transform and elevate the collective energy of his listeners. With a repertoire that ranges from thrilling rhythms and enveloping melodies to dark beats that enhance the acceleration of live performance, Rika has become synonymous with the evolution of electronic dance. 



Rika's presence on the scene is not just that of a DJ who plays music; he is a creator of atmospheres, a rhythm artisan who knows when to lead the crowd through valleys of deep percussion or lift them to peaks of melodic ecstasy. Rika not only promises but delivers a sonic journey that magnifies the energy and captures the very essence of what it means to live and breathe electronic music. With each performance, Rika leaves a lasting impression, an echo that resonates long after the lights have dimmed and the last note has quivered in the air.

RIKA - Casiopea Rekords 001 [Closing Set Damn Techno]

Speedy J @ De School All night long 2016 pt1

Speedy J @ De School All night long 2016 pt2

Earlier this year, Selective Response released his first music to the world, scoring a premiere and support on the coveted HATE YouTube channel. Both his last single-track releases ‘Scorched Earth Policy’ and ‘Weekend At Nik's’ provided a clear indication that the California Native was not messing around, with his powerful, industrial driving productions. No doubt, a new name for many, his productions have already had early support from Amelie Lens, Dax J, I Hate Models, Perc, and more. 

Wasting no time since his last release, 'Malicious Intent', the Dimensions EP marks the birth of his brand new label, Crisis Of Man. Kettle drum kicks with disturbing off-kilter percussive knocks and eerie atmospherics are found in ‘Dark Dimension’. Growing in menace the main synth reveals itself amid a flurry of acidic flourishes. Moody and industrial, its powerful dark energy grow relentlessly with the break serving as a brief respite.

Overdriven kicks and sparse percussion provide the drive-in ‘Gravitational Lens’ as call and response nuances add a layer of interest before the main synths take full control. Energetic sonics grow in density over the break whereby the full power of the track is unleashed.

Written and produced by Selective Response
Mastered by Conor at Glowcast

Selective Response - Dark Dimension [COM001]

Selective Response - Gravitational Lens [COM001]

Crisis Of Man kicks off 2020 with two peak-time cuts from the boss Selective Response. This latest EP sees him introduce melodic elements to his productions, reminiscent of classic hard trance melodies with a modern, razor-sharp edge.

‘Blame It On The Holy Rollers’ opens with rumbling bass, squelchy overdriven kicks, and tight percussion. The madness begins pretty quickly with acidic synths creating tension and drama before the big hook.  

‘Paper Tigers’ rolls out more sedately with bright arps and sparse percussive underbelly. Building in tension and new layers bring syncopated melodies.

Both tracks stand firmly on their own, but together create an anthemic package that will be played for years to come.

Selective Response - Paper Tigers [COM003]

Selective Response - Blame It On The Holy Rollers [COM003]

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Studio T Live Set October 14th

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