@design-default - Quartz Silica EP
Format: Digital
Release: December 2nd, 2022
Artwork by Benfika

Marking the 100th record of the imprint’s prolific history, Infinite Machine are proud to present the release of Quartz Silica EP by new-comer Design Default. A self-described ‘tone scientist’, the Parisian delivers a 5-track of uniquely textural compositions which map out a sonic world influenced by dystopian anime titles like Trigun & Neon Genesis Evangelion. Like many on the IM discography, Quartz Silica acts almost like a simulation or audio-film representation of an abstract space you’re invited to traverse.

The EP opens with ‘Between Wasteland and Sky’; percussive assault on your senses which clearly exemplifies Design Default’s meticulous approach to sound design. Every detail, every sample and every automation is carefully considered to add to the heightened affective theatrics heard here.

‘A.S.K’ follows things up on this release, a highly inventive composition with a loose structure that evolves from phrase-to-phrase, refusing to sit still. Design Default’s interest in jazz and free-form arrangements is married up with an angular sonic palette of industrial groans and splutters; generating the impression of hearing a glitch (or hiccup, even) in the machine. There’s something refreshingly playful about the maximalistic breakdown of ‘A.S.K’ akin to the wry smile found in some of AYA and her YCO label’s output.

After two highly frenetic tracks, Design Default turns the tempo down slightly with the groove-laden ‘S.E.E.D.S’. Layers of rich, fuzzy synapses phase in and out of prominence over a bed of complex drum programming. The producer deploys negative space here to great effect, with the absence of a drum hit or sample where you might expect one adding to the hypnotic rhythmic swing of ‘S.E.E.D.S’.

Rounding out the originals of Quartz Silica EP, ‘SILEX’ is a club-ready construction with a paint-shaking bassline which seems to slip downwards in pitch as if it can’t get steady footing. Again, Design Default’s tone science/alchemy shines through clearly here, with stutters of melodies, bursts of white noise and stacked drum patterns managing to sit cohesively in this dynamic expanse.

Fellow Parisian De Grandi jumps on remix duties for ‘S.E.E.D.S’ to finish off the EP. The Paradoxe Club signee adds further syncopation and strips the original’s elements down to its fundamental core. The results are a spectral creeper of a tune - built almost intentionally with dark, low ceiling environments in mind.

IM100 - Design Default - Quartz_Silica

We are happy to finally release some more music! Kicking off our new dubplate series we have @simkin0🌪

Release date: 28/01/2022 [10 limited edition dubplates and digital]
Pre-order: https://tinyurl.com/yyd8hyrp

Co founder of one of our favourite labels & a big inspiration to our own label @all-centre-504822953 we are really happy to welcome Jamie to the label and have the 🧙‍♀️ 🧙‍♂️ ‘s @borderlandstate _ @thebestkisserinla on the remix

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PSEUDUB001 - Simkin - See You / Deterritorial [PREVIEWS]

Freak Shift EP

03 Sister Zo - Afraid 2 Make A Move

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/fairiesworld

Remixing https://soundcloud.com/ekzander

Label: https://soundcloud.com/spinning_around

Fairie twists anxiety into madness in her Bouncy Mix of Hypnobody, featuring gorgeous otherworldly vocals scattered over warped drums for a multidimensional feel.

Fairie is remixing Melbourne breaksmonger Ekzander, who returns with the new EP Overexposure that goes from manic to monstrous. He comes in the company of fantastic creatures with remixes by Fairie (Melbourne), Mincy (Sydney, Extra Spicy) and Sam Alfred (Melbourne).

PREMIERE: Ekzander - Hypnobody (Fairie's Bouncy Mix) {Spinning Around}

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Design Default - Quartz Silica EP
Format: Digital
Release: December 2nd, 2022
Artwork by Benfika

Marking the 100th record of the imprint’s prolific history, Infinite Machine are proud to present the release of Quartz Silica EP by new-comer Design Default. A self-described ‘tone scientist’, the Parisian delivers a 5-track of uniquely textural compositions which map out a sonic world influenced by dystopian anime titles like Trigun & Neon Genesis Evangelion. Like many on the IM discography, Quartz Silica acts almost like a simulation or audio-film representation of an abstract space you’re invited to traverse.

The EP opens with ‘Between Wasteland and Sky’; percussive assault on your senses which clearly exemplifies Design Default’s meticulous approach to sound design. Every detail, every sample and every automation is carefully considered to add to the heightened affective theatrics heard here.

‘A.S.K’ follows things up on this release, a highly inventive composition with a loose structure that evolves from phrase-to-phrase, refusing to sit still. Design Default’s interest in jazz and free-form arrangements is married up with an angular sonic palette of industrial groans and splutters; generating the impression of hearing a glitch (or hiccup, even) in the machine. There’s something refreshingly playful about the maximalistic breakdown of ‘A.S.K’ akin to the wry smile found in some of AYA and her YCO label’s output.

After two highly frenetic tracks, Design Default turns the tempo down slightly with the groove-laden ‘S.E.E.D.S’. Layers of rich, fuzzy synapses phase in and out of prominence over a bed of complex drum programming. The producer deploys negative space here to great effect, with the absence of a drum hit or sample where you might expect one adding to the hypnotic rhythmic swing of ‘S.E.E.D.S’.

Rounding out the originals of Quartz Silica EP, ‘SILEX’ is a club-ready construction with a paint-shaking bassline which seems to slip downwards in pitch as if it can’t get steady footing. Again, Design Default’s tone science/alchemy shines through clearly here, with stutters of melodies, bursts of white noise and stacked drum patterns managing to sit cohesively in this dynamic expanse.

Fellow Parisian De Grandi jumps on remix duties for ‘S.E.E.D.S’ to finish off the EP. The Paradoxe Club signee adds further syncopation and strips the original’s elements down to its fundamental core. The results are a spectral creeper of a tune - built almost intentionally with dark, low ceiling environments in mind.

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Design Default - A.S.K (IM100)

Mexico City’s @infinite-machine label celebrates its 100th release with @design-default’s dystopian anime-inspired ‘Quartz Silica’

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-design-default-seeds

Premiere: Design Default ‘S.E.E.D.S’

Design Default - S.E.E.D.S (De Grandi Remix)

Design Default - SILEX

Design Default - Between Wasteland And Sky

@bencowper

Bristol based DJ & producer Cowper (aka Count van Delicious under his italo disco alias) presents his debut EP ‘I Can See You, Can You See Me?’. 

Cowper’s low, slow, dark and experimental beats go deep into hypnotic psychedelia. His debut weaves together a woozy trip of ambient, industrial, EBM and trance.

BC Pre-order: https://c0wper.bandcamp.com/album/i-can-see-you-can-you-see-me

pi pi pi premiere: Cowper - Hazer On

A year ago, Steffi released her fourth solo album and the first project released through Candy Mountain: The Red Hunter.

Dedicated to Steffi’s late mother, the album tells a story of family ties, female spirit, and the dynamics of change. Its tracks are drawn from drafts written on the move over the past few years and brought together during immersive sessions at the Candy Mountain studio. They reflect a time of personal flux transformed into something new, resolute and affirmatory.   Today “The Red Hunter” gets remixed! 

“I have asked 9 totally different artists, personal heroes and people close to my heart, to remix my album! As a DJ I have a wide musical horizon when it comes to my track selection. Also as a producer I like to not attach myself to one genre, explore my options and express myself fully. I love how every artist interpreted my songs and how these very different versions represent my musical bandwidth.”

From ambient, IDM, broken beat to electro, techno, and drum & bass, there is a remix for everyone.

Steffi’s co-69 headstorms host Violet, takes listeners on a drum and bass journey.

Buy: https://steffiedoms.bandcamp.com/album/the-red-hunter-remixes

Label: @candymountaincandy
Artist: @violet
Artist: @steffi_official

The Red Hunter (Remixes)

PREMIERE: Steffi - Alternation Of High And Low (Violet Remix) [Candy Mountain]

@discjockey-gerard

BC: https://sketchylinesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blink-e-p-skl007

DJ Gerard - Flashes

Burning Mirage

So easy

Anonymous producer Kilig (@kiligsounds) debuts on Scuffed Recordings with the ‘Dream Logic’ EP, fusing together elements of UK-influenced techno, minimal, ambient and industrial.

The ‘Dream Logic’ EP is the latest in a string of releases from London’s Kilig, who has turned heads of late with DJ support from the likes of Ben UFO, Call Super, Saoirse, and Midland, and radio plays on BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, and the Introducing Hot List.

From the intricate sound design and melodic flourishes of the title track, to the percussive depth charge of ‘Ape’, to the imaginative vocal cuts and minimal throb of closer ‘I’m Trying’, the release is a journey through Kilig’s eclectic production style, honed as a resident of London’s Night Tales and Bristol’s HOMEBREW parties.

Buy:
scuffedrecs.bandcamp.com/album/dream-logic-ep

Dream Logic EP

Kilig - Ape

Record Label based in Mexico City.
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Premiere: Design Default ‘S.E.E.D.S’

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