Konduku - Gazoz EP - Bitta - Bitta014

a1. Gazoz
a2. Mikros
b1. Luna
b2. Inici

pre-order: https://konduku.bandcamp.com/album/gazoz-ep
distribution via: https://clonedistribution.com/

Following up on the Hayal EP in 2023, Dutch techno refractor Konduku makes a welcome return to Bitta with another four cuts of prismatic club fuel. Throughout his consistent output Ruben Üvez applies non-standard ideas to the techno formula, toying with rhythm and eliciting transcendental atmospheres from unusual patterns.

This mode of exploration continues unabated on Gazoz, with the title track in particular leaning on a full-frequency, one-note synth pulse which dominates the mix and becomes truly hypnotic in its relentless presence. In the wrong hands it would come off garish, but Üvez knows how to weave subtlety around such forthright sonics to create a sublime sonic experience. 'Mikros' aligns with Konduku's more recognisable palette — taut, bell-like rhythmic threads that balance delicacy and impact while tunnelling into mysterious, introspective zones.

Aimed squarely at the heads-down section of the night, 'Luna' strides forth with a decisive dub techno palette and finds space for expression and progression in the most linear of arrangements. In true B2 style, 'Inici' rounds the EP out with a more fractured approach centred on reversed kicks and psychoactive arps riding wide and slow pitch bends for a mind-melting finish running at a formidable pace.

As well as showcasing Konduku at his best, the sound on Gazoz serves as an extension of Bitta boss DJ Nobu's own particular tastes in techno — brain-tweaking machine music crafted from supple parts, honed for the club without being limited by it.

2023年の「Hayal EP」に続き、オランダのテクノベンダーKondukuが、多様な面でクラブの燃焼剤となる4トラックを携えて〈Bitta〉に帰還した。Ruben Üvezは一貫して、テクノの型にはまらないアイデアを持ち続け、独特なリズムとパターンから超越的な雰囲気を生み出している。

今作の「Gazoz」でもこの探究心は衰えることがない。特にタイトル・トラックは、その1音1音がミックスに絶対的な影響を与え、その執拗な存在感で容赦無くヒプノティックな世界へ導いてくれる。一歩間違えれば派手にもなりそうだが、彼はこの素直なサウンドに繊細さを織り交ぜ、崇高なサウンド体験を生み出す術を知っている。「Mikros」は、Kondukuのアイデンティティ的サウンドで、張りのある鐘のようなリズムの糸が、神秘的で内省的なゾーンに入り込みながら、繊細さとインパクトのバランスが絶妙だ。

夜のヘッズ・ダウン・セクションを真正面から狙った「Luna」は、まさにダブ・テクノの決定版と言えるであろう。直線的なアレンジの中に表現と進行のスペースを見出している。  EPにおけるB2トラックとはまさにこのことであると言える「Inici」が、リバース・キックとサイコアクティブなアルペジオを中心に、より破砕的なアプローチで本EPを締めくくる。ワイドでスローなピッチのベンドに乗り、恐ろしいペースで疾走する心を溶かすような仕上がりになっている。

「Gazoz」に収録されたサウンドは、Kondukuというアーティストの最高値を披露するだけでなく、BittaのボスであるDJ Nobuのテクノに制限を持たせないという特別な嗜好の延長線上にある。

Konduku - Gazoz EP (Bitta014)

Doltz - Inception EP - Bitta - Bitta013

pre-order: bitta.bandcamp.com/album/inception-ep
distribution via: clonedistribution.com/

a1. Subsumption
a2. Pressure Point
b1. Ambai
b2. Delphinium

Nobu welcomes Japanese sound artist Doltz to his Bitta imprint. Doltz started his musical career in 1998 as a drummer in a hardcore punk band, and had a fateful encounter with DJ Nobu, who shares the same musical roots, when they were billed alongside each other at a party called 'Broad' in Fukuoka-city in the winter of 2022. Impressed by Doltz's live performance, DJ Nobu immediately booked him for his residency party 'reprise' at Womb Tokyo. Set the stage for Doltz’s sensational debut in Tokyo.

The two hit it off and began exchanging tracks, with DJ Nobu actively playing out Doltz's tracks while touring across the world and receiving a good response. This first EP on Bitta consists of four of such tracks that were tested and proven.

Doltz has already released several deeper techno and ambient works under the alias, but his encounter with DJ Nobu has allowed him to show his new potential on trippy and powerful tracks that are more dancefloor-oriented, and he has made rapid progress as an electronic music producer over the past year. More to come.

04 Doltz - Delphinium - Snippet

Bassiani Records
@bassiani

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BASDGTL001 marks a critical point of departure for Bassiani Records with a covetable line up of techno greats including Polygonia, Wata Igarashi, Kancheli, Magna Pia, Nihad Tule, Kerrie, DJ Maria., Zesknel, Zadig, Dimi Angelis and Aleja Sanchez. Each of these talents, from established pedigree to young blood, from the widely traveled to more local, brings their own voice to bear for this carefully curated release: a seamless work that groans and reverberates, with the steady kick of a racing bassline throughout. From Wata’s strange and disorienting synths, to club resident Kancheli’s subversive electronics on Every Day in a Struggle, and Magna Pia’s tense and achromatic compositions through Angelis’ high pressure techno, every mood has a moment, and the evolution from first track to last will keep you firmly on the edge of your seat. But no need to sit, this is pure fuel for raving. Though each of these artists has their own wildly different spirit and vision for which direction your night-time adventures should take, this release unites them under a single banner, in a collage that reflects the eclectic and forward-looking nature of the label. Slamming beats and slick productions, this 11 tracker expertly channels Bassiani’s ethos and sound.
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DJ MARIA. - Gentian

Recorded at the second day of Paral·lel Festival 2024, just as the sun was setting in the Catalonian mountains...

Anthony Linell at Paral·lel Festival 2024

Very excited to share this set, recorded live at the Colorfloor of Lofi during Coda on the final day of ADE 2024. The warm and smokey colorfloor set the tone. A mysterious and intimate atmosphere that I wanted to translate into this 3-hour journey.

I began with lighter, fast-paced rhythms, gradually adding layers of darker soundscapes and heavier kicks. As the set progressed, I switched to a more entrancing energy, building up to an atmosphere that felt both groovy and hypnotic. An ideal handover to Kia and Reptant, who followed after me.

Thank you @ratherlost  & @paxromana_xxi for the invite. Really loved playing here.
Special shoutout to the cute and sexy dancers in the front sharing this moment with me! <3

Mastered by Loek Frey
Photo by Aesthetic Lunatic
Full tracklist: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCBiCRPI0V9/?img_index=2

Nelly at Coda |  Ratherlost x Pax Romana ADE 2024

Konduku - Gazoz EP - Bitta - Bitta014

a1. Gazoz
a2. Mikros
b1. Luna
b2. Inici

pre-order: https://konduku.bandcamp.com/album/gazoz-ep
distribution via: https://clonedistribution.com/

Following up on the Hayal EP in 2023, Dutch techno refractor Konduku makes a welcome return to Bitta with another four cuts of prismatic club fuel. Throughout his consistent output Ruben Üvez applies non-standard ideas to the techno formula, toying with rhythm and eliciting transcendental atmospheres from unusual patterns.

This mode of exploration continues unabated on Gazoz, with the title track in particular leaning on a full-frequency, one-note synth pulse which dominates the mix and becomes truly hypnotic in its relentless presence. In the wrong hands it would come off garish, but Üvez knows how to weave subtlety around such forthright sonics to create a sublime sonic experience. 'Mikros' aligns with Konduku's more recognisable palette — taut, bell-like rhythmic threads that balance delicacy and impact while tunnelling into mysterious, introspective zones.

Aimed squarely at the heads-down section of the night, 'Luna' strides forth with a decisive dub techno palette and finds space for expression and progression in the most linear of arrangements. In true B2 style, 'Inici' rounds the EP out with a more fractured approach centred on reversed kicks and psychoactive arps riding wide and slow pitch bends for a mind-melting finish running at a formidable pace.

As well as showcasing Konduku at his best, the sound on Gazoz serves as an extension of Bitta boss DJ Nobu's own particular tastes in techno — brain-tweaking machine music crafted from supple parts, honed for the club without being limited by it.

04 Konduku - Inici - Snippet

03 Konduku - Luna - Snippet

02 Konduku - Mikros - Snippet

01 Konduku - Gazoz -Snippet

This is my 3 hour opening set for DVS1 at the Freifeld floor of Open Ground in Wuppertal.

It was really a pleasure to start the night with some ambient and reduced Techno / Bass to have a long Build up over three hours.

- enjoy -

Erik Jabari - Open Ground Opening 08.11.24

Feeling very honoured to have played Dommune alongside my host Kai Galactic from Daybreak Recordings, followed by a fabulous gig at VENT the next day.

Watch full video on YT -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTD-Tq0Bqrk

Youtube

Polygonia @ Dommune 21/11/2024

The fiery, 3-hour collective descent by @loekfrey & @shoall at Ratherlost, New Year's Day 2025. Two Dutch tastemakers  sharing a keen ear for distinct, bass-driven, spiraling sounds 🧬

This set marked a full-circle moment, childhood friends united behind the decks for their first ever B2B set on New Year's Day. The chemistry was palpable from the fun they were having in the booth, which radiated onto the Colorfloor and had everybody locked in, warping the energy into that special night.

Loek Frey & Shoal at Ratherlost NYD 2025 - Lofi Amsterdam

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DJ and producer.
Founder of Future Terror and Bitta.
EU/World: daniela@triangleagency.com
NA/SA: marlena@liaisonartists.com

02 Konduku - Mikros - Snippet

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