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Serge @ RSO Berlin - 220923

"This mix is dedicated to my father Arthur A Charnesky and in Honor of Black History. He passed away on February 18th 2006 in Washington D.C.  My dad was born in the early thirties in PA from Polish Immigrants. It was because of him I was exposed to all kinds music of Black Artists from the 50's, 60's and 70's such as Gladys Knight and The Pips, Dianna Ross, Marvin Gaye, Fats Domino, George Mcrae, Sam Cooke, Quincy Jones, Jackie Wilson , The Platters, Johnny Mathis, Lou Rawls and SO many more. All of these songs have tremendous meaning to me and I've wanted to make a mix of this nature for quite awhile."

With two decades to her tenure, Clarisa Kimskii has established herself as a fixture within the ever-growing techno communities of New York, Berlin, and Washington DC. As a producer, she has released music with a myriad of reputable labels (Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, Mysteries of the Deep, etc.), but it’s through her own label L.A.G where the ethos of her sound truly takes form - a detailed variation of hypnotic storm of atmospheric soundscapes.

Kimskii organized events in New York prior to moving to Berlin, but her move back home to Washington DC allowed her to build and establish community around her party Sprüdel - a queer underground event series that brought serious techno talents to the nation’s capital.

Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has paved the way for memorable nights at international institutions in Tresor, About Blank, Output, Griessmuehle, Pornceptual and The Bunker NY. Recent appearances at Honcho Campout , Club Toilet,  Merge, Maybeland, Void, Wrecked, The Foundry (SF) and Non-Stop (Nowadays)  have only elevated her reputation as a force within those respective communities. She was named a resident of Queer collective Merge in November 2022 shortly after returning to New York City early fall. The saga continues with juicy bits on the horizon.

https://soundcloud.com/kimskii
ra.co/dj/clarisakimskii
instagram.com/clarisa_kimskii/

Tracklist: instagram.com/femmedecks

FemmeDecks 072. x Clarisa Kimskii

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”. More info and music: https://kioskradio.com

Serge (Clone) @ Kiosk Radio 12.05.2023

31 Years of Clone Records: Sonic Transmutations Box Set and Club Night at Tresor

The Sonic Transmutations compilation features 33 artists in total and will be released as a limited edition box set in September 2023. 
 
Announced in tandem with a club night hosted by Berlin’s Tresor on 28 May, Sonic Transmutations is an extended compilation album celebrating over three decades of Clone Records. Marking the 31 years – which is coincidentally the national Dutch telephone code – the 8x12 inch box set draws together veteran talent and emerging iconoclasts, transmitting a frequency rooted the imprint’s signature blend of essential dance music while journeying off into territories unknown. In a constant state of unfolding, morphing across phases of matter, Sonic Transmutations purveys an elemental energy that stands in testament to Clone’s enduring legacy and explorations of sounds and structures.
 
New recruit Alberta Balsam opens up the A side with ‘Anthem’, a synth-heavy medley that encapsulates her tech-savvy approach and impressive repertoire of vintage hardware. Next up, Alden Tyrell, also known under the moniker of A Visitor From Another Meaning, supplies a ride-or-die accolade to Detroit, partnering a wigged-out drum machine with eerie distortion. Frankfurt’s electro figurehead Anthony Rother follows on, landing hard with a fuzzy bassline and threateningly slick high-hats, before Dopplereffekt – the legendary duo Rudolf Klorzeiger and To-Nhan – programme a moody space jam full of roving chords and jagged harmonics. His first track since 2017, Dexter’s ‘Pumapunku’ provides a punchy, breakdance twist on 808 beat patterns and DJ Sotofett’s ‘Bachi’ is wondrously weird reimagining of electro’s funk groove. E.R.P.’s ‘Ugly Pretty June’ contrasts dreamy atmospheres with banging drive and, between these stalwart names, emerges Dim Garden, a producer redefining raw electronics, amalgamating minimal wave with noisy industrial and gothic folklore.
 
Since its inception, Clone has sought out uncompromising sonic encounters. In 1992, founder Serge put out the inaugural release under his Orx moniker, which soon led to further productions, as well as the first iterations of the record store and mail order. Forging close ties with an international community of like-minds – especially those in the burgeoning US dance renaissance – as well as the flourishing Dutch scene, took precedence. This rich heritage resonates on Sonic Transmutations. From the insistently infectious ‘Get to It’ by Detroit In Effect, a longstanding Clone mainstay, to the tripped-out melodies of Legowelt, the pioneering West Coast producer, the record pays tribute to a thriving network of DIY creativity that has transgressed epochs. 
 
Raw and rugged, Rotterdam’s own Lenson delivers a homage to underground parties in the harbour city, concocting a potent warehouse stomper, while Mr. Ho unleashes a transfixing techno-poem featuring artist and spiritual teacher Gedvile Bunikyte. The latter half of Sonic Transmutations switches into a darker, nocturnal mode, oscillating with peak-time club momentum. Built around a swing beat, Finland 's Aleksi Perälä, A.K.A ovuca, dexterously moves between light and shadow, preceded by PRZ’s new wave-flavoured ‘It’s Time’. Crescendoing with epic sibilance, Sansibar collides heavy-duty bass with psychedelic, echoing vocals on ‘Connect’ before Panorama Bar resident Steffi’s ‘50 Heads’, a stuttering rhythmic workout, closes off. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/625348582805342
https://ra.co/events/1703428
https://tresorberlin.com/event/20230528-globus-pres-31-yrs-of-clone-records/

Sonic Transmutations

Sonic Transmutations - Clone Records 1992/2023 - C#+31

Dj Sotofett and LNS have established themselves as independent artists not bound by the convention or shackles of ‘industry’. Over the years they have released some of the most innovative and interesting records across a plethora of record labels including Wania, Freakout Cult, Honest Jon’s, SUED and many more.

For years Dj Sotofett has been the powerhouse behind the Sex Tags family of record labels and has never been one to be pigeonholed often releasing music which is hard to place or define. It’s wild and chaotic – just the way we like it. Over the years he has dabbled in Dub, Techno, House and beyond. One thing is for sure though, it’s always been weird and wonderful.

LNS has formed a strong relationship with the Sex Tags family of labels, releasing a number of records in collaboration with Dj Sotofett via the imprint. She has her own label, LNS and has a busy and consistent release schedule which leads to her records being found in the bags of discerning collectors and DJ’s all over.

In recent times the pair have formed a close relationship with Tresor, the longstanding Berlin label and club which has been pivotal in the evolution of underground Electronic music. It appears the pair share a similar sensibility to the DIY ethos which has always been associated with the club.

This year saw them follow up the release of their album on the label with a new EP on the imprint.

LNS & Dj Sotofett: The Ransom Note Mix

Interview + Download:  http://truantsblog.com/2018/truancy-volume-232-stenny/ 

Soundcloud: @stennyyy

Stenny is an essential producer in driving forward the sound of Ilian Tape. He has remained loyal to Ilian’s sonic aesthetic while carving his own musical path with incredible finesse. We can confirm, having seen him play at Herrensauna in Tresor and the Backdrop party in Newcastle’s Cosmic Ballroom, that his DJ sets are as exceptional as the records he releases. A versatile, adventurous and tough approach allow for constant forward momentum and a truly unrelenting energy on the dancefloor. Though the beats may be broken, his flow is anything but. His Truancy Volume proves just that - it is gripping at every turn with the energy and flare he channels into the set going some way to demonstrate his almighty capabilities when at the helm of the party. From playing football in the parks of his hometown Turin, to touring the world’s most respected clubs from his new home in Munich, his fast paced ascent is hard earned and well deserved.

http://truantsblog.com

Stenny

Truancy Volume 232: Stenny

Afrodeutsche’s music is a collision of many different worlds. She herself is British born, but with Ghanaian, Russian and German heritage, while her influences and inspirations span classical piano, film and documentary music. Based in Manchester, she is a composer and producer with a regular show on NTS that explores her love of techno and electro and which goes from dark and tough to jacked up and broken. 

Her mix for us is a 90 minute excursion through her musical mind: it’s a busy one that veers from ghostly ambiance to serrated machine music. While a subtle hardcore nostalgia colours the airwaves one moment, decidedly forward facing bass music will twist you inside out the next, and the whole thing is run through with a sense of menace and mystery that is perfect for shady, strobe-lit clubs.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 215 - Afrodeutsche

Nothing but love for the wonderful @SpekkiWebu. We met about 8 years ago when he would come into Clone and pick up his order full of dubby deep tripping techno. Only years later we would meet more at parties and start hanging out together. Now he runs one of our favourite labels; @MirrorZone. Take a peek into his mind with this new NK Radio he made for us. Big up Spekki!!

Nous'klaer Radio

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Nous'klaer Radio #20 - Spekki Webu

Clone Records head honcho @Sergeclone b2b with the one and only @madmiran at the Clone Records ADE 2019 party at RadioRadio!

Serge b2b mad miran @ Clone Records Day ADE 2019 - RadioRadio

Further information: bleep.com/features/bleep-mix-147-Identified-Patient

Identified Patient’s Bleep mix is a journey into darkside psychedelia and netherworld electronics which tops 100 minutes in length. The tracklisting is hugely varied in style - dark ambient, mutant junglism, caustic industrial experiments, leftfield techno and just about any other style with a confrontational, challenging aesthetic is roped into service by Identified Patient here. However, no matter which genre the producer/DJ is operating in at a given moment, the uniform feeling one gets from this mix is of dark energy. From the wandering drones and trip-hop lopes which kick things off to the frenetic rhythm work of the home straight, this mix remains as seductive as it is ominous.

"When acoustic-based electro and industrial sounds come together, it gives a kind of musical tension and discomfort that I really like. In a way, I feel this mix is a reflection of that. The ending includes SSIEGE’s Blind track, taken from his Fading Summer album, to set the vision on a colder period ahead." -  @identified-patient

Bleep Mix #147 - Identified Patient

/ˈvɔɪs.ləs/mix002 : ROB HALL
AFxAMKS November2020

/ˈvɔɪs.ləs/mix002 : ROB HALL

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