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FUNK ASSAULT 10H SET @WATERGATE - 18.06.2023

In September we celebrated 21 years of Watergate Berlin 🖤 The recording from my open to close set is now available

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Dubfire at Watergate - Berlin 29.09.23

Give it up for the next guest on our SPANDAU20 mixtape series: @jksmusic 📼
Since his beginnings with the label Molekül, JKS ventured into exciting artistic realms – culminating in the establishment of his own imprint “Smile Sessions“ in 2020. His sonic journey is a fusion of 90's nostalgia, seamlessly blending Techno, Breaks, and Electro, creating a musical tapestry that embraces a multitude of influences. From crunchy old-school beats to contemporary tracks, JKS skillfully navigates and harnesses chaos in his DJ sets, crafting a unique and eclectic experience for his audience.🥵

In the realm of his SPANDAU20 mix, JKS weaves a mesmerizing journey, beginning with a dreamy intro, harmoniously clashing with vibrant vocal cuts that set the stage for an energetic groove. Infused with loaded funky vocal embellishments and exciting rhythms it unfolds with captivating narrative. The addition of eccentric percussions adds a layer of dynamic, making this SPANDAU20 mix a diverse and surprising musical adventure you should definitely embark on! 🖤💥

SPND20 Mixtape by JKS

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A fresh new SPANDAU20 Mixtape just dropped!📼 @setaoc_mass is our guest on this one. A vital figure in techno and electronic music, he embodies a bold vision as a DJ, producer, and label curator.🔊Formerly known as Sam Coates, he transitioned from Manchester to Berlin in 2013, immersing himself in music creation. His journey led to recognition from labels like Work Them Records and Figure, and the establishment of SK_Eleven, evolving into SK_X. Beyond his own prolific music career, Setaoc Mass is a sought-after DJ, gracing renowned venues and festivals worldwide, committed to advancing techno's legacy without succumbing to nostalgia.🖤

Setaoc Mass showcases his musical prowess in this SPANDAU20 mixtape. This immersive experience delves into the depths of deep, groovy, and hypnotic sounds, unveiling a sonic landscape that captivates listeners. With a seamless blend of elements, the mixtape reveals Setaoc Mass's ability to craft a unique atmosphere, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.✨

SPND20 Mixtape by Setaoc Mass

BANDCAMP: https://craigieknowes.bandcamp.com/album/effusion-7075

The rank of ‘legend’ is often bestowed on those of a much lesser pedigree than Ron Wells. Known for his influence in the formative years of UK techno, jungle and his combination of the two - Ron hand-carved his name in the underground hall of fame through his Sound Entity Records imprint, their series of sub-labels and his productions across countless monikers, none less so than his Jack Smooth namesake. Ron is joined by Anthony Wilson donning his Chicago Loop guise for 4 house and techno club-bumping collaborations that compile for release as the “Effusion 7075 EP”. Super-thick beats from seasoned veterans of the UK underground.. Releases March 11, 2024

Design by Cutwerk
Mastered by Marco @ Analogcut
Distributed by One Eye Witness

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CKNOWEP59 | Jack Smooth & Chicago Loop - Effusion 7075 EP

’Sansibar - We Rise’
A1: Sansibar - We Rise
A2: Sansibar - Elastic
B1: Sansibar & Denzel - Sonic Minds
B2: Sansibar - 2K

There’s a time for everything. To fill in another piece of the puzzle. To make the matrix make sense. Trying not to hide it, trying not to fight it. Just trying to recognize it and keep on going.

This four-tracker, the first release on Sansibar’s 'Sin Sistema' imprint, borrows the best elements of formulas we love, and for a good reason.

‘We Rise’ a spiraling, mesmerizing infusion of yearning pads and a twisting acidic wormhole that leaves no room for doubt: this is Sans on form, and we have lift-off.

‘Elastic’ continues the lysergic theme, turning the dials towards a more sinister entity. Growing, realizing one’s power, and using it.

And on to the B-side, joining forces with Denzel, becoming ‘Sonic Minds’, getting into Techy territory. This is strictly festival business. Tried and tested throughout summer ’23 to devastating effect. Call an ambulance.

The final track ‘2k’ ups the Tech ante and sprinkles some murky UK Garage dust on top: skippy drums, a bouncy bass section, and dubby atmospheric

Production: Sansibar & @denzelmyman 
Mastering: Analogcut Mastering / Marco Pellegrino
Artwork & Design: Aliina Kauranne & Sunny Seppä
Text: Dennis Okoth
Distribution: @oneyewitness

https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1706626060/Sansibar-We-Rise

We Rise

Sansibar - We Rise - SINS001 - Snippets - Release: 15/03

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Seven years after their inaugural release, Spanish imprint @Sungate-records prepare to release the five-track 'Deep Water' EP - courtesy of Dutch maverick producer Tobias Blankenstein, most commonly known as @Taupenetherlands.

Deep Water

Taupe - Deep Water [Sungate]

In a fusion of science and sound, Kalocain's vinyl debut on Electric Shapes is coming out this week. On 'Genetic Memory' the artists unfolds an eerie tale and Warning's DJ Normal 4 delivers a colourful remix with melodic excursions and a melancholic acid vibe.

The full release will be available on Friday and comes with some more exciting remix works from Henry Greenleaf, Frankfurt Bass and more. Check it out!

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NEW HIT: Kalocain - Genetic Memory (DJ Normal 4's Melodic MixX) [Electric Shapes]

Tunik - Nosferatu - Dekmantel - DKMNTL098

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digital: https://tunikmusic.bandcamp.com/album/nosferatu

a1. Nosferatu
a2. Slave
b1. W72
b2. Sorrow

Barcelona’s Tunik follows up on last year’s A New Dawn with a distinct turn to the dark side as he pays tribute to the iconic, vampiric creature of the night, Nosferatu.

The horror theme on the title track is a natural fit with the Argentinian artist’s schlocky strain of EBM-styled electro-techno, but the music is no joke. Boxy drum machine jack and a suite of darkly seductive synth lines strike the perfect note between vintage flair and modernist impact, and the macabre mood lingers over the rest of this trip through gothic club music.

Whether it’s the Twilight Zone creep around the edges of ‘Slave’, acid blood raining down on ‘W72’ or the undead getting busy with the grungy bass and dry snare hits on ‘Sorrow’, Tunik has got exactly what you need to send a shiver down the dance floor’s spine and raise the temperature in the room, all in the same heartbeat.

DKMNTL098 // Tunik - Nosferatu

Another year, another wizard from the Naarm sound world emerges from the underground with his debut release on Butter Sessions Records. This time, psychedelic specialist Suki has a four-track EP of extra-terrestrial transmissions titled ‘Elevate’. With releases on Shall Not Fade, Holding Hands, Dansu Discs and many other premium labels, Suki’s productions have been sending ravers into transcendental realms and sweaty frenzies on dancefloors all over the globe, and this latest offering is no exception. The four tracks span a range of tempos, moods and energy levels, all with an underlying psychedelic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude that is sure to tickle the right side of the brain. It’s pumping, progressive and pure ecstasy for the people!

W&P by Will Howard
Mastered by Corey Kikos
Artwork by Maryos Syawish

Elevate

suki - Elevate (BSD05)

Piezo - Ecstatic Nostalgia - Dekmantel - DKMNTL-UFO13

buy: https://piezopz.bandcamp.com/album/ecstatic-nostalgia

a1. Ultra
a2. Deepa
b1. Sok Lung
b2. Turbines

After a brief pause, Dekmantel are returning to their UFO series to present a cybernetic rush of non-conformist techno from Italian maverick Piezo @piezopz. Anyone familiar with Dekmantel's flagship festival will know the UFO stages showcase spikier strains of modernist body music, and the label series serves to push these sounds forwards in the hands of consistently visionary producers.

Milan-based Piezo is usually found at the helm of his Ansia label, exploring a versatile spectrum of experimental club music grounded in soundsystem presence and non-linear structures. On Ecstatic Nostalgia he edges his sound into a more driving, techno-spirited framework which lends itself to the energy of the UFO series beautifully. From tightly wound, artfully fractured 150 rumble and elegant sci-fi breakbeat on to needlepoint electronica and subtly trance-brushed atmospherics, Piezo's broad palette fuels an ear-snagging EP which balances visceral impact with a deft touch.

DKMNTL-UFO13 // Piezo - Ecstatic Nostalgia

Wata Igarashi - Kaleidoscopic - Dekmantel - DKMNTL-UFO14

buy: https://wataigarashi.bandcamp.com/album/kaleidoscopic

a1. Kaleidoscopic
a2. The Sailage
b1. Steaming
b2. Interweave

Dekmantel continues to shape out the return of its UFO series with an EP of mind-massaging techno-trance futurism from Wata Igarashi. Capturing the energy of the UFO stages which indulge Dekmantel Festival's darker, experimental tastes, Igarashi turns out four shapely serotonin injections in his inimitable style.

There's an immediacy to the Kaleidoscopic 12" which rushes into earshot the moment the EP fires up with the insistent acid throb of the title track. The eternal undulation of a 303 provides the bedrock for Igarashi's fluttering brushstrokes, while a tough yet supple beat charges underneath. Cascading arps are a core element of the richly melodic sound on this release, reaching measured peaks of ecstasy on 'The Sailage' without ever taking a cheap shortcut. Understated, emotionally-charged eloquence spills out of every sequence. There's a softer, blurry-eyed sentiment to the synth work on 'Steaming', while 'Interweave' tempers classic acid techno tropes with gaseous atmospherics.

There are plenty of crisp edges in his tracks for the dancers to latch onto, but Igarashi specialises in a fluid motion that encourages less thinking and more feeling—a lysergic techno flow to truly melt into.

DKMNTL-UFO14 // Wata Igarashi - Kaleidoscopic

upsammy - Open Catalyst - Dekmantel - DKMNTL106

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a1. Relict
a2. Telluric
b1. Open Catalyst
b2. Background Impact

Four years since her last dancefloor 12", @upsammy returns to Dekmantel with a four-track exploration of gleaming, sprightly drum and bass with a restorative centre. Thessa Torsing's moves in upper tempo zones have been defined by her light touch, finding power and presence in finely chiseled sounds and sculpting space between intricate, interwoven rhythms.

The dynamic movement of her pristinely moulded percussion is absolutely geared up for the club, but it's also matched with an uplifting, meditative sound palette which tempers the busy energy of the drums. Pushing and pulling on her arrangements with ever-increasing expressiveness and revelling in the subtlest of modulations to her kinetic beat systems, upsammy proves once again that moving in time to fast music can be an incredibly restorative experience.

DKMNTL106 // upsammy - Open Catalyst

Broken English Club - Songs Of Love And Decay - Dekmantel - DKMNTL-UFO15

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1. A Shallow Lake
2. Crawling
3. England Heretic
4. Love And Decay
5. Death Cult
6. Vessel Of Skin
7. Night Fall
8. Pacific Island Kill
9. Lost Gods
10. Prisoner
11. Sacred Sacrifice
12. Ghost
13. Non Place
14. The Occult Body

Dekmantel UFO Series continues its resurgent form with a new album of bruising, industrial wave and techno from Broken English Club. UK techno mainstay Oliver Ho (@oliverho13) debuted his dark and brooding alias more than 10 years ago with a release on Jealous God under the guidance of the late, great Juan Mendez (Silent Servant) — Songs Of Love And Decay is explicitly dedicated to Mendez, whose influence runs deep in this seductively sinister corner of underground, independent electronic music.

Within the overarching aesthetic of the Broken English Club sound, Ho finds the freedom to deliver a full spectrum album as diverse as it is consistent. You can sense the shadow of his roots in 90s tribal techno punching through on 'Crawling' and 'Death Cult', while 'England Heretic' leans on thick swathes of analogue synthesis indebted to Giallo soundtracks and the ever-compelling lure of 80s synthwave. In its grinding layers of distortion and dubbed out vocals 'Vessel Of Skin' speaks more to the post-punk influences which have set Broken English Club apart since the outset. This isn't a purely retro-fetishist expedition, though — 'Pacific Island Kill' and 'Lost Gods' exude stark modernism in their sharply-angled sequences and dramatic sound design, moving beyond the functional demands of 4/4 dance music to reach to more cinematic zones.

These are but some of the approaches Ho burrows into as he shapes out the depth and breadth of his muse on Songs Of Love And Decay. It's marked by the undeniable impact of his production, perfected over a decades-deep career at the bleeding edge of machine music. At times the album celebrates the addictive thrust of the dancefloor, while elsewhere it relishes the tension of suspended animation. Throughout, the gritty veneer binds together this accomplished, uncompromising body of work as both a fierce artistic statement and a loving tribute to Mendez — an artist who equally embodied the darker side of the dance.

DKMNTL-UFO15 // Broken English Club - Songs Of Love And Decay

Ploy - It's Later Than You Think - Dekmantel - DKMNTL107

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digital: https://ployuk.bandcamp.com/album/its-later-than-you-think

a1. When In Room
a2. Stringz
b1. Admirer
b2. Terrazza
c1. It's Later Than You Think
c2. Monsters
d1. Sauna
d2. Deleted

Percussion mastermind Ploy (@deejayploy) arrives on Dekmantel with a double-pack of unbridled dancefloor heat that sees him reconnecting with his house roots.

Before he made a striking breakthrough as Ploy with wayward broken techno for Hessle Audio and Timedance, Samuel Smith's first releases as Samuel were leftfield house excursions. On this release for Dekmantel he wanted to reflect on a decade of releasing music and the many high-impact dancefloors he's shared with the label, from Selectors to De School, over the years.

The common denominator across these eight tracks is no-nonsense house, offering up grooves that will serve a DJ exactly what they want in the mix. At the same time, Ploy doesn't dilute the distinctive edge of his sound, from the abundance of perfectly balanced percussion to the nagging hooks of an off-key synth line dropped at just the right moment. Wry samples inject the mischievous humour he's always creeping into his craft. This is where dancefloor magic is nurtured, hitting the sweet spot between rock solid reliability and the wild card energy that brings a heads-down set to life.

From 'Admirer's big room peaks to 'It's Later Than You Think's cosmic incantations, this is the sound of Ploy showing exactly what it takes to make laser-focused club bombs without losing one iota of his inimitable style.

DKMNTL107 // Ploy - It's Later Than You Think

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