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MONOLOC – DROUGHT EP (DYSTOPIAN027)

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digital: https://bit.ly/2uAb8tn

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After the release of Dystopian’s very first long player “The Untold Way“ Monoloc took some time to focus on his own label Unterland and the cinematic sounds the imprint stands for. Now he’s back on Dystopian with the “Drought“ EP, a heavy four-tracker that combines stepping grooves, gloomy soundscapes and dance floor effectiveness.
Artwork by Philipp Pusch, layout by Nina Langel.

Monoloc - Drought EP (Dystopian027)

24.02/1


Release date (3LP, cd & digital format): 3rd of November

TRACKLIST
1. Ø [Phase] - Insectoid
2. Lucy - Sana Sana Sana Cura Cura Cura
3. Ctrls - x.y
4. Rødhåd - Haumea
5. Planetary Assault Systems - The 808 Track (Parts 1 and 2)
6. James Ruskin - No Trace
7. Surgeon - Fixed Action Pattern
8. Inigo Kennedy - Arcing
9. Karenn - Pace Yourself

INFO
It was early 2007 when Inigo Kennedy inaugurated Token. Since that Identify Yourself 12” the Belgian label has gone from strength to strength, integrating both Kennedy and Ashley Burchett, aka Ø [Phase], into becoming integral cogs in the Token machine. In between releases by Grovskopa, Oscar Mulero and Go Hiyama, both Ø [Phase] and Inigo Kennedy dominated Token’s output, but it wasn’t until Burchett’s watershed Binary Opposition that Token received the shower of praise it deserved. Following this, label founder Kr!z issued three remix 12”s of that release which, including Token regulars, took in a profound cast of producers to reprocess “Binary Opposition” by the way of Sigha, Peter Van Hoesen, Planetary Assault Systems and Ben Klock. It was here Token stamped their authority on contemporary techno.

Since then Token has grown exponentially, bringing into their fold artists like Xhin, Mark Broom and Rødhåd, while Ctrls, formally one half of Northern Structures, has seen his solo career flourish on Token with the release of five records to date, and he joins Inigo Kennedy and Ø [Phase] as a label stalwart. Additionally this year, Orphx and Ancient Methods debuted their relentless Eschaton collaboration on Token, and Christian Wünsch’s Spherical Coordinates dalliance with Oscar Mulero has gained even more momentum with a second release called Kinematics Equations. Now, seven years after that debut Kennedy record, Token present Aphelion, a nine-track CD and triple vinyl grandstand of new and exclusive material from label regulars and like-minded artists whom Token founder Kr!z specifically commissioned for this milestone release.

The penultimate record before Aphelion was a second Token 12” by Rødhåd, another artist adding to the cultivation of the label’s sound and roster, and for this compilation the Berliner supplies his cosmically inspired “Haumea”. Joining the Dystopian founder on Aphelion are three of the UK’s most influential techno artists: Surgeon, James Ruskin and Luke Slater under his Planetary Assault Systems alias who provide Token with solo material for the first time after previously appearing on the imprint in remix form. Entirely new names to grace the label via Aphelion include Stroboscopic Artefacts founder Lucy, and Blawan and Pariah's Karenn project, while label faithfuls Inigo Kennedy,  Ø [Phase] and Ctrls naturally commit three Token defining productions.

Casting one’s eye over Token’s back catalogue and it’s clear to see the label is a staunch advocate of absolute techno, remaining steadfast in issuing quality material that remains true to classic strands of the genre regardless of its popularity flux. In that respect, Aphelion - a word used to describe the point in orbit when a planet or comet is farthest from the sun - provides a simple analogy that the magnetic force of Token, unfazed by the shadows cast by popular opinion, will proudly shine light on their artists and given styles. 

“We started in an era where our genre was very unpopular,” Kr!z explains. “And in the end that seemed a big advantage for us, because when everyone was giving up, we started our mission.” Regularly hosting label nights in prominent clubs around the world, Token has become a label supported by a wide-ranging body of artists like Âme and Ben Klock to Efdemin, Truss and Ancient Methods. With the label now branching out into album and compilation territory, Token’s duty to techno may not yet be accomplished, but it’s been a job well done.

www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords

Aphelion

Lucy - Sana Sana Sana Cura Cura Cura

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Heard this one? There was also a remix by some Italian gents that wasn’t too shabby.

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Kid Cudi - Dat New New (Dirty)

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Duck Sauce is the musical collaboration between deejay heroes A-Trak and Armand Van Helden, melding the spirit of classic disco house with updated production thump and clever new twists – think modern-day versions of DJ classics from labels like Roule, or Armand’s own beloved mid-90s catalog.

Duck Sauce - aNYway

Nicole Moudaber - 5/5 “Diggin it”
Hernan Cattaneo - 5/5 "been playing all mixes top stuff"
Nick Warren 4/4 "good selection of mixes, Ryan's heads the field"
Jose Padilla 5/5 "beautiful thanks”
Jeremy Olander - 5/5 "great release!”
Cevin Fisher - 5/5 "ALL MIXES ARE HOOOOT .. CFNYC"
Guy Manztur - 5/5 "love them all , beautiful music , thanxx”
CID Inc 4/5 "great pack ,ryan's remix is my fav here”
Betoko - 5/5 "coool stuff!”
Kris Davis 4/5 “ Quality from Ryan as always”
Habischman 4/5 "Ryan Davis Remix is awesome.”

George Yammine Born and raised in Denmark, moved to his parents’ native country of Lebanon where he furthered his education and became involved in the Lebanese Progressive House music scene. He learned the art of DJing and developed his sound engineering
skills. 

Luke Santos began his DJ career in South America, playing some of the biggest festivals there, including Love Parade in Chile. He had toured the world since then ending up in the new capital of electronic music of Amsterdam.

Pleasantly Painful fuses dreaminess and warmth, with tough darker punchier edges. A real beautiful yet intense workout that really packs a punch.

Ryan Davis is up first on remix duties, and his work has graced Traum and Mooseekaa to name but a few. His menacing rework takes you on a deep yet tough voyage and is set to maximum for dance floor devastation.

And to round things off, we find Argentina's Mariano Mellino, who's music has appeared on Sudbeat and Plattenbank amongst others. His deep infectious melodic journey is perfect for the feet while remaining for to the floor.     

Luke Santos And George Yammine - Pleasantly Painful (Ryan Davis Revision) [PREVIEW]

AL002 - Vaal - Wander To Hell 

Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/beatport_AL002
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Vinyl:
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The next instalment on Afterlife comes from Vaal with remixes by Locked Groove and Baikal. ’Wander To Hell’ is a three track EP, with three versions of the same track that each encapsulate the spirit of Afterlife in their own individual way.

Heralding from a rock n’roll and jazz background Vaal is unperturbed by the strict rules that define & guard electronic music. ‘Wander To Hell’ is stripped back and gentle, highlighting the emotive side of the label. The combination of alluring vocals and beautiful reverberating chords along with the ebb and flow of distortion makes it a composition that grips the listener from start to finish.
Belgian talent Locked Groove seeks the dancefloor with his remix. He brings back a little familiarity, the vocal remains, but is now present amongst an assortment of synths and percussion, pushing through to darker, heavier depths.
Baikal makes multi layered electronic music simultaneously for the heart, mind and feet. His version of ‘Wander To Hell’ is truly spellbinding, featuring a hypnotic groove that glides seamlessly through a continuum of time and space.

Wander To Hell

AL002 - Vaal - Wander To Hell (Locked Groove Remix)

Got the chance to remix this incredible track. Hope you guys like it!

Spotify: spoti.fi/2fjxI2F

The Weeknd & Daft Punk - Starboy (Kygo Remix)

Available end of January from http://cgirecords.bandcamp.com and wherever good records are sold

CGI016 - B2 - Russell E.L. Butler - I'm Dropping Out Of Life

Supported by:
Tim Green,Mihai Popoviciu,Sascha Braemer,Leon,Someone Else,Gunman,Richy Ahmed,Sam Divine,Riva Starr,Edgar De Ramon,German Brigante,Agent!,Kudus,Marc Poppcke,Alexander Aurel and many others…

Midnight Crystal

Brazilian producer ANNA steps up to Matador’s RUKUS imprint with her ‘Haze Moon’ EP, featuring the deep and ethereal title track that delivers a massive sound.

Showcasing her signature production style, ANNA presents an overall essence that envelopes the entire atmosphere as euphoric tones carry throughout ‘Haze Moon’. Steady techno rhythms hypnotize the listener and make this an ideal peak-time track.

As Matador expands the range of his label, moving on from solely supporting the Dublin artist's own material, ANNA represents the bright future of RUKUS’ catalogue.

The ‘Haze Moon’ EP will be released on RUKUS on April 14, and also includes remixes by Matador and Marc Houle.

Haze Moon EP

More exclusive music

Premiere: ANNA 'Haze Moon'

Released on Delsin Records 2018 - 

Available at: https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/6029/artefakt/falling-into-the-light

Falling Into The Light

‘An Invitation To Disappear’ is the debut LP by British electronic musician Inland aka Ed Davenport (@counterchange-inland) – and his first release for A-TON. Based on his soundtrack for a video installation by conceptual artist Julian Charrière, Davenport has recast the material and field recordings into eight tracks of rhythmically intricate electronics and spectral, ambient techno, inspired by Charrière’s visually striking, 76-minute tracking shot through a palm plantation toward a totemic soundsystem on full blast.

Listen at
Bandcamp: https://a-ton.bandcamp.com/album/an-invitation-to-disappear
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/album/an-invitation-to-disappear/1431980206
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Pda0TQUD72fhLKyz1KaQK?si=4vsMsv0KR123E9P5vbMoIg

Taken from the forthcoming A-TON album: Inland & Julian Charrière | An Invitation To Disappear [A-TON CD05/LP05], out September 28, 2018.
Pre-order album as gatefold 2xLP, CD or in digital formats: https://a-ton.bandcamp.com/album/an-invitation-to-disappear

All info: http://a-ton.berlin/an-invitation-to-disappear
Artwork: Julian Charrière, http://julian-charriere.net | Layout: Yusuf Etiman

Catch Inland on the road: https://www.sweatlodgeagency.com/roster/inland

An Invitation To Disappear

Wirecam

Buy Album

Inland & Julian Charrière | Wirecam

buy at Dystopian shop: https://bit.ly/2wYIgM8
or at: www.spacehall.de

170913

Lucy & Rødhåd - 170913

Hotflush Recordings present 'Wanderlust / Chimes' a collaborative EP from Lawrence Hart and Casually Here due 7th September. Both multi-instrumentalists based in London, the duo unite for a two-track package of glistening, melodic house.

Lawrence Hart (aka Duncan Tootill) is a classically trained musician working with a broad spectrum of styles, who, under his solo moniker produces ambient-leaning house and electronica. He is one third of the Little Club act and a long-term collaborator of George Fitzgerald. Casually Here (aka Nic Nell) is an experimental composer and the label boss of Algebra Records, who’s debut album ‘Kept’ was released in 2015.

Wanderlust / Chimes

Buy on Bandcamp

Lawrence Hart & Casually Here - Chimes

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MONOLOC – DROUGHT EP (DYSTOPIAN027)

vinyl: bit.ly/2SBXKmP

digital: bit.ly/2uAb8tn

Monoloc: www.instagram.com/monoloc_official/

Dystopian: www.instagram.com/dystopian_official/

After the release of Dystopian’s very first long player “The Untold Way“ Monoloc took some time to focus on his own label Unterland and the cinematic sounds the imprint stands for. Now he’s back on Dystopian with the “Drought“ EP, a heavy four-tracker that combines stepping grooves, gloomy soundscapes and dance floor effectiveness.
Artwork by Philipp Pusch, layout by Nina Langel.

B1 Monoloc - Mufon

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