Akrobahn [promo-mix]
Stilleben Records No. o6o 
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‘Akrobahn’ [Stilleben no. o6o]

Micron Audio embodies a hub for a modern and futuristic electro sound, led by DJ Stingray 313. The imprint beckons intense electronic sounds, roughened textures and geometries that speak to aguiding principle of making technological advancement accessible to the people. These technoid adventures of sci-fi sound design and arrays of unabating rhythm, draw its listeners through warped microworlds and wicked contortions. Behind the sounds, it exists as a display of artistic responsibility, making statements and providing solutions from socio-political commentaries. 

The first Micron Audio physical release emerged in 2011, with DJ Stingray 313’s Electronic Countermeasures EP, following a digital-only compilation that is no longer available. Tracks from the Micron Audio hemisphere have featured in several compilation records released by the likes of Rush Hour and Creme Organization, including Stringray’s Urban Tribe project. It represents a crisply defiant and firmly electronic approach, drawing in the infective indicators of video games. Relaunching afresh in 2021, Micron Audio is working with new artists and is stepping not only further into the future but into the foreground, where its clear scientific intention and political attitude is entrenched through top-shelf sound design and pumping rhythms.

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DJ Stingray 313 - Molecular Level Solutions (12")

Pre-Order: 
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Molecular Level Solutions

Molcular Level Solutions

PREMIERE: DJ Stingray 313 - Carbon Neutral Fuels

German electro producer Martin Matiske has recently breathed new life into his Blackploid alias. The project’s revival continues to bear fruit with the Strange Stars EP, Matiske’s third Blackploid release of 2021 and second for Central Processing Unit after issuing March’s Cosmic Traveler EP through the Sheffield label.

Blackploid’s two CPU drops have more in common than just stargazing titles. Those who enjoyed Cosmic Traveler will find plenty to like again in these four tracks, with Matiske serving up another quartet of snappy machine-funk joints this time around. However, while there is certainly a throughline between Cosmic Traveler and Strange Stars, this EP also finds Blackploid pushing the envelope at points by taking risks with his synth tones which thrill and enliven the record.

In keeping with the cosmic theme of Blackploid’s recent output, Strange Stars kicks off with ‘Star Patrol’. While this opening cut is full of the same needle-gun basslines and dinky synths that characterised Cosmic Traveler, the drum programming eschews the broken beats favoured by many in the scene for a straight house/techno snap. It makes for a very groovy jam, one with Drexciya, Computer World-era Kraftwerk and a pinch of Space Dimension Controller in its mix.

Indeed, the only track on Strange Stars which skips along on a broken beat is second entry ‘The Signal’. ‘The Signal’ also features some of Blackploid’s most impressive electronics programming to date, announcing itself with a brilliantly unusual synth that sounds like an old video game unit which has just gained sentience. When this alien tone is combined with another precision-engineered bassline the track invokes the grizzly bangers of the L.I.E.S. label, though the keyboard stabs which enter periodically also hint to the funkier electro of, say, Egyptian Lover.

‘The Unseen’, the first B-side of Strange Stars, finds Blackploid bringing together many of the things which made the two previous tunes such standouts. A steady four-on-the-floor and a slightly haunted feel to the synth choices casts back to ‘Star Patrol’, but much like ‘The Signal’ this joint also features some rather weird tones which are a hair’s breadth away from machine malfunction. It’s a feeling which runs through to closing cut ‘Light Corridor’, a number where melodies and anti-melodies zip around an array of gurgling electronic cells.

Martin Matiske’s fine run of Blackploid EPs continues with the intergalactic electro stylings of Strange Stars.

RIYL: Drexciya, Cardopusher, Legowelt, Beau Wanzer, Jensen Interceptor

Strange Stars

Blackploid - Strange Stars

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Reik - Gar 2.0

Our next premiere on @DarkScienceElectro comes to us from Zeta Reticula (@umek) via @Cultivated-Electronics

Following the massive success of https://soundcloud.com/cultivated-electronics/CE026-From-The-Dark-Volume One, Cultivated Electronics return with another world-class compilation of Electro artists from across the world. 

The track selected to premiere on @DarkScienceElectro is produced by Zeta Reticula, Slovenian producer better known for his Techno/Tech-House DJ chops. This side-project of the producer has been active since 2001, releasing on labels like @Electrix-Records, @MechatronicaMusic, @SixteenOFive and now with @Cultivated-Electronics. This track absolutely shines with old-school Electrofunk beats, a syncopated bass line and well-placed arpeggios that weave in and out of the song. When the lead isn't making you move, a creeped-out ghostly pad appears to help convey the 'From The Dark' feel of the release. This LP comes out on 11/26/2018 and will distributed via Clone. 

Buy here: https://clone.nl/item53559.html

Additional resources:
https://www.facebook.com/CultivatedElectronics/
https://www.facebook.com/umek.si/

Format: 12” Vinyl LP / Digital Release
Release Date: 11-26-2018
Catalog Number: CE027
Worldwide Distribution: www.clone.nl

From The Dark Volume 2

From The Dark

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PREMIERE: Zeta Reticula - Galactic Halo (Cultivated Electronics)

Client_03 - Testbed Output 01
APHAC001
Cassette / Digital
Released: 6th March 2020

Following on from 'Hope Repeater', Client_03 delivers a 100% original material tape.

A deeper dive into the enigma, a clinical assessment and interview with Client_03, soundtracked with their own dystopian, slamming electro. Algorithmic or organic, decipher for yourself.

Client_03 is the Testbed

Client_03 - Testbed_Output_01

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Client_03 - Testbed_Output_01 SIDE A (APHAC001)

More info - http://loose-lips.co.uk/blog/rigson-light-metal-shgn002
@shoganai-records
@rigsonrigson

Private Hell

Light Metal

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PREMIERE: RIGSON - Light Metal (SHGN002)

The enigmatic CEM3340 returns with his third LP.
It’s also the third outing on his very own Curtis Electronix, following a strong release from DJ Overdose himself.

On the A side things kick off and go straight to the point with four highly sharped hard hitting jams, cut with the usual deadly precision.

Firing snares and rusty 808 kick drums with a persistent old school feel;

On the B side things morph and get more evocative with three classic-influenced electro bangers.

No more words needed. Just drop the needle. This is Suburbs Disorder.

CEM
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cem3340cem3340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEM3340-138996636732757/

Curtis Electronix
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/curtiselectronix
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurtisElectronix/

PREMIERE: CEM3340 - EXP (Curtis Electronix)

FORTHCOMING ON PALING TRAX LIMITED STAY TUNED

GIVE U MY BODY

"yeah investing in that new 200,000€ void system will pay off soon enough you know. the audience will learn to appreciate it more and more. yeah of course it's unfortunate we can't go above 77 dB past 10pm because of that one old rentnerehepaar across the courtyard from our backdoor, but you know the clarity of sound really makes up for the loss of punch, you don't even need to turn the volume up for it to sound 'loud'."

fuck you. build a fucking wheelchair ramp instead.

Reik - Gar 2.0

ErikvLith