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The next installment on @feinestier is being delivered by none other than musician, poet and enfant terrible extraordinaire @bryankessler and boy, does he deliver indeed, giving us „An Idea Of What We Could Be If We Were Not Ourselves“. And however you might decode this idea personally (as it is brought to us in the language of music), it is certainly a precisely shaped one. All over the EP Bryan is bringing the goods with his signature raw-yet-meticuosly-arranged production style introducing sudden flashes of ecstasy, be it with some surprise trancy synth stabs (on the title track), red-herring-piano-chords („Forgot to Forget“) or raunchy sax samples („Fingernails and Breakfast“). As you already might’ve noticed by now, Bryan is also on top of his naming game, giving us the (un-)aptly named „Minimal Sucks Hard“, which contains a hard-hitting beat that reads like a Kessleresque variation of a Rominimal House tune. So to give you a summarizing evaluation of the countless ideas flowing around in this EP: When in doubt, go Kessler! 

Cover pic: Tobi Huschka

An Idea Of What We Could Be If We Were Not Ourselves EP

Fingernails And Breakfast

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microCastle’s second offering of 2024 welcomes Upercent back to the label for a new EP. Since first appearing in 2011, Valencia based sound architect Upercent has developed a distinct brand of electronic futurism. An enthusiastic attitude towards experimentation, coupled with extraordinary creative vision has made the Spaniard one of the more unique artists to emerge in the last decade. Upercent’s first microCastle project, 2018’s 'Vuit', not only served as the imprint's second ever vinyl release, but continued the Valencia resident’s mission to create contemporary club tools and destabilizing sound explorations. Seemingly in constant motion moving forward, Upercent would go on to record projects for Diynamic, Kompakt and Watergate, amongst others, firmly establishing his place amongst the underground’s premiere talents. Now more than five years on from this elusive string of projects, it has been Habitat, Innervisions, Sum Over Histories and TAU which have been vehicles for his creative swell over the last two calendar years, reminding us of the niche he carved out during his initial rise, as he continues to maneuver himself through the confines of electronic music. With 2024 being highlighted by ‘Falling’, a two-track collaborative project with Germany’s Adana Twins, Upercent now returns to microCastle with ‘Persevere’.

Beginning with the organic monochromes of ‘Oracle’, Upercent’s craftsmanship reveals itself across the slow-burning piece, one where funked-up beats and rubbery basslines get peppered with skittering rhythms, thought provoking vocal samples and glitched-out electronics. Its subdued yet swing-heavy suspense while perfect for an astute dancefloor, also acts as an ideal segue into the hopeful qualities of ‘As It May See’. Paul Brenning’s vocals feature here, falling like raindrops atop woody kick drums and clustered sonics, eventually giving way to an interlude of soulful phrasing, coaxing beautifully with granular textures and ghostly swirls of wind, before tastefully moving forward as panoramic arps emerge for a mesmerizing finale.

Upercent’s distinct aesthetic continues on the fourth selection ‘Cult’. Perhaps the most direct composition on the EP, its six-minute running time quickly sets you adrift in a techno-inspired wasteland of deconstructed vocals and retro chord stabs. Both intimate and wide-ranging, it's a series of crystal-like drones which engulf your attention whole, creating a sombre, ceremonial backdrop for misty glitches and fog-like swells to create a scenic storyboard. Reverberating hits and twitchy rhythms fill the space of closer ‘Blau Cel’, a production where Upercent crafts a trek through mountainous dancefloor trails. Unbound by gravity, orchestral gestures sweep across mossy plains and frost-filled sighs, offering listeners another immersive journey into the uncharted realms of musical expression.

Artwork: Mauricio Seidel
Mastered at Calyx, Berlin

Upercent - Oracle

Our main artist @goldenhourdj went deep into the wilderness but we felt the stakes could be even higher. What to do when you need something freaky but danceable at the same time? Type @bawrut in your smartphone and the solution delivered shortly. We're pretty much proud and honored to have him on Complaint Kulture, hope it is a step closer to his demo & promo folders on dropbox as well.

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TRACK: Remember
ARTIST: Liminal MX
LABEL: @marginalialabel

General Release ▻ 13th December

@liminal_mx’s “Remember,” from the forthcoming Save Me album on ELIF's Marginalia imprint, pairs flowing drum loops with delicate synths and heartfelt vocals, creating a deeply introspective atmosphere. Its celestial textures and raw emotion showcase Liminal MX’s talent for crafting immersive, soul-stirring soundscapes.

Remember

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Crosstown Rebels present SPIRITS VII

1. Lisbona Sisters - OK GURL
2. SHARE - Oh Please...
3. Bonafique - Desperadio
4. Dino Lenny - I Have Sampled Father
5. Upercent - Where Are You
6. Timo Maas & Inámo - La Tourbillon
7. John Monkman - Colours
8. Enamour - Jackpot

Upercent - Where Are You

The Spanish sound artist Jose Moles Martinez, aka Upercent, has demonstrated with various releases on labels such as Watergate, TAU and Kompakt that he can continually reinvent himself musically with innovative and fresh beats.

Now it’s time to release tracks on Marc Romboy’s Systematic Imprint and “Bufa” and “Uma viagem clara” are two more impressive tunes that do not follow any trends or fashions; instead he does his own thing as always and convinces us once again with his distinctive style.

Bufa / Uma Viagem Clara

Upercent - Bufa

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🌙 **New Music Alert – Propa People** 🌙

Just dropped my latest **deep tech** weapon – **"Hawk"** – a **late-night groover** built to keep the dance floor locked in till sunrise. Expect **chunky rolling basslines**, **hypnotic grooves**, and that **full-on energy** that tears the club apart.

🎶 **Listen now on SoundCloud and turn it up loud!**

Big love for all the support – this one’s for the heads who stay late and go deep.
\#Hawk #PropaPeople #DeepTech #LateNightGroover #UndergroundVibes


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