Bam bam bam

If you like your techno bruised and bleeding, you’d have taken note of Manchester’s AnD. Over the last few years they’ve been making their presence known with a series of unbridled releases for labels like Horizontal Ground, Black Sun Records, Repitch Recordings and their own self-titled stable. “Harder” has indeed been the duo’s mantra, bellowed stony-faced from the rasping recedes of industrial’s brittle outer rim. But it hasn’t always been this way. Before the broken bones and caustic, pitch-black tear-outs there’s been deep and dubby reprieves, techy dubstep and even washed-out drum and bass on the likes of Idle Hands, Project Squared and Hidden Hawaii all with equaled astuteness.

It’s clear there’s little out of AnD’s reach, and they’re certainly not bowing down to anyone. ‘Kundalini’ then, AnD’s debut EP for Electric Deluxe, is not something to be taken lightly. The EP opens with a trio of patented AnD-style monsters, cataclysmic techno siblings all venomous and rusted through. It’s a dark and unforgiving trail with these guys as drill sergeant, until “ICDBYC” that is. Not quite the calm before the storm, here we have AnD pull back from the bloody onslaught to turn a cleaner, more calculated sort of weapon. Cool and tactical shadow skulking, trimmed with IDM. This one is just as deadly!

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AnD - The Jellyfish

Hello everybody, 

This is the 5th podcast for Schwung's Nightfestival. This time by the very talented french DJ and Producer Antigone. 

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Antigone - Schwung Podcast


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.

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Aphelion

Inigo Kennedy - Arcing

Release date: 101214

The end of 2014 is an eyeblink away and Genesa Records is closing the year with it’s 100th digital release, „Hyaku“. Each track is a world of it’s own and therefore, suitable for the most different kinds of djs. Everything is covered: from minimalistic club stompers, over noisy, industrial demons to big room, theatrical, peak-time bombs. Enjoy!

Artist(s): Greenbeam & Leon, Forest People, Scalameriya, mRs, Joton, Alhek, VSK, Filip Xavi, Vladw
Title: Hyaku
Label: Genesa Records
CAT.N: GENESA100
Country: Serbia
Format: Digital
Releasedate: 10.12.2014.
Tracklist:

01 Greenbeam & Leon - Indifference
02 Forest People - Maghrib
03 Scalameriya - Delegator
04 mRs - Frequency
05 Joton - State Of Affair
06 Alhek - Verkhert
07 VSK – After Explosion
08 Filip Xavi - Redemption
09 Vladw - Anition



GENESA100 VA - Hyaku TEASER

Continuing UK producer Cleric's double-header on Figure, Figure 65 offers up 4 more brand new tracks from the sought after young talent. Following on from his wonderfully diverse collection of tracks on Figure 64, Cleric's skills continue to shine in this second chapter.

After a beautifully sensitive chord-led introduction in the form of 'Shifted Reality', showing off some rare after-hours vibes from the Cleric studio, we hit the peak time once again with 'Plexus'. A stripped and perfectly balanced moment of percussive DJ Tool glory, all we need are claps, Kicks and FX to get the room working overtime!

Old school killer 'Seit 1990' graces the B2 position with an addictive bleep-fest in the true spirit of underground, warehouse Techno... Simply a must have for the purist minimal heads out there, and the new breed alike.

Cleric closes out the EP with a mesmerising down-tempo composition entitled 'Dissapointment'. Its a touching ode to early 90s Electronics, and it will be no surprise to some that the Northern English producer shows his true colours on this wonderfully atypical track - echoes of Warp there to be found if desired.

Scattered Thoughts Part 2

Plexus - SNIPPET

Support the label: https://duplicityrecords.bandcamp.com/

Track title: Look At Me 
Artist: Noah Tauber 
Release date: 13.06.2025
 Format : Digital 
Label: Duplicity Records

YouTube Premiere: https://youtu.be/zJ94Ox1Zr1Q

OECUS Premiere | Noah Tauber - Look At Me [DP010]

Written, mixed and produced by Francisco Barahona 
"Flora" written, mixed and produced by Francisco Barahona & Artur Moreira
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Released by NRBK, Portugal
Release Date Digital: 20th of June, 2025
Catalog Reference: NRBK008
Format: Digital

Release description: 

Noite Infinita sees Fresko navigating a world of subtle aggression and atmospheric detail. The EP concludes with a collaboration alongside Nørbak, where restrained power meets immersive design.

Tracklist:
1.Fresko - 1 p.m. Stutzig
2.Fresko - Noite Infinita
3.Fresko & Nørbak - Flora


Fresko - Noite Infinita EP | NRBK008 | Previews

We are very excited to present Stephen Disario's track "Out Of Tune" upcoming on Token Records. Released 18th July on digi & vinyl.

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Support

PREMIERE: Stephen Disario - Out Of Tune [TOKEN133]

Track: Tethered
Artist(s): Dog on Acid
Label: Diffraction Records
Catalog: DIFFX001
Format: Digital 
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 01.07.2025
Mastering: Jannik Aßfalg
Artwork: Jakob Sachs

Support the artist
SoundCloud:	https://soundcloud.com/dogonacid  
Instagram:	https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXK9tosqli/  

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Bandcamp: www.diffraction-records.bandcamp.com/
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PREMIERE: Dog on Acid - Tethered (DIFFX001)

Support the release here: artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/petals

Duplicity is proud to present “Drakkar” by Rethe. Forthcoming on ARTS July 11th!

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SC: @r_ethe
IG: www.instagram.com/rethe_music/

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SC: @artsltd
BC: artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/
IG: www.instagram.com/artsrecords/

PRE-ORDER

PREMIERE: Rethe - Drakkar [ARTSCOLLECTIVE048]

Support here: sublunarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/r-tro-r-verie

Clotur - Rétro Rêverie - SUBL022

A1 Glitch Parade
A2 Dataline
B1 Ghost Transmission
B2 Patala
B3 Rétro Rêverie
ONLY DIGI: Mirage

Release date: 18.07.25
w & p by Clotur
Artwork painting by Camille Zouein

Sublunar and Sciahri are proud to welcome Paris-based Tunisian artist Clotur to the label.
Known as the head of Warok Music, Clotur makes his debut on Sublunar with "Rétro Rêverie", a uniquely diverse EP that showcases his impressive creativity and his ability to move across different shades of techno with ease and personality.

The journey begins with "Glitch Parade", an eccentric yet infectious track driven by a captivating groove that immediately pulls you in. "Dataline" follows, offering a sleek balance between minimalism and modern textures while maintaining a distinct identity.

On the B-side, "Ghost Transmission" delivers a sultry bassline and seductive vocal elements that infuse the track with a warm, groovy atmosphere. "Patala" brings an old-school flavor into the mix, standing out with its refreshing and instantly recognizable character. The closing track "Rétro Rêverie" lives up to its name: hypnotic and epic, with celestial soundscapes and an evocative vocal that give the EP a powerful and spacious ending.

As a digital-only bonus, "Mirage" takes things into deeper territory. A slow-paced and minimal cut that blends various influences into a deeply emotional and immersive listening experience.

Clotur - Rétro Rêverie - SUBL022

Support here: https://animarecords.bandcamp.com/album/expression-anima-004

Release Date: 25.07.2025

Gustavo Bassani is a techno producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist and sound designer based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. His diverse background in organic instruments and a musical approach to techno is what gravitated us towards his sound. With deep fast productions that are structured around polyrhythms, groovy chords and percussive hypnotic beats, his music has recently been gaining notoriety; featured by many techno DJs around the world, including MARRØN, Ritchie Hawtin, Truncate, Marcal, Dub Fire, Freddy K, Rene Wise, Luke Slater, Kr!z, Yanamaste, Nina Kraviz, Lindsey Herbert, Justine Perry, Future 666, Luigi Madonna, Lea Occhi, Paula Koski, André Salata, Vinicius Honorio, Alex Justino, among others.

After releasing “Kambo” and “Floating Dust” on our Jungle and Orbit VA’s respectively, it is now time for Gustavo to take center stage with ANIMA’s first Solo EP. We are collectively proud to present “EXPRESSION” - [ANIMA004]

Out now on Digital and shortly on Vinyl

PREMIERE: Gustavo Bassani - Leave Them Witches Alone [ANIMA-004]

Support here: https://obsmus.bandcamp.com/

Label links:

Bandcamp: https://obsmus.bandcamp.com/

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/obsmus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obsmus/

PREMIERE: Tehotu - Consequences [OM025]

MR034 Digital Bonus 02 Mathys Lenne - Dogrel

Premiere of VSK - The Evil Speech [WU105d]

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Artist: VSK
Title: The evil speech
Label: Warm Up Recordings
Catalogue: Wu105d
Release date: 01/08/2025

ARTIST LINKS
SC: https://soundcloud.com/vsk_crs
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vsk_series/

LABEL LINKS:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/oscarmulero
IG: https://www.instagram.com/warmup_recordings/
BC: https://warmuprecordings.bandcamp.com/music

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VSK - The Evil Speech [SOMA SELECTS Premiere]

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MPIA3 - Acid Badger

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Plexus - SNIPPET

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