Barnt - Under His Own Name But Also Sir

N.b. for our sentiments on Max's untimely passing, head here: blrrm.tv/BJOncE 

We've got a lot of love for Max_M and his namesake imprint. While firmly rooted in the techno scene, his unerring taste has seen great records tapped up as of late from the likes of Samuli Kemppi, FSG, Stanislav Tolkachev and Truss; hardly unknown names, but plucked from just far enough outside the usual hotspots to feel like outliers. It's one of his strongest suits: and in working with worthy upstart Parachute Records - first on last year's Toe Tag EP, and now on Fabric Safety Apparatus Vol.1 - he's come up trumps again.

"Slope" sees the Milanese maestro in fine fettle. The track is typically driving, eyes-down techno with an indelible groove coursing throughout, and a keen appreciation of when to give and when to go. Flanked by South London Ordinance on one side and Clockwork the other, the compilation is a must. Cop it July 27th onwards.

Max_M "Slope" - Boiler Room Debuts

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Roots Of The Past (feat. süßwasser)

Listen / order: https://K7.lnk.to/Murmur

The brainchild of Harry Agius (aka producer Midland) and songwriter/vocalist collaborator Robbie Redway who met at Leeds Uni, it exists in the innovative cracks between genre boundaries. As much influenced by the rugged sound-system culture of nights like Leeds' Subdub as it is by François K's work with Depeche Mode or the widescreen electronica of Jon Hopkins.

‘Murmur’ is the second single taken from the forthcoming album, which is due out in 2016 on !K7. It was engineered in Berlin by production maestro and Kompakt staple Ewan Pearson, whose previous work with M83 and Ben Watt has earned him a revered reputation as an engineer and producer par excellence.

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AKASE - Murmur (Ewan Pearson Dub)

UR001 by Lonja aka Leonid Weidemann
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Lonja aka Leonid Weidemann uncovers his first vinyl release on our Label. His EP 'Uppers & Downers' is made up of 4 banging tracks. Each of them will hit the sweatspot at the right time. With its grinding baselines, soft chords, smart beats and crazy vocals, 'Uppers & Downers' will take you on a good trip.

Uppers & Downers by Lonja (UR001)

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Premiere: Brothers Black - Analog Relief

Thomas Neyens first left his mark on the dance scene under his alias Kiani & His Legion, with two releases on Red D's We Play House Recordings in 2013 and more recently on Something Happening Somewhere, quickly demonstrating his accomplished production flair. This led the Belgian establishing his own imprint, Tanzbar Records, where he dropped two EPs under his Far Out Radio Systems moniker – bringing a more 'dancefloor focused' sound. Now after a two year hiatus, Neyens returns to his Far Out Systems alias for this EP, his first offering for a label outside of Tanzbar Records.

'Spheres' kicks off the release, with its soft bassline perfectly complimenting the hazy synths, syncopated drums and the mesmerising nuances from the hang drum that feature later in the track. The slow burning style continues on 'Jane Goodall', with the track's atmospheric textures gradually overpowered by a steady selection of drums, percussion and off-kilter effects. 'Vaquita' sees Far Out Radio Systems up the tempo whilst still sonically retaining the melancholic, hypnotic sound of the EP, as the snare-led rhythm gradually gains in momentum over its seven minute duration. Closing this excellent four track EP is 'On A Quest', a pulsating number that combines soaring, ethereal synths with a club ready groove that is perfect for the shadowy dancefloors the Belgian DJ/producer performs to.

Tracklisting:
A1 Far Out Radio Systems - Spheres 
A2 Far Out Radio Systems - Jane Goodall 
B1 Far Out Radio Systems - Vaquita 
B2 Kiani & His Legion - On A Quest

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Kiani & His Legion - On A Quest

Llewellyn - Remote Scope

Agents Of Time mark the seventh release on their Obscura label with the eight-track 'From Sound To Silence 2' compilation. 
Mixmag premieres the opening 'East Coast' by the label heads, a deep and bouncing track on the border of techno and acid.

Out November 23 on digital and vinyl.
Get your copy here: http://mixm.ag/NGVDQ2

Premiere: Agents Of Time 'East Coast'

Taken from edition eight of XLR8R+, an initiative to support independent music and culture, released January 2018.

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XLR8R+008: Levon Vincent - Dance With Me

In the last few years German producer Markus Suckut has built quite a following, thanks to his distinctive, raw and reduced modern techno sound. After several singles on the label, Markus now announces his debut full length, ‘DNA’, on Figure.

Rather prolific with his output of 12’’s and remixes, Suckut’s previous releases on Figure stood out, with tracks like ‘Hunt’ on Figure SPC M really developing his command of intensely focused and powerful kick drums. A true follower and advocate of the more refined side of club techno, he has recently set up his own SCKT label, and travels more and more as a DJ.

‘DNA’ now goes even further in making a statement on his sound. There’s something of the classic German minimal techno lifeblood flowing through this album, and over 11 tracks (8 on the the double vinyl release) we are guided through very precise, tense and effective exercises in basement techno minimalism.

From the moody synths of ‘Path’, a fitting intro to the album, we are then dropped head-first into ‘Dissociation’ where only a handful of elements resting on a weighty kick drum build a certain sci-fi tension. This tension is maintained over the course of the whole album.

Heading into more trippy zones, ‘Dust’ and the acidic jack of ‘Rigid’ both demonstrate Suckut’s skills at telling a story with a very strict economy of elements. As paranoid tension establishes itself as a major theme further still, ‘Shatter’ unfolds in a dreamy, if not rather apocalyptic dub track of the highest order.

‘Doomed’ presents a brief respite from the tunneling bass frequencies, as serene synths float across a smokey backdrop, but then it’s back to business as ‘Stranger’ takes us deeper into the fog with its tripping beauty.

The more aggressive thump of ‘Vibrant’, with its urgent synth voices and dramatic arrangement are pure Suckut - taught, carefully executed and intoxicating on the dancefloor. We are then guided into a more heady, psychedelic mood with ‘Remains’, before the true dub of ‘Places’ eases us down, working glorious space between the groove. Finally the last stand arrives in the form of ‘Mirage’, where an undulating acid line and freakishly- timed percussion shake and rattle around a wonderfully submerged throb.

Markus Suckut shows us his true colours and talents with ‘DNA’ - a very focused, mature and honest portrayal of his take on techno for 2013 and beyond.

Markus Suckut - Path

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