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It’s been more than a week since Russia has invaded Ukraine, destroying Ukrainian cities and shattering the lives of millions of people, whose world will never be the same again. The Ukrainian music and culture community is devastated by the shocking crimes of the Russian government. We wish for peace in our country above all, and we are doing everything in our power to support the people of Ukraine. 

Right now It is most critical to raise funds for the Ukrainians bravely defending their country, and for those, who had to leave their homes behind. Therefore, Standard Deviation has joined forces with @Mystictrax — a Ukrainian label run by Lostlojic, for our most important release: РАЗОМ ЗА УКРАЇНУ / TOGETHER FOR UKRAINE — a compilation by 65 Ukrainian and International artists to be sold exclusively via Bandcamp. All profits from this release will be split between the following charity funds, supporting the people of Ukraine:

- The ‘Return Alive’ Fund, helping at the Ukrainian front  
- National Bank of Ukraine Fundraising Account for Humanitarian Assistance 
- ‘Ukraine Pride’ Fund for LGBTQIA+ soldiers and LGBTQIA+ people affected by the war
- ‘Голос Дітей’ Fund, helping children affected by the war

We would like to express special gratitude to all the artists who got involved, mastering engineers who helped supporting the project, Poly Chain and Omon Breaker, who co-curated the release while being in the midst of war, Wolfgang Tillmans for providing the artwork, Julia Crescitelli for her video art, Ivan Tsanko for providing the typography, Modern Matters for helping with the release.

We are sincerely grateful to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and to every soldier, every volunteer, every activist, every person who brings us closer to victory and freedom.

Artists: 3Ddancer, Acidic Male, Albert Van Abbe, Alinka, Amber Cox, Aquarian, Arthur Kriulyn, Ben Sims, Bios & Poly Chain, Bjarki & Yet Unnamed Artist, Bodro, Carbon 96 (Zoë Mc Pherson + Ciarra Black), CEM, Clasps, D.Dan, DJ Marcelle/Another Nice Mess, Dasha Rush, Decka & The Lady Machine, Distortion, Eea Fka M.E.S.H., Elad Magdasi, Espen Lauritzen, Ezy & DJ Tool, Flora Yin Wong, Ghetto89, Hector Oaks, Henning Baer, Human Margareeta, Inatist, Incorrect Waves, JANEIN, Jay Glass Dubs, Job Sifre, Julia Govor, Jonbjorn, Kangding Ray, Laurent Garnier & Scan X, Lostlojic, Loweast, Mime, Marcel Dune, Mchy I Porosty, Kittin, Narciss, Nene H, Omon Breaker, Pablo Bozzi, Phase Fatale, Phil Molchanov, Podat & Panghoud, Projekt Gestalten, Quelza, Sasha Trey, Schacke, Sha Ru, Smezkh, Symonenko, Tapefeed, Terence Fixmer, Trs Kzk, Wallis, Whaler, Zvrra, ŸDV, ϙue, Wolfgang Tillmans.

Curated by Lostlojic, Mystictrax, Poly Chain, Omon Breaker, Standard Deviation, Modern Matters, Agnese Ghinassi
Artwork by Wolfgang Tillmans 
Creative Direction by Paul Georg and Agnese Ghinassi
Typographic design by Ivan Tsanko
Video by Julia Crescitelli
Text by Nastya Zamorska
Mastered by Gian & Daniele @ Dadub Matering, Joel Krozer @ Six bit Deep, Alain Pau @ Alain Paul Mastering, Aquarian track @ EastEndMastering, Carbon 96 track @Conor Dalton Mastering

РАЗОМ ЗА УКРАЇНУ / TOGETHER FOR UKRAINE

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STANDARD DEVIATION x MYSTICTRAX - РАЗОМ ЗА УКРАЇНУ / TOGETHER FOR UKRAINE

Released March 31st

VINYL:
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/fjaak-po-folk-ep/521802-01/
DIGI:
www.beatport.com/label/klasse-recordings/16385

PO FOLK sees Berlin newcomers make a welcome return to Klasse Recordings, their second EP for the label is a stripped to the bone work-out of all killer no filler.

PO FOLK comes in two versions, the 'HATE' version kicks off with distorted kicks and stabs before dropping to a devastating buzzy bassline. Techno and House in equal form, the track is perfect mix of light and dark. Vocals come courtesy of the group themselves, re-voicing a classic track that might be familiar to some.

The 'LOVE' version brings some melody and warmth into play, but still retains all the analogue fuzz and nastiness. MPC style sample cut ups ride the beat and transport the track to another heavy bassline and vocal chat.

Berlin based Panorama Bar favourites, Analogue Cops join the ranks of Klasse Recordings with a unique take on the title track. Playing out as a live jam session, the Restoration Records duo dub out the original parts and turn in a version that is as relentless as it is intriguing. Heavy on the bass and with double the weirdness, their interpretation is sure to cause havoc on any willing dancefloor.

Wrapping up the EP is 'Black Widow', an atmospheric and dynamic track that builds slowly before introducing a huge sub bass. Reduced to only the most essential of parts, 'Black Widow' is sure to play out well in any forward thinking DJ set.




Po Folk (Hate Version)

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@OscarMulero / @Phyr-Records

Bandcamp - https://pyramidaldecodephyrrecords.bandcamp.com
YouTube - https://youtu.be/jfgUGBulfz8

Phyr Records is the new label from Italy's Pyramidal Decode that has featured top artists like Takaaki Itoh, Dimi Angélis, PWCCA, and Oliver Rosemann, since launching in 2024. Now presenting a joint LP release with Oscar Mulero titled 'Il Poema,' this follows four albums already in just three years.

Oscar Mulero is known for his standout cyclical sound and running the PoleGroup and Warm Up imprints as well as contributing to influential labels like Kr!z’s Token and P.E.A.R.L.’s Falling Ethics.

For this DT:Premiere we selected "Caronte" that's heady and twisted modular session. Bursts of frantic percussion combines with a clashing, bleeping symphony of analogue signals and sirens for an intense session with raw tool-like sound.

For this DT:Premiere we selected "Caronte" .

LABEL: Phyr

CAT#: PHYR005
ARTIST: Oscar Mulero & Pyramidal Decode
TITLE: Il Poema LP

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 17 October 2025

01. Oscar Mulero - Puro e Disposto
02. Oscar Mulero - Caronte
03. Oscar Mulero - Lasciate Ogni Speranza
04. Pyramidal Decode - Amor Che Move
05. Pyramidal Decode - Viver Come Bruti
06. Pyramidal Decode - Cerbero
07. Oscar Mulero - Superbia
08. Oscar Mulero - Virtù e Conoscenza
09. Oscar Mulero - La Città Dolente
10. Pyramidal Decode - Lucifero
11. Pyramidal Decode - Virgilio
12. Pyramidal Decode - Riveder Le Stelle
13. Oscar Mulero - Arpie [Digital Only]

Buy @ Bandcamp

DT:Premiere | Oscar Mulero - Caronte [Phyr]

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Out now on vinyl & digital release - lnk.to/REKIDS132

UK techno legend Mark Broom returns to Rekids in February to release four uplifting cuts in the form of his ‘Break 97’ EP.

Mark Broom’s musical career is certainly something to behold – with over 150 releases over the past 25 years, on top of regular gigs across the world’s most renowned institutions, there’s no doubting his work ethic and his influence upon the scene. A prolific artist and true pioneer in the techno world, having worked with revered labels such as Warp, R&S, Ifach and Soma, and in more recent times Blueprint, EPM Music, Red Sonja Records and his own Beard Man Records, his ‘Break 97’ EP kick-starts 2019 for Radio Slave’s Rekids as the imprint adds yet another outstanding name to its roster following the likes of DJ Deep, Sebo K, DJ Spider and more.

‘Break 97’ sets the tone of the EP with a fusion of techno and disco, delicately blending funk-infused chords and resonating kicks amongst groove-filled vocals, before ‘Heart’ delivers inspiriting disco samples, punchy low end and elevating strings to reveal an effervescent aesthetic throughout. ‘EFB’ takes things up a notch, offering a dancefloor focused cut balancing rattling highs, vibrant synth flutters and a muffled vocal line, until ‘G Theme’ rounds out proceedings armed with robust percussion, electrifying vocals and undulating, euphoric keys.

Break 97

Mark Broom - G Theme

Head High - Rave (Dirt Mix)

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Release: 
17.03.2020 (VINYL)
24.03.2020 (DIGITAL)

FJAAK 006

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