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2015 will see German techno mainstay Stephan Bodzin ready to unleash his next full-length musical vision on the world. Entitled “Powers of Ten”, the 10-track album will land in June 2015 on his own Herzblut Recordings and provides another great insight into the melodically rich muscle mind of this modern great.
Says Stephan Bodzin of the LP: “Powers of Ten has been with me all my life and is named after a book that has been my background hiss, its confusing truth is my only real faith and its infinity shows me its finiteness. The album is about harmonies, melodies, rhythms. It is an homage to Bob Moog, full of techno beats and sounds and space and party and ecstasy and dancing and listening, and crying and feeling. It is a journey, a philosophy of life, a view of the world, a vague perception. It is my wife, my children, my family, my friends, my passion, my enemy, my greatest fulfillment, my fear, my deepest peace, my power, all my love.”
As such, this album is hugely personal and is filled with cerebral messages and well thought out concepts. All this shines through and makes it an all the more engaging listen from start to finish. Kicking off with the spine tingling chords and louche beats of ‘Singularity’ cuts like ‘Lila’ then continue to confirm that Stephan Bodzin has a classical understanding of melody that is way beyond your average.
‘Blue Giant’, ‘Wir’ and ‘Ix’ all manage to be uplifting and thoughtful at the same time as driven and groovy, whilst ‘Birth’ comes on with a hymnal high note, long tailed pads and subtly shifting beats. The ghostly grooves of ‘Zulu’ mark a majestic mid point to the album, which then continues to seduce with spiritual synths and more beautiful melodies on cuts like ‘Odyssee’ as well as the album’s standout title track.
Unfolding coherently and in soothing fashion, this album once again proves that few producers in the modern world have a knack for melody and an ear for sonic ingenuity quite like Stephan Bodzin.


Singularity

@CallumPlant

https://www.beatport.com/release/zhxh/1559976

Label: DEAD CERT. Records 

Artist: Callum Plant 
Title: ZHXH 
Release Date: 20 July 2015 
Format: Digital 
CAT#: DEADCERT017 

01. Zhode (Original Mix) 
02. Zhode (Rommek Remix) 
03. Xhang (Original Mix) 
04. Xhang (XHEI Remix) 

Manchester (UK) based Techno producer Callum Plant first appeared on DEAD CERT. Records in 2014 when he collaborated with Carlo Ribeiro on a track titled "Demand." It was a big hit picking up support from Luigi Madonna who played it in his mix for Hans Bouffmyhre’s podcast series linked to his label Sleaze Records. Other people who supported the track included Richie Hawtin, Sam Paganini, Pig&Dan, Joseph Capriati, Chris Liebing and Truncate to name just a few. 

A rising star, Callum has also had music released on labels including Owen Sands and Justin Kase's Ill Bomb Records plus Lex Gorrie's label Unknown Territory. Now he presents his first solo EP on DEAD CERT. Records. 

The release features two original tracks and two separate remixes from Rommek and XHEI. 

Based in London (UK) Rommek is a resident at influential London club night Dazed & Confused, also hosting his Erosion show on Seance Radio. He is an accomplished producer who has previously released on Emmanuel's label ARTS, Sonntag Morgen and Weekend Circuit. 

Argentinian XHEI makes his return to DEAD CERT. Records after the release of his Memorial EP in 2014. Having since released on labels including CLR, Dynamic Reflection, Illegal Alien and Rebekah’s label Decoy, he is a hyped producer and deservedly so. 

The first original track titled "Zhode" begins this fiery package, straight into a raw beat with crunching hats and drums heavy enough to break concrete. Its moody atmosphere is brought to life by sweeping industrial sounds that scrape through the mix like a metal bar being dragged over a stone floor. Powerful and energetic it’s fierce and aggressive with dark undertones that are perfect for the dancefloor. 

Remixing Zhode is Rommek who lifts the BPM to add forward momentum and increase the energy. Keeping the originals dark and industrial sounds he strips back some of the drums to create space and increase the dark atmosphere already present in the original. Tough and hypnotic his remix has all the originals charm, but added menace and intensity. 

Track three titled "Xhang" is the second of Callum’s original tracks. With a shuffling groove and reduced tempo, the track is less energetic than his first on the EP but just as intense. Thick with grit this dirty beast of a roller is heavily focused on broken rhythms and a pounding kick. Like an approaching storm, eerie winds breeze passed your ears and transport your brain to the bleak industrial landscapes of another world, whilst monstrous sounds create nervous excitement of the unknown. 

The last track is XHEI’s remix of Xhang and he steps up the energy by throwing away the originals broken rhythm, which he replaces with a pulsating bass line to create a straight down the line rolling groove. Taking no prisoners it has all of the originals industrial appeal but a high octane increased tempo, which makes it perfectly suited to peak time DJ sets.

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Callum Plant - Zhode [DEADCERT017]

Droplex, Corner - Wealth & Power (Original Mix)

Third eye

Two years on since his BR debut in Berlin, our attention is drawn once again to Benedikt Frey and his Lopasura (Love, Pain, Sunshine & Rain) imprint. Since its 2012 formation, Lopasura has housed Benedikt's own releases. Following on from the Connect Four compilation by Drvg Cvltvre, Mark Forshaw, The Acid Mercenaries and Benedikt himself, he now returns with the label's fourth release. Out of the Fog showcases a trio of analogue-laden techno mastery. The title track opens proceedings fittingly. Acid low-tessitura chords hiss continuously underneath while siren synths whir in and out in their grandeur, peaking to symphonic effect before fading back into the dark. A sense of drama that encompasses Love, Pain, Sunshine & Rain comprehensively.

Catch Out of the Fog creeping out of the shadows on 21st April via Lopasura.

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Benedikt Frey "Out of the Fog" - Boiler Room Debuts

Reached #17 in Beatport Top 100 Techno Charts. Out now on https://soundcloud.com/stilvortalent

Early support has come from the likes of Eric Prydz, Alan Fitzpatrick, Fur Coat, ANNA & B.Traits on her BBC Radio 1 show.

Grab your copy here:
https://www.beatport.com/track/simulation-original-mix/8133676

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Simulation

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Simulation (Stil Vor Talent)

Six months have passed since the last Konspiracy in April, returning now with Kittball’s most famous sampler on the 12th edition. Seven absolutely exclusive and individual originals by some new, but also familiar artists have been selected carefully to fulfill the highest musical standards. Starting with Veerus & Maxie Devine from Italy over Angelo Fracalanza & Spuri from Brazil, the German representatives of the sampler are Dayne S & Rick Großmann, Dry & Bolinger, Bombay Traffic and Masch + Yuko on a collab with Roland Clark. Lots of “Fresh Blood”, introducing Timo Garcia from the UK rounding it up on the same title for the perfect Konspiracy!

Dayne S , Rick Großmann - Early Morning (Original Mix)

Sascha Sonido - Turn Down For What (Original)  POBLA MSTRD

Get this release here www.beatport.com/release/orbital-…nance-ep/1858521

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In celestial mechanics, an orbital resonance occurs when two orbiting bodies exert a regular, periodic gravitational influence on each other, usually due to their orbital periods being related by a ratio of two small integers.

Producing for over fourteen years, Florian has become known for his deep, grooving powerful techno. His productions are characterised by his love of analog, which represent his true signature sound.
As a DJ, live performer, studio producer and sound designer, Florian has over the years established an impressive producing base for himself in his Berlin based Riverside Studio complex with an exciting hardware set up including Modular Systems, an analog mixing desk as well as classic machines like Roland 909.
Orbital Resonance was produced on his hardware and modular equipment, which he has also been using to produce his upcoming album, which we can expect to hear early 2016.

Florian Meindl - NIX CHARON

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Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (Reinier Zonneveld's Filth on Acid Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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A Lister - Highwind (Original Mix) - FREE DOWNLOAD

For our third release we have Barcelona's artist Baldo introducing his unique way of interpreting electronic music plus a superb remix from Daniel Kyo.

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Klondike

bellizzi - klondike (fantasia †)

The Debut Release on My Reptile Dysfunction Label

Released 23rd December

Doorly & Tan Dem Feat The Voice of Mike Skinner - Tonga Peak Times (Confuse Dem) (Club Mix)

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Florian Meindl delivers a new EP with the title track 'Isometric' the first to be taken from his upcoming album 'Time Illusion'. Rumbling techno vibes are the order of the day on Florian's 'Isometric' where the driving drums gradually build up. His mastery of percussion is perfectly showcased as you feel the tension mounting culminating in a dark techno fueled monster of a track. Isometric is backed by a 3 further formidable tracks Acid Harmo, Cubism and Impossible Object to complete the 4 track EP. As a DJ, live performer, studio producer and sound designer, Florian has over the years established an impressive producing base for himself in his Berlin based Riverside Studio complex with an exciting hardware set up including Modular Systems, an analog mixing desk as well as classic machines like Roland 909. His upcoming album 'Time Illusion' due for release early next year was produced on his hardware and analog set up featuring a Modular System, the KORG Minilogue and his 90s-mixing desk.

Isometric EP

Florian Meindl - Acid Harmo [ FLASH Recordings ]

FLASH Recordings is the musical vision and platform of Florian Meindl.