Troma & PERS1 
Kaede EP 
Aquaregia Records 
25th June 2021 
AQR018
Vinyl & Digital

Troma & PERS1 return to Canadian imprint Aquaregia Records this June with five melodic techno cuts entitled ‘Kaede’ EP.
Troma & PERS1 began their creative journey in the small seaside town of Granville in northwestern France. As conveyed through their raw acid compositions, the impeccable chemistry of the duo stems from their close relationship as brothers growing up in the tight-knit commune. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the sea fringed by the rocky landscapes of the Normandy coast, their music is a crafted concoction of hypnotic sounds, bold melodies, and breath-taking basslines. Troma & PERS1’s productions and live-sets alike seek to hypnotize with a balance between consciousness and delirium, light and darkness in their evocative creations. Their ‘Kaede’ EP sees the duo team back up with the Aquaregia family following their three previous releases on the label over the last few years.
Troma & PERS1 explore a range of styles on this EP, from hypnotic techno to breakbeat, all with the common thread of acid. Title track ‘Kaede’ kicks off the EP with gentle synth flutters, graceful melodies and echoing drums before ‘Samara’ continues with euphoric 303s, cinematic pads that sit harmoniously underneath the resounding kick drums.
On the flip, ‘Crimson Breath’ lays focus on hypnotic soundscapes, dreamy chord progression, and blissful moods that captivate you effortlessly until ‘Autumn Moon’ delivers arpeggiating modulations, emotional hooks and breezy fx with heavenly undertones. The EP is accompanied by a breaky 808 version of ‘Autumn Moon’ with icy high-hats and angelic leads, released as a digital bonus.
Troma & PERS1 ‘Kaede’ EP is out via Aquaregia Records on 25th June 2021.

Kaede EP

Troma & PERS1 - Samara [Artaphine Premiere]

https://soundcloud.com/brandonrileyofficial
https://soundcloud.com/raykajioka
https://soundcloud.com/cmndctrlrecordings
🛒https://www.beatport.com/release/ctrl002/3440328
🔊https://youtu.be/b4BfnnfotQ0

CMND CTRL is a brand-new imprint from Miami Florida based producer
Brandon Riley. Dedicated to musical expression, immersion,
technology, and innovation, we present to you CMND CTRL 002.
The CMND CTRL sound will focus mainly on the Techno and Tech House
related genres, and on this second release (CTRL002) we dive into a
darker, more tribal and hypnotic style of Techno.

King Snake lays the groundwork with its booming kick drum, seductive
percussion, and hypnotic synth overtones that continuously rise and fall
throughout the mix. A relentlessly driving track perfect for that late
night DJ session.

King Snake (Ray Kajioka Remix) Berlin based Techno wizard Ray Kajioka takes the reigns on this release’s remix duties and delivers a fast-paced take on the original mix. Ray’s production abilities are on full display with this remix as he rains down wild high hats and percussions
matched with a steady kick and well-timed synth stabs. A guaranteed
crowd pleaser.

The Passage brings a bit more of a dark and dreamy style mix to the
dancefloor with some well-placed percussion giving this track a
mysterious tribal techno vibe. Warm sounding sonic textures playout
through the mix, with a nice pulsing analogue synth hook driving the
main part of the track. Definitely a strong track to build up a crowd
with.

CMND CTRL 002

King Snake Ray Kajioka Remix

PREMIERE: B.Riley - King Snake (Ray Kajioka Remix) [CMND CTRL]

Release Date: 03.09. 

Buy the Music: https://secondstate.bandcamp.com/music

Tokyo techno maven Risa Taniguchi unveils “When I See You” EP on the formidable Second State. No stranger to the Berlin label, Taniguchi released her “How We Dance Again” EP just last year, in addition to a number of contributions to the label’s compilation series.

Warped synth keys, claps, flurried hi-hats and a muffled kick welcome you into “Mute Everything”. Chopping, skittish percussions cut and jolt across the heaving bass, simulating a frantic energy. A rolling 303 line dances with brightly shining synth notes. Towards the close, the synths are stripped away and the percussion takes over once again, with only the subdued acid and bass line at play.

Support the Artist:
https://soundcloud.com/risataniguchi
https://www.instagram.com/risa_taniguchi_rs

Support the Label: 
https://soundcloud.com/secondstateaudio
https://www.youtube.com/user/SecondStateTV https://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=11220

BCCO Premiere: Risa Taniguchi - Mute Everything [SNDST094]

Label: ARTS
Ep: System Theory
Artist: DEAS
Format: Digital - Vinyl
Release Date: 29 April 2022

DEAS - System Theory - ARTS [PREMIERE]

This is the fourth and final track in my PM project. These tracks are written, sampled, arranged and performed in a single two hour sitting.

This track was put together around a sample of a shoegazey guitar riff. It didn't really make sense until I dropped the big kick drum and then it went off in a techno direction, and I I added the burbling arpeggiated synths.

There are loads of effects on here as usual - the one that sticks out to me is the tonalizer applied to the beat (from Turnado). It adds some movement into the track which I find really propels the whole thing along. Turnado is really very cool although I only have the vaguest grasp of what I'm doing with it! Sometimes though I think a lack of mastery can be an advantage!

I ran this track through SubmitHub to find the genre, it tells me:

Electronica (48%)
Techno (46%)
Melodic Techno (24%)
Ambient (19%)
Electro (17%)

That's probably about right this time!

I've had brilliant fun with this project, all four tracks have come out well but very differently which I'm pleased about. Next step in the project is to put these together into a set which I can perform live.

I've also done an AM series of tracks, which is quite a different vibe. I'll be releasing them soon (January probably). 

I hope you've enjoyed these, please let me know what you think in the comments!

Cheers

Tom x


PM.002

🌀 Experimental Psytechno | Bush Techno | Peak-Time Weapons

Deep dive into the darker corners of psychedelic techno. This EP blends the groovy, psychedelic precision inspired by Akari System and influenced by the raw, dancefloor-devastating power of Unknown Concept – then pushes it into unexplored sonic territory.

This is what's inside the box:

- Heavy, hypnotic grooves (128-132 BPM)
- Twisted psychedelic textures & organic atmospheres
- Relentless sub-bass built for outdoor sound systems
- Cinematic buildups that break minds on the dancefloor

On the same vibe of:
✓ OZORA & Boom Festival 
✓ Australian bush doof sunrise sets
✓ Dark, psychedelic peak-time moments
✓ Producers looking for fresh psytech inspiration
Similar artists: Rinkadink, Greenwolve, Quantaloop, Luis M, Indira Paganotto, Smooth Criminal, HNTZ, Zenon Records roster

Beatport

Lucid Munchies

Flyance 008
Dysphoria I Euphoria Ep (Chapter Two)
Produced by Kas:st 
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Vinyl 2 x 12" & Digital format :
8 tracks vinyl + 3 tracks digital

Tracklist :

Kas:st - Origin (Digital Only)
A1. Kas:st - 55:55 
A2. Kas:st - 66:66
B1. Kas:st - 77:77
B2. Kas:st - 88:88
Kas:st - Emotional Progress (Digital Only)
A1. Kas:st - 55:55 (AWB remix)
A2. Kas:st - 66:66 (Setaoc Mass remix)
B1. Kas:st - 77:77 (Luke Hess remix)
B2. Kas:st - 88:88 (Anetha remix)
Kas:st - At The End Comes tThe Chaos(Digital Only)

FLY008 _ Kas:st - Dysphoria I Euphoria [Chapter Two] (incl. AWB, Setaoc Mass, Luke Hess, Anetha rmx)

Bandcamp

Hannah Addams - It Wasn´t your fault, Hannah (Original Mix)

Form001 presents a compilation of 4 transcendent cuts, that perfectly fit into the sound that Form and Function embodies, though with a different approach in mind.

On the A-side, Kafim starts the exploration with “Kisin”. The trancey bass line that dictates the pace of this track, combined with a variety of distinctive sounds, make it sound almost otherworldly. As it defies the ideas of a vast structure, this trip almost seems to continue to an infinite space before it fades out. 

Read more: www.6am-group.com/premiere-kafim-contributes-kisin-metnal-to-form-and-functions-latest-v-a-ep

Pre-Order the EP
Deejay: http://bit.ly/deejayFORM001
Juno: http://bit.ly/junoFORM001
Decks: http://bit.ly/decksFORM001
Redeye: http://bit.ly/redeyeFORM001
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/bandcampFORM001
Disco Piu: http://bit.ly/discopFORM001

Follow Kafim
SoundCloud: @kafim
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kafimbe

Follow Form and Function
Online: www.formandfunction.be
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Formandfunctionrecords/
Soundcloud: @formandfunctionrecords

FLY008 _ Kas:st - Dysphoria I Euphoria [Chapter Two] (incl. AWB, Setaoc Mass, Luke Hess, Anetha rmx)

Flyance Records