After an astonishing SK001 remix that left us craving for more, we simply had to bring Elmono back for a grand expedition on Spitskool. Hailing from Cardiff but finding solace in Lisbon, this maestro has graced revered labels like Cold and Tectonic Records. And now, after a six-year hiatus, a new full body of work emerges, surpassing all expectations. Brace yourself for a collection of intricate, analog jams, tailor-made for every nocturnal moment.

First on the voyage is 'Release,' where organic samples mingle with resounding percussion. A smooth acid baseline carries this delicately emotive composition, never straying too far from the established path, yet perpetually meandering within the structured groove, propelling us forward.

Following suit is 'Fields of Shells,' an awe-inspiring MPC workout. Immaculately crafted drums, a formidable break, and an 808 jam unite to create a stunning piece of club artillery. The acid and stabs transport the mind to two distinct otherworldly realms, converging within the unorthodox groove forged by the low-end percussion.

Enter 'RhythmTing,' a subaqueous grime hybrid that wanders through captivating sonic landscapes. Refusing to pause and fixate, the essence lies in the absence of focus. Percussive elements weave in and out amidst arresting 16-bit sound design and intricate soundscapes, ultimately carving defined sonic spaces that dominate the soundscape.

Prepare for an education in impeccable rhythm and looping with 'You Knows.' Elmono's hip-hop and jungle prowess take center stage. Flangers and phasers dance in harmony with a break that flawlessly complements a contemplative synthesis and sub-bass combination. This is the epitome of slow, moody, and sleek jungle at its zenith.

Lastly, we have 'Way Cool,' a minimal roller tailor-made for those ethereal moments illuminated by 4 AM smoke machines. A tense and unsettling acid line harmonizes with the percussion, seamlessly intertwining with the vast expanse and atmosphere. Elmono has birthed an unequivocal and unmistakable sound, unapologetically his own.

For the remixes in this chapter, we have the label heads Maroki and Coralie, each offering their distinct reimaginations. Coralie's reinterpretation of 'Way Cool' echoes uncomfortable sound design reminiscent of Aphex Twin, challenging the very fabric of club-oriented music. Infused with his trademark bass-heavy kicks and subterranean work, accompanied by clicking percussion, it's the acid's metamorphosis that elevates this piece to the realm of peak-time, left-field delight.

Finally, we encounter Maroki's remix of 'Fields of Shells' - an unyielding and ferocious endeavour. A relentless 4x4 kick, overpowering acid, rolling percussion, and earth-shaking sub-bass levels test even the most robust foundations of any given club. Brace yourself for an unapologetic and unrelenting journey into the depths.

https://elmonouk.bandcamp.com/album/elmono-fields-of-shells?label=2446615858&tab=artists

https://soundcloud.com/elmono
https://soundcloud.com/spitskool

PREMIERE: Elmono - Release [Spitskool Records]

Listen back to Ploy's first show at Drift that includes  some fun house & garage.

https://www.instagram.com/ployottesen/

Ploy - Endurance @ Drift Radio 19-10-23

Gespür für den Groove und Leidenschaft für das Experimentelle beschreibt Lysanders Sound gut. Geboren und aufgewachsen in Weimar, hat er seine musikalischen Wurzeln tief im House, Leftfield und in Electro. Schlagzeug-Unterricht und Papas alte Platten prägten seine heutige Affinität zu experimentellen Übergängen und Klängen, die immer wieder Bewegung auf die Tanzflächen und in die Dresdner DJ Szene bringen. Dort ist er in den letzten auch regelmäßig mit Veranstaltungen im Dunstkreis der @reinewaesche in Erscheinung getreten. Seine Offenheit, Wissbegierigkeit und Toleranz haben ihn darüber hinaus viel zum Reisen angetrieben. Unter Anderem in Griechenland und der Schweiz konnte er seinen Sound stetig neu erfinden. Neues und Unerwartetes halten daher immer wieder Einzug in seinen Sound, ohne sich jedoch den Wurzeln ganz abzukehren. @lysanderdj

Tracklist:

Marco Lazovic - The Dredwerkz
DimDJ - Outrun
Dawl - Output
Cable Toy - DOKTORHAUS (feat. SBP4)
Manuel Darquart - In The Post
Chris Simmonds - Rush N Soul
Alton Miller - Crossing
Billus - Splay
Eversines - Efbol
Salomo - Forma
Dj Tsoug - Broken Dreams
Amrint Keen - Dancing in the Parking Lot
Dylan Forbes - Evolution
Low Tape - Why is Life so Strange
Yennek - Emperical Reality (Fake Piano Mix)
DJ Fucks Himself - Dream Team
James Bangura - CLEANSE

NOAR/042: Guestmix w/ Lysander

Recorded live at Torhaus

Stanislawa is a queer visionary artist based in Brussels whose passion for 90s techno and dreamy trance is only matched by her fervor for creating transformative sonic landscapes.

@stanislawa

THF Presents: STANISLAWA // 18.11.23

Welcome to @seymoour's new radio show where early-risers catch their earworms. Every second Monday of the month, Catching Worms explores the sound of the 1960s, 1970s and everything related. Stop hitting snooze and press play on the soundtrack of your morning. 

Tracklist:
 
mountain book - OOIOO
Surf Or Not - Connan Mockasin
I Lost a Game - Cerro Verde
That's The Kind of Love - The Mystics
You've Got a Woman - Lion
Villa Mariana - Azymuth
Cannock Chase - Labi Siffre
Theme Of 'A Summer Place' - Percy Faith and his Orchestra
Tonight - The Little Dippers
London - Angel Bat Dawid
B'nD (NY) - Jassbusters
Terrapin - Syd Barrett
Define A Transparent Dream - The Olivia Tremor Control
Frailejon - Vytas Brenner
Island Walking - Tame Impala
Dream - Ryuichi Sakamoto
Comfy Place - Shoko Igarashi

Catching Worms w/ Ella 13.11.23

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tracks served by

FLAX @flax_metaware 
zirqule @zirqule 
Zebra Centauri @zebra-centauri 
Janthe @janthejanthe 
zart @zartmosh

all tracks tape mastered by Jacob Korn, TAILOUT Studios

artwork by Lilly Günther
https://www.instagram.com/_hexelil/

pre-order on Bandcamp now!
https://fragmentedlabel.bandcamp.com/album/frag-borealis

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Bandcamp

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written, produced & mixed by zirqule @zirqule
tape mastered by Jacob Korn, TAILOUT Studios (Dresden)

zirqule - Fieldtrip

Recording from Radio Vilnius on 02.12.2023
Here's a link to listen to other podcasts from Lithuanian and Baltic scene and to check the tracklist - https://radiovilnius.live/16026-2/

Radio Vilnius | December 2, 2023

Egomaniak

Egomaniak (Jupiter Rhythms)

New one from me on Hungry Koala, hope you all enjoy xoxox

War Monger

Alavate - War Monger (Original Mix)

GodFader - Darkness & Feelings (Samay Records)

fragmented: ist eine interdisziplinäre Plattform für lokale Kunst, Musik und Politik.

fragmented: is an interdisciplinary platform for local art, music and politics.

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Elea Eluanda:@elea-eluandaaa
flooke:@flookemusic
goldie:@goldie161
Hannie Phi:@hannie-phi
jon bouvier @jon-bouvier
miso:@miso_dd
PAU PAU:@paupaupaupaupaupaupau
Random Data:@randomdata
SPÅRVÅR:@sparvar303
copacetic:@copacetic161

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