
Release date (3LP, cd & digital format): 3rd of November

TRACKLIST
1. Ø [Phase] - Insectoid
2. Lucy - Sana Sana Sana Cura Cura Cura
3. Ctrls - x.y
4. Rødhåd - Haumea
5. Planetary Assault Systems - The 808 Track (Parts 1 and 2)
6. James Ruskin - No Trace
7. Surgeon - Fixed Action Pattern
8. Inigo Kennedy - Arcing
9. Karenn - Pace Yourself

INFO
It was early 2007 when Inigo Kennedy inaugurated Token. Since that Identify Yourself 12” the Belgian label has gone from strength to strength, integrating both Kennedy and Ashley Burchett, aka Ø [Phase], into becoming integral cogs in the Token machine. In between releases by Grovskopa, Oscar Mulero and Go Hiyama, both Ø [Phase] and Inigo Kennedy dominated Token’s output, but it wasn’t until Burchett’s watershed Binary Opposition that Token received the shower of praise it deserved. Following this, label founder Kr!z issued three remix 12”s of that release which, including Token regulars, took in a profound cast of producers to reprocess “Binary Opposition” by the way of Sigha, Peter Van Hoesen, Planetary Assault Systems and Ben Klock. It was here Token stamped their authority on contemporary techno.

Since then Token has grown exponentially, bringing into their fold artists like Xhin, Mark Broom and Rødhåd, while Ctrls, formally one half of Northern Structures, has seen his solo career flourish on Token with the release of five records to date, and he joins Inigo Kennedy and Ø [Phase] as a label stalwart. Additionally this year, Orphx and Ancient Methods debuted their relentless Eschaton collaboration on Token, and Christian Wünsch’s Spherical Coordinates dalliance with Oscar Mulero has gained even more momentum with a second release called Kinematics Equations. Now, seven years after that debut Kennedy record, Token present Aphelion, a nine-track CD and triple vinyl grandstand of new and exclusive material from label regulars and like-minded artists whom Token founder Kr!z specifically commissioned for this milestone release.

The penultimate record before Aphelion was a second Token 12” by Rødhåd, another artist adding to the cultivation of the label’s sound and roster, and for this compilation the Berliner supplies his cosmically inspired “Haumea”. Joining the Dystopian founder on Aphelion are three of the UK’s most influential techno artists: Surgeon, James Ruskin and Luke Slater under his Planetary Assault Systems alias who provide Token with solo material for the first time after previously appearing on the imprint in remix form. Entirely new names to grace the label via Aphelion include Stroboscopic Artefacts founder Lucy, and Blawan and Pariah's Karenn project, while label faithfuls Inigo Kennedy,  Ø [Phase] and Ctrls naturally commit three Token defining productions.

Casting one’s eye over Token’s back catalogue and it’s clear to see the label is a staunch advocate of absolute techno, remaining steadfast in issuing quality material that remains true to classic strands of the genre regardless of its popularity flux. In that respect, Aphelion - a word used to describe the point in orbit when a planet or comet is farthest from the sun - provides a simple analogy that the magnetic force of Token, unfazed by the shadows cast by popular opinion, will proudly shine light on their artists and given styles. 

“We started in an era where our genre was very unpopular,” Kr!z explains. “And in the end that seemed a big advantage for us, because when everyone was giving up, we started our mission.” Regularly hosting label nights in prominent clubs around the world, Token has become a label supported by a wide-ranging body of artists like Âme and Ben Klock to Efdemin, Truss and Ancient Methods. With the label now branching out into album and compilation territory, Token’s duty to techno may not yet be accomplished, but it’s been a job well done.

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Aphelion

Karenn - Pace Yourself

After his joining with Ostgut Booking in 2015, his contribution to the Ostgut Ton | Zehn compilation and two 12“es on Ben Klock’s Klockworks label, Ukraine-born, now Berlin-based producer and DJ Etapp Kyle debuts on Unterton.

As with his previous releases Etapp Kyle captures his playful, multi-layered Techno endeavours with single-word track titles: Continuum EP starts off with “Opto”, an atmospheric track with fazing bleeps, ensouled synths and subdued claps – a prime example of his great feel for musical detail. “Ahora” builds upon this vibe with more asynchronous drum patterns, well placed drips of melody, distant pulses, mesmerizing pads and hints of rattles amongst other percussion.

The EPs title track “Continuum” is distinctive through its use of industrial hammer jabs and reduced, puzzling synth pads that are counteracted by a more dominant, steady and stubborn kick drum. “Limb” contrasts unconventional pulsating, hypnotic synth tones with sharp claps and snare sounds, and rounds off this 12“ of all new, puristic and futurist Techno, catering as much to the darker corners as to the brightest spots of the dance floor.

Etapp Kyle | Continuum

Press contact: xavier@wallroommusicgroup.com
@grindvik @doka_audio @phara-6 @sinfol @octualmusic
The quality of Stockholm LTD’s 2016 output has been hard to top, with acclaimed full length ‘Isle of Real’ from label boss Pär Grindvik in May, followed by a split EP from Grindvik and SLOBODA label head Nihad Tule in September.

And the Stockholm born, Berlin­based imprint is right back with another lethal VA, ‘A Number of Thoughts’. Their 39th release combines contributions from Dutchmen Doka, Sinfol and Octual plus Belgian newcomer Phara, as well as Grindvik himself.

Doka’s ‘Hidden’ layers staggering, tribal percussion under sinister robotic formants. Label boss Grindvik follows up with The Order, where jagged waves of ice build and swell to a dramatic breakdown, to be broken against warm chords and deep harmonies.

On the flipside, Phara turns out 6 minutes of thundering, stuttering techno, while Sinfol and Octual round off the EP with ‘Signals’, as syncopated toms fire under breathy moans.

A2 - Par Grindvik - The Order - Sthlm LTD 039

Marco Bailey's MATERIA brought a new generation of party to the magical island of Ibiza this summer, with a focus on raw underground techno, Marco's vision for his first season at Vista Club Ibiza every Sunday brought top techno artists from all over the world.

After the successful release of XL1, which acted as a preview to what we could have expected this summer, Marco is honored to present the release of #MATERIA XL2 on MB Elektronics Recordings - and it provides a powerful collection of 21 tracks that were prominent throughout the unforgettable season at MATERIA.

Mixed down by Marco himself into a sublime set, it has a selection of tracks from MBR Limited/MB Elektronics regulars and also gigantic guests including Joachim Spieth, Nima Khak, Dany Rodriguez, Mikael Jonasson, Alex Bau, Shlomi Aber, Blawan, Sterac, Shifted, UVB, Marcel Fengler, Flug (Official), Sigha, Persuader, Soolee, Moteka, Yotam Avni, Alfredo Mazzilli and last but not least Marco Bailey himself with "Gravity Drag" from his forthcoming EP due out later this year on MBR LTD

The array of tracks across this compilation provides a powerful and pure electronic journey, placing it firmly at the forefront of underground #techno.

Buy it at:

iTunes: http://bit.ly/MBE159D-MATERIAXL2-ITUNES
Beatport: http://bit.ly/MBE159D-MATERIAXL2-BEATPORT

Follow Marco Bailey on Facebook:
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Communicat 1022 EP

Blawan - Marga (Original Mix) [MB Elektronics]

After recent releases on labels like Innervisons and Hotflush Recordings, Berlin based DJ/Producer Oliver Deutschmann returns with "Fokus". The 4 track ep contains 3 originals and a remix of Argentine techno don Flug. We got the latter as premiere for you. Oliver Deutschmann - "Fokus" will be out on Friday (09-08-17) via Voight.

Head to review: http://bit.ly/2vPjNeq

Nach jüngsten Releases auf Innervisons und Hotflush Recordings kehrt Oliver Deutschmann nun auf dem in Barcelona/Berlin ansässigen Label Voight mit neuem 4-Tracker zurück. Auf der am Freitag (08-09-17) erscheinenden "Fokus" EP findet sich neben 3 starken Originalen auch ein Rework des Titeltrack wieder. Dafür verantworlich zeichnet niemand Geringerer als der Argentinier Flug. Seinen "Refokus" hört ihr hier als Premiere.

Zum Review: http://bit.ly/2vPjNeq

Fokus EP

Premiere: Oliver Deutschmann - Fokus

Dynamic Ukrainian producer Yan Cook makes his debut on Soma Records with the Wide Angle EP. Active on the scene for some time now and releasing on a number of top flight labels, Yan delivers a devastating 4 track EP, chalked full of his distinctive sound. 

The ominous title Wide Angle kicks things off with thumping and tripped out low end and doesnt hold back, firing straight out of the block with rapid percussion and twisted synth elements. Krater keeps up the pace with a more rolling and hypnotic feel; crushing rhythmic elements has Yan on full attack mode with this track. Blacklisted keeps up the aggressive vibes with sinister tones, growling basslines and yet more jarring and propulsive rhythms. Closing out with Red Stream, Yan continues with the malevolent vibes as dark and forbidding tones permeate throughout this perfectly crafted tool.

Yan Cook is yet another welcome addition to the ever growing roster of high quality talent on Soma.

Wide Angle EP

Yan Cook - Wide Angle [SOMA515D]

https://www.magneticmag.com/2018/03/subjected-systems-exclusive/

Format

Caldera

A1 Andrejko & Subjected - Caldera

Polar Inertia - Hell Frozen Over

This track is released on the 5th EP of the 15 year anniversary of Dynamic Reflection. Other tracks on the EP by Shifted, Matrixxman and Viels

Indecent

As Planetary Assault Systems, @Luke-Slater is an innovator of psychedelic mindfuck techno. Across a lengthy catalogue that stretches back into the 90s, the music’s bleepy, polyrhythmic loops are as recognizable as they are genre-defining. ‘Plantae’ is Slater’s first release as PAS on Ostgut Ton since ‘Arc Angel’ (2016) and covers the spectrum of PAS’s different strains while remaining grounded in Slater’s uncanny funk and knack for developing oblique melodies and rhythms over longer stretches. Deepness and hypnosis come as much through duration as sound design.

For Slater, ‘Plantae’ is made for Berghain, where he is a long-standing resident. In his own words: “I’m sure it’s no surprise that when it comes to putting together a release on Ostgut Ton, PAS takes on its more mind-altering, otherworldly quality by natural cause, quietly reflecting the dark sweaty nights and days at the club; at the point, the common neural coupling, of us all together. PAS has been part of Berghain and Berghain part of PAS for a long time. All of these tracks needed to pass the Berghain test in my sets first stop.”

Plantae

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Monoloc - Things (Monoloc Edit)

Entuzijast acid i tribal zvukova i drugih egzotičnih elektronskih podžanrova. Kad ne nastupa, vrijeme provodi u laboratoriju miksajući u epruvetama i tikvicama, doma zaljeva biljke, preslušava vinile i skuplja staklenke. Nakon što je proveo mnogo godina lutajući u svim lokalnim noćnim klubovima konačno i on uzima gramofone i playere i prelazi na praktikabl. Puštajući po rupama i nerupama imao je puno vremena za razviti svoj zvuk kojeg sada karakteriziraju mračni azijski beatovi, Taxi Kebab hitovi i berlinski old skool Tresor acid. Za njega je sve u raspoloženju dubokog i hipnotičkog ritma., svirajući one trake koje vas tjeraju da tapkate nogama i klimate glavom, a da toga niste svjesni, bez obzira na žanr, tempo, stil ili datum izdavanja.

Monoloc - Things (Monoloc Edit)

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