minimal techno

Tekkno Utz Utz

<p>Tronic supremo Christian Smith and Brazil&#8217;s Wehbba have been busy creating a series of innovative single releases together that will be known as the &#8220;Passion Over Fashion - Trilogy&#8221;. In a perfect storm meeting of musical minds these two maestros have come together in the studio on a creative high after their recent, individual, critically acclaimed artist albums - &#8220;Omakase&#8221; and &#8220;Square Two&#8221;.Given that they have remixed a number of huge, high profile releases together in recent times - Funk D&#8217;Void&#8217;s classic &#8220;Diabla&#8221;; Laurent Garnier&#8217;s &#8220;Flashback&#8221; and Bushwacka&#8217;s &#8220;Westside&#8221; - it seems amazing that this is the first time that they have worked on a series of original tracks together!Has the wait been worth it? You bet! Across the releases, Christian Smith and Wehbba explore and innovate to an exceptionally high standard, creating 6 huge dancefloor moments that respectfully touch base with influences drawn from the likes of Detroit Techno, Chicago Acid House and 80&#8217;s Hi-Nrg. The first release will be:Christian Smith &amp; WehbbaPassion Over Fashion 1/31. Second Life2. Centauri(Tronic) TR114"Second Life&#8221; is pure peak-time techno of the highest order that channels the soulful brilliance of the best of Detroit into a huge ball of positive, euphoric energy. &#8220;Centauri&#8221; focuses on the E-Dancer style bassline techno with equal gusto, exposing deeper creative streak from this partnership.Pt.1 is released July 15th Passion Over Fashion Pt. 2 and Pt. 3 will follow in two month intervals.</p>

Christian Smith & Wehbba - Second Life (Original Mix) [Tronic]

Der Mueckenschwarm

We’re so excited to announce our next release on Radical New Theory from none other than  LUXE. 
Her debut EP ‘Belonging’ caught our attention a few months ago and we haven’t stopped playing it since. 

It’s been amazing having already had support from 6music with several plays of A83 from Mary Anne Hobbs over the last week. 
LUXE’s first release on RNT is off to a flying start and we’re so excited for what the future holds for her. 

LUXE - Belonging ep is available now, across all platforms as well as a vinyl pre order on our bandcamp page. 

Love ya’s 💖💖

LUXE - Belonging

A lover of music in all its forms, Quenums career has been built over 30 years while gaining the respect of both techno pioneers and the younger generation. With releases gracing Cocoon, Second State, Supernature, Sol Selectas and Rebellion, he proves that he is still a powerful player in the industry.

Quenum - Come Back (Original Mix)

Next up for Desert Hearts Black comes a transatlantic meeting of minds in the form of ‘Fade’ by heavy hitters John Monkman & Rinzen. 

As two artists with solo careers already in high gear, John and Rinzen have been in each other's orbits for a number of years via remixes and mutual collaborators. This marks their first track together - and what a debut it is! 

John is signed to a number of great imprints including Kompakt, Ellum and Last Night On Earth, and with a Beatport #1 and the endorsement of the scene’s elite behind him, he debuted his new live show at none other than Coachella Festival in 2018 wowing the critics in the process. 

Rinzen is a product of the burgeoning LA dance scene. Breaking out in 2017, he’s quickly established himself with releases on labels like Bedrock, Oddity and Factory93. Widely described as having an otherworldly sound, his unique soundtrack has delighted fans around the world at shows as diverse as Printworks (London), Stereo (Montreal) and beyond. 

Aimed squarely at the peak time, ‘Fade’ launches into life from the first beat. Techy percussion and synth washes marry with the killer drums for instant impact. Melodies up the ante - creating a sense of dancefloor euphoria from the first drop. Growing throughout the track, the tension is finally lifted with rich vocals delivered by Monkman, leading to an emphatic finale. An anthemic journey that will delight clubland all through 2023.

John Monkman, Rinzen - Fade

Desert Hearts Black label boss Marbs returns to the imprint with his latest release ‘Trip & Roll’, a driving and deep new cut paired with stellar remixes by Detroit legend DJ Minx and fellow West Coast producer SHADED. The 3-track EP arrives just in time to serve up heavy baselines on festival dancefloors this year. 

As a Founder of the Desert Hearts brand known for its flagship annual festival for over 10 years running, world-renowned parties, and two record labels, Marbs has proven to be a longstanding pillar of the American dance music scene. His productions weave intricate percussive patterns with hypnotizing and emotional psychedelia.

‘Trip & Roll’ is wonky and weird in the best ways. Aimed at the heads-down-and-groove late floors, it breathes its own off-kilter charm from the very first bar. Sparse percussion and clever drum placement open the track before pads energize into the break. A film-like vocal completes the trip and sends you into an otherworldly state. 

Dj Minx’s remix showcases her unique style with a stripped-back dubby angle, layering the original track’s motifs with her techno-focused touch. Finally, celebrated techno artist SHADED adds his signature feel on the EP - a more melodic flavour that will suit that pre-peak moment before the dancefloor loses its mind.

Marbs - Trip & Roll (SHADED Remix)

Ardalan joins Desert Hearts Black with three acid-tinged dancefloor destroyers, assisted by the very talented Kill Frenzy. 

Born in Tehran, Iran, Ardalan Noghre-Kar possesses a unique and fresh perspective on music. His mixes, remixes, and dubs are known for their sass, energy and wickedly wry samples, but his original tracks are where his efforts shine. Signed to Dirtybird, and Pets Recordings to name a few, Ardalan has been a staple in this industry for quite some time.

“In such a fast-paced, ever-evolving world, I wanted to highlight how important it is to drown out the noise sometimes and return to humanity.” Ardalan says, “This EP dives into the realm of a fictional dystopian and apocalyptic world that could very well become our reality if we don't take action.”

First up, ‘Ruby & The Fish’ opens his account with wavy robotic percussions and a huge low end. The EBM inspired warehouse drums and wild builds transform the light and dark sections equally with energy and transcendental dread. Next, fellow Dirtybird Kill Frenzy collaborates on ‘Paravision’ a moody acid raver full of dark intent for those late hour heads down stompathons we all love. Icy sonics and spiky percussions juxtapose the squelchy acid with aplomb. Finally, ‘The Maniac’ rounds out the EP. Written to express the struggles ‘to be human in a society that is overtaken by AI and technology’, the dark warehouse drums and acid nuance is subtly transcended by warm pads and heartening vocals. Like a Vengelis soundtrack for modern times, it’s utterly spell-binding. 

I was really inspired by the sound and music of movie scores from the 80s. Especially Vengelis from Blade Runner. Using a modern gear like the Deckard’s Dream (Inspired by the Yamaha CS80 synthesizer), I was really able to add cinamatic sequences and melody’s to give it a bit of soul and emotion; human.” - Ardalan

Ardalan & Kill Frenzy - Paravision

Melbourne artist JPA makes his Gruuv debut, which features Sean DeClase on vocals and comes with a remix from label heads Audiojack.

JPA feat. Sean Declase - Calling

Prepare to dive into the latest creation from Desert Hearts Black’s visionary leader, Marbs, as he makes a triumphant return with a new single that promises to set your senses ablaze.

Marbs, aptly hailed as the “Papa Bear” of Desert Hearts, possesses an innate ability to sway even the most discerning crowds. With over a decade of unparalleled success, the Desert Hearts brand continues to soar to greater heights, with their most recent endeavor, Desert Hearts LA being their most ambitious event to date. 

Marbs' production skills are cementing his status as one of the standout artists in the SoCal region.
'Children of Neptune' commences with the serene sounds of a woodblock groove and the delightful chatter of children, before transitioning into a crescendo of spiky synths and epic impacts, igniting a cinematic realm of late-night energy. As the track reaches the main drop its all systems go! A secret weapon track for many moons.

Marbs - Children Of Neptune (Original Mix)

I Talk To Water

An Amazing

Buy here: pan-pot.fanlink.tv/forte

Digital release: 17th Nov 2023
Vinyl release: 17th Nov 2023

01: PROTO
02: BOND
03: FUTURA
04: EVOLUTION
05: NOVA
06: CORE
07: ARC
08: EON
09: UTOPIA
10: CODA

Legendary German techno duo Pan-Pot announce their brand-new project ‘FORTE’, a collection of ten singles. Each track presents individually, each telling their own unique story influenced by the duo’s ever-evolving sound over the years - something that has kept them perpetually current. The culmination also marks a milestone 20th anniversary for the duo, serving as a resounding reminder of why they have been at the forefront of the scene for over two decades.

’FORTE’ meaning strong, translates all the good and bad times we have had, in a way that reflects on our sound. It's a journey of reflection, reinvention, and inspiration from our travels around the world and the people we have met along the way. The tracks emulate the past, present, and future, in a range of styles, but most importantly they are all tracks which we love and enjoy playing. We wanted to create our own original music again, and this project has been long in the making to celebrate 20 years of Pan-Pot” - Thomas & Tassilo (Pan-Pot)

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@secondstateaudio

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Pan-Pot - CORE

Audiojack’s dancefloor focused electronic music label, releasing on vinyl and digitally since 2010. 

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