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KafkaCtrl - The Machinery

• VTX013, EP, Vinyl black, 12″, 33 rpm
• Scheduled release date: End of September 2021

A1 - Genetic Drift
A2 - The Machinery
A3 - Markov Chain (Lazercat Acid-Ctrl Remix)
B1 - Tactics
B2 - Markov Chain
B3 - Theta Activity

The Machinery cannot be stopped. KafkaCtrl is back with another round of heavy hitters. Expect more expertly crafted dystopian machine-funk, with melancholic pads and gut-punching basslines. Lazercat steps in on remix duty with an effective, old school influenced acid vision. Vinyl limited to 200 copies.

• Frequencies lifted by LXC at Watta Sound
• Painting by Alex Harders
• Distributed by Bordello A Parigi: bordelloaparigi.com/

Digital album on Bandcamp:
https://vortextraks.bandcamp.com/album/the-machinery

The record is available in the following shops:

Bordello A Parigi: https://bit.ly/VTX013-Bordello
Clone: https://bit.ly/VTX013-Clone
Decks: https://bit.ly/VTX013-Decks
Deejay.de: https://bit.ly/VTX013-Deejay
HHV: https://bit.ly/VTX013-HHV-de
Juno: https://bit.ly/VTX013-Juno
Redeye Records: https://bit.ly/VTX013-RedEye


KafkaCtrl SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kafkactrl
KafkaCtrl Instagram: www.instagram.com/kafkactrl

KafkaCtrl - The Machinery (out now)

from 12" on AC Records.
https://www.discogs.com/CH415-Electronic-Visions/master/1968448

Bandcamp

B1. Primary Hydra Spin [AC_35]

Seasoned heads may already be aware of dynArec. The project of one Chris Kalera, dynArec has been a force in the electro underground for more than two decades at this point, releasing numerous records and helming the Vaporwave label to boot. He has marked himself out as a purveyor of top-quality machine-funk during his career, a producer who runs with the spirit of Detroit to craft club traxx of wicked intensity.

After a period of relative quiet in the late 2010s, Kalera has roared back into action recently, with a run of releases emerging in 2021 and 2022 across labels including Cultivated Electronics, Superluminal and Umwelt’s New Flesh. Now the Vaporwave Records founder takes his Central Processing Unit bow with the Force In The Sum EP, and his hard-hitting electro style is immediately at home on the Sheffield imprint.

Force In The Sum commences with ‘A Dispatching Role’, a track where eerie vocal snippets and delay-drenched anti-melodies cluster around a volatile low-end wobble and crisp 808 snap. It’s equal-parts ominous and invigorating, kind of like the Thom Yorke of ‘Kid A’ times if he’d been granted an audience with Gerald Donald. ‘A Dispatching Role’ is prime slalom music, and the mood carries through to following cut ‘Stabilized’. After a stentorian opening of unerring kick drums and fizzing keys, ‘Stabilized’ soon blooms into a retro-futurist robo-electro joint which comes off like a more textured iteration of Unit Moebius.

Things open up a little more on first B-side ‘Canonical Form’ - at least, they do before the track’s pretty opening flushes are interrupted by a vicious blurting bassline reminiscent of, say, Jensen Interceptor. There are no broken beats here, the track’s unyielding four-on-the-floor thud pushing the joint a little more towards techno mode than the A-side jams. This straight beat remains on Force In The Sum closer ‘Classification Of Elements’, with sputtering hi-hats playing off the groovy pings of the synths to devilishly danceable effect. Slip-sliding saw sounds and spine-tingling, almost ‘X-Files’-esque lead lines enter to up the ante, but the mood shifts after dynArec starts to lace lush chordal stabs and delay-drenched modular runs through the track. All the while, a voice repeats the mantra “what matters is the sound” - and who could deny the truth in this statement?

dynArec’s prolific recent run continues with the four track Central Processing Unit debut Force In The Sum. Tense, expansive and worldbuilding, this is wickedly danceable electro done right. Truly, what matters is the sound.

RIYL: Jensen Interceptor, Cardopusher, Cygnus, Silicon Scally

dynArec - Force In The Sum

https://ratliferecords.bandcamp.com/album/data-theft

Since a couple of years there has been a lot of data transfer between the thief and the rat. 
After the first bytes got exchanged, it was clear they speak the same code: Communication on the basis of rhythmic structure! After some interferences and transmission drop-outs, we can finally announce the transfer is complete and will materialize in form of a 12“ vinyl record. Data Theft is a six piece strong selection of Rhythm Beat Master ship. It will be difficult to find more bang for the buck anywhere else. You can now own this magnum opus that is Rat Life Records 20th release!

BUY HERE

Data Theft - Data Theft (Rat 20)

Matti Turunen is probably best known for his work as Morphology (with Michael Diekmann) but here he goes it alone for a new EP on Cultivated Electronics vinyl-only series,  Cultivated Electronics Ltd.  

The Finnish electronic maestro, Turunen turns up the Electro-funk to the max with lush arrangements, dulcet melodies and gritty beats.

• www.cultivatedelectronics.bandcamp.com

@mturunen
@cultivated-electronics

Radau

PREMIERE : Matti Turunen - Xhante [CELTD011]

Cultivated Electronics presents For The Floor, a new series of split 12s on its vinyl-only sister label CE LTD. For the Floor is strictly aimed at the dance floor and showcases CE regulars alongside new artists with EPs incoming from DeFeKT, Rico Casazza, Tripeo, Cycloplex, Steve Allman, Alex Jann, Cyphon, Obzerv, Maelstrom and Sync 24 x Alienata. 

Hot on the heels of his latest release on the mighty Tresor, Irish Electro king and CE regular DeFeKT kicks off the series with 2 dancefloor destroyers. "Control Your Mind" rips through with harsh distorted 808s and booming vocals while "Fear and Body" is a spooky, funky electro groover perfect for dark basements. On the flip, CE welcomes back Rico Casazza to the label. Rico continues the electro funk vibes with "Home Here Us", slick beats and a bubbly bass line lay down the backbone of this peak time banger. Things then go deep, trippy and acidic with "Caldo" , a rolling robotic groove made for the club

For The Floor Vol.1

CELT012 - DeFeKT X Rico Casazza - For The Floor Vol.1

Blackploid has become one of Central Processing Unit’s stalwarts in the past couple of years. Martin Matiske’s project contributed a trio of EPs to the Sheffield label across 2021 and 2022, with each of them showing off the kind of electro chops and production sensibilities that made Blackploid an ideal fit for an imprint which also boasts the likes of Cygnus, Silicon Scally and Bochum Welt among its catalogue.

Now, for CPU’s first release of 2023, Matiske levels things up with the debut Blackploid LP Enter Universe. Across these twelve tracks, Matiske leaves us in no doubt that he’s a prime mover in the world of modern electronic music. Enter Universe does not let up from start to finish, delivering a dozen pieces of leftfield electro that draws from the sound’s greats while also showcasing an unpredictability and flair that is all of Blackploid’s own.

The tone is set from the first frosty chords of opening cut ‘Pulsation’. The track traverses the starscape on pitter-patter drums and chirruping synths, a lively and slightly dystopian roller with an adventurous undercurrent reminiscent of classic Rephlex drops. It’s a style which Blackploid often draws for throughout the rest of Enter Universe, albeit with elements added or subtracted at each stage.

Indeed, this album features some of the most unusual production you will hear on any record this year. While the grooves pulse away in a manner reminiscent of Drexciya or Legowelt, Blackploid layers the mixes with a whole cornucopia of synth tones. ‘The Mission’ boasts a bleep-bloop breakdown that sounds like malfunctioning rotary telephones; ‘Silent Room’ is a ghoulish jam which harks back to Warp’s legendary Artificial Intelligence compilations; ‘Automatik’ and ‘Wormhole’ are defined by some brilliantly strange low-ends - you’ll be thinking of Mr. Oizo’s ‘Flat Beat’ with the wiggly former, while the gurgling, writhing anti-lead that dictates ‘Wormhole’ is oddly thrilling and more than befits the track’s title.

This inventive approach is also apparent in some of the structural choices on Enter Universe. While the tracks here all keep a steady, dancefloor friendly pulse, several of them surprise you by switching up the approach after a minute or two. ‘Pulsation’, ‘Automatik’ and ‘The Mission’ all feature moments where a new element - extra hi-hats, a synth line entering from leftfield - inject fresh impetus into the tune to keep the listener on their toes.

Blackploid may push the sonic envelope on Enter Universe, but this does not mean there is no room for melody. In particular, the cuts here which most strongly channel ‘Computer World’-era Kraftwerk do so by fronting some slyly tuneful work, particularly in the low end of the mix. ‘Unidentified’ serves up delightfully springy chords, ‘Cell Mutation’ leads from the bassline, and ‘Space Curve’ features little cells of melody and counter-melody working together to close Enter Universe out on a high.

Blackploid’s debut LP Enter Universe marries Drexciyan electro and Warp-school electronica with some brilliantly inventive production choices.

RIYL: Legowelt, Cygnus, Proswell, Jensen Interceptor

Enter Universe

Blackploid - Enter Universe

TL Premiere #1136 (2023.01.02) : Kwasir - Aliens Are Coming For You [Native Boundaries]

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For this 1st Premiere of 2023, we have a track by "Kwasir" titled ‘Aliens Are Coming For You’ from the forthcoming Compilation "Native Boundaries VA001" on Los Angeles based record label : Native Boundaries.

Kwasir is a new project run by the well know DJ Crisma, born in Trieste (Italy) in 1990. This new musical identity, characterised by Electro ’90 sonorities with some acid and industrial notes, is the result of a self-discovering path which involved years of travelling around Europe and finally led to a  revolution and change in his musical world.

▶︎ The Compilation will be available from January 6, 2023 on digital on Bandcamp : https://nativeboundaries.bandcamp.com/album/native-boundaries-va001

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Release Info :

Various Artists - Native Boundaries VA001

We have put together 20 timeless heavy rave tunes from both up and coming and well-respected artists around the world for our first various artist compilation. A collection of breaks, electro, juke, and techno for the people that both slam and vibe. Enjoy the electric, eclectic energy and get outside your local sphere of influence: these dance gems are inspired by the sounds of Detroit, LA, and Berlin, and produced by artists from Australia, Canada, Israel and beyond.

Native Boundaries VA 001 will surely turn heads among electro, bass and techno fans as the label takes a decisive turn into heavier and harder territory. Brimming with raw rave energy for the fresh new year, each track is sure to get people moving on the dance floor in 2023.

Tracklist :
01. Aux 88 - My Aux Mind (Mezer Bootleg)
02. Adi Yair - Rugged & Rough
03. Club Cab - Needle
04. Cocky Balboa - Ginger Cubes
05. DJ Simlocked - Floor Sequence 72-b
06. IN2STELLAR - I Wanna Know
07. Karawai - Juke Catz
08. Kwasir - Aliens Are Coming For You
09. Lord Pusswhip x Mutant Joe - Flesh Trade
10. Lucid Distraction x Qulim - Breakin' Thru
11. Ludwig Lurch - Select Mode
12. Marshall Applewhite - Lisbon House Party
13. Minor Sine Project - Chopped Not Screwed
14. Moogie Fox - March Of The Cyborg
15. Osutin - Fux It Friday
16. Play Boy Joe - Booty Clap
17. Qulim - Detroitism
18. Salush - Pass That Shit
19. Shit Control - AssQuisition
20. Snarexx - If U Like Bass
21. Sticktalk - Dead Opp Pacc

releases January 6, 2023

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Follow Kwasir :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036783471141
Instagram : www.instagram.com/kwasir_
Mixcloud : www.mixcloud.com/kwasir
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/kwasir 

Follow Native Boundaries :
Bandcamp : www.nativeboundaries.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/nativeboundaries
Instagram : www.instagram.com/nativeboundaries
Linktree : linktr.ee/nativeboundaries
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/nativeboundaries
Website : www.nativeboundaries.com

Various Artists - Native Boundaries VA001

Aliens Are Coming For You

TL PREMIERE : Kwasir - Aliens Are Coming For You [Native Boundaries]

TL Premiere #1148 (2023.01.27) : Vertical67 - Sea Of Lights [Who Is Paula]

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For this 13th Premiere of 2023, we have a track by Berlin-based electronic music producer & co-runner of Vortex Traks (@vortex-traks) "Vertical67" (@vertical67) titled ‘Sea Of Lights’ from his forthoming EP "Shades Of Acid" on the Berlin label founded and run by whø? (@who22) : Who Is Paula (@who-is-paula).

The EP will be available from February 17, 2023 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl (incl. Free DL Code) + Digital formats (Bandcamp only). 

Pre-order :
▶︎ Bandcamp : whoispaula.bandcamp.com/album/shades-of-acid
▶︎ Clone : bit.ly/3WF0HzP
▶︎ Decks : bit.ly/3Z8wUB8
▶︎ deejay.de : bit.ly/3vACa2Y
▶︎ Juno : bit.ly/3jOdT6U

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Release Info :

Vertical67 - Shades Of Acid [Who Is Paula // WIP003]

Paula took a trip. And as she was walking on clouds, beautiful clouds, hovering through kaleidoscopic forests and gliding through multicolored reefs, she couldn’t help but cry. In glee, in absolute enchantment. And when she had to leave, all that was left were Shades of Acid. And dry tears, tears of joy.

There will be a release party at Crack Bellmer Berlin March 3rd. 2023 ✌🏽

Snippets : https://soundcloud.com/who-is-paula/wip003-vertical67-shades-of-acid-snippets

Tracklist :
1. A1. Soleil Acid
2. A2. Woozy
3. B1. Head In The Clouds
4. B2. Broken Rays
5. B3. Sea Of Lights

releases February 17, 2023

Written & Produced : Thomas Pahl
Artwork : Sebastian Grap
Mastering : Johanz Westerman
Pressing : Deepgrooves Pressing Plant

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Follow Vertical67 :
Bandcamp : www.vertical67.bandcamp.com
Discogs : www.discogs.com/artist/1203611-Vertical67
Facebook : www.facebook.com/Vertical67
Instagram : www.instagram.com/vertical67
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/vertical67
Website : www.vertical67.com

Follow Who Is Paula :
Bandcamp : www.whoispaula.bandcamp.com
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/1917001-Who-Is-Paula
Instagram : www.instagram.com/who__is__paula
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/who-is-paula

Shades Of Acid

Sea Of Lights

TL PREMIERE : Vertical67 - Sea Of Lights [Who Is Paula]

Lazercat - Void Droplets

• VTX014, EP, Vinyl black, 12″, 33 rpm
• Released: End of March 2023

A1 - Dissociation Constant
A2 - Why Be You (When You Can Be Me)
A3 - Void06
B1 - Void06 (KafkaCtrl Remix)
B2 - Droplets
B3 - Take Me To Your Discothèque

Vortex Traks is proud to present the return of Lazercat. Void Droplets showcases the Canadian artist's love for old-school electro, while the B3, "Take Me To Your Discothèque", pays tribute to the 2000s italo-revival sounds of her youth. Features a moody remix from French electro wizard KafkaCtrl. Limited to 200 copies.

• Mastered by Jacob Korn at TailOut Studios
• Painting by Alex Harders
• Distributed by Bordello A Parigi: https://bordelloaparigi.com/

Digital album on Bandcamp:
https://vortextraks.bandcamp.com/album/void-droplets

12" limited to 200 copies:

Bordello A Parigi: https://bit.ly/VTX014-Bordello
Clone: https://bit.ly/VTX014-Clone
Decks: https://bit.ly/VTX014-Decks
Deejay.de: https://bit.ly/VTX014-Deejay
HHV: https://bit.ly/VTX014-HHV
Juno: https://bit.ly/VTX014-Juno
Redeye Records: https://bit.ly/VTX014-RedEye

Lazercat SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lazercat
Lazercat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzrct/

Void Droplets

Lazercat - Void Droplets (out now)

 a live performance from some of my other abstract projects. SLow and LOW is the tempo, best heard on a LARGE sound system. <3
all sounds/produced/created/illektrolab- 



illektrolab -slow and low- on the buttons live free DL - Sounds Produced by Illektrolab

Bookings:Dj/Live PA: illektrolab@gmail.com

BIO:
Born with an insatiable curiosity for sound and an unwavering passion for broken beat music of all tempos, illektrolab has carved a unique path in the realm of sonic exploration. Hailing from an undisclosed location, this enigmatic Dj/Producer has captivated audiences with his otherworldly Electro compositions and mind-bending beats globally over the years.

illektrolab's journey into music began at an early age, as he delved into the realms of synthesizers, vocoders, drum machines, and the underground RAVE scene. His relentless pursuit of sonic innovation led him to experiment with various underground genres, blending elements of Electro, Hip Hop, Techno, and IDM to create his distinct, signature Electro BASS sound.

Drawing inspiration from the early days of electronic music, illektrolab honed his skills, meticulously crafting intricate melodies and menacing programmed rhythms with laser precision focus towards the Dance floor and rocking dungeness underground venues globally. His compositions are characterized by pulsating heavy basslines, vocoded robots, ethereal textures, and intricately layered synthscapes, creating a sonic tapestry that transports listeners to uncharted sonic dimensions.

While illektrolab is known for his studio wizardry, his live performances are where he truly shines. With a magnetic stage presence and an arsenal of cutting-edge creative outputs, he takes audiences on an exhilarating high energy journey through the depths of a sci-fi sonic universe. From underground clubs to renowned festivals, illektrolab's performances leave an indelible mark on those who witness them.

Over the years, illektrolab's music has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following. His discography boasts a collection of groundbreaking releases on esteemed labels such as Satamile, Brokntoys, Fabric Records, Tresor Berlin, Shipwrec and his own Advanced Robotiks output. His tracks have found their way into the sets of respected DJs around the globe with regular support from the likes of DJ Stingray, Helena Hauff and many more heavy hitters in the underground scene pushing the Electro and broken beat styles. Each release showcases his unique signature sound and creativity, pushing the boundaries of electronic music and welcoming the listener's perceptions of the underground sounds.

Beyond his musical endeavors, illektrolab remains a mysterious figure, preferring to let his music speak for itself. He is a true sonic explorer, constantly pushing the limits of his craft and seeking new sonic frontiers. Illektrolab will continue to captivate and move dance floors world over with his mesmerizing compositions and sonic alchemy giving no regard to trends or what's popular in mainstream electronic culture. Long live the underground

illektrolab -slow and low- on the buttons live free DL - Sounds Produced by Illektrolab

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