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Transmit Recordings’ next highly anticipated release comes from who other than the label boss Boris, consisting of the original track and two remixed versions from the great Christian Smith and the Naples born Hollen. Boris original version of “Music Takes Me” is a peak time burner, heavy kicks, chaotic background atmospheres and a bass destined to shake any given dance floor. Christian’s remixed version is a groover, heavy playful bassline and percussive with a tribalistic touch and to conclude the big release Hollen’s remix is closer to the original, making great use of the background atmo’s and introducing a more subtle underground drum work to match his usual style. Big release on every way possible! Don’t miss it!


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Boris - Music Takes Me (Christian Smith Remix)

Weltschmerz EP got released on Turbo Recordings on December 11th 2016.

1. Weltschmerz (Original Mix)
2. Damage Control (Original Mix)
3. Lonesome (Original Mix)
4. Relatives Of None (Original Mix)
5. Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme)

"Weltschmerz: The kind of feeling experienced by someone who understands that physical reality can never satisfy the demands of the mind."

Lead track ‘Weltschmerz’ sounds like an instant Berghain classic; dark, massive, trippy, and with an emotional character all too rare within the genre. The kicks are banging, the verbed out percussion is fierce, and it all moves around a haunting melodic breakdown that artfully dances on the right side of ‘progressive.’ It’s a killer track that perfectly sets the tone for the whole record.

‘Damage Control’ is a straightforward flex-a-thon, a housier rhythm that struts along confidently. The technical term is ‘floor-filler.’ ‘Lonesome’ brings the emotion back, with it’s super-tense, unresolved melodies, this is perfect for all your mega-club yearning & gurning needs. ‘Relatives of None’ is the nastiest of the bunch, and probably the most at home on Turbo, built around a screechy synth hook. Finally, ’Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme)’ provides an epic ambient outro, crystallizing the emotional tones of the EP and establishing a sense of artistic vision that ascends well beyond the pedestrian.

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Weltschmerz (Original Mix)

The Drumcode A-Sides compilation is quickly becoming an important fixture within the techno world as a go to compilation for the hottest tracks. Mixing both highly experienced and new artists helps to bring a new dimension to the compilation that makes it such a special array of tracks. All tracks individual, their unique characters bring an outstanding and electrifying aspect to the compilation that as a whole makes it something extremely special.

Adam Beyer - Pluto - Drumcode - DC152

Ilario Alicante - Temporary - Drumcode - DC152

Alan Fitzpatrick - Eternia - Drumcode - DC152

Gabriel D'or & Bordoy - Sweet Pain(Snippett)

Bart Skils’ fifth Drumcode offering comes in the shape of ‘Black Vans’. A high energy, full force, four track EP of powerful techno; he showcases his skills to produce four tight and solid tracks. Layering the EP with samples, synths and hard hitting drums, the four tracks create an emotive journey that proves Bart Skils is still on top of his game.

Bart Skils - Rising Sun - Drumcode - DC153

Bart Skils - Black Vans - Drumcode - DC153

Loco & Jam - Kick It Up (Original Mix)

Butch’s newest offering ‘Retechno 2’ is a bass-heavy, dark, two track techno delight. The kick drums are intense, the samples interesting and the synths apparent – Butch’s quirky style of production can be heard throughout. Magnetic, holding a futurist edge with it’s spaceship sounds, cuts a deep groove with eager crescendos and heavy drops. Antimatter is packed with energy, a driving bass line and fierce drops. Butch’s productions are raw, powerful and robust - a release not for the faint hearted.


Butch - Magnetic - Drumcode Limited - DCLTD17

"Marilyn Monroe said 'imperfection is beauty' and we agree. This is one of the most special releases of the year. Probably the most beautiful, risky and sophisticated cuts ever released on Suara."

"Varpulis - Ancient deity known in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania and Croatia. According to the mythology, he is a God of storm winds."

Varpulis (Original Mix)

My stripped 90's techno remix for Charlotte de Witte on Tiga's label Turbo. Out 10th June 2016.

[Turbo] Charlotte de Witte - My Feeling (Coyu Remix)

Pre-order: TurboRec.lnk.to/Sehnsucht

"Young artist Charlotte de Witte continues to bolster a credible catalogue of tough, no-nonsense Techno with the introduction of her second solo EP for Tiga’s extolled Turbo Recordings. 

With a recent nod from Alan Fitzpatrick who included her Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme) in his recent Fabric mix she is an artist with a penchant for dark and moody atmospherics. Now - after her inclusion in the recent 12-track VA on Suara - the previously gold-selling Ghentian producer follows up her collaboration with Oscar & The Wolf and her first solo EP on London’s Bad Life with Sehnsucht: a bold four-track record packed with burly kick drums, steely synth tones and hypnotic vocal sampling primed for discerning big-room crowds. Also included in the package is a ruthless remix from Suara boss Coyu.

The title track is an apocalyptic march propelled by a purposeful kick and an unapologetic clap that keeps the pressure up throughout before ‘My Feeling’ lays a circling, hypnotic vocal over scuttling claps and luminous, flashing hi hats. 

Coyu then steps in with his take on ‘My Feeling’, pushing it into overdrive and marrying brash, white-noise snare drums with shuddering hats and vocal snippets. 

‘Enough’ then sets sharp drums knocking against cold and capacious textures before a disquieting and arresting vocal suffuses the track to stunning effect. ‘Den Ganzen Abend’ then brings the record to a sinister close as a pellucid German vocal sample is set creeping over an ineffably weighty low-end sitting it comfortably on the floor of Berghain and capping off another coup for a consistently reliable label and an artist firmly on her ascent."

"Sehnsucht describes a deep emotional state and is translated as 'longing', 'pining', 'yearning', or 'craving' or in a wider sense a type of 'intensely missing'. It represents thoughts and feelings about all facets of life that are unfinished or imperfect, paired with a yearning for ideal alternative experiences."

Played/Supported by: Len Faki, Shadow Child, Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Tiga, Andre Crom, Junior Sanchez, Digitalism, Dense & Pika, Maceo Plex, Anja Schneider, Truncate, Huxley + more

Release date: June 10th, 2016

Tracklist:

A1 Sehnsucht
A2 My Feeling
B1 Enough
B2 Den Ganzen Abend
DX1 Sehnsucht (Melodic Theme)
DX2 My Feeling (Coyu Remix)

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Sehnsucht (Original Mix)

Buy now: TurboRec.lnk.to/Sehnsucht

Young artist Charlotte de Witte continues to bolster a credible catalogue of tough, no-nonsense Techno with the introduction of her second solo EP for Tiga’s extolled Turbo label. With a recent nod from Alan Fitzpatrick who included her Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme) in his recent Fabric mix she is an artist with a penchant for dark and moody atmospherics. Now - after her inclusion in the recent 12-track VA on Suara - the previously gold-selling Ghentian producer follows up her collaboration with Oscar & The Wolf and her first solo EP on London’s Bad Life with Sehnsucht: a bold four-track record packed with burly kick drums, steely synth tones and hypnotic vocal sampling primed for discerning big-room crowds. Also included in the package is a ruthless remix from Suara boss Coyu.

The title track is an apocalyptic march propelled by a purposeful kick and an unapologetic clap that keeps the pressure up throughout before ‘My Feeling’ lays a circling, hypnotic vocal over scuttling claps and luminous, flashing hi hats. Coyu then steps in with his take on ‘My Feeling’, pushing it into overdrive and marrying brash, white-noise snare drums with shuddering hats and vocal snippets. ‘Enough’ then sets sharp drums knocking against cold and capacious textures before a disquieting and arresting vocal suffuses the track to stunning effect. ‘Den Ganzen Abend’ then brings the record to a sinister close as a pellucid German vocal sample is set creeping over an ineffably weighty low-end sitting it comfortably on the floor of Berghain and capping off another coup for a consistently reliable label and an artist firmly on her ascent.

Played/Supported by: Len Faki, Shadow Child, Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Tiga, Andre Crom, Junior Sanchez, Digitalism, Dense & pika, Maceo Plex, Anja Schneider, Truncate, Huxley + more

Release date: June 10th, 2016

Available digitally and on beautiful 12" white vinyl

Tracklist:

A1 Sehnsucht
A2 My Feeling
B1 Enough
B2 Den Ganzen Abend
DX1 Sehnsucht (Melodic Theme)
DX2 My Feeling (Coyu Remix)

www.turborecordings.com

Sehnsucht

Charlotte de Witte - Enough (Original Mix)

‘We Do What We Want’ will be the first release on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave label. A cut that took on a life of its own after fan videos from Junction 2 and Hideout Festival sparked hysteria among followers on Twitter for the as-then unnamed track.

Finally revealed during BBC Radio 1’s broadcast of Alan’s set from Hideout Festival, ‘We Do What We Want’ is a euphoric slice of summer rave that’s already showing signs of being Fitzpatrick's biggest track to date. 

Stay tuned to the We Are The Brave channels for more information on future releases and events, as well as visual art and a clothing range, designed by Fitzpatrick himself.

Released now via all good digital stores: 
https://WeAreTheBrave.lnk.to/WDWWW

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We Do What We Want

Alan Fitzpatrick 'We Do What We Want' (recorded live at Hideout Festival 2016)

Amelie Lens – Let It Go EP [SNDST020]

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1: Amelie Lens – Wild 
2: Amelie Lens – Linger On 
3: Amelie Lens – Let It Go 
4: Amelie Lens – The Finest Hour

It is with a feverish excitement that we can finally announce the next EP in our catalog from our newest addition to the Second State family: Amelie Lens. Besides being quite a multi-talented virtuoso, the Belgian artist comes in hot and heavy for her debut release ‘Let It Go’ and with it showcases her prowess for dark, cutting-edge techno. Over the span of four tracks Lens takes us on a tour-de-force journey into the cerebral spaces of large, dark rooms and flashing strobe lights. Kicking things off is the hypnotically inducing 'Wild' with looping vocals laid over an ever increasing pressure of percussion and white noise. Much like the EP opener, 'Linger On' casts the same spell yet picks up the pace with racing snares and meteoric synth washes creating a deeply euphoric ride. The title track ’Let It Go' is up next and is by far the most 'cheeky' tune of the EP with a twisted acid line swirling around the constant begging of Lens’ voice encouraging you to "Let It Go, Let It Out". Rounding out the EP is 'The Finest Hour' and Lens wraps up her debut with the most psychedelic cut of the package. Low rumbling bass tones and spaced out pads over sparse drums leave lots of room for the imagination providing each listener to create their own journey to navigate. If this is Amelie Lens' debut with us, we expect a lot of very big things to come from the young Belgian and so should you. Welcome Amelie Lens!

@amelielens
@secondstateaudio

Released by:
Second State Audio
Release date:
19 August 2016

Wild

Linger On

The Finest Hour

Andre Crom's OFF Recordings hosts talented Ghent producer Charlotte de Witte this month for a splendid new two track EP titled 'Trip'. It arrives with two equally impressive remixes from big hitters Cari Lekebusch (H-Productions, Drumcode) and TWR72 (Float, Planet Rhythm), making for a killer follow-up to the well received 'Sehnsucht' Ep, which dropped on Turbo Recordings a few months back. We're very excited to present an exclusive sliver from the record to When We Dip readers today, we got our hands on an exclusive copy of Cari Lekebusch's face-melting rework. Enjoy!

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Premiere: Charlotte de Witte - Trip (Cari Lekebusch Remix) [OFF Recordings]

"Charlotte de Witte, without doubt one of Belgium's fastest rising talents in the techno circuit, and known from two strong EP's on Tiga's Turbo label, makes her debut on OFF.

The EP starts off with 'Trip', aptly name due to its cinematic sound design and arrangement. Charlotte's trademark use of vocals ooze character, and haunting synths complemented by a laidback but steady drum-foundation are the ingredients of this track.

Sweden's Techno-legend Cari Lekebusch delivers the first remix, a functional and linear interpretation, which is sure to be heard on festival dancefloors during the late summer.

TWR72 of Amsterdam, themselves very much what you would call a 'current breakthrough act', are responsible for remix number two, a contemporary interpretation based on syncopated rhythms.

The EP is completed with 'Repeat', a reduced drum-tool built around a repetitive vocal hook.

Altogether a strong statement of a promising young artist and another proof of the ongoing evolution of OFF Recordings."

Supported by Ben Klock, Laurent Garnier, Chris Liebing, Slam, Ben Sims, Joris Voorn, Pfirter, Sam Paganini, Jeroen Search, Answer Code Request, Flug (Official), Keith Carnal, Sasha Carassi, Benjamin Damage, Luigi Madonna, Truncate, Coyu, Arnaud Rebotini, Gardens of God, Betoko, Enrico Sangiuliano and many, many more.

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