Artist: Balrog
Release: The Nothern Powerhouse' LP
Cat number: IOD053
Release date: 14.02
Format: CD & digital

Balrog’s debut album, “The Northern Powerhouse” is composed of 8 hard-hitting techno tracks, focusing on heavy, groove-ridden drums, driving basslines and obscure, distorted vocals. His tracks take influence from classic, hard-grooving techno but with a fresh injection of modern, industrial power.
The framework for the tracks was developed in the midst of the fallout from the UK leaving the EU and the numerous attempts to “level up” the north of the country through The Northern Powerhouse scheme, from which the album derives its name. Conceptually, the album is an attempt from the artist to dissociate himself from Brexit and the conservative government which has consistently stigmatised the most vulnerable in UK society and spread lies on an industrial scale in order to push forward their agenda.
           Through the album, a series of linked tracks mirror the raw divisions in society, not just between The North and The South of the UK, but also more widely representing divisions throughout the world.  As the album develops, a more hopeful outcome is suggested, seeing the culture of underground music as having the potential to build connections and incite resistance in an increasingly divided world.

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BALROG - Chain Of Command [IOD053]

Experimental, techno, noise label based in Berlin.

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Hardgroove/Hypnotic/Hardtechno 
140-163 BPM 
IG: dj_flowey

Sirrem is a techno DJ whose sets dive deep into the darker, emotional corners of sound. Blending industrial energy, hypnotic flows, acid pulses, hardgroove drive, and trance-influenced melodies, she creates a safe sonic space where emotions can be released, and listeners can leave the party feeling whole, grounded, and mentally clear.
Her performances are not just mixes — they are emotional journeys, crafted to connect with the crowd on a deeper level. With every transition, Sirrem aims to build a raw, intimate atmosphere that’s both intense and cathartic.

BALROG - Chain Of Command [IOD053]

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