More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2021/11/26/metier007/
Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/release/tolmans-paradox/3568758
Bandcamp - https://metierukrec.bandcamp.com/album/metier007-tolmans-paradox

Label: MÉTIER

Artist: Shifted Minds
Title: Tolman's Paradox
Release Date: Friday 26 November 2021
Format: Digital
CAT#: METIER007

01. Isotopes
02. Starcharts
03. Soliton
04. Foreign Influence
05. Wormhole

MÉTIER is the new label from Jack! Who? and his UK based deathtechno.com project that is set to journey into deep, dreamy, dub, techno, acid, electro and ambient that will surprise and delight from release to release.

Collage artwork images are by local artist Grassi Art.

Shifted Minds is the new moniker from Sweden's Mikael Persson aka UBX127 who almost exclusively releases on Len Faki's Figure and Figure SPC, but has also recently appeared on TWR72's new label OOM Records.

This additional alias experiments with a new array of sound design ideas that encompass classic electronica influences.

"Isotopes" introduces the EP with harmonic synth sweeps and an intergalactic aesthetic.

The second track "Starcharts" focuses on an edgy electro style with squelching, modular tones later complemented by poignant pads and melancholic melodies.

"Soliton" successfully captivates a magical feeling in a mesmerising tapestry of sparse sounds. Using warm, delayed notes and a subtle broken beat to create an epic and inspiring vibe.

Track four "Foreign Influence" opts for a bouncy rhythm made of intriguing percussion hits and wildlife whistles as its sonic foundation that produces vivid imagery.

Fifth and final on the release is "Wormhole" which is an uptempo, rolling techno exploration with huge, euphoric, pulsing waves of analogue pleasure.

MÉTIER
- Any activity that is pursued as a profession; a calling.
- A field of work in which one has special ability or outstanding talent.

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METIER007 - Shifted Minds (aka UBX127) - Tolman's Paradox

@ArnaudLeTexier / @JayClarke-Official

More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2022/03/13/deadcertblack003/

Label: DEAD CERT. Records

Artist: Arnaud Le Texier
Title: Equinox
Release Date: 13 March 2022
Format: Vinyl Only
CAT#: DEADCERTBLACK003

A1. Cosmic Particle
A2. Equinox
B1. Equinox (Jay Clarke Remix)
B2. Ray of Light

DEAD CERT. Records is a label linked to the deathtechno.com project ran by Jack! Who? in the UK. A diverse palette has seen previous releases feature artists including Roberto, Paul Mac, TWR72, Echoplex, Eomac and Petter B.

London-based Arnaud Le Texier is a veteran artist with a strong production pedigree, known for heading up the highly respected Children of Tomorrow label, as well as releasing on Ben Sims' Symbolism, Sven Väth's Cocoon, Slam's Soma, and Christian Wünsch's Tsunami Records.

Jay Clarke is also from London and runs the Blackaxon imprint while having his music found on labels like Ben Klock's Klockworks, Slam's Soma, and Coyu's Suara.

"Cosmic Particle" is a pacy and hypnotic trip with a distinctive dystopian feel amidst haunting, atmospheric features.

The second offering titled "Equinox" utilises electric textures and interesting sonic design over a thunderous beat with a brooding mood and dark elements.

Jay Clarke's remix of Equinox is a full throttle rework that results in a powerful, driving interpretation with its own raw character and ferocious attitude.

The closing original "Ray of Light" propels itself forward with a sinister fervour while using cyclical, chopping tones to create an engaging and cerebral experience.

DEADCERTrecords.com

DEADCERTBLACK003 : Arnaud Le Texier - Equinox (incl. Jay Clarke Remix) | VINYL ONLY

@RobertHoffTechno / @MSDMNR / @FelipeParraga Saurio / @Pyramidal-Track

More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2022/07/13/deadcert059/

Label: DEAD CERT. Records

Artist: Various
Title: Ubiquitous II
Release Date: 13 July 2022
Format: Digital
CAT#: DEADCERT059

01. Robert Hoff - Codification
02. MSDMNR - Messages
03. Saurio - Cheap Metaphysics
04. Pyramidal Decode - Tundra

DEAD CERT. Records is a label linked to the deathtechno.com website ran by Jack! Who? in the UK.

The 'Ubiquitous' series is a new chapter and continues to showcase individual tracks from a selection of handpicked artists. Featuring known and established artists, but also those breaking into the industry.

This EP contains quality cuts from Robert Hoff in Portugal, MSDMNR in Berlin, Saurio in Colombia and Pyramidal Decode from Italy.

01. Robert Hoff - Codification

Robert Hoff aka Robert S (PT) from Portugal is known for releasing his music on his own Robert Limited and trau-ma as well as Marco Bailey's MATERIA, Exos' Planet X, INNSIGNN, Planet Rhythm, Soniculture and many more. "Codification" is a delicate and dystopian track with a rolling, hypnotic hook ready to put dance floors under its spell.

02. MSDMNR - Messages

Berlin's Miro Pajic aka MSDMNR is a veteran artist with appearances on labels such as Ricardo Garduno's Illegal Alien, Kaiser's K S R, and Portugal's HAYES collective ran by Temudo, Nørbak and VIL. "Messages" is an energetic modular floor worker with a jackin' stomp and powerful, rising tension.

03. Saurio - Cheap Metaphysics

Venezuelan Felipe Párraga aka Saurio is an emerging artist in Bogotá, Colombia and who has featured music on labels like Bruno Ledesma's Concepto Hipnotico, Corpus Black, Diffuse Reality and Warok. "Cheap Metaphysics" is a pacey and moody track with a haunting intensity at its core.

04. Pyramidal Decode - Tundra

Italian Francesco De Marzo aka Pyramidal Decode returns to DEAD CERT. following Jeff Mills' Axis, Developer's Modularz, Abstract Division's Dynamic Reflection and Fernanda Martins' Devotion Records. "Tundra" is a gritty, broken, analogue groove with stabbing notes and whirling, droning harmonics.

www.DEADCERTrecords.com

DEADCERT059 : VA - Robert Hoff, MSDMNR, Saurio, Pyramidal Decode - Ubiquitous II

@Materia-Obscura-Records / Blackdual

Official Label Links...

www.deadcertrecords.com
www.ra.co/labels/8608
www.deadcertrecords.bandcamp.com
www.beatport.com/label/dead-cert-records/32233

DEAD CERT. Podcast

DEADCERTPODCAST014 - Blackdual

@Chris-Jones

More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2022/12/09/metier008/
Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/release/nostrum-remedium/3939738
Bandcamp - https://metierukrec.bandcamp.com/album/metier008-nostrum-remedium

Label: MÉTIER

Artist: Sejon
Title: Nostrum Remedium
Release Date: Friday 9 December 2022
Format: Digital
CAT#: METIER008

01. Fragmented Dreams
02. Nimbus
03. Reunion
04. Simulacrum

MÉTIER is the new label from Jack! Who? and his UK based deathtechno.com project that is set to journey into deep, dreamy, dub, techno, acid, electro and ambient that will surprise and delight from release to release.

Allowing artists to experiment with new ideas, it has already featured UBX127 of Len Faki's Figure as Shifted Minds, Alex Dolby of Developer's Modularz as AX15 and William Arist of Gary Beck's BEK Audio as Dusicyon for example.

Collage artwork images are by local artist Grassi Art.

Sejon is the alias of Chris Jones from Portsmouth, UK who has an educated ear for superb productions landing his music on Lewis Fautzi's Faut Section, DEAD CERT. Records, Etichetta Nera as well as his own newly launched label V1 Records. He has also remixed Jay Clarke (of Ben Klock's Klockworks) on his Blackaxon imprint and he is also brother to Rich Jones aka Operator (Mord/MindTrip).

"Fragmented Dreams" introduces the EP in style with its swirling pads, metallic highlights and contrasting broken beat.

Second up is "Nimbus" a deep, analogue track with soothing chord waves, a subtle beat and ambient drones.

Lifting things into a new stratosphere is "Reunion" which is an eccentric and relentless, space-funk groove that is bursting with intense percussion sections.

"Simulacrum" is an inspiring closer that has dreamy harmonics, precise details and focuses on a climbing melody laced in melancholic emotion.

MÉTIER
- Any activity that is pursued as a profession; a calling.
- A field of work in which one has special ability or outstanding talent.

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METIER008 - Sejon - Nostrum Remedium

@EstebanMiranda-DJ (Alleanza / Consumed Music)

Artist... http://deathtechno.com/artists/esteban-miranda/

Official Label Links...

www.deadcertrecords.com
www.ra.co/labels/8608
www.deadcertrecords.bandcamp.com
www.beatport.com/label/dead-cert-records/32233

DEADCERTPODCAST015 - Esteban Miranda

@AlexDolbyAffekt / @METIERukrec

More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2023/02/24/metier009/
Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/release/horizons/4020703
Bandcamp - https://metierukrec.bandcamp.com/album/metier009-horizons

Label: MÉTIER

Artist: AX15 (aka Alex Dolby)
Title: Horizons
Release Date: Friday 24 February 2023
Format: Digital
CAT#: METIER009

01. True Spirit
02. Nearly Fifty
03. Moments
04. Model 28
05. Night Visions
06. Linear Dimension
07. Shades
08. Horizons

MÉTIER is the new label from Jack! Who? and his UK based deathtechno.com project that is set to journey into deep, dreamy, dub, techno, acid, electro and ambient that will surprise and delight from release to release.

Allowing artists to experiment with new ideas, it has already featured UBX127 of Len Faki's Figure as Shifted Minds, Alex Dolby of Developer's Modularz as AX15 and William Arist of Gary Beck's BEK Audio as Dusicyon for example.

Collage artwork images are by local artist Grassi Art.

AX15 aka Alex Dolby returns to MÉTIER, a veteran artist of the scene and highly prized producer known for releasing on Developer's Modularz, Emmanuel's ARTS, Marco Bailey's MB Elektronics, Teksupport and his own Affekt Recordings.

His educated sound is much loved around the world and Horizons is an album that allows Alex to step into different territory by having electro at its core combined with classic '90s, analogue vibes and deep soultronica.

“True Spirit” opens with harmonic drones and sci-fi ambience before climaxing with a punchy breakbeat. “Nearly Fifty” continues the theme, but with an acid hook and lo-fi style. “Moments” steps into a new realm of thundering electro making it a raw and mesmerising journey. “Model 28” has a modular heart with a classic and engaging sound. “Night Visions” is an angular exploration with shimmering highlights and a quirky groove. “Linear Dimension” takes it back to raw electro while presenting some emotional, arpeggiated chords. “Shades” has a heavy beat offset with haunting, dystopian vibes. Winding down to the title track, “Horizons” is another spacey and sparse cut with pulses and delayed drum rolls creating an atmospheric saga.

MÉTIER
- Any activity that is pursued as a profession; a calling.
- A field of work in which one has special ability or outstanding talent.

METIER009 - AX15 (aka Alex Dolby) - Horizons

@Max-Gardner / @PeerAudio (Blank Code / Truncate)

Official Label Links...

www.deadcertrecords.com
www.ra.co/labels/8608
www.deadcertrecords.bandcamp.com
www.beatport.com/label/dead-cert-records/32233

DEADCERTPODCAST016 - Max Gardner

@Pyramidal-Track
(Axis / Warm Up / Modularz / Dynamic Reflection / Edit Select)

More Info - http://deathtechno.com/2023/03/31/metier010/
Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/release/drawing-board/4059356
Bandcamp - https://metierukrec.bandcamp.com/album/metier010-drawing-board

Label: MÉTIER

Artist: Pyramidal Decode
Title: Drawing Board
Release Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Format: Digital
CAT#: METIER010

01. 115
02. Respiro
03. Null
04. Walk

MÉTIER is the new label from Jack! Who? and his UK based deathtechno.com project that is set to journey into deep, dreamy, dub, techno, acid, electro and ambient that will surprise and delight from release to release.

Allowing artists to experiment with new ideas, it has already featured UBX127 of Len Faki's Figure as Shifted Minds, Alex Dolby of Developer's Modularz as AX15 and William Arist of Gary Beck's BEK Audio as Dusicyon for example.

Collage artwork images are by local artist Grassi Art.

Italian Francesco De Marzo aka Pyramidal Decode has released on Jeff Mills' Axis, Oscar Mulero's Warm Up, Developer's Modularz, Abstract Division's Dynamic Reflection and Edit Select Records.

"115" is an ambient and trippy soundscape with a patient and cavernous sound made of wonderful design effects.

"Respiro" has a dreamy and delicate, air-filled feeling. The sparse, tide-like pad sweeps create a deep vibe met with the warm groove from the sub bass.

"Null" takes things up a notch with a pacy, broken beat style and rising intensity. Its cyclical elements buzz and fizz creating an ethereal atmosphere.

Closing the EP with "Walk" which is the moodiest offering, using an abstract approach of stripped back tension and creative, warping percussion.

MÉTIER
- Any activity that is pursued as a profession; a calling.
- A field of work in which one has special ability or outstanding talent.

METIER010 - Drawing Board

METIER010 - Pyramidal Decode - Drawing Board - OUT NOW

SoundCloud - @ConcreteHusband (White Owl)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete___husband

Official Label Links...

www.deadcertrecords.com
www.ra.co/labels/8608
www.deadcertrecords.bandcamp.com
www.beatport.com/label/dead-cert-records/32233

DEADCERTPODCAST017 - Concrete Husband

VINYL ONLY Buy @ Juno Records = http://www.juno.co.uk/products/william-welt-jack-who-deadcertblack-001/588908-01

Label: DEAD CERT. Records 

Artist: William Welt & Jack! Who? 
Release Date: October 12th 2015 
Format: Vinyl Only 
CAT#: DEADCERTBLACK001 

A1. William Welt - Stalker 
A2. William Welt - Stalker (DJ Spider Remix) 
B1. William Welt & Jack! Who? - Creeper 
B2. William Welt & Jack! Who? - Lurker 

DEAD CERT. Records is a label devoted to techno in various forms. Having made its first release in July 2013 it’s been an incredible start for the new imprint, with releases featuring Audio Injection (Truncate) and Hans Bouffmyhre amongst an impressive roster of artists. It’s clear to see why the label has been seen in set lists and charts from people including Cari Lekebusch, Dave Clarke and Rebekah. 

Set up by duo William Welt and Jack! Who?, the label is linked to the now infamous Death Techno mix series, that has guests including Joachim Spieth, Mike Wall and Miss Sunshine amongst many others. 

William and Iain met through the North East of England’s club scene where they regularly found themselves DJ'ing at the same parties. William who plays both House and Techno already ran 22 Digit Records which focuses on house and deep techno. Iain mentioned he was looking to launch a label linked to his mix show, William saw this as the perfect opportunity to explore his darker side and DEAD CERT. was born. 

After over a year of releasing music in a digital format it seemed the logical step for the label to start pressing vinyl, this being the first in a series of four track, vinyl only releases. This new branch of the label to be entitled “DEADCERTBLACK” will be pressing limited runs of 300 units. 

The first release sees William Welt and Jack! Who? step out from the shadows and take the spot light with three of their own productions. Two of which are collaborations and the third is a solo production from William Welt that gets the remix treatment from DJ Spider. 

The first track on the EP titled “Stalker” is the sole production from William and as the title suggests it’s a twisted monster hungry for prey. Thick hi-hats and a heavy clap rhythm hold the groove whilst pulsating filters breathe life into the menacing bass line. The track’s vibe is broken only for a split second when warm pads cut through the mix like a short lived break in the clouds on an otherwise dark and stormy day. 

Based in New York (USA) Rob Hampton aka DJ Spider is known for his love of vinyl and all things analogue. Having releases on trend setting labels like Killekill he also heads up Plan B Recordings along with Sublevel Sounds and Beneath The Underground Music. Keeping the original tracks dark vibe DJ Spider puts his own twisted spin on Stalker and stripped back the sound to create space for his own robotic ambience. Filled with machine like percussion and cracks of reverb he uses sparse FX to create a soundscape with just enough bite to keep the dancefloor moving. 

“Creeper” is the first of the two collaborations and Jack! Who?’s presence is instantly felt. With a groove that’s firmly focused at the dancefloor the track is both tense and spacious. Metallic hi-hats combine with murky percussion that flutters like the beating wings of an oversized insect. Although percussion led, the track is layered with growling bass swells and monstrous FX which keeps it both captivating and intense. 

The second of the two collaborations entitled “Lurker” is the fourth and final track on the release. Clean and full, the track is the deepest on the EP and provides perfect contrast to complete the package. Focusing on metallic pad sounds, it has a strong dub influence and a flowing groove. Very much a game of two halves it’s the perfect tool to make the transition between warm up and peak time, as Introduced in the main break is a lead pad that takes it up a gear.

Buy @ Juno Records 

B.Traits on BBC Radio 1 - William Welt & Jack! Who? - Creeper [DEADCERTBLACK001]

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MIXES

Please visit my Mixcloud page for all my back catalogue with download links also

http://mixcloud.com/JackWho

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BIOGRAPHY

Having accrued well over 200 DJ gigs to date and a handful of residencies, Jack! Who? aka Iain James Kirk is known for his sets that blend genres with hypnotic beginnings, rhythmic middles and powerful endings, in the aim of creating a musical experience for the listener that captivates their mind and feet in the same instance.

Beginning a musical journey with inspiration from his Grandfather teaching and composing music, then seeing his brother Lone Wolf, known around the world for his unique style of productions and revered scratching skills, he is continuing a musical family legacy in the chosen form that is Techno.

2007 saw the inception of a nationally recognised club night called By Royal Appointment aka B.R.A. in his hometown Sunderland (UK) that featured in DJ Mag and Mixmag as once the third best club night in the North, ahead of established names like Habit, Louche and Ketoloco for example, was where the journey really began.

Progressing a true passion onto a worldwide scale, Iain launched the highly respected deathtechno.com in 2010 that caters for Mixes, Premieres, Reviews, News, Features and more, as the brand continues to steadily grow with now over 12,000 followers on SoundCloud alone. Having included mixes and interviews with acts such as Electric Indigo, Truncate, Tim Xavier, Hans Bouffmyhre, Paul Mac and The Advent, along with many other talented underground artists and DJs, the project remains at the cutting edge of championing the scene. Exclusive radio partnerships see the mixes aired bi-weekly on soe.fm in Germany, Seance Radio in London (UK) and Digitally Imported’s “Underground Techno” channel shortly thereafter covering the USA and the world.

A consistently rising success of Death Techno climaxed in the emergence of a new project named DEAD CERT. Records in 2013, created with long time friend, producer and label owner William Welt. The imprints focus is discovering and nurturing new talent and featuring many established and respected artists. Allowing expression with no boundaries to ensure creativity and freedom, releasing a variety of Techno styles.

Music released on DEAD CERT. Records has included producers like Audio Injection / Truncate, Hans Bouffmyhre, TWR72, Joachim Spieth, DJ Spider to Eomac. To say it has sky rocketed to the forefront of many A-list artists attention is an understatement, where their catalogue of tracks thus far have already been played and charted by selectors like Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, James Ruskin, Rebekah and Cari Lekebusch to name but a few...

The labels first vinyl release was a special collaboration between Iain and William that received a wide range of support, like B.Traits playing on her BBC Radio 1 show, to XLR8R Premiering his track as the label builds new fans and breaks new ground with every release.

2014 saw a move into another new venture for Iain and Will as Mainline PR, handling highly select House and Techno promotion management for a range of world leading record labels. They have already been working with Carl Cox, Alan Fitzpatrick, Reset Robot, Shlomi Aber, Pfirter, UNER, Davide Squillace, AFFKT and Local Talk Records.

“…inspire and be inspired.” - Jack! Who?

B.Traits on BBC Radio 1 - William Welt & Jack! Who? - Creeper [DEADCERTBLACK001]

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