Techno - From Detroit to Berlin - Part 1

Characterised by a discernible signature of harmonious yet implicit tensions, DJ and producer Hayden Payne’s (aka @phasefatale ) contentious palette of both precise sonic and narrative elements shape his world of techno. Presenting his second EP of 2024, ‘Altars’, the BITE Label boss forecasts a confessional state looking onto a decomposing world through the perspective of frenetic energy, evolving polyrhythmic sequences and fleshy dancefloor vigour. 

Built on a trifecta of three original productions, as well as two featured remixes from Kangding Ray and Setaoc Mass, the extended play is a walk through of Phase Fatale’s cadence for dancing around the structural framework of his tracks with superlative control, entwining rhythms from contrasting metres of electronic composition. Altars’ production of electric reverberation follows a trajectory of cybernetic kicks, stabs of short circuit zaps and heartbeat style drum loops embellished by the serene textures of euphoric gleams and sensual chords, augmenting a sonic motif of dystopian salvation. 

The remixes fortify the body of works gritty soundscape with Kangding Ray’s complex sound aesthetics delivering a frantic buzz of sonic tachycardia and Setoac Mass’ experimental spliced shrapnel from the tracks origin creating murky, blizzard-like scatterings. Walking a fine line between themes of the divine and sacrilegious, Phase Fatale’s conscious composition of hedonistic, multi-layered techno and complex world-building narratives further emphasises his production's structure and geometry. 

Artwork by Duranite
Design by Eloise Leigh
Mastering by Conor Dalton

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Elements of Joy / Stave - SPLIT#4
Pre-order now available: https://pielectronics.bandcamp.com/album/split-4
Release Date: 14 February 2025
Format: 12'' / digital
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SPLIT#4 is the final release for the 10th anniversary year of the π project, featuring Elements of Joy (a.k.a. UVB) and Stave, both returning to the label after their earlier appearances with PI08 and PI07 respectively. The vinyl release showcases six original tracks—three from each artist—with bonus tracks included in the digital release.

On the A-side, Elements of Joy delivers 3 original tracks of New-Beat leaning techno, including one song that features vocals by Zanias.
The opening track, "Prutaneousa (A1)" connects the dots between his previous entry on the label and this one with the use of retro, 80s inspired vocal samples, but this time on a rather driving beat sequence than an industrial/noise one.
"A Master of Distress (A2)" dives deeper into a hypnotic mood while “Vampiric Habits (A3)” takes it even further to an ethereal atmosphere through the input of Australian vocalist Zanias.

On the B-side, Chicago producer Stave presents his signature hypnotic, broken-beat techno. The side opens with "Weingart (B1)", a characteristically Stave textured track. "900MPH (B2)" combines IDM elements with dynamic broken rhythms, while "Capital, Selves (B3)" blends experimental with Grey Area influences.

The digital release includes two more bonus tracks: an energetic EBM techno piece by Elements of Joy and an atmospheric techno by Stave, completing this diverse split release.

SPLIT#4 is a fitting close to the project's milestone year, celebrating a decade of our π vision. 

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SPLIT #4

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A1. Elements of Joy - Prutaneousa

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Array Access - Variation 1 (Evigt Mörker Remix)

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Passing Place

RSN010 - Pris - For a Better Understanding Remixed

A1: Dodeca (Blawan Remix)
A2: Reef (Stenny Remix)
B1: Devil In The Detail (Shifted Remix)
B2: Reef (Reeko Remix)

RSN010 - For a Better Understanding Remixed

Pris - Dodeca (Blawan Remix)

MDR021

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Museum - MDR 021 - Septem F (MD Edit)

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Premiere: Dorisburg - Venom

Killer Door EP

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The legendary Moscow club Propaganda celebrates its 20th Anniversary in April 2017 and launches a brand new record label. The label will cover different styles of intelligent electronic music, focusing on techno in the first year. At the beginning there will be released music by great artists who had performances at Propaganda club in past. More artists will be involved and more excellent music will be released over time.

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Dj Deep - Night Scan

Release date: 7th of September 2018 (vinyl & digital format)

A1. Afnio
A2. Renio
B1. Osmio
B2. Vanadio

After the powerful excursion of last year's Calcata, Neel returns to Token with Transition. Neel is known for engineering precision as the outlet for his creativity, both on his own and through his various collaborations.

Transition continues in this vein. Conceptually based around four elements in the group known as the transition metals and recorded live in one take, each track is a mind-bending trip through the periodic table that retains the human touch of a live performance. Afnio comes in gently, gradually twisting through moods into something for the late hours. Renio's deep spiraling somehow cascades upwards beyond the smooth transitions of the bass. Osmio showcases granulated percussion and tasteful discord, while Vanadio hypnotises with an infinite-seeming yet perfectly positioned high-end wail.

Neel - Renio (TOKEN86)

Purchase here: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/exos-gotshell-black-river-maya-nidam-remix/692138-01/

For the fifth release on his budding X/OZ imprint, Icelandic producer Exos joins forces with Colombian techno talent Gotshell to deliver four ethereal techno cuts on their 'Black River' EP, including the mesmerizing and cosmic track 'Svartá'. 

Spawned from their journey through Colombia together, Exos and Gotshell's new material draws inspiration from "the Colombian spirits". The hypnotic soundscapes take listeners through smooth and emotive atmospherics layered over gripping rhythms that originate and fluctuate with the deep spiritual entities of Colombia.

The 'Black River' EP, which also features a remix from Maayan Nidam, is set for release October 12.

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Record Label: Mote-Evolver || Release Date: 17-05-2019 || Catalog Number: MOTELP05 ||  Remixes of Luke Slater’s timeless ‘Love’ featuring Burial, Marcel Dettmann, Lucy, Scuba, Silent Servant.

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