Goes a bit hypnotic and I love it. Underground banger !

Artist: Hattori Hanzō
Release name: Genetic Drift
Catalog Code: OM008
Produced by: Hattori Hanzō
Mastering:  Temudo at Tema Mastering

Artwork: Ashwin Baburao
Release Date: 20.08.2021

In the recent emergence of this mysterious alias, Hattori Hanzō has changed a lot of things in the techno scene. However one thing that's remained consistent is how startlingly sophisticated his productions are.

The opener 'Genetic Drift' embraces his taste for radical non-Western bells welded onto cutting-edge club music polyrhythms. Soaking in spooky atmospheres, perfect for the darkest and sweatiest of dance floors. The highly charged energy on 'Natural Selection' fuels steady build-ups and syncopated toms, with a menacing noise stab out amid the controlled chaos. 'Dogmatic' attempts to lure you into shadowy, narrow spaces beckoned by an evil laugh sample beneath while being attacked from all directions by spaceships.  'Phenotypic Variation' is a compelling package of hypnotic drone, ascending zaps and spiralling synths. Closing the release with 'Moravian Scientist' clad in snaking synth lines and warped textures distilled into the purest form of psychedelic techno.

Observant Social Links

SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/obsmus](https://soundcloud.com/obsmus
Bandcamp: https://obsmus.bandcamp.com](https://obsmus.bandcamp.com/
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/label/observant/81462](https://www.beatport.com/label/observant/81462
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obsmus/](https://www.instagram.com/obsmus/
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Hattori Hanzō Links

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hattori-hanz-500995865](https://soundcloud.com/hattori-hanz-500995865
Bandcamp:  https://hattorihanzo1.bandcamp.com](https://hattorihanzo1.bandcamp.com/
Beatport:  https://www.beatport.com/artist/hattori-hanzo/858365](https://www.beatport.com/artist/hattori-hanzo/858365
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hattori.hanzo.20/](https://www.instagram.com/hattori.hanzo.20/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hattoritechno](https://www.facebook.com/hattoritechno

Genetic Drift

Hattori Hanzo - Phenotypic Variation [Artaphine Premiere]

Justine Perry - OHMS

Written & Produced by Francesco De Luca
Mastering by Enisslab Studio
Remix by Jeroen Search, Amotik, Staffan Linzatti

B1 Deluka - Transmission (Amotik Remix)

Luca Maniaci - Evanesco

Support here: https://conundrum.bandcamp.com/album/subterranean-ep

Conundrum Records delves into the depths of techno with a riveting release from Hitam, the Dutch producer who's renowned for his immersive soundscapes, stimulating textures and dynamic low-end. The "Subterranean EP" is a compelling journey through shadowy, bass-driven terrain, meticulously designed for powerful club systems. Despite the variety in tempo, the EP’s relentless energy and thunderous low-end form a cohesive thread throughout. 

The EP kicks off with "Nagini", where minimalist, driving drum patterns intertwine with glitchy synths and eerie atmospheres, setting the stage for what’s to come. 
"Hoia Baciu" intensifies the experience, maintaining a dark, brooding energy that envelops the listener in its foreboding vibe. "Kaelago" shifts gears slightly, slowing the tempo but upping the complexity with intricate sound design and broken beat transitions that showcase Hitam’s deft production skills. 

Adding to the EP’s allure, renowned techno artist Rene Wise contributes a hypnotic, tribal-infused remix of "Kaelago," layering new depths onto the original and enhancing its already potent impact. For those seeking an even more intense experience, Hitam’s alternative version of "Kaelago" serves as a digital bonus, pushing the boundaries of auditory immersion. 

"Subterranean" is a masterclass in crafting dark, cerebral techno, with Hitam firmly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the genre. This EP is not just a collection of tracks but an exploration of mood and atmosphere, making it an essential listen for those who appreciate techno’s deeper, more introspective side.

PREMIERE: Hitam - Kaelago (Rene Wise Remix) [CNDRM005]

Moving Pressure 03 lands as Rene Wise’s third release on his imprint. With a refined approach to rhythm and restraint, the artist once again distills techno to its purest form: hypnotic, percussive, and propulsive. Across four tracks and in line with the label’s essence, MP03 thrives on movement—low-end mastery meets tightly coiled grooves, while textural elements shift and evolve with subtle precision. 

A1 ‘Relax’ sets the foundation with a mighty sub-base, rolling forward with effortless force. Chopped-up claps ricochet through the mix, while a funky, disembodied vocal repeats a single command: “relax”. Then comes ‘Chomp Chomp’, a denser offering in Wise’s sensorial arsenal. Layered with gritty textures, his signature percussion builds a soundscape that is both tactile and weightless, evoking a kinetic dream state where groove and space are in constant conversation. On the flip, ‘Cave’ plunges into murkier terrain. Swathed in fog and sinister atmospherics, it unfolds through an eerie blend of sci-fi surrealism and grounded physicality. Bleeps hover like distant signals, their sharpness softened by a cavernous, smothering embrace. It’s a study in tension—hypnotic and unsettling in equal measure. Closing the release is ‘Deep Under’, a track that embodies its name with subterranean mystique. The soundscape is rich with detail, an ecosystem of sonic fragments shifting beneath the surface. It’s immersive yet elusive, like catching glimpses of something just out of reach—a mirage that flickers between the tangible and the ethereal. 

This is minimalism with intent, built for deep immersion. Less, here, is infinitely more.

Available 11/04/2025

Vinyl + Digital

Written, produced & mixed by Rene Wise.
Mastered by Conor Dalton
Words by Costanza Acernese.

Moving Pressure 03 - Rene Wise

- Reality is Stranger Than We Can Suppose. -


Melt (Heliosphere & Namhar Remix) [Paralelo]

Hohe - Jouissance 
V.A - Various Artists IV [CWR011 / Cosmic Wave Records]

Produced by Hohe
Mastered by Aes Dana at Ultimae Studio
Artwork by CWR Team
Released by Cosmic Wave Records from Lyon, France
Release Date: December 17th, 2025

This new VA offers a journey through contemporary soundscapes, where sound, texture, and rhythm interacts with fluidity.
Nine productions revolve around a shared balance of energy, space, and emotional depth, creating a continuous sonic flow.

Hohe continues the ascent with a tribal, textured track, built on repetition and vibration in an organic loop with hypnotic tension.

Hohe (Berlin, Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/hohe-audio
https://www.instagram.com/hohe.audio

Cosmic Wave Records
https://soundcloud.com/cosmicwaverecords
https://www.facebook.com/cosmicwaverecords
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicwaverecords
https://cosmicwaverecords.bandcamp.com

Oslated.
http://www.oslated.com

V.A - Various Artists IV

Jouissance

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Hohe - Jouissance [Cosmic Wave Records]

INVASION

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Taken from: Various Artists - 'Stream State' (Selected & Mixed by Inland) COUNTER014 Forthcoming - Release date: 21.02.20

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Inland - Overthebrainbow [COUNTER014]

DJ & producer based in Berlin  🏳️‍🌈
Resident DJ @clubkalt and @resilience-records
Bookings: laura@onboardmusic.net 
Promos: justineperrydj@gmail.com

French-born but Berlin-based DJ & producer, Justine Perry proposes a timeless sound of fast-paced, deep and trippy grooves that have gained the likes of many key venues in Europe such as Berghain, Tresor, Rex Club, Khidi, IFZ or Radion to name a few.

Always on the search for new artists to support, Justine has built strong relationships that have brought her to take part in Parisian Resilience crew and becoming a resident DJ at Strasbourg well respected club - Kalt.

As part of the LGBTQIA+ community with appearances in queer parties, Justine embraces the need of building diversity and a safer environment in music.

2024 marks a significant milestone in her career, with the release of her debut EP on the renowned Dynamic Reflection label. This step showcases Justine’s finely crafted vision as a producer, adding a new dimension to her artistry and earning her recognition as a versatile talent in the techno sphere. Besides this, she also released tracks and remixes on labels like KR Records, KALT or MALöR.

Justine Perry - OHMS

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