Techno 2018

SLAM | Pattern A3 (inc Jonas Kopp, Bleak & Charles Fenckler Remixes)
[SOMA412D]

1.	Slam – Pattern A3
2.	Slam - Pattern A3 (Jonas Kopp Remix)
3.	Slam - Pattern A3 (Bleak’s Modular Interpretation)
4.	Slam - Pattern A3 (Charles Fenckler Remix) 

The first single to be taken from Slam’s truly astounding upcoming album ‘Reverse Proceed’ sees the hypnotic Pattern A3 alongside some of Techno’s biggest and brightest new stars adding their own versions also.

Slam have chosen one of the major standout tracks from Reverse Proceed to set the tone prior to the album’s full release in late October. With the album built around the concept of varying sequences, it’s fitting that the first single be given such an apt name. Taken directly form the Cirklon sequencer pattern that helped design the track Pattern A3 features heavily modulating synths that seems to have a fully organic life of their own set against the typical backdrop of 909 drums. 

Following on from Slam’s original, Soma have enlisted the help of 3 of the label’s favourite contemporary Techno artists. Argentina’s Jonas Kopp is first up on remix duties and deliver an absolute pile-driver of a remix with his signature thudding drums and machine-gun like percussion firing rapidly against subtle and stripped synth elements.
 
Swedish based Bleak is a very welcome addition to this package as he offers his own ‘Modular Interpretation’. Heavy sub bass and intelligent drum work outs combine with yet more subtle hints of the original’s synth elements to give a more deep and introspective version. 

Rounding off the EP is latest Soma artist Charles Fenckler. The young French artist is making waves in Techno at the moment and has certainly delivered on this project, giving his version a much more minimalistic, stripped and ends up with a solid dance floor burner. 

*Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Slam - Pattern A3 Ep(inc Jonas Kopp, Bleak and Charles Fenckler remixes)

Stan Kolev & Paul Thomas - Revelations

Afrotrumpet (Long Play)

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Dj Gaston - Afrotrumpet (Long Play)

Unfolding is the sound of time, stretched and breathed into.  It is the sound of ideas given space.  Across four expansive tracks - Aether, Particles, Serenity, Solstice - Butane & Julio Aguilar deliver a collaborative work that resists commercial impulses to compress and conform.  Instead, the pieces drift with intention, evolve patiently, and reward those who listen without expectation.  Unfolding isn’t about destination; it’s about duration, resonance, and exploration.  Music that unfolds, like all meaningful things, in its own time.

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Unfolding

Butane & Julio Aguilar - Aether [Extrasketch 063]

Arla III

Phase Magenta

Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer, the Swiss duo recording and performing as Adriatique, sign the third Afterlife release of 2018, ‘Ray’. The two-track single follows their remix of Tale Of Us & Vaal’s ‘Monument’ in 2017, and marks the beginning of Adriatique’s own journey with Afterlife Recordings.

We first heard of ‘Ray’ in Tale Of Us’ sublime fabric 97 CD, where its soaring melody ended the mix on a euphoric high. It stands out as a scintillating dancefloor composition, whose lead synth line will no-doubt create many memorable dancefloor moments. ‘Voices From The Dawn’ takes a more subtle approach to the same thrilling effect. Driven by the rolling beats, it reveals itself sporadically in spirited surges of life.

These two tracks not only show the range of Adriatique’s production focus, but show them to be highly-accomplished whether making hypnotic, peak-time grooves or epic songs for the end of the night.

AL012 Ray

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Adriatique - Voices From The Dawn

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Nick Curly - Trick Nuts

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A leading light of the Spanish dance music scene, we welcome Dosem a.k.a Marc Dosem to the label with a pair of signature melodic techno tools ‘Not A Coincidence / Why Give Up Before We Try’. His Anjunadeep debut follows a slew of notable dance floor cuts on Suara, Toolroom and his own Housestrike imprint as well as chart topping remixes for the likes of Hot Since 82, Coyu and Mat.Joe.

Dosem - Why Give Up Before We Try

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Premiere: NICe7 - Real Love - Rebellion

For The Nursery’s 20th release – an anniversary in itself – the Argentinian music machine Vladw makes his second appearance on Dynamic Reflection’s sub label. And quite an appearance it is. Even after putting out an insane amount of music since 2013, a stagnation in his productions is still nowhere to be found.

Exactly one year after his first contribution to the label, his ‘Lucid Minds EP’ hits the surface, and to say that it does its name justice would be an understatement. It floats from the acidic influences found in ‘Here, nobody surrenders’ and ‘The history will absolve me’, to the straight forward vibe on the second track, and the beautiful soundscape on the third. 

Even with this seemingly huge variety in styles, all of them are executed with equally high skill and ear for detail. This compelling composition of four very divergent tracks underlines Vladw’s talent and creativity, and to choose one favourite from it would be near impossible.

The History will absolve me

Vladw - The History will absolve me

This is my opening set from the "Transference" party with Alan Backdrop, Ness, Cinnamint and RoboKnob at Underground Gallery Studio (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Hope you enjoy the trip : )

Tracklist:

01. Voices From The Lake - Velo Di Maya
02. Fjader - Vegvisir
03. Kris Dubinsky - Dunkla Former
04. Polar Inertia - Black Sun
05. Yotam Avni - Tikkun
06. Monoloc - Phoenix
07. Droneghost - Kodo
08. Bearweasel - Button Down The Moose (Echologist Dub)
09. Alan Backdrop - Dp3
10. Hironori Takahashi - Venatrias (Echologist Dub)
11. Luke Hess - Unity
12. Jichael Mackson - Space
13. d_func. (aka Alexander Kowalski) - Patterns Of Confusion (Part 2)
14. James Ruskin, Regis, O-V-R - Post-Traumatic Son (DVS1 Pessimist Mix)
15. Benny Rodrigues - I Like Acid (Mike Dehnert Remix)
16. Clockwork (C-W) - Oblique
17. Post Scriptum - Gliese 581
18. Dadub - Existence (Kangding Ray Remix)
19. Per Hammar - Convoy
20. Per Hammar - Iffy
21. Pfirter - Atman
22. Jon Hester - Constellations
23. Irazu - Tolerance For The Absurd (Acronym Remix)
24. Stefan Vincent - Paranal Two
25. Mark Evemport - Kara
26. Orbe - Device's Generation
27. Punshukunshu - Satelar 26
28. Jinge - Kation
29. Synthek - Harmony

dreamdance - Transference Mix (02-06-2018)

Frazi.er - Dementia

Illusion

Sword Play

Formula

Carica (MODRAC Remix)

Amsterdam based Keith Carnal has in recent years become seen as somewhat of a tastemaker in today’s world of techno. It might not then come as a big surprise to you that he has also become a favoured producer among many who are seen as “techno mainstay”, gaining support from numerous of his own musical inspirations and champions. Carnal, who grew up in a very musical home in the northern part of Holland, found techno at an early age when he began sourcing and selecting on his own. Techno was, and very much is, the first music that made a deep impression on Keith. This feeling only went on to become more cemented after a few years of composing on his own. It simply became clearer and clearer that Carnal is exactly where he belongs.

Keith’s own style of techno always has a strong emphasis on melodies and groove - it is made for dancing no doubt. Often the melody creates a rather ominous feeling for the listener, but with a certain melancholy to it. This is weighed up expertly with Keith focusing on the tracks being driven forward by strong percussion elements. His compositions contain a fresh vibe that immerses his audience as much as it does with his fellow producer and DJ colleagues. 

Carnal’s own productions very much goes hand in hand with the selections he makes as a DJ. A set of Keith’s always focuses on keeping the tempo and the groove up and going. Classic productions are mixed confidently with more current ones. His sets flourish with tracks that are atmospheric and contain strong melodic segments - tracks where percussion and bass play a major part in why being selected. For Keith Carnal creating the right groove is the main target. This year will see Keith releasing several strong productions as well as continuing his extensive international touring schedule, where he is headlining many of the major festivals and clubs. Keith Carnal is a fresh wind in today’s techno climate.

Sword Play

Keith Carnal

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