Artist: Divide
Title: 'Risveglio'
Label: Immaterial.Archives
Cat. #: IA027
Format: Digital
Release: 19th April, 2024
Pre order: https://immaterialarchives.bandcamp.com

Sounds From NoWhere is pleased to premiere a new Divide' gem on 'Immaterial.Archives'.
On the 19th of April 2024 IL SOGNO (IA027) will be out on all the digital platforms.
It includes five mesmerizing tracks produced by the Italian talent DIVIDE.
Music is ephemeral, always disappearing.
It is an immaterial archive.

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Premiere: Divide - Risveglio [Immaterial.Archives]

COUNTER042
Counterchange Recordings
Backbone
'One'
Release Date: 03.05.24

'One' is the debut album from burgeoning Portuguese techno producer Afonso Esperança aka Backbone @backbone-3

After his 'Gatekeeper' EP (COUNTER033), including the iconic 'Take A Trip' which gathered support far and wide, Backbone stretches out over nine wonderfully detailed and intense tracks.

Exploring the modern techno paradigm, 'One' is full of positively charged, bassline-driven heaters. The founder of the Vinculum Festival in Portugal, Esperança's unique sound design, vocal FX and tension-heavy arrangements carve a clear course from the heart to the dancefloor. From the tingling ambient intro of 'Mundo Novo' straight into the addictive 'Press To Regenerate' its clear there's countless details to discover forged into these tracks.

Counterchange founder Inland straps in on 'Generation Gap', one of the early highlights of the album, with its surging industrial pulse and funky forward momentum.

The stunning broken beats and bleeps of 'There Is No Spoon' hit hard and dark while remaining elegant and certainly not over-driven. Every track on the LP is a microcosm of Backbone's kinetic techno manifesto - he infuses a rich stereo image, textured crunch and silky bass-end bounce on stand-out tracks like 'Strike A Dose', 'Minucioso' and 'No Casket Space'.

Bringing the album to a close with the night-time drive of 'Ride The Snake', Backbone summons the spirits of his mountainous home region in a hypnotising, shamanic ritual for the closing sets.

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Written & Produced by Afonso Esperança, 2024
'Generation Gap' co-produced by Inland
'Press To Regenerate', 'Strike A Dose', 'Mincusioso', 'No Casket Space' mixed by B. Deodato
Mastered by Inland
Photography by Ed Davenport

Backbone - 'One' LP [COUNTER042] preview

Holden’s third release on SK_Eleven, Dust,  showcases a striking evolution of his signature dark, driving sound. Rhythms are as urgent and rooted in the dancefloor as ever, but melodies have grown more haunting and emotive. This release sees Holden charting new sonic territory with two ambient tracks to open and close the record. Opener “Dust” brings melody and harmony to the foreground to set the emotional tone for the peak-time techno tracks that follow, while the closing track, “Frost,” ends the EP on a more hopeful note, its yearning melody disappearing into the mist beyond the sunlight.

A1 - Dust
A2 - Myth
A3 - Corner of the Room
B1 - The Beginning and The End
B2 - Steep
B3 - Frost

All tracks written and produced by Holden Federico
Mastering by Beau Thomas 1087 Mastering, London
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2024

Holden Federico - Dust [SK11X025]

Fireground's live sets brim with joy and Mediterranean warmth, so as we have now passed the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and are well on en route to leave the long, cold winter behind, what could be more fitting than a new release from the duo? 

As with their three previous releases on Tresor (Dualism, Refreshing Part 1, and Dreams) for Love Letter Angela and Daniele have created a heady melange of styles of techno synonymous with the turn of the century with such outrageous elan and jubilation that they practically embody the musical term giocoso:

"We had the "summer" concept in mind from the beginning, this pushed us to create a message in our sound making it uplifting and engaging, capable of conveying a positive, romantic and warm vibe.

In our productions we always give priority to the harmonic parts such as melodies, pads, piano and guitar riffs, the peculiarity of this EP is that all the tracks were born first from these elements, and only at the end the groove was crafted, not due to a difference in importance, rather to ensure that the rhythmic part paid as much respect as possible to the harmonic part."

This decision to build upwards from the harmonics has paid dividends: the entrance of a string section provokes visions of a rapt club crowd cheering with exultation; a looped groove stimulates a connection to such gleeful nostalgia that is almost certain to be heard at many festivals in coming months; a blissful pad sweeps over a track like the first rays of sun in the morning; a filtered synth rises to be met with a xylophone-like countermelody&hellip;every track has a moment where the music overflows with some form of happiness. Together the collection promises, and perhaps even delivers, a summer both ecstatic and joyful.

BANDCAMP

PREMIERE: Fireground - The Element

Biorc 
Awkward Situation EP

https://newrhythmic-records.bandcamp.com/album/awkward-situation

We are thrilled to present Spanish artist Biorc's debut on Newrhythmic Records with this 5-track EP, 'Awkward Situation'.
Alberto Serrano, also known as Biorc, is a DJ and producer hailing from Madrid, Spain. His journey into the realm of techno began in 2016, when he first stepped behind the decks. However, it wasn't until 2018 that he honed his craft, refining his musical palette and infusing his DJ sets with a compelling blend of force and intensity.
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1: Unfavorable
2: Divergent Viewpoints
3: Conflict
4: Senseless
5: Deaf

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Written & produced by BIORC
Mastered by Joton
Cat #: NRDR168
Label: Newrhythmic Recs
Release date : 19.04.2024

Biorc - Awkward Situation EP [Newrhythmic Recs]

Sciahri - Pareidolia II - SUBL014

A1 One Letter
A2 Homid
B1 10k In One Year
B2 No Tears


Cat. SUBL014
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release date: 17.05.24

Sublunar proudly presents "Pareidolia II," the latest EP by Sciahri, marking the next chapter in an evolving sonic journey following its first installment. This four-track release explores a spectrum of techno landscapes, offering a blend of pulsating rhythms, hypnotic sequences, and emotive soundscapes.

On the A-side, "One Letter" captivates with its infectious groove and fluid bassline, while "Homid" invites listeners on a minimalist journey, where hypnotic synth sequences create an enthralling atmosphere that captivates from start to finish.

Flipping to the B-side, "10k In One Year" enthralls with its sharp stabs and captivating rhythms, while "No Tears" delves into deeper, more introspective territories, combining classic elements with modern sensibilities.
"Pareidolia II" invites listeners to immerse themselves in a diverse array of techno experiences, each track offering a unique perspective on the genre. It's a testament to Sciahri's artistry and Sublunar's commitment to pushing sonic boundaries.

w & p by Sciahri
Mastered By - Neel at Enisslab in Rome

Sciahri - Pareidolia II - SUBL014

Irish-born, Manchester-based Kerrie is a multi-disciplinary artist, incorporating live sets, DJing, producing and running her label Dark Machine Funk across her repertoire of work.
Having garnered a rich musical education through working at and holding a DJ residency for one of the UK's most respected record shops Eastern Bloc, Kerrie's in-depth knowledge and unwavering dedication to music shines through her notable back catalogue and bolshy, unforgiving DJ and Live sets. Honing her craft for over a decade, Kerrie has played worldwide in celebrated venues such as Tresor (resident since 2024), Berghain, fabric, FOLD, Elsewhere NYC and festivals including Freedom Medellin, Freerotation, Drift and Basilar.

ORDER:
https://tresorberlin.com/label/catalogue/

https://soundcloud.com/kerrie_dj
https://soundcloud.com/tresorberlin

PREMIERE: Kerrie - Symbiosis [Tresor Records]

Premiere: Lady Starlight - "Chapter 23" [Tresor Records]

A1. Stojche - Counterpunch
A2. Stojche - Chordal Tribe
B1. Stojche - Signal Drive
B2. Stojche - Metaphor

Pre-order here: www.fuse.be/fuse04

Macedonia’s own Stojche is Fuse’s next guest for the club's freshly made imprint. The long standing DJ and producer has been known to keep Detroit’s playfully hybrid style as the focus of his work and ‘Metaphor’ is the case in point. His four tracks bounce through a nostalgic balance of techno, house, and more with a modern crisp. A refreshing take on club music, Stojche keeps techno’s sometimes nonchalant attitude at arms length with a charismatic record that hits its mark with every measure. 


The record’s first track ‘Counterpunch’ features heavily lined percussion but still brews up a storm far and wide with resonant dub stabs and open hi hats. The drum machine boasts a full spectrum, rolling through a light show of melodic flashes, perfect for a room compressing soundsystem. The maximalist, vintage detail that Stojche brings to his compositions blurs the lines between classic genres in a time of hasty hybridization, which gives it a sort of authenticity that can’t be taken for granted. ‘Chordal Tribe’, on the other hand, raises the general euphoria of the EP. Luring in the listener with bright pads and full-on drums, Stochje’s work is reliable main slot material that adds color to any mix while providing a persuasive low end. Shimmering hi hats give it an ethereal quality making it an appropriate interlude for almost any context. Moving on to the B side, the producer sharpens up his rhythm and emphasizes the hardgroove influence in ‘Signal Drive’. Softening the pace of his drums with free use of melodic chord stabs, Stojche opens up his dance floor for a crowd bonding record once again, complete with filter transitions and pummeling toms. As the final contribution, his title track ‘Metaphor’ begins with a more obscure opening to conclude his EP for Fuse. Leaning more to a techno cut, the record remains flamboyant as ever with open hats and rides shuffling through his arrangement. A muted main synth becomes apparent to focus the energy of the track while allowing for liveset-like drum flickering to take shape beneath, claiming the immortality of old club records with the technical precision of a seasoned modern producer.

Written & produced by Stojche
Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed

FUSE04 • Stojche - Metaphor

@Benales / @Mitsubasa

Bandcamp - https://mitsubasa.bandcamp.com/album/constant-motion-ep-mtb012
YouTube - https://youtu.be/AXYlBRFyeo0

Mitsubasa is a vinyl and digital techno label that is becoming a go to imprint having featured tracks by artists like Zadig, Rove Ranger and Gerald VDH.

Benales is a vinyl aficionado from Paris who has been DJing and mixing for more than 20 years. He has performed in clubs around Europe, including Tresor in Berlin, Rex Club, Le Sucre, and Concrete as well as performing with major techno acts like Surgeon, DVS1, Zadig, Steve Bicknell, DJ Pete, and James Ruskin of Blueprint. As a producer, he has appeared on Technasia's Sino, Eduardo De La Calle's Analogue Solutions, Philippe Petit's Knotweed, and Freddy K's KEY Vinyl.

For this DT:Premiere we selected "Sorrow" that's a pacy percussive workout with driving energy, and a warm soul from the deep chords creating a smooth, sonic texture for an extra dreamy experience.

LABEL: Mitsubasa

CAT#: MTB012
ARTIST: Benales
TITLE: Constant Motion

FORMAT: Vinyl & Digital

RELEASED: 17 May 2024

01. Sorrow
02. Kinetic
03. Flux
04. Kinetic (Jancen Remix)
05. Sorrow (Utroit & K.O.S Remix) [Digital Only]

Buy @ Bandcamp

DT:Premiere | Benales - Sorrow [Mitsubasa]

Dive into the depth of modern sci-fi techno as Connor Wall unveils his debut EP on Float Records: "Human Obsolete". A journey through pulsating beats, sonic rhythms, futuristic soundscapes and crafted with precision and innovation.

Connor Wall - Human Obsolete [FLOAT076] (previews)

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PREMIERE: Kerrie - Symbiosis [Tresor Records]

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