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My take on Cats One Trees beautiful track "Sirens Call"

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Cats On Trees - Sirens Call (RÆVE Remix)

Why Are You So Frightened

Yes, Today

Split 1.0

Tension

Herdersmat Part 19-22

Tilt

As Planetary Assault Systems, @Luke-Slater is an innovator of psychedelic mindfuck techno. Across a lengthy catalogue that stretches back into the 90s, the music’s bleepy, polyrhythmic loops are as recognizable as they are genre-defining. ‘Plantae’ is Slater’s first release as PAS on Ostgut Ton since ‘Arc Angel’ (2016) and covers the spectrum of PAS’s different strains while remaining grounded in Slater’s uncanny funk and knack for developing oblique melodies and rhythms over longer stretches. Deepness and hypnosis come as much through duration as sound design.

For Slater, ‘Plantae’ is made for Berghain, where he is a long-standing resident. In his own words: “I’m sure it’s no surprise that when it comes to putting together a release on Ostgut Ton, PAS takes on its more mind-altering, otherworldly quality by natural cause, quietly reflecting the dark sweaty nights and days at the club; at the point, the common neural coupling, of us all together. PAS has been part of Berghain and Berghain part of PAS for a long time. All of these tracks needed to pass the Berghain test in my sets first stop.”

Plantae

Peru Drift

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Planetary Assault Systems | Whip It Good

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ALKHEMY’s The Black Hole turns three years-old, and to celebrate, the Brooklyn-based collective has called upon some of the mightiest in the galaxy to create this dance floor-ready compilation. The 27 artists featured on this VA were invited to participate by combining their signature production styles with a Black Hole-inspired twist, to showcase a range of the world’s raviest sounds. Over a third of the participating artists have headlined The Black Hole for their US debut or NY debut, including, Scan 7, Plural (Kukri), Keepsakes, D. Carbone, 138, Axel Picodot and WarinD. Each providing a nostalgic glimpse into their respective journeys through Brooklyn’s favorite galactic rave. The remaining artists have brought forth their own unique sounds, creating an undeniably powerful collection of tracks that will leave a lasting mark on 2019.

The compilation is just as diverse as the dance floors at The Black Hole and as well as the lineups assembled by ALKHEMY. Proudly bringing artists from the US, South America and Europe together. Another example of the power that lays behind unity.

The cover art, which was inspired by the iconic flyers of The Black Hole, who are always put together by Danny Garber, was designed by Detroit legend, Alan Oldham aka DJ T-1000. Being that ALKHEMY’s mission is to highlight diversity in techno, Alan carried on the tradition of The Black Hole’s flyers where people of color and women are showcased in a powerful manner. Keeping the mastering mainly in-house, 80% of the tracks were mastered by ALKHEMY’s Buzzi.

Featured artists in alphabetical order* 
credits

Tracks produced in the US, South America and Europe.

Mastered by Buzzi
Artwork by Alan Oldham

AceMo - LA Force

Sedvs - Come Clean (MORDBOX003)

Artist: Hitam
Title: 'Shattered Belief'
Label: HAYES
Cat. #: HYSEP9
Format: Digital
Release: 21st February, 2020
Pre order: https://hayescollective.bandcamp.com

Sounds From NoWhere is pleased to premiere a new Hitam' gem on 'HAYES'.
With this release the Hayes crew is happy to welcome the artist Hitam, who had his previous project by the name of Optics.

@hayescollective

Premiere: Hitam - Shattered Belief [HAYES]

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/d-dan-escape-from-the-echo-chamber-lobster-theremin
* Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/GsgvEB--Klo
* Pre-order:  https://lobstertheremin.com/album/mutant-future-ep

Techno demon ​D.Dan​ kicks off 2020 with​ big dystopian energy. R​aw grooves, slippery psychedelia, and slammin’ energy. Following a series of adored releases from D.Dan, Mutant Future EP is a dynamic release that exceeds expectations.

Warped machine paranoia, ​‘Switchblade (Descendant Mix)​’ is an unforgiving opener, while Frantic ​‘Mutant Future’ is a steely trip through D.Dan’s dystopian time tunnel - an absolute weapon! ‘Burnout’ is a high octane, electro punisher for the true techno lovers. On the flip, ‘Escape The Echo Chamber’ is a fun affair - distorted keys to spiral out to - big tip for the wee hours! ‘Take It Easy’ nods to UK sounds and kickin 4/4 beat. Closing track, ‘Sun Over I-5 South’ is stripped back dynamic, techy groover, perfect for the twilight zone spinners with a CPH sound.

PREMIERE: D. Dan - Escape From The Echo Chamber

Third Wife - 1989

Jokasti & Nek - Lullaby [GFRV004] 2

Label: Mord
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Herdersmat part 23-29
Cat No: MORDBOX003
W + P by v/a

Format: 7 x12" vinyl and Digital

Buy at: mord.bandcamp.com/album/herdersmat-part-23-29

Bandcamp Release date: 10th of December 2019
Official Release date: 24th of January 2020

A1 The Advent - Radar 06
A2 Sedvs - Come Clean
B1 Bas Mooy & Jeroen Liebregts - Ash
B2 Under Black Helmet - Message

C1 SHXCXCHCXSH - GBG
C2 Go Hiyama - Self-Identity
C3 Razbibriga - Kvantas
D1 Christian Wunsch - Extinction
D2 Jokasti & Nek - No Time To Explain

E1 Hiroaki Iizuka - Emphasis
E2 CRVEL - Affliction
F1 Alexander Kowalski - Inoculum
F2 The Outsiders - Wireless Love
F3 Nene H - Woman Who Tamed A Lion

G1 Jonas Kopp - Monolith
G2 Nadia Struiwigh - ESX
G3 Szymon Z - suR-chinG
H1 Lewis Fautzi - Messing
H2 Felicie - Always Online For You

I1 Kangding Ray - Driftwood
I2 Jaraossa - Clock Divider
J1 Abstract Division - Observance
J2 Ivan Szew - Hall of Switchblades

K1 Stanislav Tolkachev - Ten Letters Horizontally
K2 Olivia Mendez - Frenetic
L1 Cadans - Hose
L2 Roll Dann - Four Patterns
L3 Gotshell - Lunar

M1 UVB - When I Look In Those Dead Eyes
M2 Uun - Call of the Void
M3 VSK - I Fantasmi a Volte Sanguinano
N1 MasCon - Penetrant
N2 Kmyle - Distressed Planet

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Herdersmat.
Morderstwo.
Rotterdam.
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Herdersmat part 23-29

Jaraossa - Clock Divider

Walk Talk - Nonplus Records

premiere of "Lost In Ether (Narciss Remix)" by Earthscape & KE:NT 
taken from the EP "Lost In Ether", released soon on Wahn

EP Details:
http://novafuture.blog/2020/05/09/earthscape-kent-lost-in-ether-ep-wahn/

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Artist: Earthscape & KE:NT | @EarthscapeMusic, @kent-wahn
Remixer: Narciss  | @itsNarciss
Label: Wahn | @kent-wahn

Info & Buy

Earthscape & KE:NT - Lost In Ether (Narciss Remix) [WAHN002 | Premiere]

Buy here:
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/borderonebandcamp
Hardwax: https://bit.ly/border02hardwax
Deejay: https://bit.ly/border02deejay
Decks: https://bit.ly/border02decks
RedEye: https://bit.ly/border02redeye
Crevette: https://bit.ly/border02crevette
Juno: https://bit.ly/border02juno
HHV: https://bit.ly/border02hhv
Traxsource: https://bit.ly/border02traxsource

Early support by: Developer, Drumcell, Dustin Zahn, Vincent Neumann, DVS1, Kr!z, Pfirter, Dave Miller, Inigo Kennedy, Truncate, Tensal, Benales, Len Faki, Wata Igarashi, Deano, Markus Suckut, Levan, Echoplex, Juho Kusti, Dave Miller, Amotik, Arnaud Le Texier and more.

"In quick succession to the launch of his own label Border One Records, he presents the second release 'Host EP'. Four dancefloor orientated cuts with twists and turns that suit different moods and a plethora of times and places. An ever grooving yet tunnelling affair that will easily find its way into every DJ's record bag."

All tracks written, mixed, and produced by Border One - Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast mastering.

Host EP

Border One - Host EP (BORDER02)

FOREVER PACING

Planet Rhythm:
www.planetrhythm.audio
www.facebook.com/planetrhythmrec
www.discogs.com/label/347-Planet-Rhythm-Records

Follow us on Spotify to: goo.gl/wxITRf

All Planet Rhythm releases appear first as exclusive on Bandcamp:
planetrhythm.bandcamp.com
Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/label/planet-rhythm/3022

Yan Cook - A1 - Order (PRRUKBLK056)

Buy here: fanlink.to/reform-close

Digital Release: 18th September 2020
Vinyl Release: 2nd October 2020

A1: Reform - Close Encounters
A2: Reform - Stance
B1: Reform - Mind Control
B2: Reform - Horse Riding

Young Italian duo Reform return to Second State with their latest release, four tracks of innovative, hard-hitting and unusually sophisticated techno.

The throbbing kick and trippy synths of “Close Encounters” opens the EP, with a foreign, clipped vocal and breaksy jungle elements adding further interest and mystique. “Stance”, meanwhile, is a straight-up stomper packed with ricocheting percussion, rubbery synth blasts and disorienting pads, all crying to be heard in a club. “Mind Control” demands to rain down on a crowd at a festival, too. A lean, nimble build steadily escalates into an irresistible, shuffling beat boosted by shifting, bouncy synth patterns and an unrelenting forward momentum. The pair’s unusual knack for blending disparate elements into something atypical but completely danceable is perhaps best demonstrated on “Horse Riding”. The drums are tribal, the stabs are acid-like, there’s a gauzy filter laid over the top, and tickling hi-hats, but also an undeniable thump commanding bodies to move.

Put simply, this dream team from Tuscany are making music well beyond their years that stands up beside the work of veterans (and is often more interesting). We’re honored to have Reform back at Second State!

@reformofficialmusic
@secondstateaudio

BUY HERE

Reform - Close Encounters

Out now on Rekids: lnk.to/REKIDS165

Techno pioneer Robert Hood debuts on Rekids with a blistering release entitled ‘Nothing Stops Detroit’ ahead of an album this winter.

Over the last three decades the Underground Resistance alum has continually been at the forefront of the techno genre whilst releasing on many of electronic music’s finest labels to boot. In recent years his solo outings have appeared on a select few labels such as Dekmantel, Music Man Records, not to mention his very own M-Plant. Having made appearances on Rekids in the past remixing label boss Radio Slave - both as Robert Hood (‘Don’t Stop No Sleep’) and Floorplan (‘Feel The Same’) - the Detroit originator now drops a four track release in his official debut on the label.

With its machine aesthetic, ‘Nothing Stops Detroit’ is unmistakably Hood from start to finish. Precision kick drums propel the title track forward as stuttering effects and deep stabs work alongside a march band rhythm. ‘7 Mile Dog’ is next with its grainy synths and scintillating pads, making way for the meandering bassline, rattling atmospherics and trippy, oscillating top line of ‘Ignite A War’. Finally, ‘The Cure’ is a cacophony of twisted percussion and rumbling low-end that energetically concludes matters.

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