FORUM - Mammon EP

Raw loops from Miami based producer FORUM. Four powerful tools, all with that 90s feel.

FORUMS first release on CATALOG 01366 comes in the form of Mammon - Pentacle 1, 2, 3, and 4. All four cuts with his signature sound, that we're becoming more and more familiar with. Fast loopy dancefloor weapons.

Artist: FORUM
Title: Release; Mammon
Label: CATALOG 01366
Catalog: 01366CAT3
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno

Mastered by Temudo
Artwork by Yanis Berrewaerts

Support the artists:
on.soundcloud.com/wqvV5
www.instagram.com/ffforum/
www.instagram.com/01366__/

FORUM - Pentacle 2 [01366CAT3]

https://conundrum.bandcamp.com/

Stephen Disario delivers four-tracks as the debut release on his newly-launched imprint, and in so doing sets the tone for the output we can expect in years to come: driving basslines and infectious percussion crafted with meticulous perfection. Throughout the four tracks, Disario showcases what he does so well as a producer: groovy, funky techno that will always find its home in a proper underground techno setting.

The EP starts off with "Under The Rug," an hypnotic masterpiece that sucks listeners in and takes them deeper and deeper as the track's intensity builds and reaches its peak.

"Walking Through Trees" is next, picking up the tempo with an added groove carrying the track throughout... a real dance floor mover.

The pace continues with "The Marathon," a percussion-driven stomper characterized by well-crafted peaks and valleys permeated by distorted eerie vocals.

To conclude the EP, "Lights Down Under" showcases Disario's other signature techno soundscape. Here he takes the funk route, using an 808 clap and eerie howl broken by hard to discern and yet catchy vocals to great results.

Produced by Stephen Disario
Mastered by Hardgroove Mastering
Artwork by Benjamin Jones

2023 ALL MUSIC LICENSED TO CONUNDRUM RECORDS

LIGHTS DOWN UNDER EP

B1. Stephen Disario - The Marathon [CNDRM001]

Part 1 of the Unissued Series is the start of a series of releases that focuses on releasing older projects as well as new projects that I am working on in the studio. The idea behind this self-release series is to give my music a platform to speak for itself, both in terms of my creative output and artistic vision. 

One of the main motivations behind this concept was to take back more control of how I truly want to represent myself as an artist. In art, oneself, as the artist, is and should be one's biggest critic as well as one's biggest admirer or fan. In the end, creating art, for me at least, is a form of pure self-expression. By taking more control over my creative output, I seek to further engage in the relationship I have with myself and create the space necessary for further musical exploration. 

Unissued Series Part 1, marks the first of many self releases coming this year. Ranging from straight forward techno cuts to experimental ambient pieces.

Release date: February 2, 2024 

All tracks written and produced by Ben Reymann 
Mastering by Paul Mac 
Artwork by Anna Flemmerer

Ben Reymann - Rundown

As the sun invigorates us we start off the summer season with a fast paced VA filled with gems from the underground, united under one common cause.

Radiance is a charity project, all proceeds will be donated to Ukraine relief funds. Thank you for your support.

Artist: @tascamboy0
Master by: @mikrotakt
Artwork by: @bitemarrrk

Tascamboy - Temporal Lobe

To close out the year, Life In Patterns presents “Spektrum II”, the second installment in the compilation series curated by Ferdinger. This 16-track VA, scheduled to release in late November, comes as a double vinyl with four digital bonus tracks and download codes.

Spektrum II ventures into the depths of dynamic techno, combining driving beats with intricate, groove-rich patterns. The compilation seamlessly shifts from deep, dubby tones to bright, euphoric moments, embodying the label’s signature sound. It’s a bold exploration of diverse sonic textures, blending harmonic and dissonant elements for an immersive listening experience.

Tracklist:

1. Del Olmo - Methyl Ester
2. Marco Effe - Stable State
3. Kabay - Phoenix Ritual
4. Disguised x Fank - Beam Me Up
5. VILLA - Bells at Dawn
6. Ferdinger - Change Comes From Inside
7. Kaltblume - Get It
8. Arkane - Sunday Driver
9. PS11 - Wait
10. Kuss - Under Pressure
11. Dylan Fogarty - One
12. TRUANT.J - Dancer
13. Pert - Stay
14. Victoria Mussi - Espresso at Dawn
15. Vanille - No Move
16. Veit - Echochord


Links:

Life In Patterns
https://soundcloud.com/life-in-patterns
https://life-in-patterns.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/life_in_patterns_
http://www.life-in-patterns.net
https://www.facebook.com/lifeinpatterns.net

Artwork and design by Tobias Kalleder
https://www.instagram.com/tkalleder/
https://www.facebook.com/tobias.kalleder/
http://indivisualists.com

Mastered at Manufaktur Studio
https://www.instagram.com/manufaktur__studio
https://www.facebook.com/manufaktur.mastering

Spektrum II

LIP012 | Various Artists - Spektrum II (snippets)

Support here: https://xysecret.bandcamp.com

Artist(s): Various Artists
Label: X/Y/Secret
Catalog: XYS008
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 06/12/2024
Mastering: Mattias Fridell
Artwork: PiDeNi

Artist links:
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fridell
                      https://soundcloud.com/alexanderjohansson
Bandcamp :   https://xysecret.bandcamp.com/album/fylogenetik
Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/mattiasfridell
                       https://www.instagram.com/alejoh84

Label links:
Bandcamp:    https://xysecret.bandcamp.com
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/x_y_secret
Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/x_y_secret

PREMIERE: Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Hypotes [XYS008]

Blinded by the past

For this new premiere, we are happy to feature James Smyth with his upcoming track “Fragrant”, from the next MZRRecords "MZRRECDIG005" to be released the 20/03/2025

Release date: March 20, 2025 
Label: MZRRecords 
Track: Fragrant 
Artist: James Smyth 
Catalog: MZRRECDIG005 
Buy link: https://mzr-records.bandcamp.com/album/mzrrecdig005
Format: Digital 
Genre: Techno
Mastering: Dokusan Project 

Support the Artist: 
Soundcloud: @james-smyth-2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmyth.shu/

Support the Label: 
Soundcloud: @mzr-records 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mzr_records/

MZRRECDIG005

Elata Premiere: James Smyth - Fragrant [MZRRECDIG005]

Artist: Luar
Label: Observant
Album: The Locked Room
Catalogue: OM022
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 31/03/25
Mastering: Paul Mac at Hardgroove, UK

Tracklist: 
1. LUAR - Echo
2. LUAR - Hidden Key
3. LUAR - The Locked Room
4. LUAR - Tripwire
5. LUAR - Walls Can Listen Too


Artist links: 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/luartechno
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luar.techno/

Label links:
BandCamp: https://obsmus.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/obsmus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obsmus/

PW PREMIERE | LUAR - Walls Can Listen Too  [OM022]

Mechatronic Initiation

Do What Ya Like

Founded in Cologne (Germany) and now based in Paris, ‘Life In Patterns’ is a techno label run by @Ferdinger.

Distribution: @Triplevisionnl

The aim is an energetic, colorful and compelling sound, walking the line between minimalism and dynamic versatility. LIP’s releases focus on dancefloor oriented techno tracks that are subject to constant structural shape-shifts and extensive timbral variation. All LIP productions are composed with meticulous attention to detail, covering a range of moods and hues from gloomy and melancholic to glistening and euphoric.