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Artist: Skatman
Title: Aromanticism
Label: Scatcity
Release date: 2021.03.26

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@Alex-Medina - Apnea Instructions 04

Label - @appliedmagicrecords

Release Date - 07/05/21

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PREMIERE - Alex Medina - Apnea Instructions 04 (Applied Magic)

Mind Against - Avalon
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After the warm and beautiful indie leaning EP from Dead Heat, Life and Death steps back up to the plate with two fresh dancefloor killers found in Mind Against's new Avalon EP. 

With sounds that seem plucked from an early 80s children's filmstrip gone very wrong (or perhaps very very right) Mind Against weave a dark, inspired charge into the black of night with both sides of this stunning EP.

On the A side is Several Times, a techno gem that comes out of the gate at breakneck pace with solid drums, bass and a rhythmic synth pulse that evolves slowly and strongly until finally augmented by a main analog synth line that reaches over from the other side and grabs you directly by the ears. It's an evocative melody that keeps the listener on edge with tones that are fully present yet almost barely hold together, teetering just on the edge of falling apart but never quite falling away from just where they need to be. A techno themed soundtrack to a disturbing Groundhog Day of the faraway future.

Over on the B side is the EP's namesake with a simmering sound that makes reference to the ancient island home of legendary sorceress Morgan Le Fey, sister of the famous King Arthur and whose mystic ways were to blame for mirages seen by sailors long out at sea. Here again an analog synth casts its spell on the listener, framed by delayed chords and a foreboding low end growl that slowly tell the tale of Avalon. Managing the difficult task of painting a picture without form, Mind Against weave an emotional drama without words and yet their vocabulary of sound seems keenly up to the task. No easy feat but one this duo have proven again and again that they are more than able to accomplish.

Digital: 24.02.2014
Vinyl: 07.04.2014

Mind Against - Several Times (Snippet - 128kbps)

Psy Prog No.4 - Master

Marking the label’s 66th release, the ‘Transcendental’ EP is a trip through the mystical side of house and techno and features a remix from Argentina’s Shall Ocin.

We’ve got the premiere of the EP’s title track ‘Transcendental’ which you can listen to right here.

Premiere: Fur Coat 'Transcendental'

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Exclusive Premiere - Point Blank aka Secret Cinema Meng's Theme (Joris Voorn Remix)

Vinyl: http://bit.ly/MTN_AL005

In the most comprehensive display of the Afterlife sound so far, Tale Of Us compile 12 of the tracks they’ve been playing to great effect over recent months into an impressive and truly singular statement of their sound.
As well is possible from recorded music, these tracks bottle the spirit of the Afterlife events. A mixture of richly accomplished artists and new talents provide a focused and consistently high-quality collection. Label heads Tale Of Us collaborate with Ovend on the mesmerizing ‘Red Sky’, setting the bar for their guests. Acclaimed acts such as Mathew Jonson , Recondite , Woo York and Hunter/Game are amongst a wealth of ability in the likes of Aether , Denis Horvat , Keith Carnal , Per:sona , Black Peters , Darse
and Mathame . A body and brain dance through the realm of consciousness.

Tracklisting:
1. Aether - Beyond The Lights
2. Tale Of Us & Ovend - Red Sky
3. Denis Horvat - Bruto
4. Keith Carnal - Cloudy Monday
5. Per:sona - 393
6. Recondite - Hundred1
7. Black Peters - Avenue B
8. Mathew Jonson - The Prophet
9. Darse - Horus
10. Mathame - Timeshift
11. Hunter/Game - Illusion
12. Woo York - Hypernova

AL005 - Tale Of Us & Ovend - Red Sky

Get your digital copy here: http://smarturl.it/AL008

With recent releases for some of the scene’s leading labels, Fideles (aka Daniele Aprile and Mario Roberti) are an Italian duo on the rise. Their spellbinding ‘Impressum’ EP is both a fine example of the Fideles sound and exactly in keeping with the direction Tale Of Us are steering their Afterlife label. Inspired by the Ionian sea in Southern Italy, low-pitched basslines and soaring synths give the tracks just the right amount of drama, whilst the rich sound-design allows them to make the most of a big system; something Tale Of Us have put to great use in their sets this year. Take the emotionally-charged title track, the rolling, mechanical drums of ‘Kalotypse’ or the more restrained ‘Hadar’. Across all five tracks Fideles’ character shines through the adventurous melodies and distinctive touch, creating an inspiring next episode of the Afterlife catalogue.

27.10.17 AL008 'Impressum’:
A1. Impressum  
A2. Hadar
B1. The Tensior
B2. Avior
Digital only: Kalotypse

Available on 12” vinyl and digital

Fideles - Avior

Patrice Bäumel - Glutes

Endangered Records reveals the next chapter in Brian Cid’s rapid ascent as a true ambassador of melodic techno.

Since launching Endangered with his Third Eye Shut EP, Brian Cid’s studio output has seen him appear on Tale of Us’ fabric 97 compilation, on Natura Sonoris with a remix for Henry Saiz, and also a collaboration with Justin Marchacos on Endangered’s second release.  It’s now time for the Brooklyn-based DJ, producer and sound engineer to return full force to the label with Intriga, an EP filled with an abundance of Brian’s signature emotional journeys, and deep percussive themes.  

“Intriga EP is a sonic exploration to the deep side of melodic techno. It presents a story from beginning to end” says Brian. “Heavy on the drums as it's written for the dance floor, each one presenting a bold statement, more than mood tracks these are room shakers designed to impact. Written in the span of a year, I focused on using classic drum machines, modular and analog synths/pads as well as organic elements. This is my signature sound - this project doesn't belong anywhere else other than on Endangered.” 

Opening the five-track release, “The Space Above” quickly sets an atmosphere of deep textures, before diving into bursting chords that lead into the hypnotically driven “Fantasio”.  Loaded with reverberating hi-hats and snares, percussion heavy “Petalos Sole” prepares listeners for the tension building lead title track “Intriga”, as its main motif journeys through waves of effects and striking synths.  Rounding out the EP with its longest offering, “Vacio” features a futuristic arpeggiating melody between echoing pads and scattered crescendos. 

Further solidifying Brian Cid as a worthy flag carrier of the new wave of deep eclectic dance music, this EP is sure to make an impression on today’s top tune selectors and educated listeners.

Intriga EP

Brian Cid - Fantasio

Hands On Cascandy
Super Flu, Andhim, Marcus Meinhardt, Andreas Henneberg, Fabian Reichelt & Marquez Ill putting their remix skills on the best tracks of the first 6 Cascandy releases. 

White Vinyl & Digital Download available on May 25.

Vinyl: http://www.decks.de/t/cascandy-hands_on/bzs-9h
mp3: http://www.beatport.com/artist/cascandy/107603

Cascandy - Hands On (Andreas Henneberg's Hands On Cascandy One)

Vinyl & digital: https://www.siamese-records.com/014

We are both very happy to welcome back Marino Canal on Siamese. Everyone remembers his first record for us well, a timeless yet forward thinking and fresh release that's tough to beat. Marino made it possible though, his upcoming `Provenance` EP is a clear evolution of his style, mature, intelligent and ready for 2020.

'Curious Eyes' is the track we received first. We’re playing it since quite a while and it easily stood the test of time. Marino’s gift of creating energetic and powerful yet lush tracks is very unique and this song surely tells a story. Truly a great piece of modern dance music. 

Next is ‚Provenance‘, the title track of the EP. Similar to 'Curious Eyes‘ it starts gentle while giving the selector some time and space for mixing
and creating something artful while playing this out. As the deep and mellow chords soak you into the track the remaining layers are steering towards the climax where ‚Provenance' reveals its full potential. And before its even finished you want to hear it all over again.

'Dreamt of Tomorrow‘, the final cut of the release makes it even harder to pick a favorite and we're considering if we should have kept at least one track for the next
EP. Kidding aside, there’s nothing stopping Marino’s ever evolving expertise and this track resembles how a dream of tomorrow could feel like. Beauty, hope and kindness on one hand, madness, destruction and anger on the other. A perfect way to close a great record and there could be no better entry into 2020 for Siamese. 

Enjoy. 

Adrian & Adrian

Marino Canal - Provenance

Out now - https://ingroov.es/night-sequence

After his 2014 debut, Madben returns to John Digweed's Bedrock Records with another stellar record. Across the four-track record Madben delves into his plethora of playful studio sounds to bring us this inventive EP. Featuring a top-notch remix from Canadian live electronic mastermind Marc Houle.

Night Sequence features tremulating synth chords that swell across the layers of stripped back drum programming. Swung hi-hats and a deep, penetrating kick feed the pulse of this musical wonder. Blow is a straight up organ weapon. The cleverly distorted tones from the drums and grooving bass lines offer a perfect canvas for Madbens enormous organ riff. Fusing heritage sounds from across the dance spectrum, the truly original boldness of this irresistible groove will bring the dancers to the floor.

Reverie blends wonky, off-kilter synth lines with playful drum programming in a moody twist of synths and analog drum machines. A carefully built crescendo that brings us to a momentary breakdown of delayed lead lines and drones that play off one another. Marc Houle remixes Blow, into a driving tech-edged roller, primed for those must-have mid set big moments. The live performer works spiritedly with the sounds at hand and recreates the track with a true sense of intuition.

BEDDIGI161 1. Madben - Night Sequence

Radius Vol. 2

Cipy & Althoff - Echemmaia

The common thread that links everyone involved in Life and Death is something beyond just their specific talents. 

Founded in 2010 as an Italian record label and event brand, Manfredi Romano’s Life and Death curates soulful dance music with a post-rock aesthetic.

Mind Against - Several Times (Snippet - 128kbps)

LIFE AND DEATH

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