He held a hollow gaze from the window, looking out over the world and the delicate unease of humanity. Here in his room he was safe from harm and could not be threatened or touched by the venomous poison of civilisation. He was quite happy up here, surrounded by technology and buzzing wires. For this was his den, his original cell, in which he was able to make wild, magical things happen. The very connection of others depended on him and his choices when pressing each button. He could foil it all...

Projections release a new EP on their own imprint Ritual Release. The pair have a stunning legacy in dance and electronic music having released a plethora of material over the years - their latest outing is very special indeed. The release comes with a remix from Khidja.

PREMIERE: Projections - Original Cell (Khidja Remix) [Ritual Release]

As the debut release of Leith Links and Far Shore Recordings, Fruitful Waters’ sets a sonic signature deeply rooted in heavy grooves and playful melodies that draw on the modern italo and house sounds that are emerging from Melbourne.

Monofunktional (Idiot at Altitude Mix) is a downtempo twist on the aggressive driving forces of the original, forgoing the filling four-to-the-floor beat for a spacious break beat and filling the aural space through dubbed out echoes.

https://soundcloud.com/ll_inks
https://soundcloud.com/far-shore-recordings

PREMIERE⚡️Leith Links - Monofunktional (Idiot At Altitude Mix) [Far Shore Recordings]

An eerie calm had settled on the beach. The sea was still under the jet-black sky, which was dotted with pinprick stars, like a billion tiny torches shining down from the heavens. The moon cast shadows on the sands and the tranquillity was enhanced by the gentle sound of the waves as they drifted up onto the shoreline and back again. In the distance you could just about make out the thrum of the soundsystem from the bar in the far corner of the beach. It could be playing any song you wanted and anyone you knew could be in there, waiting for you to arrive with a hug and a smile and whatever else you fancied…

It’s a double celebration for the Ransom Note and Bytes family today! As well as being the release day for the four-track Remix EP featuring reworkings of tracks from Water Groove, the stunning debut album from the multi-instrumentalist composer and visual artist Yoann Pisterman, it is also the 40th birthday of R$N friend Enrique “ELO” Leon, the Venezuelan/Colombian DJ also known as Leeon. He just so happens to have provided one of the remixes on the EP, so R$N is posting it to mark this special day.

ELO’s ethereal take on Marbling soothes the mind with a meditative aura of sonic crescendo. As the music evolves, it feels as though we are transcending through unknown dimensions, pervaded by introspection and bliss. This take on Marbling was inspired by a recurrent midnight sitting down at Playa Marmol in Río Claro, a nature reserve in Colombia.

PREMIERE: Yoann Pisterman - Yoann Pisterman - Marbling (ELO Marble Beach at Midnight Remix) [Bytes]

It's dark in the forest. Especially in the »northwest«. You have to adjust all your senses. But once you have, the forest will take you in his arms. The forest will protect you. Just like Daniel Herrmann's first album for Live At Robert Johnson will protect you.

Herrmann is far from being unknown in the world of music - let alone in the art or photography world. In the music field, he is probably much more known under his Flug 8 moniker where he released five albums on Disko B, Doxa Records, Ransom Note, and Acid Pauli's Smaul Recordings. Under his given name, Daniel Herrmann's relationship with LARJ's label boss Ata Macias goes way back. As an artist and photographer Herrmann was the only one allowed to take pictures inside Ata's ROBERT JOHNSON club, thus creating an iconic series of pictures of clubbers and club life in general. Herrmann’s pictures of the partying punters themselves were presented as wallpaper all over Robert Johnson back in 2002.

With »Enroute« Herrmann enters new territory: It is his most ambient work up to today. And yes, it is a piece of work created during the lockdown. Herrmann's studio is situated in the outskirts of Frankfurt, near the forest - a quite remote place already in-between the Taunus mountain range. Imagine life during the lockdown in such a place … This is where Herrmann set up his former basement studio in the large living room with a variety of instruments besides a cozy fireplace spending warm light and warmth. A warmth that despite its seemingly rather "cold" atmosphere can be heard all over »Enroute«. Once you soak in the sounds (or get soaked into the sounds) of the first tracks like album opener »northwest«, »Fly By Wire« or the 11min »Dark Trace« you might feel this warmth too. A cold warmth you could say, yet a warmth that only modular systems and synthesizers can create.

There is a change of mood with »Intercontinental« - literally as it seems that Herrmann indeed is on an intercontinental journey here despite the strolls and long walks in silence through the Taunus forest. This is also the place where Herrmann took many photographs of the forest and its trees (to be seen on his Instagram account) - and the picture on the cover: This spooky yet fragile high seat in the mist in front of those trees. Yet darkness alone is not dominating this album. Even during these dark days, there was a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. And it shows in the beauty of »Bouncing Rays«.

»Enroute« is done all alone and in total isolation. And one can hear it. But it also invites the listener to be a part of this lonely world. And we all know that being lonely is made easier with someone on your side - »enroute« to a better place. A place that isn't lonely at all.

PS: For all digital music lovers we have included two bonus tracks: The GLOK remix of »Bouncing Rays« and Herrmann's clattering and creaking tune »Economy« - enjoy!

Flug 8 - Enroute LP - Snippet

Huilut is a deep house track by Finnish producer Luolaja. Huilut consist of warm synths, recordings of Finnish country side and flutes.

PREMIERE : Luolaja - Huilut

Artist: Werner Niedermeier
Title: Days Ahead (album)
Label: Bulletdodge 
Release Date: 1st August 2022 
Cat No: BDREC014
Format: Digital

Tracklist:
01. Naturaleza 
02. Days Ahead 
03. Costal Ride 
04. Madofuki 
05. Simply Too Late 
06. Digital Tattoo 
07. Motion 
08. Don't Stop Now 
09. Outright Energy 
10. Sea Kwenz 
11. Denki 
12. Fading Away

Spotify
open.spotify.com/album/7CZeYG5FWA…WYQcefVqCLZwc8gw

Bandcamp
bulletdodge.bandcamp.com/album/days-ahead

Beatport
www.beatport.com/release/days-ahead/3801687

Traxsource
www.traxsource.com/title/1841965/days-ahead

Deezerhttps://www.deezer.com/en/album/334042897

Apple
apple.co/3BAnAwG

Amazon
www.amazon.co.uk/music/player/alb…659340304&sr=8-2

Discogs
www.discogs.com/release/24063386-…rmeier-Days-Ahead

Werner Niedermeier - Costal Ride

This month Birds is joined by producer / DJ Anastasia Zems who is in charge of the music for the second hour of the show. 

Tracklist: 

Mix by Birds: 

Hybrid - TRAKA  00:00
Secret Tabman (Telepathically Sexualis Mix ) - Psychic TV  03:10
Creep - Anton Berezin 5:30
Drifter - INIT 10:21
Terra Stellae - DeepMe & Miniailov 15:50
The User (Franz Scala Remix) - Stockholm Syndrome & Birds 22:20
Into The Madness - Mundo D 27:05
Dalkan Sonol (ROTCIV Remix) - AckerMan &Rakovdky & Kushitz 32:49
You Dust (Roe Deers Remix) - Kimshies 38:00
Abyss - Pablo Bozzi 42:30
How Many Graves (Meshes Remix) - Qual 45:30
Zombies In Space - Silocodisco and Parissior 49:05
We Rise - Birds 54:30
Boundless ft Jennifer Touch - Curses 58:12

Mix by Anastasia Zems: 

1)Golden Bug - Fata Morgana [La Belle Records] 1:02
2)Panka Panka - Provocateur [Melómana Records] 1:05:20
3) Stockholm Syndrome - Kool Herk [Melómana Records] 1:13
4)Daniel Monaco - Puma Porn [Slow Motion Records] 1:17
5) Malcolm - Soviet Acid Mix [Abstrack Records] 1:21
6)AckerMan - Dimensions (Anastasia Zems Remix)[Fucanglong Files] 1:26:30
7)Anatolian Weapons - Shiva 1:31:13
8)Arnaud Rebotini - Minimize Contact Between People (Pablo Bozzi Remix) 1:37:46
9)Pastor - Muevete 1:41:05
10)Teatre - Narcissus 1:45:15
11)Rambal Cochet - UFO Researcher (Goa Mix) 1:50:15
12) Mind Matter - Psychiatric Facility [Soil Records] 1:57:17

Feed The Void w/ Birds & Anastasia Zems 26/04/ 2022

The past couple of years have provided an ideal breeding ground for periods of reflection. Of rediscovery. And for the reignition of dwindling flames. Perhaps this is why the meeting of Tom Churchill and 2Sox is the perfect match at the perfect time. A collision of minds stoking a fire that has sizzled away into a 12” slab of choice cuts. Introspective and deep, yet not forgetting what a dancefloor wants.

Tom started making music in the mid-90s, inspired by the house and techno records he was buying as a teenager growing up in Cardiff. Co-founder of cult 90’s label, Headspace Recordings and sister label Emoticon; Tom and partner Raeph Powell were responsible for some faultless releases in the 00’s. More recently, Tom has been one half of The Nuclear Family; a production, label and events project launched with Laurence Hughes in 2013. Much of what Tom has put his hand to over the years has been hot in demand. Incredibly, this is his first physical, solo release under his real name since 2002. Despite the 20 year gap, Tom’s enthuse for all things deep and electronic has arguably never been stronger.

“These tracks have been heavily inspired by two things - reconnecting with my surroundings and rediscovering my record collection - both of which have been made possible by the events over the past couple of years.” Tom says. “As well as spending more time outdoors around my home on the west coast of Scotland, I recorded a lot of DJ mixes and radio shows during the first lockdown, which meant I spent a lot of time digging through older records. This reignited some creative energy that had been lying dormant for a while.

Before 2020 I’d been sporadically using a rented studio space to make music, but in that Spring I put together a basic, compact setup so I could work at home. My influences are pretty clear with these tracks - I’ve drawn on the palette of classic deep house, 90s techno and electro throughout - but while there are some retro elements and familiar sounds, I’ve tried to put my own twist on things. Being surrounded by nature and working exclusively on headphones has made for a more intimate sound, and these tracks are the most personal I’ve ever done.”

PREMIERE : Tom Churchill - Gradients

Gravel 2 10 bpm august 17 take 2

Ambient Dreamscapes for you to enjoy. Relax, unwind, meditate and chillout

DARK AMBIENT - DEMONIC KEEP

ethereality check

As the name states Live at Robert Johnson is the associated label of the respected venue in Offenbach and incorporates what the club stands for. The imprint has been establishing a solid ground for the new Frankfurt sound since 2009. By featuring internationally acclaimed artists LARJ has been providing DJs and audiences with essential tunes in an extensive range of high-quality house music. Laid-back dance-floor awareness with a sense for particularity in sound is what might describe best most of the releases and artists.