techno May 2020

Argentinian artist Drigo has been turning heads with his releases on Metodi Hristovs Set About, Spartaque's Codex and 2000 & Ones Bitten. This is the first time he has collaborated with Fussion who are a duo also hailing from Argentina who themselves have already featured on Alberto Ruiz's Stickrecordings and The YellowHeads' Reload Black Label. German artist Chris Veron steps up on remix duty to deliver a remix in the peak time style he has previously released on heavyweight labels such as Steve Mulder's Orange Recordings, Ramon Tapia's Say What? and Frankyeffe's Riot Recordings. Opening the release is the epic Proteo using a growling bassline and cosmic pads to build towards a cinematic breakdown with ethereal sounds before slamming back in with dramatic melody stabs. Hydra hits hard with a mammoth kick drum underpinning sensual vocal phrases and the twisted euphoria of the arpeggiated lead synth. Chris Verons remix of Hydra is a more refined version with the addition of a throbbing bassline and more focus on the pads to create a compelling dance floor experience.

Proteo

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Fussion, Drigo - Hidra (Chris Veron Remix)

last hope

Its never Good enough

think of secrets

Melodic House that blends deep grooves, atmospheric textures, and uplifting melodies — perfect for late-night journeys and sunrise moments.

Hardwired Heart

Nefesis

paranco

Sisko Electrofanatik, Dino Maggiorana - Desolate

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Digital: 17th January 2020
Vinyl: 31st January 2020

1: Michael Klein - Hoisin
2: Michael Klein - Bite
3: Michael Klein - The Signal
4: Michael Klein - Hollow Night

Techno DJ and producer Michael Klein has been consistently putting out solid work for years, a habit that has made other DJs – among them Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing and Laurent Garnier – look to Klein’s releases as reliable fodder fit for a variety of moods at any given party. 

Born in Frankfurt and trained in classical piano as a child, Klein cut his clubbing teeth at the likes of Robert Johnson and Cocoon. He then moved to Berlin where he cultivated his dark and groovy sound, assisted by his studies in sound engineering, and earned a residency at the beloved, now-closed Stattbad. Klein is prolific but versatile, and these qualities come to the fore on his latest release, the Hoisin EP for Second State.

The title track, ‘Hoisin’, is a shapeshifter, switching gears from mesmeric, winding bass and rhythmic bleeps to minor, eerie builds, cheeky drum rolls, and more energizing chords. ‘Bite’ is more urgent, kicked along by impatient percussion and an acidic bass burble. ‘The Signal’ is the EP’s biggest moment, destined to be a highlight of not just Klein’s sets, but others’, too. It has the atmosphere of a ‘90s Bristolian rave, with a whomping stomp, beguiling bass and the odd vocal yelp adding era-specific authenticity. ‘Hollow Night’ demonstrates how deftly he can change moods. Here Klein retreats into something darker and more insular. A kick joined by circular chords creates a claustrophobic but compelling inner world. 

Klein is a highly valued member of the Second State family and recently contributed an excellent exclusive track for Amelie Lens’ fabric presents mix. He’s been something of a secret weapon in the techno community for years, but while his music prefers to live in the dark, Klein’s profile is, deservedly, coming into the light.

@michaelkleinberlin
@secondstateaudio

The New Yellow EP

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Michael Klein - The Signal

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Digital: 14th February 2020
Vinyl: 28th February 2020

1: DEAS - Space Race
2: DEAS - Apart
3: DEAS - Index
4: DEAS - DRMS
5: DEAS - Radiation

Greek-born, Krakow-based DEAS is a producer of unusual stylistic and emotional breadth, possibly the result of growing up with a range of cultural and geographical influences. His fourth EP on Second State continues his impressive run, a mosaic of moods and textures that coalesces into a cohesive, compelling whole.

“Space Race” brings a futuristic cosmos to mind, a track that’s at once urgent and foreboding, yet light on its feet. Arpeggiating laser synths glide over peppy drum patterns in a manner that encourages dancefloor mayhem. “Apart” is a little more sinister but still highly danceable, with a propulsive bassline, noodling lashes of acid and an almost psychedelic vibe. “Index” strips it back and places the drums front and centre in a less-is-more piece designed to keep the party chugging, while “DRMS”, another percussion-based track, adds trippy effects to enhance those slightly sideways moments. “Radiation”, meanwhile, is a journey in the true sense of the word, a track that morphs from atmospheric to tense and back again in an arrangement that’s uncluttered, yet highly effective at creating a sense of delicious unease.

This EP is another collection of weapons from an internationally acclaimed techno producer and DJ, one that should ensure DEAS is in high demand for the coming year and beyond.

@michaelkleinberlin
@secondstateaudio

Index EP

DEAS - Space Race

Who is ready for some wicked tunes? For our next release, we have brought the sizzling hot Finnish artist NIQW on board. His track “Cat Massage” is nothing short of a dirty gem packed with crispy and weird sounds. The bouncy groove combines acidy elements with an insanely crunchy kick and on point Hi-hats underlined by the vocal cut and swirling synth. The tune erupts in fury, this is not for the faint of heart. 

We were very excited to get a remix from our buddy Alec Troniq for this one, and boy oh boy did he bring in the big guns. His remix draws lines towards industrial influences, it is gritty, it is tight, and most and foremost, in true Troniq style it is catchy as hell with the knock over groove and toppling synths.

Keeping up the hint of quirkiness throughout the two tracks, the red thread of the release is first and foremost darkness, indecency and wildness. Enjoy this ride!

www.snoemusic.com

Cat Massage

NiQW - Cat Massage (Original Mix) // SNOE051

Assembly

Assembly (Original Mix)

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The Beat / Octopus Bathtime

The Beat

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TK Vicious - The Beat

Next up on Loose Records is an EP from Turkish techno maestro Ugur Project, who has previously featured his peak time tracks on labels such as Christin Smith's Tronic and Pig&Dan's Elevate.

Making his debut on Loose, his three original tracks show off the talents of this veteran producer who started his career in music at the age of 16 when he got a job at a local radio station.

Playing at all of Turkey's top festivals and clubs, Ugur Project also hosts his own events that have had guests ranging from The Chemical Brothers to Len Faki.

The EP opens with the dark and pulsating rhythms of 'Labyrinthe' with epic synth lines leading perfectly into the acid-tinged 'Borderline' that lifts the aggression up a gear. Maintaining the full throttle energy, 'Planetary' closes the release in dramatic style with its blend of eerie tension and building suspense.

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Labyrinthe

Ugur Project - Labyrinthe

release date: 26 June 2020 from Dreizehn Schallplatten

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Impulsive

Impulsive (Original Mix)

Exclusively via Bandcamp on July 24th. 
https://acidtechnotechnoclub.bandcamp.com/

Title: Rave Instructor EP
Catalogue: DLV001
Artwork: Design Syndrome
Mastering: Riemann Mastering

DLV - Space Machine (Preview)

mgnt : www.looseclub.com

Italian label Loose Records was established by Mario Manganelli and Rino Cerrone (who also run Rilis and Unrilis) in 2006 as an outlet for inventive, underground techno with a fresh perspective. 
Rino himself has long been a bastion of the Neapolitan techno scene, whilst Mario, too, has been promoting nights, running clubs and unearthing techno talents ever since the 1990s. 
Together the pair has a great understanding and has managed to mix up established talents with bright new comers, making the label a go to place for fans of proper techno.  Releasing both club ready EPs and full length artist albums in vinyl and digital format.

for info & contact : info@looseclub.com
Unrilis/Rilis sister : @rilis-records
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Ugur Project - Labyrinthe

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