techno

UK producer JoeFarr strikes again with a gorgeous new EP containing two more subdued techno cuts as well as the hard-hitting yet just as groovy ‘It’s Yours’. Juxtaposing playful tones, melodic synths and fuzzy textures with the rawness of JoeFarr’s nifty trademark sound, this is tuneful techno at its best.

Among Bristol’s most popular and prolific producers, JoeFarr is well-known for his affiliation with stalwart techno label Turbo, Hypercolour’s excellent Hype_LTD imprint and the future cult classic DSNT. 

Two of the artists on remix duty need little if no introduction at all - the impeccable Dutch duo TWR72 and Belgian producer / DJ Raving George, both with releases on London-based Bad Life flavour up ‘Deftoca’ and ‘Confide’ with their very own, very recognizable signature styles. The third remix is by one of our latest signings, Aarhus-based prodigy Variete, whose debut EP we’re proud to release on June 2nd.

JoeFarr - Confide (Raving George Remix)

Jel Ford kicks off his return EP with two tracks of clean big room techno. The title track ‘Backyard’ is a moody affair with a low drone throughout that is complimented with layered synth stabs. Using reverb to create atmosphere within the track it subtly breaks down before a vocal hook transcends the track to deliver a killer blow. ‘Meeting of Minds’ is dubbier and uses a tripped out synth to add rhythm whilst working alongside a synth pattern to keep the track chugging along. The slow evolving pads add texture and keep the track nicely filled out whilst this timeless classic keeps on giving.

Jel Ford - Backyard - Drumcode - DC133

Taken From The Cursed Forest EP Out Now On Flash Recordings.

Hoia

A great philosopher (Samuel Johnson, not Ebeneezer Goode) once wrote… “our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks”. While it would be a stretch to suggest the Drumcode artist roster are closet philosophy fans, once one begins to unravel the tale that led to Jel Ford remixing the 2012 Alan Fitzpatrick hit ‘For An Endless Night’ and it is impossible to escape the unexpected enterprise and spirit of surprise that are at the heart of this exciting collaboration. 

As fans of Adam Beyer’s label will testify, the two Drumcode names have more in common than just a label stable, they also share common ground with the peak-time melodic sound that has delivered many of the labels most memorable output. Ford being a much more recent addition than Fitzpatrick, whose history with the seminal Swedish imprint stretches back to 2009, however Ford’s history within techno goes back even further having released multiple EP’s through the early noughties on vintage UK techno labels including Dave Angel’s Rotation Records, Billy Nasty’s Tortured Records, Primate Recordings and Ford’s own Jericho imprint. 

It is within this shared passion for uplifting synths and big room melodies that the ‘unexpected spark’ of creativity that led to Ford remixing Fitzpatrick can be found. An long-time admirer of Fitzpatrick’s work, Ford had developed an idea for his alternative version and secretly worked on the remix long before any discussion of the project had taken place. Once given the draft version, Fitzpatrick immediately endorsed the remix, excited to have an updated version to breath new life into what had become a familiar staple of his sets for the past two years. Parts were swapped and the end result being the barnstorming end-of-night monster presented here. A track that will be familiar with many having been the subject of much social-media furor since it first surfaced back in Autumn 2014. 

Alan Fitzpatrick - For An Endless Night (Jel Ford Remix) - Drumcode - DC140

Mark Broom - M28 (Advanced Human Dub) // GynoidAudio.09

Mark Broom - M28 (Advanced Human Dub)

Funk D’Void | Soul Slap (Inc Heiko Laux Remix)
[SOMA430D]

1. Soul Slap
2. Soul Slap (Heiko Laux Remix)

Legendary Soma Records artist Funk D’void is back with a fantastic EP that straddles the boundaries between House & Techno in the quality Soul Slap EP. Now is the 30th year of his career, Lars Sandberg really needs no introduction and his credentials are endless and with this modern production he shows why he is still a force to be reckoned with. Up on the flip we welcome the remix talents of Berlin based DJ/Producer, Heiko Laux.

Funk D’Void’s signature big, anthemic sound is prevalent from the outset of Soul Slap as punchy chords reverberate and oscillate backed by cleverly constructed, percussive elements. Lars easily straddles the worlds of catchy, Detroit House infused melody with more modern sounds and vibes. 

Heiko Laux steps up bringing his invaluable remix talents to Soul Slap. Things definitely go a little darker in Heiko’s epic, 9min version as a growling bass line and think, layered kick sounds back the gradually building atmospheric elements before a perfectly sequenced synth hook takes things into the body of the track. Heiko works in the original’s base hook before smashing it home with a full on percussive workout on the hi hats.

Lars has always been one to create unique and standout music, all done with a crystal clear signature sound and nods to his Detroit techno roots.

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Stream/Buy

Funk D'Void - Soul Slap (Heiko Laux Remix)(Soma 430d)

Dual Me-Tears Of The Pine [sample]

Raving George ft. Oscar And The Wolf - You're Mine is out now: http://btprt.dj/1WGhEGj

You're Mine 

Download on Beatport

Raving George Feat. Oscar And The Wolf - You're Mine (Original Mix)

Maceo Plex feat. C.A.R. - Mirror Me (Dark Dub) - preview

http://deathtechno.com/2015/09/22/dtp-tim-xavier-phantom-steps

Following on from his superb DTMIX112 set we posted last Friday, we have the pleasure of introducing @TimXavier‘s forthcoming title track for this DT:Premiere on his new label @Face-To-Face-Records that’s currently picking up a head of steam.

“Phantom Steps” is a no nonsense, floor smasher, that gets straight down to action. Working a filter on a gritty acid melody, it has a distinct analogue energy and powerful character that’s mirrored by a frantic forward momentum and rough sweeping atmospherics. No doubt this will be a great tool for going up a gear and stand out in any DJ set.

Released… Monday 28 September 2015

FaceToFace
FIIF-D-004 – Tim Xavier – Phantom Steps

01. Tim Xavier – Phantom Steps
02. Tim Xavier – Hood

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | Tim Xavier - Phantom Steps [Face To Face]

iTunes: apple.co/1sxJiu1
Spotify: spoti.fi/1Tp07hC

ANNA's Momentum EP is out October 19 on Yoshitoshi.

Follow ANNA:
https://soundcloud.com/dj_anna
https://www.facebook.com/djannabr
https://twitter.com/djannamiranda

Beatport

ANNA - Momentum (Out Now)

@Dirty-Basscore / @KlaudiaGawlas / @Credo-Rec

http://deathtechno.com/2015/10/14/dtp-dirty-basscore-0815-klaudia-gawlas-repaint/

Berlin’s Credo is known for consistently great releases, ran by Alex Bau it’s easy to see why it remains on top with appearances from The Advent, Yan Cook, Subjected, Chris Liebing and a host more.

Dirty Basscore usually reserves his gritty analogue/live sound on his own self titled label, but after a couple of appearances on Credo previously, this time drops his first EP called “0815” that features a rework from fellow German Klaudia Gawlas.

Klaudia’s DT:Premiere is a driving powerhouse made to rip a dancefloor apart. Super crunchy in all aspects, the distortion is a refreshing twist as it rolls on with a tender and haunting atmosphere, a huge one here for sure.

LABEL: Credo

CAT#: CREDO30
ARTIST: Dirty Basscore
TITLE: 0815

FORMAT: Vinyl & Digital

RELEASED:
Vinyl – 21 October 2015
Digital – 23 October 2015

A1. 0815
A2. MBass
B1. 0815 (Klaudia Gawlas Remxix)
B2. Azid

DT:Premiere | Dirty Basscore - 0815 (Klaudia Gawlas Repaint) [Credo]

@gemini-voice-archive - Movimiento Estatico (Soma 433)
1- Movimiento Estatico
2- Geocentrica
3- No Retorno
4- Prisma

The 3rd and final EP of the year from the mysterious Gemini Voice Archive rounds of what has been a blistering year for the duo. They have been slowly building their sound throught 2015 and culminates in the quality 'Movimiento Estatico'.

A great depth is shown throughout this 4 tracker as GVA easily show skill in moving from emotive, dub infected Techno to razor sharp and pounding rhythms.

All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Movimiento Estatico Ep

Movimiento Estatico

Gemini Voice Archive - Movimiento Estatico (Soma 443)

My brand new EP is out now on my own label, Footwork! :)
http://classic.beatport.com/release/enigma-ep/1616734

Jay Lumen - Eivissa Sunrise (7am) Low Quality Preview

http://deathtechno.com/2015/11/16/dtp-garance-alice-ray-kajioka-remix

The Swiss sublabel @Caduceus-Empirical approaches it’s seventh release which has been supplied by home based Genevan artist @DJGarance called Alice & Suzy that also features Berlin’s Beroshima.

For this DT:Premiere we selected the stunning and melodic journey from @RayKajioka, who is a regular on Heiko Laux’s Kanzleramt and Cocoon. The remix of “Alice” oozes class from a deep vibe and weirdly wonderful audio tricks if you listen carefully. Perfect for a gloomy Monday, it has a surprisingly powerful undercurrent amidst the the dreamlike qualities.

LABEL: Caduceus Empirical

CAT#: CEL007
ARTIST: Garance
TITLE: Alice & Suzy

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 23 November 2015

01. Alice
02. Suzy
03. Alice (Ray Kajioka Remix)
04. Suzy (Beroshima Remix)

DT:Premiere | Garance - Alice (Ray Kajioka Remix) [Caduceus Empirical]

Longevity for the most part, is not something that’s usually associated with electronic music, a genre that moves so fast it often leaves those who stop to pause for breadth in its wake. Thus for a track to still get the reaction that Moonbootica’s ‘June’ does – despite the Hamburg duo playing it in every single set they’ve delivered for over a decade – is a stunning testament to the cut’s enduring appeal.

Having decided to finally breathe in some fresh life into their signature tune with a number of new new interpretations not only from themselves but Teenage Mutants, Ante Perry, Tagteam Terror and Hell Yes last summer, the veteran pairing have now decided to repeat the trick this winter, drafting in Animal Trainer, Italo Brutalo, Sharam Jey, Topspin and Étienne de Crécy to deliver another set of reworks guaranteed to get you thawing out those boogying muscles.


Moonbootica - June (Étienne De Crécy Remix)

Wrong Assessment - End of Contemplation EP
[CRG002]

A1 // Uncinate
A2 // Stapedius
B1 // Answers
B2 // End of Contemplation

Release Date - 4th of December 2015

"After a short delay, Cleric invites Wrong Assessment for the next release on the label."

Wrong Assessment - Stapedius

Young UK based producer Cleric has established himself not only as a bonafide new talent and key player in the International Techno world, but also as a prolific artist on Figure.

Now well known for his crisp, deadly club tracks and rich melancholic ambient studies, in this fifth single for the label he explores his hard-hitting yet luxurious sound ever further.

What's immediate about the four tracks on offer here is Cleric's extremely powerful, yet masterfully controlled bass frequencies. Coupled with his addictive, smart and dark 90s-reminiscent synth hooks, we're left with an array of stomping, percussive weapons primed for expansive spaces and killer sound systems.

From the storming energy of opening cut The Key of Night all the way through to the deeper- tripping Solar Fields it's a must-have EP for 'those who know'. 

www.figure-music.com/news

buy physical: http://bit.ly/1P31KkU | digital: http://btprt.dj/1Nl4BoR

The Key Of Night

The Key Of Night SNIPPET

The Key Of Dawn SNIPPET

Mister Woo is a composite techno-hybrid supergroup that has been forged against a harsh maritime backdrop of Portsmouth, UK. Following Aristotle’s philosophy “the sum is greater than its parts” the core members of Reset Robot, Jon Gurd and Tom Powell cast aside their professional careers to concentrate on the emotive outlet and gnarled production machine that is Mister Woo.

As a complex blend of established producers, sound engineers and multi-instrumentalists, the trio, bound by location, deliver a series of audio-visual works based on ground breaking production, perfectionism and exceptional electronic music.

Mister Woo Black Eyes EP is released on 11/12/15

techno

Louis ACC