A previously unreleased track from the 2022 reissue of Suction001

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Artists: Lowfish / Solvent
Title: suction001
Label / CAT#: Suction Records / suction001 (25th anniversary reissue)
Format: Vinyl 12-inch/Digital EP
Release date: November 11, 2022

2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Suction Records, the Toronto-based electro/IDM label founded in 1997 by two emerging producers, Lowfish (aka Gregory De Rocher) and Solvent (aka Jason Amm), the latter still overseeing the label to this day. The label’s inaugural release was a split Lowfish/Solvent 12”, marking both artists’ debut vinyl appearance.

Gregory and Jason had known each other since high-school, but a deeper friendship was forged during their university years, after Gregory introduced Jason to early Rephlex releases by Aphex Twin and µ-Ziq. Gregory had been making electronic music in his bedroom for more than a decade, but it was those Rephlex releases that ignited Jason’s passion to do the same. After several years of obsessive gear buying, music making, and playing tracks for each other, Lowfish and Solvent had hit their stride, and their demos even attracted the interest of legendary early IDM labels labels Skam (for Lowfish), and Isophlux (for Solvent). But things were slow-moving in those days — letters, faxes, phone calls… nothing was panning out. So that’s when they decided to start their own label, and put out 300 copies of this 12”, suction001.

The label was heavily inspired by contemporary artists like AFX, Autechre, and Panasonic, but on suction001, those influences collided with their ‘80s synth-pop and industrial roots to create something unique. 25 years later, it still sounds fresh, and like nothing else out there. On suction001, 808 drum machines are run through distortion and breakbeats are chopped and mangled, contrasting with melodic OMD-style leads and catchy synth-pop basslines — a sound the label would refer to as ‘distortion pedal new wave.’

Over the past 25 years, Suction’s sound has morphed and evolved, but in recent years has shifted back to it’s original Rephlex-inspired roots. That makes 2022 the perfect year to revisit this wild, 1997 debut, now reissued in a new, expanded edition for it’s 25th anniversary. The reissue adds 2 bonus tracks — a 1999 remix by Detroit electro-punk duo ADULT., along with a previously-unreleased version of Lowfish’s A1 cut, and also features new and improved artwork, including an insert with full label discography.

Limited to 500 copies, and comes with a Bandcamp download card.

Tracklisting:

A1. Lowfish “Helski Gotenks”
A2. Solvent “Course Hub with Garnish”
A3. Lowfish “Helski Gotenks (version)”
B1. Solvent “Flexidisc”
B2. Lowfish “Your Last Legs”
B3. Solvent “ESP (edit)”
B4. Lowfish “Peanut Butter Castles”
B5. ADULT. vs Solvent “Flexidisc (remix)”

suction001

Helsi Gotenks (version)

Internal Operator (@internaloperator)is a passionate advocate for vinyl and authenticity in electronic music, known for delivering raw, intense sets that blend Electro and broken rhythms. Drawing inspiration from the Dutch West Coast scene and labels like Bunker Records and IFM Radio, his performances showcase energy, unfiltered selections, and a commitment to analog warmth. Having played at festivals like Ombra and Grauzone, as well as on platforms such as Operator, Intergalactic FM, and HÖR, he creates a unique connection with the dancefloor, adapting to different environments. On this occasion a remarkable electro podcast. Enjoy it!


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Tracklist:
1. Funktaxi - B Vision
2. Tim Taylor & Freddy Fresh - Untitled
3. Dron - Atom
4. Monolove - Don't you know
5. Elec.Inpho - Tuesday
6. Index id. - Zwischenstop
7. Krom - Cowtipping
8. Mobile Space Unit - Game Survivor
9. Crotaphytus - Cnemidophorus Sexlineatus
10. 3kz - Volvere
11. Aerodynamix - Spacelab
12. Mas 2008 - X-Perience the Reality
13. The Artificial Arm - Armtronic Action

N2MU PDCST120 - Internal Operator

People sometimes speak of something that happens frequently as happening 'ever so often'. But when something happens only occasionally, it happens every so often. Ever so often is a monthly show at Operator by Samira, a dj that usually comes back to a darker palette of melancholic electro, acid and new beat.

www.operator-radio.com

Ever So Often w/ Samira - 15th March 2025

a hauntological exercise attempting to recreate
the experience of early 80s greek documentary broadcasts

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(intro) leros mental patient singing ""πότε θα κάνει ξαστεριά""
zandvoort & uilenbal - scheepsorgel recording out take
hidden orchestra - VIII hushed - clarinets
ben lukas boysen & sebastian plano - after our efforts
emika & paul frick - in parallel III (parallel line rework by cncpt)
henrik lindstrand - stjärnvägar I
mattie bye - memories
hiiro issiki - 1000 plateaux 
36 - celestial annihilation
romance relic - windbreak, wings of care

canadian rifles - a blue wing
demetrio cecchitelli - window
enrico coniglio - shards of glass
paw grabowski - sakka
william ryan fritch - (I) antiphonic
faten kanaan - mercury
jean-louis rizet & philippe besombes - lundi matin
paul haslinger - meristematic

https://www.mixcloud.com/bureauod/

Postcards from the Void 039 w/ Right Knider (21.03.25)

Split - Commuter / EKATA
@commuter / @ekatamusic

Title: Split
Genre: Electro, Electronic
Release Date:  27.06.2025
Catalog: ER010

On one side, the retro-futuristic elegance of Commuter, nourished by the first vibrations of electro and a fascination for Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode. On the other, the dark, cinematic world of EKATA, a London resident and explorer of dystopian grooves inspired by science fiction. These two distinct trajectories converge on the split EP signed to Rennes-based label Ethos Records, due out on 27 June.

The project features four tracks, two from each artist, highlighting singular interpretations of electro: Commuter delivers pieces where sharp melodies and impeccable rhythms dialogue with new wave and EBM influences. EKATA, for her part, takes us on an immersive sonic journey, driven by abyssal bass and eerie synths.
 
Tracklist :
Commuter - Time Keepers
Commuter - The Variant
EKATA - Ultra Sonic Mind Control
EKATA - Escape To 1101

Informations  :
Available on Bandcamp - Digital Only
Digital distribution by Underscope
Mastering : Simon Hamelin @ Human Disease Network Mastering
Artwork : FormaNoire


Split

[ER010] Split - Commuter / EKATA (Previews)

Entre Lineas w. Dolorosa & Headbirds [21.05.25]

James Shinra - Moonlit
Connective Zone - Palm Palm
Manor House Boys - Millennial Dreamstate
Not Even Noticed - Affected
Microlith - Mahta
CRC - Utopia
Alexy Flint - Oxygen
Caramel Chameleon - d-_-b Future Is Blind
Voiron - Donjon et Voiron
Reptant - A Glimpse From Inside The Vortex
Moy - Chrysopoeia
LNS & DJ Sotofett - Gearbox
Kuiper Belt - Balancing Act
ERP - Telenovela
Lnrdcroy - Galaxio Salaxio
BufoBufo - Celadine
Elektrotechnik - More Impulse - Rude 66 Version
Red Eye - Wallies - Terrestrial Access Network Dub Mix
Lost Trax - And/or
Marcel Dettmann - Fear Of Programming - Dopplereffekt Remix
Intergalactic Mechanic - A New Age
Plant43 - Radiant Flux
Domenic Cappello - Niamh's Song
Mollen - Replicant
Terras - Urban Decay
Decoder - Phasing
Lifeforms - Rush
Cignol - Touch
Severed Heads - We Have Come To Bless The House - Marcel Dettmann Edit
cable.percussion - Sqhi

Computer Controlled Mix 47

From Khmelnitsky to the underground global scene, Grid User distils the sound of modern electro with a dark soul and machine spirit.

Artem, known as Grid User, is a Ukrainian producer and DJ originally from Khmelnitsky. His journey into electronic music began several years ago, leading him to study and produce his own tracks.

Inspired by the classics of electro and the work of German and American electro pioneers, Artem decided to release his first project on the Greek label Tiger Weeds. 
He has since self-released music on various Ukrainian and Western labels. Grid User is known for creating a unique sound that intertwines themes of transhumanism and digitalisation, exploring the connections between the future and the present, as well as the living and the synthetic.

While Artem leans towards a modern interpretation of electro, the influence of old-school sounds is clearly evident in his work. His love for the 808 drum machine, dark synths, and vocoders is an integral part of his musical identity. 

Recently, Artem has also begun to actively DJ at various events and parties across Ukraine. Additionally, he founded Connectome Records, a powerful new label dedicated to releasing music that offers a fresh perspective on sound and serves as a tribute to dark electro.

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Socials:

Instagram:
- https://www.instagram.com/grid_user_/
- https://www.instagram.com/connectome.records/

Soundcloud:
- https://soundcloud.com/artem-kres
- https://soundcloud.com/connectome_records

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Further information:

Bandcamp:
- https://connectomerecords.bandcamp.com

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Tracklist: 

01 Auren - Black Magic
02 Siarem - Vectors
03 Isolated Material - Spinning
04 Amper Clap - Human Exterminated
05 Pip Williams, Diamondback Kid - Wires
06 Lake Haze - Cult X (Original Mix)
07 Anthony Rother - Kocmoc 108
08 ELEKTROTECHNIK, EREBOS 101 - FANATIQUE
09 Rapha - Co3mo3
10 Koova - Links
11 Derfyl - My Evil Ways
12 drexell - Seven
13 Datacrashrobot - MMIC
14 Creasol - Caid
15 ELEKTROTECHNIK - Parasit
16 Solar Chrome - Future Communication'
17 Spectrums Data Forces - 36th
18 Intergalactic Noize Commander - Virus
19 Derfyl - Electro Soldier
20 Alva Recek - Soma Red


Addicted-2-Bass / Episode 114 / Grid User / 13.07.2025

Originally coded in a secret location, its source has since mutated in an infectious malware to spread silently across networks.

Based on an aggressive Electro framework, the core uses a set of melancholic pads functions and gut-punching bassline protocols to infiltrate its target system and corrupt their processes.
Vortex Traks, Distrito 91, Zement, Gladio Operations, Noise To Meet You, Brokntoys...have been among the different vectors to propagate the rogue cipher through firewall into data breach.

Let the algorithm disrupt your memories and warp your processor.

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Socials:

Instagram:
- https://www.instagram.com/kafkactrl/

Soundcloud:
- https://soundcloud.com/kafkactrl

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Further information:

Linktree:
- https://linktr.ee/kafkactrl

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Tracklist: 

01 Transpac - Langage Translator - (Distrito 91)
02 Client03 - Image Connector Demonstration -  (Astrophonica)
03 Robodrum & Grid User - Programuje - (Ovelha Trax)
04 The Spy ft. Privacy Remix - Evil Wins (Privacy Remix) - (Hilltown Disco)
05 Protocolo Sysex - NotTheFuture - (Gladio Operations)
06 Kalani - Surface Tension - (Alien Communications)
07 Ole Mic Odd - Nebula - (KRI)
08 Gosub - The Runner - (Libertine Records)
09 Cyan85 - Blueshifting Galaxies -(Curtis Electronix)
10 JSPRV35 - Science - Electro Science - (Planet Rhythm)
11 Maelstrom - Trempo (Feat. Fasme) - (Central Process Unit)
12 Earwax - Key of Life - (Dolly)
13 Convextion - Torc - (Syncrophone)
14 Sterac - Light In The Darkness - (Token)
15 MPU101 - Oberheim Junction - (Ilian Tape)

Addicted-2-Bass / Episode 118 / KafkaCtrl / 20.07.2025

Quick and dirty Kosmik transmission primarily featuring many past and newly released tracks, forthcoming (BL009) and unreleased material from the BL multiverse and also some new tracks from BL family affiliates on other labels. Mix includes tracks from Elena Sizova, Sneaker (also from biGOTT), Kosmik, AshTrejinkins, Fashion Flesh, Experiment Zero (Dona aka Dj Plant Texture x Mike Tansella) and some other mystery guests and projects which will be revealed when appropriate. ENjOY!
https://soundcloud.com/lectra
https://soundcloud.com/sneakerdj
https://soundcloud.com/thinkinjinkins
https://soundcloud.com/fashionflesh
https://soundcloud.com/dona-sound
https://soundcloud.com/jrmiketansella

BL Radio EP 131: KOSMIK

For Science Cult Radio #046 we present Manta, fresh off his self titled EP, Manta, aka Axhan Sonn delivers over 60 tracks of hard hitting electro packed into a 1:46hr mix!

Tracklist:
01. Zoltan Pongracz - Madrigal [Hungaroton]
02. Mono Junk - Untitled [Dum Records]
03. Mike Dred - Back to the Old School (Scratch Mix) [Rephlex]
04. Monophace - The Need [K2 O Records]
05. Gosub - Earth Recompile [Frustrated Funk]
06. Monolake - Force [Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music]
07. Random Logic - Gheith [Tehnika]
08. AFX - Analoggins [Rephlex]
09. Hantrax - Haldol Dancer [Roulette Rekordz]
10. Sonar Bass - Sonar Base #10 [U-Trax]
11. Dynamix II - Techno Bass [Chaos Records]
12. Audiosex - The Acid Flash [Zone-e]
13. Third Electric - Phunction [Electrecord]
14. Simulant - Wav. Form [Scopex]
15. Vintage Future - Frequency Snowstorm (Jam Radar Mix) [Underground Resistance]
16. Sole Tech - Bass the Countdown [Detrechno Records]
17. Phoenecia - Odd Job (Rhythm Box) [Schematic]
18. Drexciya - Drexcyen R.E.S.T. Principle [Clone]
19. Gabriele Rizzo - Triskelion [Elec Records]
20. Japanese Telecom - Bullet Train [Intuit-Solar]
21. Vox Populi! - Be Hedayat [Vox Man Records]
22. Zomby - Aquafresh [Hyperdub]
23. Otto Von Schirach - Breathe The Beat [Monkeytown Records]
24. Transits Of Tone - The Computer [Panic Trax]
25. Transits Of Tone - Battle Zone [Panic Trax]
26. Transits Of Tone - Warfare Beats [Panic Trax]
27. Middle Men - Reverse Engineering [Battle Trax]
28. Middle Men - Pulsar [Battle Trax]
29. Middle Men - Unseen Beings [Battle Trax]
30. The Martian - Base Station 303 [Red Planet]
31. Electroskunk - Untitled [Airlock]
32. Electroskunk - Untitled [Airlock]
33. Ultratubes - Random Fast (Ultratubes Remix) [PV]
34. The Advent - Only Power [Electrix Records]
35. Sue Side Korp - Untitled
36. Passarani - Phonok (Vacuum Party Mix) [Skam]
37. The Advent - City Limits [Internal]
38. Umwelt - Blind Submission [Dlbm]
39. Drexciya - Mission To Ociya Syndor And Back [Tresor]
40. Lenk - 444 [H. Productions]
41. Electroskunk - Untitled [Airlock]
42. Atomic Babies - Ridim Times 2 [Elecktrick Records]
43. Sue Side Korp - Untitled
44. Sub One - Untitled [Bunker Records]
45. Axhan Sonn - Deeper
46. Lory D - Untitled [Sounds Never Seen]
47. Lory D - Untitled [Sounds Never Seen]
48. Lory D - Danger Zone [Sounds Never Seen]
49. Axhan Sonn - Gilead
50. Galaxian - Messianic Délusions [Shipwrec]
51. Bochum Welt - Avtomaticesk [Rephlex]
52. Gabor Lazar [Squeeze]
53. 6SISS - Quasar I [Micron Audio]
54. Manta - #2 (Syrte Counterpoint) [Science Cult]
55. Monolake - Reminiscence [Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music]
56. 6SISS - Quasar III [Micron Audio]
54. Manta - #3 [Science Cult]
55. DJ Stingray 313 - Large Language Model [Tresor]
56. Chaos - The Safety is Off [Underground Resistance]
57. Plastikman - Gak [NovaMute]
58. The Advent - Work Dat [Electrix Records]
59. Solar X - Bionic Man [Hymen Records]
60. DJ Stingray - Solitude [Unknown to the Unknown]
61. DJ Stingray - The Strategy of Tension [Presto!?]
62. DJ Wheez-ie - Anon (DJ Stingray 313 Remix) [Evar Records]
63. DJ Stingray - Mindless [WeMe Records]
64. BPMF - Liquid [Electric Music Foundation]
65. Zoltan Pongracz - Madrigal [Hungaroton]



Science Cult Radio 047: Manta

Lowfish is battle-scarred Canadian electro and analog IDM producer Gregory De Rocher.
 
Founder of the Suction Records label (with like-minded Robot Jason Amm, AKA Solvent) in 1997 – Lowfish's extensive 20+ year discography spans releases and remixes on some of the world's most respected electronic music labels including:

Suction Records
Analogical Force
Ersatz Audio
Ghostly International
Satamile
City Centre Offices
Crème Organization
Noise Factory
Awkward Silence
ADSR
Vynalogica
Lo Recordings
!K7
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"Lowfish's music is deceptively simple, enormously catchy modern electro, eschewing currently fashionable digital trickery for good old analog skills" XLR8R

"Forget the watered-down schlock that passes for electro these days - this is pure, unadulterated synth music, and it rules" VICE

"Seriously, keine Verarsche! Hört mal genau hin, was sich da zwischen den Schaltkreisen entwickelt: ein Organismus, mehrere Zellen, Synthese dank 240 Volt!Lowfish, der bärtigste Bartträger von Toronto, forscht seit den späten Neunzigern nach Lebensformen im Schall. Gefunden hat er: zwei Dutzend EPs und acht Alben, die alle unter eigenen Label-Laborbedingungen entstanden sind. Sie enthalten Spuren von Delia Derbyshire, Mort Garson und Aphex Twin. Möglicherweise haben sich auch Tin Man und ein Dopplereffekt ins Petrischälchen verirrt. Wurscht, weil das ohnehin nur billiges Namedropping ist, um der organisch nach Luft hechelnden und ganz und gar lebendigen Gefühlsverwirrung einen Namen zu verpassen." GROOVE

Helsi Gotenks (version)

LOWFISH