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Planetary Assault System

GROOVE LA CHORD - DEEPARTURE IN TIME - REVISITED

Luke Slater’s most well known pseudonym Planetary Assault Systems is back in the fullest swing with 'No Exit', a standalone EP following his famed 'Deep Heet' installment series. 'No Exit' unmistakably bears all the hallmarks of Planetary Assault System, from mind-tripping and floor-stirring hypnotic energy to the theme of pushing the outer limits of unknown territories.
The EP kicks off with the title track, at its first breath of rolling beat already infusing an ample dose of psychedelic madness, which only to be intensified with the layers of digital chime tones that are constantly multiplying and shape-shifting. “Undertow” on the B side continues with the signature warping and reverberating bells and bleeps but this time with enticing hi-hats and distorted bass, gradually all melting into one big sinister groove. The last track of the EP “Nanendi” might fool you in the beginning with its minimalistic beat, but as soon as the demure yet ominous veil of melody - beautifully moody and almost spooky at times - starts humming and howling, it’s well on its way to make a deep, haunting emotional connection while keeps the tension boiling. Without a doubt 'No Exit' EP is the one that shows the most distinctive core DNA of Planetary Assault Systems and much like his seminal album The Messenger, it’s a deadly unique, dazzling, and powerfully effective work that will stand the test of time.

Tracklisting: 
A: No Exit
B1: Undertow
B2: Nanendi

Planetary Assault Systems - No Exit - Mote Evolver

Pfirter - Fractales (Original Mix)

Pfirter "Audiometria" (Lucy Remix) [Stokholm LTD 021]

Alden Tyrell - Some House (Dub mix)

03 Ken Ishii (ケン・イシイ) ― Extra (Luke Slater Remix) (6:29)


The Nighttripper - Tone Exploitation (Planetary Assault Systems Remix)

 Japanese electronic musician and sound sculptor Gaku Uchida, aka Why Sheep? returns after over 10 years with the Radiation ep, a taste of his forthcoming album Real Times. The Radiation ep is Why Sheep?'s response to the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Gaku Uchida's last release was the album The Myth & i in 2003 on third Ear. The ep culled from that album has Recloose's remix of Earthborn.

The Radiation ep contains four tracks; Radiation 1 and 2, together with remixes by Kare San Sui Surrounding, another Why Sheep? moniker.

Kare-San-Sui Surrounding is a project aiming to create a relationship between people and sound from a new perspective. Kare-San-Sui Surrounding likens the handling of sound to the Japanese garden-making art of Kare-San-Sui, to create a sensorial garden of sound within public spaces. Radiation 1 and 2 Kare-San-Sui Surrounding remixes place the tracks Radiation 1 and 2 in a public space. Radiation 1 is suffocated by the intensifying sound of a Geiger counter, the instrument used to measure background radioactivity. Radiation 2 creates an idyllic garden setting with sound, probably a temple garden as we hear the sound of temple bells and the trickling sounds water. A sense of foreboding soon overshadows the idyll, with the sound of a huge drum, of rushing air and of the ground shaking. Overall the effect of these tracks, these sounds of radiation emanating and shrouding, leave the listener with a combination of a profound sense of unease and of supernatural power created through the exciting effect of wonderful sounds and arrangements.

Artist: Why Sheep?
Title: Radiation ep
Label: Third Ear Recordings
Cat No: 3EEP-2014_04
Distributed by: Clone for vinyl (worldwide); Finetunes for digital (worldwide)
Release date: 04/14 all formats

Radiation EP

A1 Third Ear Recordings Why Sheep? Radiation  #1

This is the track I donated to the BPM Japan Charity album - njoi. 
I wrote this track in 1996 whilst working on the Drone Sector album. 
It was too "light" for the album, quite rightly so and never found a home until now with all the proceeds and contributions of 60 different artists being donated to the Red Cross Japan.

https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/362359/bpm-japan-charity-album-volume-1

Planetary Assault Systems - BPM Japan Charity - Radiance (Unreleased 1996 Drone Sector track)

Be Brave, Clench Fists - Leon Vynehall

01 - Casual Violence - She [Aftertaste] [AFTERLTD001]
02 - Casual Violence - All I Am [Unreleased]
03 - Dominik Muller - Silesian Boy [Casual Violence Remix] [Locked Records] [LOCK004]
04 - Casual Violence - All Am I [Unreleased]
05 - Casual Violence - Briefly Sexual [Aftertaste] [AFTERLTD001]
06 - Casual Violence - Blackhaus [Detatched] [DET001]
07 - Solitude Suite - Mood Lighting [Trust]
08 - Casual Violence - Simple Sequence [Unreleased]
09 - Casual Violence - Those That Do Not [Singularity] [SIN002]
10 - Wolfbagged - Ten Ways [Unreleased]
11 - Casual Violence - Borne [Bio-mechanics] [BMT004]
12 - Casual Violence - Reaction Mechanism [Singularity] [SIN004]
13 - Casual Violence - Brier Bit [Unreleased]
14 - Ben Gibson - Remote [Casual Violence Remix] [Limetree] [LTD004]
15 - Casual Violence - Voigt Kampff [Unreleased]
16 - Casual Violence - To Reflect [Vocals By Bethany] [Bio-mechanics] [BMT004]
17 - Hoog - Abuis [Casual Violence Remix] [Unreleased]




Casual Violence | Brunette | Liveset Jan2009

MindTrip is pleased to introduce Part 2 of its new various artists series ‘From The Lab to The Club’. For this EP, 4 artists – both established and emerging - were selected to contribute music which embodies the spirit of the series. 
This release opens in the strongest possible way, with 2 of techno’s heaviest hitters, Chris Liebing and Pfirter joining forces to produce the driving, heavy and hypnotic ‘420’. Notably, this track signals a welcome return to production for Chris Liebing and shows his ability to create strong, dancefloor techno has 
not diminished. Next up is the highly talented Japanese producer Yuuki Sakai (Subsist, Warm Up Records) with ‘Ballat’, a relentless, percussive track enhanced by subtle, textured elements. 
There is no letup on the B side, which opens with the mysterious Obscure Shape’s ‘Back in Black’. This track promises to yield an intense and building atmosphere, which almost – but not quite – threatens to kill all those who dare to defy its menacing sounds. This strong release is completed with a contribution from UK producer Dax J entitled ‘Revelations’. Make no mistake, this is an intense, compelling track, which builds with a strength which is not for the faint hearted. 

This is MindTrip!

www.mindtripmusic.com
Press contact: tomas@mindtripmusic.com


A1 Pfirter & Chris-Liebing - 420 - SNIPPET

Fumiya Tanaka - Phase

LXRC21 - Helena Hauff - Severe Slash

New nheoma from label bosses, with a killer Pfirter remix. And closing the release,  the track Solar Masses featured on Oscar Mulero´s Unknown Landscapes cd mix released on Polegroup.

Release date: 08/12/14


Exium - Subshell + Pfirter remix - nheoma 017

Levon Vincent – Invisible Bitchslap EP
Label: Deconstruct Music
Catalog#:DEC-01
Format:Vinyl, 12", EP, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM 
Release: November 08

The B-side of this humorously titled release is hands down one of my favourite tracks of all time, and definitely my favourite Levon Vincent creation. One of the few records that I can honestly say is well worth the high marketplace price, though I hope my copy gives me years of play! There's really no fitting description for this shifting chugger; it's a totally melodic and dubby slice of techno with a nice, subtle tinge of house-y-ness. It keeps going and going, with every element in its perfect place. Lots of reverb and warped sounds that build a series of layered loops from some ultimately quite simple components. For me that's the mark of perfection: a fugue-like cycle that plays on a perfect kick, bass drum, etc. And did I mention there are some VERY fat synth chords? Oh, and I just listened to it again and must add that there are some sweet pitched up lasers. I've always had a soft spot for the sound of lasers! Mmmmmm, Woman Is The Devil indeed.


Levon Vincent-Woman Is The Devil

artist: Planetary Assault Systems
title: The Messenger
label: OstgutTon
cat: OSTGUTCD20/LP10
release: 24.10.2011
The Planetary Assault Systems project has been active for some 15 years now, channeling an exploratory theme into cutting edge, non-conformist techno for the clubs but also for listening at home.
His previous album for Ostgut Ton, “Temporary Suspension”, re- instated that classic P.A.S sound and found the dextrous artist touring even more with this tougher, purist techno aesthetic.
And yet again Slater maintains his prolific output with the announcement of “The Messenger”. In his own words it's a project that stays very true and honest to the Planetary Assault Systems goal: a journey of discovery, to create new sounds which are not otherwise present in club music at this time.
From the album's beautiful introduction track “Railer (Further Exploration)”, which floats through the bubbling ether before leading into the mysterious depths of “Beauty In The Fear”, it is clear that Slater's role as sound explorer and adventurer has been dutifully fulfilled.
With the sense of timing that can only be expected from such an experienced DJ and musician, we are led through a series of stand out tracks, where no one feels less pure, yet each has their own voice.
Indeed there's a strong club element present here - Slater play-tested all the tracks and employed a careful editing process to make sure they all fit the description. Highly playable works of club-intended sound art, early heavy moments like “Bell Blocker” or the playful “Wriss” give way to even more severe messages as “Kray Squid” pulses onto the radar with magnetic energy.
The drum barrage of “Rip The Cut” speaks directly to the dancefloor, perhaps the most rhythmically intense moment of the album, which is not to be put lightly as the rolling, filtering tones of “Cold Bolster” and “Black Tea” urge us further into perfectly frenetic moments.
Tracklisting CD:
01. Railer (Further Exploration) 
02. Beauty In The Fear
03. Human Like Us
04. Bell Blocker
05. Wriss
06. Movement 12
07. Call From The East
08. Kray Squid
09. Rip The Cut
10. Motif
11. Cold Bolster
12. BlackTea
Tracklisting 2x12“:
A1 Beauty In Fear A2 Bell Blocker B1 Wriss
B2 Call From The East B3 Motif
C1 Rip The Cut
C2 Human Like Us D1 Black Tea
D2 Cold Bolster


Shortened Album Stream :: Planetary Assault Systems - The Messenger (OstgutLP10/CD20 - 24.10.11)

Dusty Kid - Nora Nights (Original Mix)

When it was announced that Luke Slater was going to release his latest Planetary Assault Systems album on Ostgut Ton, it hardly came as a surprise. After all, he'd already given them an epic ambient cut for their Shut Up and Dance! Updated ballet soundtrack, and he's been a semi-regular fixture behind the decks at Berghain since late 2006. But even given his previous record for raw techno and acid as Planetary Assault Systems, it does seem as if Temporary Suspension is Luke Slater's "Berghain album"—a distillation of his adventures at the club, both in the DJ booth and whilst getting sweaty amongst the muscle marys and party animals. Even the introduction of the record draws direct comparisons to the Berghain experience, with the slow fade in to an already driving beat mirroring the walk up the first set of stairs to an already bulging dance floor.

Planetary Assault Systems - Temporary Suspension (Ostgut CD09/LP04)

Label: CLR :: Artist: Motor feat. Martin L. Gore
Title: Man Made Machine (Planetary Assault Systems' DNA Interpretation)

For our new release CLR058 we have prepared a true collector´s item. None other than Luke Slater, one of the most renowned and inspiring artists in today´s electronic music scene, did a very personal and sophisticated remix of MOTOR´s recent single “Man Made Machine”. For this memorable undertaking the British producer is actually using his legendary Planetary Assault Systems moniker.


Motor feat. Martin L Gore:: Man Made Machine (Planetary Assault Systems DNA remix)

Luke Slaterʼs Mote-Evolver label continues to enhance its enviable reputation amongst the techno ranks thanks to a consistently high quality output from acts whose musical range spans the techno genre. Recent highlights have included peak-time bombs from techno leviathans, Cari Lekebusch, Ortin Cam and Submerge as well as stunning EP of ultramodern techno from Finlandʼs Samuli Kemppi; the deep- space-techno of and the slick stylingʼs of Berghain tastemaker, Marcel Fengler.

Having taken a short summer break, Mote-Evolver is back with something very special. Luke Slaterʼs Planetary Assault Systems alias needs little introduction having been at the very heart of techno since 1993. Taken from the first ever Mote-Evolver EP, GT is remixed and reworked to bring a classic bang-up-to-date.

James Ruskin brings his classic Detroit inspired sounds into the mix; creating a meandering journey of a mix; bringing out all the futuristic, industrial robot-funk of the original, piecing together the elements into one soulful and hypnotic whole.

Function & Jerome Sydenham continue their successful production partnership to create a dark and heavy rework. With both producers styles evident in the mix the melting pot of parts comes together as deep, abrasive warehouse techno.

Fittingly, Slater gets in on the act too, providing a selection of P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats and his own P.A.S. ʻDrone Sectorʼ remix; transporting the original straight out of 2006 and into 2010 with all the mesmerizing exquisiteness the original still intact.

www.mote-evolver.com

Planetary Assault Systems - GT - Rhythm & Beats 2 - Mote Evolver

Planetary Assault Systems - GT - Rhythm & Beats 1 - Mote Evolver

Planetary Assault Systems - GT - 'Drone Sector' Remix - Mote Evolver

Len Faki | BX3

Len Faki | Kraft Und Licht

I:GOR - DEVIL HAS A NAME [OUT NOW on YELLOW-STRIPE RECORDINGS]

http://www.stroboscopicartefacts.com/shop/product/sa015-caos-y-orden-superior-wars/

SA015 is a split vinyl taken care of by long term label artist, Pfirter, and by a new voice that's been adding to the SA story across the summer, Kangding Ray. Pfirter's 'Caos y Orden Superior' is a weighty odyssey spread across nine minutes. Its opening is languid but somehow relentless as strange synthesised sounds are interrupted by insistent beats. Across the arc of this track 'chaos' and 'order' lose their static definitions, and played over a large club rig this has the potential to throughly disorientate. From here Kangding Ray takes over duties with 'Wars', a fragmented meditation on the darkest side of human nature. Created from hues saturated by the pain of mistakes and regrets, it pulses, rocking gently, swooning in and out. This stunning slice of electronic music acts as a balm for the very wounds that conflict leaves behind.

SA015 was craftily mastered by Artefacts Mastering, Berlin.

Words: Clare Molloy

Pfirter / Kangding Ray - 'Caos y Orden Superior' / 'Wars' [SA015]

From Circumsolar EP - Groom Records, 2011.

Kosmos 3M

Mira | mach mal langsam... | www.klangextase.de

http://soundcloud.com/luke-slater/planetary-assault-systems-deep

Planetary Assault Systems presents Deep Heet Volume 3, the third instalment of one of Luke Slater’s most seminal series to date on Mote-Evolver and carrying on the series of intergalactic exploration.

Voltan rips the EP open. Inspired by the Mayan god of drums and the earth, Voltan is underpinned by primal desires. Huge bass drives the track forward and an angry undercarriage whirls deep below. Peppered with snares and licks of white noise, the EP starts as it means to go on.

Pygar’s futuristic sound palette is utterly hypnotic. Loops are layered insistently and despite the 4/4 structure a disorientating soundscape emerges. Filled with sounds that could just as well have been sampled from a space station as coaxed from a synthesiser, Pygar is optimised for the chaotic afterhours.

On the flip side the abstract references are abandoned in favour of the concrete. Turn erupts with syncopated rhythms, metallic rasps and mechanical warning signals. It’s the stuff of industrial nightmares.

Flat Tire is built on an angular bed of noise and interspersed with low, deep rumblings. The track fans outwards as ecstatic details are layered one upon another, ensuring that the EP closes on an enduringly hypnotic note.

Mote032 :: Planetary Assault Systems - Deep Heet Vol. 3

This is an extract of a 10 hour set at Berghain.

Ben Klock - Tsugi Podcast 246 x Astropolis # 18

After his impecable debut release on Essay's Warminal Records more than 2 years ago, Ilya enriches our catalogue by showcasing his artistic progress through "Openclose". 

His trademark take on dub techno does everything from triggering goosebumps to evoking distant memories while keeping the relevant yet evergreen overall quality that all Farver releases strive towards

Ferrein - Castle Of Air

The Advent Mix - October 2009

Release date (vinyl & digital): 28th of Janaury 2013

Six years ago, Token was born with the release of Inigo Kennedy's 'Identify Yourself'. Since then, each of his EP's has been a milestone in the label's growth and this new 3-tracker promises to be no different.

Title track ‘Cathedral’ has you floating under its arches at a sheer height above the heads of its 
worshipers, while ‘Chamber’ takes you back down straight to the centre of the dance floor. Closing the EP is the graceful ‘Accordion’, which could be the soundtrack to a lucid dream.

Token starts 2013 in pure Inigo Kennedy style: dark, refined and oh so magnetic.

TRACKLIST
A. Inigo Kennedy - Cathedral
B1. Inigo Kennedy - Chamber
B2. Inigo Kennedy - Accordion

www.inigokennedy.com
www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/inigo.kennedy.music
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords

Inigo Kennedy - Cathedral

Im Rausch Mit Freunden - Ritter Butzke, Berlin, 25.11.2012

Truss - Redbrook (Prime Numbers)

A little remix for https://soundcloud.com/robot-koch 's new band Robots Dont Sleep - available as a free download on french music magazine TSUGI.
http://www.tsugi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8173&Itemid=9

reposted by the fine folks at https://soundcloud.com/finestego : http://finestego.com/2013/01/30/ego-trips-600-robots-dont-sleep-so-bad-sieren-remix/

Robots Don't Sleep - So Bad (Sieren Remix) [free dl]

The Advent & Industrialyzer - Subway Fever

Artist: Tripeo
Title: Third Trip
Catalogue number: TRIP3
Format: 12” vinyl only!
Releasedate: 27th of may 2013
File under: Techno
Tracklist: 
A1: Untitled #5
B1: Untitled #6

Tripeo is embarking on his Third Trip. Two hypnotic and stripped down techno cuts dipped in Detroit funk and Berlin darkness. Aimed for dancefloors only.

This series is VINYL ONLY, that really means no digital release.

FEEDBACK:

Ambivalent – “Maybe the best Tripeo tracks yet. I love it!!”

Justin Berkovi – “Very nice! Immediately plunges me into a dungeon somewhere playing pure techno, love it! #5 for me.”

Cosmin TRG – “Untitled #6. My favourite Tripeo so far!! Support!”

Rolando – “TRIPEO bringing the Heat once again. Both sides are doing it for me!!!!”

Gerd – “Tripeo's first and biggest fan. Yes that's right, that's me. Lovin’ the 3rd trip for sure! Especially no5 will get them plays!”

Mr Jones – “I am honored to receive this promo,. I still play Tripeo's "First Trip" as much as I can.. Love the way Darko is producing under his new alias Tripeo.. Oldschool touch.”

Josh Wink – “LIke the production here. I like untitled 5 until the bell comes in around 3 mins. But, I'll edit around it. Otherwise #6 is grooving as well. Raw!
Thanks.”

Ian O’Donovan – “Like these a lot. #5 is very trippy indeed! #6 is very cool, 90's techno with a modern twist, will be playing this.”

Rolf Mulder – “#6 is an odd ball one, and that's a good thing! ☺”

Pär Grindvik -“I love how #6 is leaning forward! Great stuff again from Darko!”

Norm Talley – “#6 is so funky!! I’m feeling that track on this new Tripeo.. Supporting!”

Alan Fitzpatrick – “I have the others on vinyl. This is a great EP! I am a HUGE fan of Darko and a friend. Great to be able to support this.”

Mosca – “Yesssss... #6 is good but #5 is incredible! Full support on this one, expect to hear it on the show. Thanks from LDN!”

Kevin Gorman – “Love how wonky #6 is.. Another nice one Darko ☺”

Jonty Skrufff – (BLN.fm Berlin, Germany) – “Proper techno- like it a lot ☺”

Golden River Show – (East Village Radio, NYC, USA) – “#5 is very hypnotic. Excellent late night tune. #6 has heavy old school vibes.”

Michal Brzozowski – (Roxy FM Warsaw, Poland) – “How comes I've overseen this project ? This one's is right up my valley - gets heavy dancefloor & radio support!”

Raphael – (Partysan Magazine, Germany) – “Really great release from Tripeo! Will play #6 loads!”

Fuzz Magazine, Belgium – “Awesome, just awesome!”

Marcus Barnes – (Mixmag Techno Reviewer) – “LOVE these Tripeo releases. #6 is the one.”

Debug Magazine, Germany – “Considering for review.”

Scam Mode – (DJ Magazine, Spain) – “Darko is on fireeee!!! Oh my god!!”

Luis – (Clubbing Spain) – “This is serious stuff from Tripeo!!”

Hyponik – “YES DARKO! These have all been amazing!!”

Tommy Four Seven - '5 is massive man! Will drop for sure this weekend, thanks for sending!'

Untold - "Quality gear here – my pick is #6. This will fit nicely into my sets and I’m sure will be lots of fun to play. I’m noticing a few tracks surfacing with paranoid twisted synth hooks and this one nails the vibe perfectly."

Stephan Bodzin - "#3 is my no#1 so far. What Tripeo is doin these days is becoming my definition of pure and rooted techno. Love that bit smoother and still tough rocking feeling. It’s a fragile and fine line between new - and oldschool and Tripeo is exactly on it. Excellent production btw, raw and delicate. Will hammer both tunes everywhere that’s 4 sure. Thanks Darko ☺"

DJ Deep - "I played Untitled 6 and I love how raw and powerful it is!"

Ben Sims - "Thank you for this, untitled 5 is great, will be blasting that one at the weekend!"

Mark Broom - "6 is the one for me, sweet Melody/b-line ☺ He is def getting a good vibe going with these releases! Respect to Tripeo ☺"

Perc - "Yeah its good. Solid useable gear from Tripeo ☺"

Peter Van Hoesen – “Not as surprising as the first two but still very solid.”
