ANTIDOTE

'something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation'

This week we are joined by GWÄN: the project of Georgian artist Gvantsa Todadze, who is currently based in Berlin. Her sound and musical selection is diverse, full of driving, groovy and fast-paced rhythms. 

Enjoy this hour by GWÄN.

GWÄN SOUNDCLOUD: https://on.soundcloud.com/cCxo2aKdpuXDERxUA
GWÄN INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/todadzegvantsa?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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ANTIDOTE PODCAST 057: GWÄN

In March 2023, Tresor Records will release "Crash Recoil", a new album by Surgeon. It marks Anthony Child's first techno LP in five years, following a period in which he felt uncertainty in his role as a techno producer and found it tough to locate inspiration. This new album encounters him drawing on spontaneous techniques to arrive at unchartered topographies.

"Crash Recoil" originates from Surgeon's recent live sets, where he experimented with constraints in performing and embracing the twists, turns and paradoxes that arrive from this. Each fresh iteration on consistent MIDI sequences and hardware reconfigured tracks into different constellations, creating an inspiring vortex of unpredicted events where ideas could flourish. This new approach allowed him to capture the spontaneous energy of his live shows in a way he had never done before. "This is not a live album, since it has not been recorded in one go during a live performance. In the same way that bands tour songs before going into the studio to record an album, I was able to explore these songs and hone their effectiveness during my live performances before creating a studio version."

The result is eight tracks that emphasise a new techno sound for Surgeon, drawing in references from across the musical spectrum. "I can hear Coil, King Tubby, Detroit Techno and The Cure all wrapped up with 30 years of DJing," Surgeon says of the album. Melancholic hum-like ambiences smudge around unadorned, near-droning basslines, crunching rhythm and percolating arpeggiations. The tracks carry unique and potent locomotion, with a low-slung grind through toughened terrains, breathing with a free spirit, untethered by a studio-based perspective. We hear manifestations of the same raw material across the album, like a textural motif, carving new variants and creating a cohesive work full of recollection.

#surgeon #crashrecoil #tresorrecords

BANDCAMP

Surgeon - We laugh and clap at the circus

Groove Selection #2

We are getting closer to double digits. Thanks to all artists who donate tracks for a good cause. Lots of good things in the works right now, thank you everyone.

Radiance is a charity project, all proceeds will be donated to Ukraine relief funds. Thank you for your support.

Track by: @joline-scheffler
Master by: @mikrotakt
Artwork by: @bitemarrrk

Joline Scheffler - Amygdala

Berlin-based Toni Dextor is all about the story you can tell with music. Using sound oscillations to shape the atmosphere of a room,
building up the intense energy at peak time and guiding audiences through mind-melting breakdowns are aces you’ll find up his sleeve. Unsurprisingly, his decision to become a DJ was inspired by years of
clubbing. Not content with simply selecting the music however, Toni started producing in 2018 and has since released on some of the finest electronic labels, local and international, such as made of Concrete, Planet Rhythm, Adroit and OFF Recordings.

Toni Dextor's style is characterized by playing what he calls “functional” techno - you can always count on an atmosphere that makes you forget the time. In his productions he draws on memories and revives familiar feelings.

Channeling these relatable yet unique experiences from his own club-goer adventure into his own tracks is essential for Toni. These elements, combined with his ongoing experimentation with production techniques make him one of the figures to keep an eye out as he continues to push through the rungs of the music scene.

Follow Toni Dextor here:
SC: @toni-dextor
IG: https://www.instagram.com/toni_dextor/
RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/tonidextor-de

Groove Provider Podcast Series 016 - Toni Dextor

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Diffuse Reality Podcast 236 : Nauru

🎚️ ARTIST: Gavin Crossan
💿 EP: Concrete Canvas
🏷️ CAT. NO.: dtdark018

Buy at:
https://www.beatport.com/release/concrete-canvas/4674340
https://deeptakt.bandcamp.com/album/concrete-canvas

Listen on Spotify and put it in your Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/7aGL5WGGwR41gmeVjdmqKW?si=8MHPnjdYQLet5uPSxK0XMg

➡️ About Gavin Crossan
Gavin Crossan is a Techno DJ and producer based in Ireland, with over two decades of experience behind the decks.  With a production journey spanning four years, he has honed an instinctive understanding of what makes a track truly resonate.  Gavin's deep-rooted knowledge guides his production process, enabling him to create music that not only sounds good but also connects on a deeper level, captivating audiences with powerful kicks, hypnotic leads, and atmospheric elements.

➡️Links
https://linktr.ee/gavcee
https://soundcloud.com/gavin-crossan

➡️ Deeptakt Records Links
http://deeptakt.bandcamp.com
www.beatport.com/de/label/deeptakt-records/33460
www.instagram.com/deeptakt_records
www.facebook.com/Deeptakt

Concrete Canvas

Beatport

Gavin Crossan - Concrete Canvas [dtdark018]

Eduardo Criado  Timelapse Of The Future

FRENCH LOOPS 🇫🇷

Born in 1987 in the North of France, François has been immersed in electronic music since a very young age. His debut in mixing took place in 2001, and it was only natural that he turned to composition in 2005. The year 2019 marks his emergence under the pseudonym "Fhase 87"

After a few months and numerous releases on different labels, he acquired the support of many international DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, Sam Paganini, Perc or Cleric, to name a few.

in 2021, he launched 2 labels, "Lemegeton" (a series of 18 vinyls inspired by the eponymous grimoire dating from the 15th century) & "French Loops" a series of Raw Techno/Tribal tracks that have marked many artists and listeners across the world

Oscillating between Detroit Techno and Chicago Techno, his quality playlists and energetic mixing style enliven and make his audience dance

Medias ::
SoundCloud = https://soundcloud.com/fhase87
Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/fhase87
Bandcamp = https://fhase87.bandcamp.com/music
Contact = 87fhase@gmail.com

Playlist ::
01. Surgeon - La Real (Part 1)
02. Hertz - Baby
03. William Arist - La Mano Del Hombre
04. BR NK - Step Aside
05. Alexander Johansson Mattias Fridell - Bidevind
06. DJ Dextro - O Mecanico
07. E110101 - Tribalizm
08. Disguised - Emergency Call
09. Gary Beck - Sambana
10. Vasen - Sambaya
11. Sera J - Royal
12. Ned Bennett - B-Side Loops
13. Mark Broom Gene Richards Jr - Average
14. MarAxe - Float
15. AeFe - Adenium
16. MasCon - Ahhh
17. DKult - Table Dance
18. Samuel L Session - Catch My Drift
19. Fhase 87 - La Metal Loops - (Havik Remix)
20. Israel Toledo - Something To Learn
21. Khas - Clone
22. Gary Beck - Variation 6.1
23. Flug - Destination Unknown
24. Andres Gil - Light Dub
25. Paque Viviez Fran FL - Highline Dancer
26. Marck D, Vannesa Gnz - Lush Life [GND Records]
27. Axel Karakasis - Inner Voice
28. Lakej - First Secret
29. Manuel Di Martino - Grace (OFF GRID Lost Groove Remix)
30. PTTRNRCRRNT - Data 3
31. Secus - Rats
32. OLMO - Kabballah
33. David Moleon - Soma
34. Alex Ranzino - Acid Groove
35. Krzysiek Teper - Bring Back
36. Phara - Rhythm Sticks
37. Return Of The Luddites - Scream Into The Darkness

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Fhase 87 @ Techno Possession I Exorcism #084

Buy / Stream: https://moc.fanlink.tv/moc040

Artist: Alexander Kowalski, Rebar
Title: When Darkness Surrenders To The Lights EP
Catalog Number: MOC040
Label: made of CONCRETE
Release Date: 06.09.2024

RELEASE INFO:
Next up on 'made of Concrete is an occult offering from label heads Rebar, backed by a filmic remix from Sardinia-born, Tresor resident Claudio PRC.

The record begins with 'Dawn's Embrace' - a chilly trip that unfurls with deeply suspensive energy. Masterfully arranged, the track courses through its chapters as minor key synths and delicate percussion expand and fork out like rivers toward an oceanic breakdown and finale.

'Radiant Resurgence' continues the journey with a modular meditation. An expansive, morphing pad generates a great depth of sound while myriad parameters are tweaked and mangled, giving the work a living, breathing quality.

'When Darkness Surrenders To The Lights' sets the tone for another murky journey. Atonal drones form dystopian waves that crash against industrial percussion as a cinematic sense of tension develops. Claudio PRC then contributes some of his trademark widescreen sonics.

Now based in Berlin, Claudio PRC is widely appreciated for his meticulous, cosmic take on Techno, and his work here beautifully expands on this trademark. A deep-set kick provides buoyancy and ballast while soaring synths spread their wings. Polyrhythms begin to overlap, giving the track a subtle primal energy that carries the record to its conclusion.

When Darkness Surrenders To The Lights

Alexander Kowalski, Rebar - When Darkness Surrenders To The Lights

[TRACKLIST]
Ignez - Aventurine
Masseran - Omen
Rene Wise - Changa
Tom Ernst – Clepsydra
Rene Wise - Tell Me
Ignez - Verdant
Ø [Phase] - Decode
Rene Wise - Caging Green
Setaoc Mass - Life Force
Altinbas - Spoken Word
Masseran - Old Land (Marcal Remix)
Ray Kajioka - Lacking
Rene Wise - Devil in The Saloon
Vinicius Honorio - Rathma
Uväll - Maze
Phara - Hush Now
Ø [Phase] - Intensity Fluctuations (Setaoc Mass remix)
Yant - The Raum
Pergo - Mondays Blue
Holden Federico - Steep

Festimas 2024

"made of CONCRETE" is a record label run by @Rebarmusic, a Berlin- and Dresden-based DJ & producer duo.

”made of CONCRETE” is a platform for records shaped by the aesthetic of Techno, House, Ambient and Experimental music.

BOOKING:
booking@made-of-concrete.com