Alkahest

Opal Cithee

Recondite - Dust .mp3

With Assumed Identity, Jonias Escurá — one of Meet Recordings’ defining artists — returns to the label with a release that transcends boundaries and reaches into the outer edges of deep, hypnotic techno. Inspired by the vastness of space, atmospheric tension, and the concept of “3I/1atlas” — a symbolic reflection of our era — Jonias channels his fascination with cosmic environments into a sonic journey that feels both intimate and infinite. The title track, Assumed Identity, opens the release with a documentary-like voiceover that guides listeners through layers of pulsating rhythm and immersive soundscapes. Its hypnotic drive and cinematic depth reveal Escura’s signature precision and emotional clarity — a fusion of mechanical energy and human curiosity. The accompanying tracks, Abundant and Substance, expand on this theme, each exploring new tonal dimensions and rhythmic architectures. Together, they form a trilogy that evokes movement through unknown worlds — a meditative voyage across shifting atmospheres and hidden textures. With this release, Jonias Escurá once again reaffirms his place as a cornerstone of Meet Recordings — an artist capable of sculpting entire galaxies from sound.

Jonias Escurá - Assumed Identity MEET052

October 17 Bandcamp Exclusive
November 8 Main Release Spotify, Beatport and more

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Substance

LGN73-Flying Over you-Original mix

possibly experimental

AL001. 24th June 2016. Realm Of Consciousness.  

Afterlife and Tale Of Us are proud to announce ‘Realm Of Consciousness’, a 10-piece compilation
expanding the Afterlife totality into a label. The label and events will complement each other with one
aim; to bring the crowd into another dimension of music perception with enthralling production to that
ignite the senses.
The ‘Realm Of Consciousness’ voyage commences with Tale Of Us’ Lies - a fitting introduction with
quivering keys and restrained percussion that engenders an ominous suspense ahead of Monoloc’s
enigmatic industrial techno crunch, Phoenix. Shifting through the haunting chords of Recondite’s dynamic
Murphy’s Law, to the brooding synth of Poseidon by Ukrainian duo Woo York, the realisation of Afterlife
utopia is upon us. The repetitive, mesmerising synth and effective reverb that Somne creates with Triangle
is an odyssey within itself. From there, John Hester’s expertly woven ‘Logan’ is a feverish techno stab that
transverses through the emotional senses, transitioning to Locked Groove’s adroitly crafted Emeralds, to
Ryan James Ford’s ambient, albeit percussive, techno cut Toree Bahrstad. Die Wiederkehr is the outcome
of Obscure Shape & SHDW’s collaboration, which incorporates facets of techno and trance that have
been shaped with real guile and finesse. Mind Against round off the compilation with Gravity - a
mystifying ambience and a fitting title as we touch back down to planet earth.

Tracklist
1. Tale Of Us - Lies
2. Monoloc - Phoenix
3. Recondite - Murphy’s Law
4. Woo York - Poseidon
5. Somne - Triangle
6. Jon Hester - Logan
7. Locked Groove - Emeralds
8. Ryan James Ford - Toree Bahrstad
9. Obscure Shape & SHDW - Die Wiederkehr
10. Mind Against - Gravity

Realm Of Consciousness

AL001 - Obscure Shape & SHDW - Die Wiederkehr

In the most comprehensive display of the Afterlife sound so far, Tale Of Us compile 12 of the tracks they’ve been playing to great effect over recent months into an impressive and truly singular statement of their sound.

As well is possible from recorded music, these tracks bottle the spirit of the Afterlife events. A mixture of richly accomplished artists and new talents provide a focused and consistently high-quality collection. Label heads Tale Of Us collaborate with Ovend on the mesmerizing ‘Red Sky’, setting the bar for their guests. Acclaimed acts such as Hunter/Game, Mathew Jonson, Recondite and Woo York are amongst a wealth of ability in the likes of Aether, Denis Horvat, Keith Carnal, Per:sona, Black Peters, Darse and Mathame. A body and brain dance through the realm of consciousness.

Realm Of Consciousness Pt.II

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AL005 - Keith Carnal - Cloudy Monday

Get it here: https://smarturl.it/VAIV027XX

With the fourth Realm Of Consciousness compilation, Tale Of Us shine a light on the artists whose work has shaped their sets in recent times.
There are contributions from Afterlife’s longtime regulars like Recondite, Adriatique, Mind Against, Woo York and Vaal. 
From those who have come through the label in more recent times: Ae:ther, Mathame, Agents Of Time, Innellea, Fideles and Kevin De Vries. And, as always with the compilation, there are new faces: Colyn, Blausch, ANNA, ARTBAT, Coeus, Lyke, Murat Uncuoglu, Lehar & Aldebaran and ENØS.
The sound encompasses everything Afterlife represents: introspective electronica, euphoric peak-time cuts and more subtle rollers. Twenty inspired interpretations of the sound Tale Of Us have developed.

Various - Realm Of Consciousness Pt.IV (AL027)
A1 Recondite - Savaaq
A2 Adriatique - Hound
B1 Adamant - Last Promises
B2 Mind Against & Blausch - Trust My Eyes feat. Running Pine
C1 Colyn - Amor
C2 Woo York - Discovery
D1 Ae:ther - Arteon
D2 ANNA - Spectral
E1 ARTBAT - Element
E2 Mathame - Farewell
F1 Agents Of Time - Superia
F2 Vaal - Weakness Pays
G1 Innellea - Lost In Fades feat. Ameli
G2 Fideles - The Last Glow
H1 Kevin de Vries - Phoenix
H2 Coeus - Eden
Digital Only: Lyke - Lem
Digital Only: Murat Uncuoglu - Abetone
Digital Only: Lehar & Aldebaran - Da Levante
Digital Only: ENØS - Neptune

ANNA - Spectral

Phalanx

Warg

A testament to the growth of Adam Beyer’s scene-leading label, Drumcode annual A-Sides Vol.8 is the brand’s biggest yet.

The 25-track strong compilation features standout cuts Beyer has received over the last 12 months, but been unable to find room for in Drumcode’s regular release schedule, such is the volume and high standard of music that’s submitted.

The highlight-rich compilation includes Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian’s buzzy Drumcode debut ‘Eyes of the Night’, Nicole Moudaber’s first DC release in 5 years with the mesmerizing ‘This Is Us’, Will Clarke’s bass-drenched re-work of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ and Joey Beltram’s first Drumcode release in 11 years with the retro-tinged ‘Can You Feel It’. 

The beloved Alan Fitzpatrick returns to the fold with the searing ‘Heiße Rakete’, alongside label mainstays Layton Giordani, who drops the stirring chord-driven ‘Chrome’ and Wehbba with ‘Mantra’, combining techno classicism with future-focused groove.

There’s a troupe of debutants donning the Drumcode jersey for the first time, including BEC, Shelley Johannson, Anthony Castaldo, Avision, Zimmz, Woo York, SAMA (in a terrific collaboration with Secret Cinema) and Ilija Djokovic, who delivers a shimmering highlight with ‘Aura’, a particular favourite of Beyer’s over the last year. Raxon also debuts on the label after a couple of quality additions to the Truesoul back catalogue.

Exciting young guns Weska and Juliet Fox bring heat to the compilation, while Veerus and Timmo follow up strong DC releases with a repeat dose. Elsewhere faithful contributors Ramon Tapia, Jay Lumen, Luca Agnelli, Marco Bailey and Mark Reeve craft powerful dancefloor weapons.

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Woo York — Rainforest Mystery — A-Sides Vol. 8 — Drumcode — DC211

https://www.beatport.com/track/demons-original-mix/12865151

“After more than a year of repeatedly teasing an ID that was later called Dark Knight, VNTM is
now set to release an EP to complete his outstanding 2019 including the track that made so
many heads turn.

After the track first made its appearance more than a year ago in almost every set of the young
Dutchman, it later became a steady anthem in the sets of many renowned artists.
Especially the Italian duo Tale Of Us were taking the record to a next level during performances
on Afterlife, Tomorrowland, Awakenings and many more arenas around the world.

“Dark Knight” incorporates a combination of musical elements that are key to VNTM’s signature
sound; dark techno kicks and atmospheric elements which form the perfect foundation for the
chords and harmonies added. The repeating melody is what strikes most in this record, evolving
into a melancholic and dramatic silence, followed by a heavy impact snare roll to get the energy
going on peak level. A true anthem and a perfect closing track for his sets and cherished by
many others.

To complete the EP, VNTM picked another track that has been high on demand, premiered by
Tale Of Us at Printworks in 2018: “Demons”. Demons is based upon a dark rolling bass line that makes big rooms move, the later introduced brass sounds feel like they belong to the soundtrack of an ‘apocalypse. This is the perfect B-side that shows a darker side of VNTM’s work yet remaining the melodic touch you would expect.

After gigs like Awakenings, Straf_werk, Afterlife Tomorrowland and Printworks to name a few,
VNTM felt it was time to unleash the record that he used as a closing track to lift crowds to an
ultimate feeling of arousal and ecstasy and to thank every single listener who took part of his
journey that is set out to become even stronger in 2020.”

Dark Knight EP

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VNTM - Demons (Original Mix)[Apparition]

HUNGOVER with JOHN SUMMIT out 15.12.2023

https://laylo.com/mathame_/RsSaE


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