Techno and Breaks  2021

Welcoming day 1 bff @catrina-dorrell to the series with an energetic club mix to kick start the week!!

Cat is based in Canberra on Ngunnawal/Ngambri land where she has steadily become recognised for fun and upbeat sets that move between trance, bass music and breaks. Some of my best ever memories on the df have been spent grooving with Cat when we were bbys just getting into dance music :') Now it has been such a joy to watch her become such a talented DJ in her own right. Cat has been a regular at doofs and clubs across the capital with many exciting opportunities undoubtedly ahead. 

This mix is the perfect intro to Cat's style. Tinged with acid and euphoric elements, it's diverse, danceable and 100% vibes. Thank you Cat!!! xxxx

012. Maybe with Cat

THREADS004 is a 4 track EP courtesy of Samuel Padden. A re-imagining of a golden era of breaks and tech house brought into the 2020s for the present-day raver. A crafting of skippy beats and hi-hats set to a drum break background with a constant bassline and zapping acid shots. This certain club banger will find its self snug in any avid DJ of the modern world.

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HOTWAX // Samuel Padden - My Nintendo

Artist: Otis
Title: Cocoon of Fantasies and Illusions EP
Label: System Error
Cat No: ERROR103
Format: 12” Vinyl
Artwork: Viktor H Studios

Tracklist:
A1. Taking Control 
A2. Just a Game
B1. Inborn Archetype
B2. Anima
B3. Wreaks Havoc

With its 3rd release on the ERROR100 Series, System Error showcases Italian  producer Otis, who delicately produced 5 club orientated tracks pulling influences from acid to trance, yet preserving a strong sBerlin based label System Error ignite their 2021 with further mind stretching material, this time they call on Otis to take on the role of master of operations. The “Cocoon Of Fantasies & Illusions” EP meanders across five tracks, touching on refined strains of techno, electro and breaks built for the rave. 

“Taking Control” is built to take command of a club space, all of the elements working in harmony, to make a well rounded intergalactic trip. Straight Electro flow in “Just A Game” laden with acid squelches, the title of the track rocking back and forth via a mysterious vocal sample, a sense of nostalgia with elements from the past. 

Opening the B side is “Inborn Archetype”, a chunky affair, jam packed with action. Huge drums ground the track as emphatic driving synths, and pads take the track to another level, ready to go to war. Riding an elastic sub heavy bass line is “Anima”, playful and curious. “Wreaks Havoc” is built around distinctive 90s breaks energy, with acid tones ricocheting from every surface. The shortest of the tracks but certainly packs a punch. 

ERROR103 coming in strong, setting things up for what is set to be a prolific year for the System Error imprint, several releases already scoped out for the year, curated by known affiliates of the label, and some fresh names. Dance music from the future. System. Error. ense of house music. Distorted percussion elements and mellow chords will take you on a journey.

Otis - Cocoon of Fantasies and Illusions EP (ERROR103)

Artists: Mohia / JL.
Title: Kernel Rhythms EP 
Label: Momo's Basement
Cat No: MMBT001
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Mohia - Batguy
A2. Mohia - The Attack
B1. JL. - Here Comes Momo
B2. JL. - Kardeut

New imprint from Paris, Momo's Basement offers us a 4 track EP from Reshuffle Music resident's Mohia and JL. 

On the A side, Mohia offers us two trancy and trippy tracks crafted for the dancefloor.

On the B side, JL. delivers a punchy track on B1 and a more Housy track on B2.

Mohia / JL. - Kernel Rhythms EP (MMBT001)

Artist: Villaça
Title: The Archivarius EP (Incl. Mehdi M Remix)
Label: Antam Records
Cat No: ANTAM006
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. The Archivarius
A2. What is Inside
B1. The Archivarius (Mehdi M remix)
B2. Triatlon

After some times relaxing in Tapinolis, Antam records is back with a stunning 4 tracker EP.

The brazilero Villaça, still under the radar, is delivering versatile dancefloor dedicated original tracks where house, techno and breaks are perfectly shuffling together. In the remix duty, we have the rising star Mehdi M, who delivers a mystical journey through his breaky remix of the archivarius original track.

Techno and Breaks 2021

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