Arkajo returns to his self-titled imprint this September for its third release, featuring two originals and remixes from Forest Drive West and Ebende. Gothenburg, Sweden’s Arkajo has been releasing his contemporary twist on House, Techno and Leftfield Electronica for the past five years under this guise as well as Genius Of Time, a collaborative project alongside fellow Swedish artist Dorisburg. Here
he returns to the Arkajo imprint following on from his and Dorisburg’s ‘Void Pyramid’ back in May 2019.

‘Truth’ leads the release and pieces together Arkajo’s signature tribal tinged, off-kilter percussion with heavy doses of shattering subs, modulating synth work and hypnotic vocal chants. Livity Sound regular Forest Drive West then steps in remix duties, twisting ‘Truth’ into a murky, subtly unfurling eight minutes via cavernous reverbs, resonant
percussion, sweeping bass tones and intricate processing of the original parts.

The second original from Arkajo opens the b-side, entitled ‘Earth’ and retaining a similar aesthetic the Swedish artist fuses bumpy broken drums with thunderous subs, bubbling echoes and menacing pads. Aniara artist Ebende then wraps up the release, switching
things up to a more classic house feel courtesy of a winding Hammond organ hook, shuffled drums and airy chord sequences.

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space•lab 004
Galatians Syndrome EP 
Distro by One Eye Witness
Pre-order: Tuesday 15 March

https://spacelab.bandcamp.com/album/rambal-cochet-galatians-syndrome-ep

A1 Rambal Cochet - Spa Down (6:25) 
A2 Rambal Cochet - Galatians Syndrome (5:40) 
B1 Rambal Cochet - The Enigma Files (8:07)
B2 Rambal Cochet - Thrash To Treasure (6:08)

space•lab’s fourth EP comes from in-form Rambal Cochet and on Galatians Syndrome EP, he’s expertly crafted four spacey groovers which are primed for the dancefloor. On each track, enchanting atmospherics and hypnotic soundscapes intertwine with rolling basslines as crispy drums punch through layers of acid and melody. An essential for fans of prog trance.

Rambal Cochet - Galatians Syndrome EP (SL004)

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Following two years of releases, Bristol-based label @common-ancestors line up the release of 'Suspiria' LP courtesy of Ukrainian trance sensation @shjva.

Suspiria

Shjva - Seafoam [Common Ancestors]

@pastresdrole
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GYROS.02 : pastresdrole ⛓️
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pastresdrole -  Wit Loss

As Amniote Editions proudly celebrates its 5th anniversary, the label is excited to unveil 'HoxV-2: Spekki Webu x Heliobolus - Phylogenetic Analysis,' the debut LP from long-time friend and collaborator, @spekkiwebu, also known as Heliobolus. This 11-track project, shaped by a full year of meticulous studio experimentation, represents a bold exploration of sound, merging experimental techno with cinematic elements. “This is a journey of intertwined storylines, akin to parallel universes that connect and diverge.” Spekki explains.

At the heart of Phylogenetic Analysis lies the narrative of Heliobolus, a story of continuous evolution across different lifetimes, where Spekki Webu finds himself trapped in a cycle of spiritual searching and physical transformation. Drawing inspiration from science fiction, the artist crafts a dual narrative between tracks that oscillates between the spiritual and the surreal. Spekki tells us: ”The track ‘White Room’ is inspired by an intense psychedelic experience where his perception was wiped out for the endurance of a lifecycle, while ‘Forest Hunter’ delves into a recurring nightmare of being pursued in the woods. Later in life, I revisited these woods in a psilocybin session.” This gives just a peek into the kafkaesque corridors of Spekkis’s mind, leaving lingering questions for the listener for the rest of the release.

This LP not only embodies Spekki's artistic evolution in between alter egos - but also reflects the essence of Amniote Editions' five-year journey of curating forward-thinking electronic music. With influences ranging from 90s Dutch Goa to tribal rhythms, Spekki infuses a groove and funkiness throughout the album, balancing dance floor energy with cinematic sound design. 'HoxV-2: Spekki Webu x Heliobolus - Phylogenetic Analysis' is a testament to both the artist’s and the label's commitment to pushing boundaries, making this release a landmark moment in their shared history.

Words by Brent van den Elshout

Heliobolus - Passage Of The Living

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$turmtech - some scars left (playstation303 vision) [PLAY053]

https://soundcloud.com/capesss
https://soundcloud.com/adulthits
https://soundcloud.com/humanendeavourrecs
🛒 https://humanendeavour.lnk.to/StellarBodies
🔊 https://youtu.be/jQNkTe8az9Y

LA-based artists and Sensory Signal co-founder Capes and Adult Hits join forces for the tenth release on Ransom Note offshoot Human Endeavour Records.

Mirroring the sonics that the pair champion at their parties, ‘Stellar Bodies’ explores visceral acid, electro and breakbeats that stimulate the mind, body and soul.

The release launches with single ‘Rush’, a collaboration with fellow Los Angeles artist and vocalist Dick Ensalada. His gruff, raunchy vocals marry perfectly with a driving bassline and squelchy acid to create a pumping acid house track built for sweaty dance floors.

The following three tracks journey across the electro spectrum. ‘Move Your Body’ is powered by plenty of low end, crisp breaks and robotic vocal samples, while title track ‘Stellar Bodies’ lets a haunting synth and bubbling 303 take centre-stage, before ‘Four’ brings the EP to a high octane close with stomping breakbeats and dark, moody pads that swallow you whole.

Tracklist:

Rush, Move Your Body, Stellar Bodies, Four

PREMIERE: Capes & Adult Hits - Four [Human Endeavour]

FLIKK

Denis Sulta - It's Only Real (HARX Remix)

“State of Nirvana” by 7he Messenger is a 7rance journey that embodies both purity and evolution. Rooted in the timeless essence of the genre, it channels the uplifting, hypnotic energy that first defined 7rance, while pushing forward into new sonic landscapes. The track is a meditation on transcendence—an exploration of dissolving suffering, desire, and the weight of time itself. To enter this state is to be fully immersed in the present, where past and future lose their grip, and only pure awareness remains. Through ethereal atmospheres, pulsating rhythms, and melodies that soar beyond boundaries, State of Nirvana invites listeners to step into a realm where sound becomes liberation and music becomes a gateway to the infinite.

As an artist, 7he Messenger stands as a tribute to the Legends and Pioneers of the past, carrying forward the essence of 7rance’s purest form. The project’s mission is clear: to preserve the genre’s defining spirit while paving the way for a new, captivating age of Pure 7rance. More than music, it is a philosophy—Universal Language, Universal Religion. This is 7M: Pure 7rance Music—a voice from the past, resonating into the future.

State of Nirvana (7rance Remix)

Limón marks a milestone with his debut solo album on Diffuse Reality — a 9-track journey revisiting the sounds that shaped his beginnings, redefined through his artistic evolution.



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Losing Sleep

25/01/2025 - KARMEN CAMINA (Strasbourg, FR)

for those who know

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