These are how I remember the sounds of that timeless week in Berlin. A different venue every couple of days. No circadian rhythm, not a chance. Watergate, Berghain, Tresor, great music, great people. Giovanni, Camea, Chad, and Magda who sometimes pretends she can't speak English.

Going back to Berghain

Part Danish, part Croatian techno maestro Denis Horvat has wasted no time in making a name for himself as an artist to sit up and take note of. After erupting onto the scene with vibe heavy releases on some of the underground’s most coveted labels Denis returns to Alex Niggeman’s AEON imprint with a club ready three track EP sure to set dancefloors alight throughout summer 2016. 

Opening with title track ‘Exit’ Denis quickly sets the tone for what’s to come with a rapturously rolling beat and instantly recognisable pounding bassline. With the introduction of long, drawn out bass folds and quickening synths going a long way to set the pace, Denis expertly builds anticipation before dropping the track into a deep, club ready roller – leaving no doubt in his expert production capabilities. 

Next up, ‘Moderna’ rolls in and keeps the vibe decidedly underground with a plethora of futuristic horns and synth interchanges quickly building suspense before the beat kicks in and the listener is taken to altogether more euphoric place. With a deeply moreish keyboard loop and atmospheric bass formations, ‘Moderna’ ups the ante on this record, taking the release from straightforward club EP, to artist defining record. 

Rounding off the three tracker, ‘Transparent’ opens with a tough punchy beat that can be instantly attributed to Horvat’s sonic aesthetic. The beat gives way into deep, driving drums before the whole track takes an almost acidic turn with waspy synths and a compellingly underground bassline, leaving no doubt in this track’s sure fire capability as a big room club weapon.

Calling in Marvin & Guy for remix duties the EP is brought to a close with the duo’s up tempo interpretation of ‘Transparent’. Keeping the track firmly club ready, Marvin & Guy’s influence can be heard in quazor like synths and elongated build up before the clappy high hats give way to an intense dancefloor roller sure to have a massive impact on the underground techno scene from London to Miami and back again. 

Transparent

Silver snippet: Listen to Shake Ur Tech-ass remixed by The Advent & Industrialyzer. This track is released on February 26 on one of three vinyls included in the SILVER box set.

For more info about SILVER, its full contents and order, go to: http://shop.marygowild.nl/product/secret-cinema-silver/

#‎SILVER #‎25YRS

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Silver EP 1
A1: Point Blank aka Secret Cinema – Meng’s Theme (Joris Voorn remix)
A2: Secret Cinema – Poolside (Petar Dundov remix)
B1: Point Blank aka Secret Cinema – Meng’s Theme (Christian Smith & Wehbba remix)
B2: Secret Cinema – Poolside (Nuno Dos Santos remix)

Silver EP 2
C1 Secret Cinema – Kurzweil (SQL remix)
C2 Secret Cinema – Jazz Me (Enrico Sangiuliano remix)
D1 Secret Cinema – Timeless Altitude (Heiko Laux remix)
D2 Secret Cinema – Rebounce (ROD Remix)

Silver EP 3
E1 – Secret Cinema – Star Sapphire (Pig&Dan remix)
E2 – Secret Cinema – Remember (Sodeyama remix)
F1 – Secret Cinema – Shake Ur Tech-Ass (Paul Ritch remix)
F2 – Secret Cinema – Shake Ur Tech-Ass (The Advent & Industrialyzer remix)


Secret Cinema - Shake Ur Tech-Ass (The Advent & Industrialyzer Remix) - SNIPPET

Sometimes Aurora is referred as the goddess, or as the optical phenomenon. In this tale, though, in this city, Aurora is a street by the river.

Aurora's landscape is at the same time beautiful, with it's coloured buildings and the Capibaribe River's landscape, but it's also dirty and scary. The depth of this contrast resembles one's duality in life, seeking balance between beauty and stench, which can only be achieved by hope. 

Crossing the Capibaribe River, right on the other side, you will find yourself in the Apolo Street. This also godly named venue shares the beautiful and dark aspects of its neighbor, only adding a touch of life… 

A venue is more than the landscape, the apparent aspect of it. The human interaction with a location creates its soul and this is what we are talking about here: interaction with this particular environment. Feelings of those who walk through this street, actions that take place on it. This particular place happens to carry so many different stories, some about love, others about the bohemian life… In our story's timeframe there is a touch of anger, followed by the hope of achievement. 

Coming out to the world from Tiago de Renor's young and fruitful mind, Aurora and Apolo are now represented musically by his Original Mixes. Aurora is also reinterpreted by Sonic Future alongside with Shades of Light, as well as by Be Morais. Visually, the beautiful and dark streets are portrayed by the hopeful visionary eyes of Davi Leventhal. 

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Aurora (Sonic Future & Shades Of Light Remix) Preview

"Indomitus" by @demianlicht will be released through Motus on April 22th. More info: bit.ly/FemCrim

Info

Demian Licht - Indomitus

Finally we hit Perfect Illusion where dense layers of atmospheres shroud the spectrum and chunkier brick-like kicks plough through the mists driving a shimmering hook and its acidic tendrils to the centre with restrainedsuspense. A fitting way to conclude his debut Ovum EP, something tells us this wont be a one-off...

Rob Hes - Perfect Illusion

This is one of the last deeper Remixes to come... 
Two more to go.... then things *will* change... :)

PRESS RELEASE:

Anni Frost teams up with Marta Rubio for “Vlad Song” and they get things rolling with a skipping drumset, quirky effects and busy synths, which meticulously lead up to an acidic workout.   On the remix we have the one and only Lutzenkirchen, who pushes the aforementioned quirkiness to the max and utilizes fragments of the Original’s pitched-down vocals, as the beefed-up rhythm section grinds away.

Vlad Song

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Anni Frost, Marta Rubio - Vlad Song (Lutzenkirchen Rmx)

Actually EP will get released on Amazone Records on April 18th 2016.

1. Actually (Original Mix)
2. Human Beings (Original Mix)
3. Human Beings (Ricardo Garduno Remix)
4. Human Beings (Dub Version)

"Belgium's artist Charlotte de Witte makes her debut on Amazone with 'Actually EP'. She show us her dark of side of techno with two big room raving and solid tracks called 'Actually' and 'Human Beings'.

Mexican artist Ricardo Garduno has remixed 'Human Beings' with his unique touch, a sound engraves resulting in something powerful and mental. No doubt, this is one of our favorite releases of the year on Amazone Records."

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Human Beings (Original Mix)

Scientists recorded their crying. And artists made them into songs. For the icebergs, against global warming.  Listen, understand and share. 

#icebergsongs
http://www.icebergsongs.com


Marc Houle & Rob Preuss - Waterberg


Pig&Dan are happy to welcome Dutch sensation SQL to ELEVATE with his OBSTACLES Ep. 

Renowned for his uplifting and melodic brand of techno, the young producer from Amsterdam has seen his music signed and a released by the likes of Funk D’Void (Outpost), Ramon Tapia (Say What?) and Secret Cinema (Gem). With the ELEVATE bosses already huge fans, the excitement is almost palpable for the release of Obstacles. 

The title track is an atmospheric spine-tingler, with its percolating beats and escalating orchestral synth. Blunt Instrument more than lives up to its name, with its guttural throbbing bassline and pounding kickdrum. A straight up dancefloor weapon. The third and final original sees SQL matching warm but strong beats and bass with a chiming and charming xylophone melody. 

This tantilising trio are backed by a titanic remix from chart topper Enrico Sangiuliano and Secret Cinema. The pair join forces on Obstacles, reworking the original into a summer festival anthem.

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Blunt Instrument [OUT NOW!]

Anyone who who has been following the Selador story so far should already be familiar with Marc Depulse. Having previously featured as a remixer on Joal’s ‘Uncover To Discover’ in 2015 and more recently as part of our Showcase Volume 3 compilation, the German Producer now earns his stripes with a fully fledged EP of considerable weight and stature. 

Comprising of two originals and two remixes from Kevin Over & David Granha, it’s yet another impressive release from the Selador camp. You know the drill by now. So what you waiting’ for?!


Marc DePulse - Famekiller PREVIEW SNIPPET

Here's a little taster clip of my collaboration with French producer Acumen. It's for his forthcoming album entitled 'My Girls' on his own Time Has Changed imprint. Anyone who's heard me DJ in the last few months will have already heard this, I've been playing it everywhere :-)

Acumen & Dave Seaman 'Ines' [Time Has Changed] (192kbps taster clip)

Artist: Villanova
Title: Control EP (Incl. Echonomist Remix)
Label: OFF Recordings
Release number: OFF129
Labelcode: LC-37385
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Releasedate: 02.05.2016 (Digital) / 2016 (Vinyl)

Web: www.off-recordings.com

Tracks:
1. Villanova - Control
2. Villanova - Divago
3. Villanova - Divago (Echonomist Remix)

My Favorite Robot/Cocoon mainstays Villanova ramp up for their first release on OFFwith two original tracks and an appearance by raw tech aficionado Echonomist on remix duty.
The French duo stray from their prevailing blend of sensual house, crafting a darker aesthetic fit for the label’s newfound coordinates.

First up is Control, a restrained yet uplifting cut. The steady beat and pulsating bassline are kept at bay, creating a tense yet solid atmosphere. Polyphonic synths interlaced with metallic ricochets are key condiments that make their presence on the second track as well.

Divago sets off with techtronic synths and accelerating beats, gradually ascending and building up tension throughout the entire track. The relieving peak point is thus replaced by an exhilarating “hands-in-the-air” moment of maximum impact.

Echonomist’s take on Divago is straightforward from the kickoff. Sectioning off original elements, and keeping the focus on bassline and percussion, the cut is reconstructed into an unrelenting late-night groove. The producer manages to imprint his biting style of thumping dark tech, in a rework that perfectly complements the inital composition.

Villanova - Divago (Echonomist Remix) - OFF129

I can't quite remember where I was when I first heard this masterpiece from Matt Dear but it resonated with me instantly. And judging by how many DJs got behind it "Mouth to Mouth" was destined to become a classic. The 10 year anniversary is quite special for me not only because of how timeless and relevant the track remains, but 2006 was also the year I branched out as a solo artist. So thank you Matt for the inspiration and I hope my take on it complements the original masterpiece. - Dubfire

As well-received as Audion's debut album—the sawed-off techno of Suckfish—was back in 2005, Matthew Dear's alter ego didn't assert its dominance until the following year. That's when Richie Hawtin slipped Audion's next single (the anthem-on-arrival that is "Mouth to Mouth") into the closing set of Detroit's Electronic Music Festival, pulling the pin on the weekend's most explosive moment and leaving everyone wondering what the hell just happened. 

Which was kinda the point. Dear wrote and recorded "Mouth to Mouth" right after a two-week tour of Europe, and in many ways, its hypnotic rhythms and signature bee swarm hook—cut in real time over the course of a couple restless hours—are meant to replicate the rush he felt in many overseas clubs.

"There was a great energy being shared by a lot of artists then," explains Dear. "I remember playing the song for a few people and it was clear something special was happening, something meditative in the simple repetition and slow build of it all."

The side-long single has stood the test of time, too, enough to warrant another look along the ambitious lines of Mouth to Mouth 10. The double pack reveals how one track can take on a life of its own in the hands of eight distinct producers, keeping its core intact without being afraid to manipulate the record's overall mood. So while Riva Starr's mischievous version sounds like it could be dropped in the middle of a sweaty Horse Meat Disco set, Dubfire lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike; and Dense & Pika crank up the chaos like a pressure cooker set to self-destruct.

"I asked everyone to treat their remix like a cover," explains Dear, "letting the theme guide them rather than the parts. Everyone put a piece of themselves into it, and I'll forever be grateful to them for contributing." 

He can also breathe a sigh of relief, for Mouth to Mouth 10 marks the end of Audion's first chapter and the beginning of what's to come with his long-awaited second LP this summer. 

Going back to Berghain

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