Name: TEMPOMAT#24 @Radio Kapitał 01.04.2024 by MICHVL
Duration: 1 h

Standards & Practices is proud to present 'Imitable Behaviors', the debut EP from label cofounder and frequent collaborator Ken Meier. All four tracks here have been kicking around in various iterations but were finally completed earlier this year. Refining and developing the sound he's cultivated on remixes for Israel Vines and Jake Reif, as well as material under the name Obelus for Karl O’Connor’s Downwards imprint as well as Mysteries of the Deep, this is the first material released on our Double Standards sub-label since 2018's acclaimed 12” from Device Control, 'The Spirit Module'.

'No Confidence' kicks off the proceedings in fine style—it’s a sleek, aerodynamic modern electro cut with plenty of tension and rhythmic drive. 'Fact Pattern' follows, a favorite of ours—sparse and jittery, all nervous energy with razor-sharp drum programming and jagged, mottled sonic textures. The spacious, dubby 'Omnipresence' utilizes a half-time melodic feel to great effect, and the crunchy 'End Matter' closes the EP on a memorably quirky and idiosyncratic note, a stripped-down DJ tool that, like the other tracks here, manages to be both functional and substantial at the same time.

Friend of the label Karl O’Connor aka Regis had this to say about the new release: “This is everything I love about music, but unfortunately it’s all in the wrong order.” We couldn’t agree more, Karl.

Written and produced by Ken Meier
Mastered by Steve Bailey at rrreplica
Design by Common Name, New York
Special thanks to the FOM massive

Imitable Behaviors

Ken Meier — No Confidence — Imitable Behaviors EP

Known for his hardware-harnessing live shows and acidic jams, the Bristol-based Miles Otto’s ‘Skitter’ EP is alive with propulsive electro rhythms and dreamy synth melodies. ‘CV Swizzly’  grabs your attention with its wistful analogue tones and percussive crunch, before a burbling bassline burrows through the arrangement, while the 303-laced ‘Vectron’ takes cues from Detroit electro with its menacing riffs and eerie synth drifts. ‘Skitter’ itself subtly reveals its details layer by layer, with crisp drum machine hits and low tones opening out into mystic harmonies, and Plant43 recasts ‘CV Swizzly’ in his distinct image, adding metallic synth bass and urgent keys to finish the EP in fine style.

Miles Otto 'Skitter' EP previews - featuring Plant43 Remix

‘Techniques 4 Life’ is a metaphysical adventure of sub-genres. Brainy and bouncy like Denzel’s sense of humor. It’s not necessarily about making something different per se, or having something to say. It’s more about filling your day-to-day, finding reasons to stay. Exploring techniques for life. First four tracks to come out from an era that’s marked by a paradigm shift in world-building. @denzelmyman 

releases October 11, 2023

Written & Produced by Dennis Okoth
Mastered by Manmade Mastering
Cover photography by Katerina Andonov
Artwork by Ezequiel Melero

Denzel - Techniques For Life

CYBERTECH GROOVE #006

While her roots are in Poland, Ola is now based in Brisbane, Australia. Her musical style is an exploration of experimental ambi-step, bassline, and half-time dub. DJ and curator of Eterna, @olajar appears to have a distinct approach: from complex percussion patterns, atmospheric textures, and tempo changes to craft a musical experience that is both intriguing and unsettling. Her ability to seamlessly transition between ethereal ambient tones and intricate textures to dubbed-out psy-tech suggests a diverse and dynamic range within her music, engaging the audience with a constant sense of evolution and innovation.

Decadance #040 | ola

Recording of our set at Operator Radio in Rotterdam (NL), on the 27th of September 2023. IMPROX tracks only! Please make sure to also check the recording on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8HBONuUim8) where we added tons of our own visuals to the recording! For the love of creativity!

WATCH ON YOUTUBE!

IMPROX OPERATING

Recursor (Super Sentient Intelligence Construct Remix)

Nullptr - Recursor (Supersentient Intelligence Construct Remix)

ohmydais's set of slamming heat from our party in November at the Marquis N16. woosh!

Ohmydais @ Open.Secret, November 18th 2023

Profondeurs - Talkshow avec Brainbeats & Natural Limit (Novembre 2023)

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”. More info and music: https://kioskradio.com

Connect w/ Exuvie @ Kiosk Radio 07.02.2024

TRACKLIST:

Traevor - Bagnante Col Pala
Khshathra - Into Your Soul (Karima F's You're Terrific When You're Drunk Rmx)
Polygonia - Ruyi Jingu Bang
Viers - Blow
Cousin - Flowstone
Frits Wentink - Filthboi69
Plebeian - Neutrinos
CO/R - Gudrun
Will Hofbauer - UKA

@Bartekkpawlowski

Pessimist - Pagans
Bluetoof - Amphibian Loop Tool
Sindh - Adhibhaar
Oscean - Who Holds the Key?
Juli - W.Gun
Low End Activist - Gossip Is The Devil's Radio
Capiuz - DRP
TSVI - Dancehall Trance X2C
Dyslecta - Annihilate

TEMPOMAT#24 @Radio Kapitał 01.04.2024

Tempomat radio show w/ @bartekkpawlowski
mon. every 4 weeks on @radiokapital

TEMPOMAT#24 @Radio Kapitał 01.04.2024

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