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Artist Mihai Popoviciu has been one of Romania’s most trusted exports. His tracks have since the late 00’s been cropping up on the most respected labels such as International Deejay Gigolo Records, Poker Flat Recordings, and Wiggle.

Another long-running label that has been a consistent home to Mihai is Bondage Music and since 2013 but it is his most up-to-date outing on the label that interests us. There is something on this release for most tastes as the release gets a digital and vinyl version. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/premiere/premiere-a2-mihai-popoviciu-tristesse-pornbugs-remix-bond12059/]

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Premiere: 3 - Mihai Popoviciu - Tristesse (Pornbugs Remix) [BOND12059]

Two label favourites Dilby & Pornbugs collaborate to deliver Next Round. Dilby has been releasing his music on 8Bit, Saved Mother and King Street and continues to ride the crest of the wave of his production and DJ success, and returns to Bondage-Music along regular label artist Pornbugs, a serious cool studio collaboration for those cool deep dance floor vibes. 'Next Round' a deep yet punching grooved winner, infectiously cool, with subtle layers, guided by a chunky bass stab, that develops in the breakdown, creating tension before powering back in to action. Legit Trip steps up on remix duties, the talented Russian adds a swagger, and takes us deeper, with a rolling bassline and hypnotic dubbed out vibe. The next original from Dilby & Pornbugs is 'Beyond That'. Bubbling and tasty, this deep viber, with an air of sophistication, is a real hypnotic workout for late nights and setting the mood. Prague's JHNS and Jack's House Recordings artist completes the release, with his deep vibed and trippy workout for those freaky dance floor moments.

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Dilby & Pornbugs - Next Round (Legit Trip Remix)

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A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

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Archila - Aire (Frink Remix)

DECIMALS

Mihai Popoviciu  - Burnin (originalMix)[TechnoMusic]

'Train To Nowhere' Ep: [techhouse,minimal/deeptech]: Household Digital welcomes back tech house artist Tome R of Croatia and Romanian born master producer and artist Markus Homm for his debut on the California label. This ep is sure to bring fire to all dancefloors with all sounds deep and tech to move your soul. Tome R has expanded his resume of releases on labels such as Cyclic records, Family Grooves and his own imprint Sit Down Recordings. Markus Homm's resume of production is no secret with releases on labels such as 8 Bit, Saved Records, Mobilee Records, Cyclic Records, Highgrade Records and many more.

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RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2018

HD087 : Tome R - Train To Nowhere (Markus Homm Remix)

Sing It! EP

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Release info

Premiere: Christian Burkhardt + Matt Tolfrey - Accesseure - Leftroom

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Vincentiulian - Ximer 2 V1(m)

B1. Faster - Presarat Cu Bass (SIT Remix)

MFR002: Azteca - Prohibited Way EP
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RELEASE DATE: 30/10/2020

Resident of Romania's famous Kudos Beach Azteca, delivers two deep sub heavy tracks for the second solo release on Metafloor Records. The package also features remixes from The Willers Brothers and Mikhu. 

Lead track ‘It’s Coming Back’ treats the listener to a rich uncompromising bassline with scattered detroit-synth stabs providing the track’s captivating hook. 

‘Prohibited Way’ continues in a similar mould with a dark drone like bass tone providing the foundation of the track with dubby pads which add to the eerie Rominimal-esque vibe. 

The Berlin based Willers Brothers are on remix duties for ‘It’s Coming Back’, providing a punchier peak-time offering, picking up the pace with their signature crisp drums and a trademark funky bassline. 

Finally, Mikhu provides a beautifully produced and hypnotic reinterpretation of ‘Prohibited Way’ which covers the deeper aspects of the genre for those trippy afterparty vibes.

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Azteca - Prohibited Way (Mikhu Remix)

Azteca - Its Coming Back (The Willers Brothers Remix)

Deep Value Pt. 5 was compiled and mixed by Pornbugs.
The special "15 years Bondage-Music" anniversary edition contains 20 unreleased tracks and an additional dj-mix with all tracks.

Deep Value Pt. 5

Alex Ranerro - Bukovica

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