New project from Oscar Mulero and Psyk.
Release date 7th October

Second Skin - Sense Of Purpose BP066

As we mark the 4th anniversary of O’Clock’s project inception and the 3rd year since its establishment as a label, this compilation serves to celebrate and signify our journey so far.

For this release, we present a selection of artists who embody a similar sonic landscape embracing tones of ambiance, deep, sci-fi elements, and bleep atmospheres. Prepare to embark on a journey through intense, brilliant, and meticulously crafted hypnotic tracks. Relentless power of vanguard synthesizers blending with raspy and punchy drums that figure unstoppable sonic tracks from well known artists like Orbe, Linear System, Nicolas Vec, and some of the newest talents like Tremor, Neen, Elias Garcia, and Nonsensical closing this compilation with a track from Kichi Kazuko that finish this release with a radiate and vibrant energy.

Mastered by RT-60 Mastering
Released by O’Clock, Portugal
Release Date: 29/06/2023
Catalog Reference: OCLK007
Format: Digital
Artwork: Telmo Moranguinho

Orbe - Magnetron

Release date (vinyl & digital): 15th of March 2024

TRACKLIST:
A1.  Strange Attractor
A2. Astral Plane
B1. Time Dilation
B2. Fractal

INFO:
Border One’s fourth contribution to Token Records is an ode to the cosmic, an ever-present theme in the Belgian’s acclaimed career. ‘Strange Attractor’ takes techno and applies Border One’s bubbly modular sound glossing over thick drums, weaving through sound design destined for sophisticated sets on worthy sound systems. Calm and collected, he offers yet again his attention to detail and devotion to effect. 

As an introduction, ‘Strange Attractor’ presents a gripping story. Displaying sustained tension, he takes his time to reveal his channels. Forcing the listener to settle in and anticipate, the elements diverge and converge over the space of six minutes, shifting groove throughout. A return to calm, slightly uneasy control helps us arrive at an influx in energy for the rest of the project. Moving along to ‘Astral Plane’, we are introduced to more extroverted sequences. Boomy through fluctuating synth lines and stomping claps, the seasoned producer uses the size of his design in the low end to justify a more erratic arrangement. Spread noise in the background interweaves with confronting synth work, making ‘Astral Plane’ impressive in weight without losing the intricate quality that its producer is known for. Opening the dimension of the project through far spread elements, ‘Time Dilation’ creates linear focus with a cloudy entourage. An always club efficient throbbing main synth persists through an exciting structure, highly resonant transitions whip through drum machine patterns, making the third track on the record nothing if not a nail biter. The shuffle of the hi hats does nothing to slow down the energetic peak of the EP; we find Border One confidently in control of layered machinery. Drawing the project to a close, ‘Fractal’ blinks through persistent tension. Linear rides and drones open and close with each transition, making for a bent atmosphere of intrigue. With a sturdy rhythm dotting along from start to finish, the tonality of Fractal makes it the perfect final bow to grasp Border One’s intentions and the universe he puts his work in.

TOKEN123 - Border One - Strange Attractor

At what point does a new tool or technology become so integral to a process as to be intrinsic? And what happens if that technology starts to subordinate its user? 

By reflecting on these questions Machine Alliance, the new EP by Irish producer Kerrie on Tresor Records, connects her music to the sci-fi origins of techno and electronic music in general.

With inspiration from classic books and films of the genre such as The Machine Stops, The Matrix, and Blade Runner as well as modern explorations in art and philosophy like Free Your Mind and Technopoly, the EP's title takes on two opposing but intersecting meanings. 

One, based on the potential for machines to take over or replace humans, is a key idea of sci-fi that seems closer to reality with the arrival of machine learning and real artificial intelligence.

The second has a much more positive view, one where the "alliance" is between the artist and machine to create the music, a process she places immense value on, being both cathartic and therapeutic, whilst also being a vehicle of addition and expansion:


"I feel that it's a collaboration&hellip;the machines are precise in their timing and I add the human touch (literally) in the live performance which adds natural imperfections, so we both provide something the other can't. There's also an element of growth; the machines get updates and so are always expanding in terms of their musical capabilities. And the more I push my own technical abilities I feel we are growing together in a constant synchronised dance."

This "dance" results in four tracks (plus three digital-only bonuses) of classic machine funk which combine the aforementioned ideas in sci-fi with a deep lifelong affection for techno. Tracks like Ode to the D, and Technopoly Dream display this love through her choice of sounds and structure, both intentional and subconscious, while Replicants, and Human in the Loop project into other genres to fully round this release off as a contemporary example of music rooted in both past and future.

BANDCAMP

Kerrie - Technopoly Dream

Supported by Kia, Ben UFO, Nastia, Batu, Soraya, DVS1, Sister Zo,  Akanbi, CCL, Pariah, Jon Hester, Yushh, French II, Gigi FM, Jurango,  Doctor Jeep, Madam X, Dj Rolando, Sybil, Sunju Hargun, Om Unit, among others.

"La creación de las aves," the third release from Andy Martin's own imprint, Diaspora Echoes, takes inspiration from the surrealist vibes of Remedios Varo's artwork. This EP dives deep into rich, textured sounds that are perfect for getting lost in. It's got those deep beats that pull you in, layered with intricate sounds that echo a mysterious and fantastical vibe. Each track feels like a journey, making this release a unique and immersive experience.

3.- Andy Martin - El Llano En Llamas

Pre-order:

To usher in the next decade of his label @clergyrecords, @cleric announces a total of 10 V/A’s to be released through 2025. The first compilation, titled ‘Alpha’, lands this month.

The penultimate number on the first V/A comes from Oslo’s
@kameliia-music. On ‘Investigator’, she binds a truly unnerving inception of creaking effects with a chilling dialogue.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Kameliia 'Investigator'

Local Analyst's track "Logic Knot" upcoming on our 5th various artists release, Quinctus. Out 28.03

We are super excited to announce the next and 5th instalment in our VA series, Quinctus. Not holding back in size, yet still setting the bar high in quality, we present 42 of techno’s finest faces with a blend of formidable dance floor pieces, effective tools and elegant hypnotic compositions curated in the usual Duplicity style.

Quinctus [DPVA005]
VA: Quinctus 
Label: Duplicity 
Catalogue: DPVA005 
Format: Digital 
Genre: #Electronic: #Techno 
Release Date: 28/03/2025 
Mastering: Duplicity
Mastering Artwork: EJA

Support the artist:
@localanalyst

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www.instagram.com/localanalyst

Support the label:
@duplicityedinburgh

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www.instagram.com/duplicityrecords

Bandcamp:
duplicityrecords.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Local Analyst - Logic Knot [DPVA005]

Hypnotic raw techno inspired by Berlin warehouse nights.
* Owl
An owl with round, unblinking eyes glowing like lanterns in the dark, its feather patterns forming ripples of shadow and moonlight. Silent wings stretch wide, each movement smooth as flowing water. A hooked beak glints faintly, and its gaze feels ancient, as if it has watched the world turn for centuries.

UNxRW
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Protolanguage

Mike Parker