Növö : I flee -  Franck Kartell Remix

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Robert Hood - Paradigm Shift - Vol 3 - Dekmantel (DKMNTL055) 

a1.	Robert Hood - Red Machine
b1.	Robert Hood - Transform

https://shop.dekmantel.com/release/5874/paradigm-shift-vol-3

Following on from the 2017 LP Paradygm Shift by Robert Hood released on Dekmantel Records, the Detroit legend returns to the imprint to deliver the final installment in a trilogy of EP releases that initially began back in February 2016. Now based in Alabama, the Detroit-techno producer is returning to his roots. Embracing the trademark, minimal, funk techno sounds that defined his earlier career, Paradygm Shift Vol. 3 is classic Hood, operating in new, and uncharted ways.

The EP is an extension on the concept as outlayed by Hood during the project’s conceptual stage: ‘‘The idea behind Paradygm Shift is similar to a shift in our focus. We can become so complacent; we are so comfortable with our surroundings, I think this is the time for electronic music to find a new mindset.’’ Kicking off off with ‘Red Machine’, where again parallels can be drawn between the days of Minimal Nation, and Internal Empire – the sound is sparse and brutalistic, representing a challenged future. A progressive melody syncopates along the tracks percussive, backbone, arching its way into the track’s eventual demise. On the B-side, ‘Transform’ provides a composition of stripped, down electro, while taking in the 606 style, and adding additional, textural depth. It’s a track full of subtle melody, and high-ranging claps, that make ‘Transform’ the perfect transitional tool, and standalone floor-filler at the same time.

‘Red Machine’ and ‘Transform’ reflect Hood’s modern take on challenging techno. Meditative in their sequenced repetition, the tracks draw you in with their audacious, and memorizing sequences. It’s contemporary techno, albeit techno that reflects Hood’s style and nature. Pulsating, electrifying, with dark undertones, and very much of that Detroit flavour.

DKMNTL055 // Robert Hood - Paradygm Shift Volume 3

Rekids regular Markus Suckut drops his third album entitled ‘Heaven Is A State Of Mind’ this September.

"This album is dedicated to my mother - I will always carry you with me to show you the world. See you again in a better place. “

When not helming his own imprints, SCKT and Pattern Research, the Düsseldorf artist has been releasing on Rekids since 2015 and is now a core member of the label’s family. Earlier this year saw the arrival of ‘New Life EP’, a mesmerising release exemplary of the producer’s knack for making imaginative house and techno complete with a compelling groove. No stranger to the long player format having released two albums previously, Markus Suckut returns to Radio Slave’s label with a quality eleven track album.

From the word go Suckut’s album demonstrates his versatility as a musician, initiating with a beatless intro named ‘Escape’, before ‘Breeze’ comes into play with its skipping percussion and loopy atmospherics. Crunchy snares and crystalline synths make up ‘Sun’s Out’ whilst ‘Future Is Not Always Bright’ drives forward with its sultry low-end, ethereal pads and sci-fi bleeps, leading into ‘Take A Break’ and its medley of elaborate drums, living up to its name.

‘Above The Clouds’ is comprised of intricate notes and soothing chords whilst the machinelike ‘Orchid’ features electro inspired melodies, contrasting to the album’s title track, ‘Heaven Is A State Of Mind’, with its bumpy bass and warping textures. ‘Wonderland (Version)’ is a ghostly acid cut, moving into the syncopated and ominous ‘We Will All Disappear One Day’ and its purring bassline until a moody two-step number entitled ‘Death Is Not Final’ ties it all together with twisted sequences and trippy effects.

Markus Suckut ‘Heaven Is A State Of Mind LP’ drops on Rekids on 28th September 2018.

Markus Suckut -  Orchid

Full stream of "Lullaby" from SN005 - Violent Light EP

Aos’ boundless love for music is apparent in everything she does. As a producer, a DJ, and an event organizer with Seattle’s secondnature and TUF collectives, Kayla Waldorf’s vision eschews traditional categories and genre boxes in favor of an ecstatic spontaneity. Her DJ sets are well known for their playful energy and narrative threading between many different styles. Violent Light is Aos’ first offering on secondnature’s own label, and it captures this playful essence.

The title track’s stomping groove (complete with rave whistle) sets the tone, while Lullaby and What/Why move into headier territory composed of dusty synths stabs and clouds of vocal effects. Finally, secondnature’s own Fugal delivers a remix that flips What/Why into a rolling depth charge.

Violent Light will be available in stores in October 8, 2018 via ReadyMade Distribution, and on secondnature’s Bandcamp

@aosseattle
@fugal

Violent Light

Aos - A2. Lullaby [Full Stream]

Marc Houle needs little introduction, with previous releases on M_nus, Innervisions and his own label Items & Things. We were humbled by the fact that he sent us a bunch of amazing tunes, and were very happy to release them. Banging, melodic, moody... It's all there, pitch-black.
Tracklist:
A1. Marc Houle - Medic
A2. Marc Houle - Dancing Days
B1. Marc Houle - Yummy
B2. Marc Houle - Slater

Out now!

Marc Houle - Medic EP (snippets)

@ara_u and @radioactiveman have collaborated on a new four-track EP on Asking For Trouble titled 'Plastic Attack'. It features 'Failure to Communicate', a funky analogue jam that stirs some sultriness into a grooving acid line.  

Out June 28, pre-order it here: https://ara-u.bandcamp.com/releases

Plastic Attack

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Whether it is building atmosphere and suspense with selections that are hard and intense or moments of melody that grab you. 

Each one of Nathan Jones’s sets are bound together by powerful rhythms, improvised and entwined with the energy of the dance floor. Sharing energy on a journey as one.  

Freedom of expression on a dance floor without boundaries is important to Nathan and he continues to absorb new experiences as a club goer himself, always in search of inspiration and improving his skill as a DJ. 

Since crafting his sound for over a decade and holding down residences throughout the club circuit of his hometown, Dublin. His growing tour schedule has taken him to some of Europe’s most prolific club nights, in cities such as Zagreb, Nantes and Berlin.

His discography consists of two solo vinyl EPs on Vision Collector Records, a two track EP on Argentina’s: Concepto Hypnotico, a vinyl release on Delinquent Delivery Records as well as an upcoming 12” on OGMA records.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/snakebite_616/ 

SC: https://soundcloud.com/nathan-jones-1

FB: https://m.facebook.com/nathanjones.djproducer

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