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Premiere : Brawther & Traumer - Melted (Featuring Prince Morella)(BERGAMON15)

Release date (vinyl & digital): 25th of March 2022

A1/1 Ignez - Celestial  
A2/2 Emily Jeanne - Red River Delta
B1/3 Altinbas & Cirkle - Uhlanga  
B2/4 Alarico - Spit 
C1/5 Dustmite - Filaments & Jaws
C2/6 Yant - Take The Reins 
D1/7 Marcal - Dancing Pursuit  
D2/8 Decka - Fractured

	
For the third installment of Token’s Fuga compilations, the label invites another list of 9 cutting edge artists to put their skills to the test. Ignez, Emily Jeanne, Altinbas & Cirkle, Alarico, Dustmite, Yant, Marcal, and Decka all offer their unique vision of contemporary club music for a collection of tunneling and intelligent cuts. 

Introducing the compilation, Ignez warms us up with the appropriately-named ‘Celestial’ - a 6 minute argument between melody and dissonance over a thick percussive line. Emily Jeanne then continues with ‘Red River Delta’ to lift some of the weight with a dissociative mind-bender. The crisp sound design and wide stereo image allow for an exhale before Altinbas and Cirkle introduce their collaboration ‘Uhlanga’. With our focus back on the body, the duo turn up the pace and prioritize groove. With rhythm at the forefront, depth is given to the track in the ambience, creating a rainforest-like atmosphere with resonant stabs streaking over the tighter low-end. Alarico then picks things up by taking advantage of this crescendo to present the energetic climax of the compilation with ‘Spit’. Hypnotism becomes almost paranoia with vocal cuts camouflaging themselves in the pulse of the track that only releases us with the occasional fleeting arpeggio. Walls rise and we’re in concrete for Dustmite’s ‘Filaments and Jaws’, which wastes no time in introducing itself with clear intentions and an imposing, low hi hat. He then lifts the record with a hovering main synth that drifts the experience back into a nervosity that complements the preceding track. It’s Yant’s turn to guide us with ‘Take the Reins’ - an almost nostalgic record with infectious chord stabs over a pounding 909, before leaving us with Marcal. ‘Dancing Pursuit’ is offered to the listener as another dance floor weapon with a density in its percussion and ambience that’s balanced by the sequence of the lead synth and creates a lot of energy. Decka then takes control with ‘Fracture’ with a brutally saturated kick over whipping two-bar synth loops to close out the compilation with a head-spinner.

TOKEN106 - Various Artists - Fuga III

Yant - The Raum [SK11X021] 
Full release date 13.10.23


Hailing from Manchester, with one of the most impressively diverse catalogues techno has to offer in modern times, Yant returns to the SK_X series with ‘The Raum’ EP. 

Leading with ‘Vortex of Lincos’, a pounding journey through a maelstrom of winding synth lines, captivating percs and rising tension throughout.  ‘The Raum’ brings this A side to a close with a darker tone - featuring pounding kicks, muffled vocal cuts and eerie atmospheric texture to match. 
‘Linguism’ leads the flip side with plucky bass and hypnotic tones before the EP concludes with ‘Transient Pulse’, a unique display of interesting polyrhythms and rolling arpeggios, all combined to encapsulate that signature Yant sound. 


Mastering by Beau Thomas @ 1087 Mastering, London 
All tracks written and produced by Andrew Tomlinson 
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2023

Yant - The Raum [SK11X021]

Heimat II
Arkan, Decka, Yant, Hitam
Pre-order: bit.ly/RYCL020_vinyl
Release date: February 19, 2024

Following a first iteration which set the tone for our newly-minted Heimat series in explosive fashion, here comes the much anticipated second batch of our zeitgeistian take on today’s scene’s, its current potential and destination. Showcasing productions from artists keen to roll up their sleeves and sail into the impassible status quo, this new number packs the kind of red-hot hammering and cutting-edge punch we’ve been so adamant to push and defend over the past decade.

Berlin-based French producer Arkan steps in first with a proper magnetic depth charge. Dwelling the darker layers of our ocean floor as its name suggests, ’Submarine’ is pure hypnotic material geared up for heavy-duty boogie in the warehouse. Filling its ballast tanks with a hefty deluge of muscular bass onslaughts, sonar-like bleeps and untamed cascades of loopy arps, this one rolls and pitches like a haunted ship on predator mode. Adding his dynamic pulse and mind-bending spin to the A-side, Frameworks & Untertwegs bossman Decka cuts a path of straight mental obliteration as he smashes the doors of the club wide open and parades all guns blazing with the unapologetic crusher that is ‘Circumvent’. A no-holds-barred workout for the strong stomachs, churning out fiery bars of kick-drum/squelchy bass contrast with in-your-face swagger.

Switching on to the flip side, there’s Manchester’s Yant cruising with the ebulliently dynamic (no shit, Sherlock) tune, ‘Moving’. A multidirectional concerto of pong-like modularity and racing synth arpeggios flying off like coloured bricks in a Tetris game gone absolute batshit. The kind of hi-intensity burner that’ll awaken any lukewarm mid-set flow with its bouncy unpredictability and ruthless forward-pushing thrust. Rounding it off on a further minimal note, Amsterdam up-and-comer Hitam treats us to an inch-perfectly engineered finale with a stripped-back - yet, absolutely not hollow - bomb, ‘Venusian Winds’. Gutsy that one sure is, with its metronomic step ticking at near-cyclonic speed and cleverly arranged, subtly FX-coated funk keeping things both suspenseful and focussed thru and thru. A sleek combo of pared-down brutalism and masterly executed analogue tailoring altogether.

All dressed in clear purple marbled wax for the occasion, "Heimat II" shall please both the techno purist and visual aesthete in you with its velvet touch and effortless chic.

a1 written & produced by Arkan
a2 written & produced by Decka
b1 written & produced by Yant
b2 written & produced by Hitam
Distributed by Clone distribution, Rotterdam
Cat. no. RYCL020 – All rights reserved
℗ & © Reclaim Your City 2024
www.reclaimyourcity.bandcamp.com

Heimat II

PREMIERE: Yant - Moving [RYCL020]

Pre-order: https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/yant-broken-strings-ep-pre-order-neighbourhood/194221

Manchester's @yantmusicuk drops a brand new four-track EP on Tasha's techno imprint, @neighbourhood-music.

The record's experimental title track goes deep into the dark and disfigured world of Yant's productions.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Yant 'Broken Strings'

Manchester-based producer @yantmusicuk debuts on @neighbourhood-music with four slabs of intrepid and propulsive techno with acid flourishes

‘Broken Strings’ is out 8th March. Hear the big-room-ready rumble of ‘The Stunter’ now.

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-yant-stunter

Premiere: Yant ‘The Stunter’

Pre-order: https://ffm.to/cell_m8mmmkx

We don't know much about the elusive producer, @cell_m8, but we found their number (07-999-CELL-M8) and decided to drop them a text. 

Mixmag: Hey cell m8. This is Mixmag. How's it going? 

cell m8: hey m8. wots gd? x

Mixmag: Got sent your track 'mmm k. x' and wondered if you'd be cool with us premiering on SoundCloud? 

cell m8: mmm k.... x

Mixmag: is that a yes? 

cell m8: (^_^) ofc :) thx m8. x

Premiere: cell m8 'mmm k. x'

Pre-order: https://sq.lnk.to/BAD002

Can you feel the Synergy? @blackartistdatabase (B.A.D.) is back with 'Synergy Vol. 2' – this time across an expanded repertoire of 12 tracks.

The release maintains the core vision of the B.A.D. label as one of, quite simply, celebrating the kaleidoscopic range of contemporary Black electronic producers. The likes of AGY3NA, Carista, and @ehuamusic grace a tracklist that dips and bends between heady dancefloor stompers and sunrise cool-downs, and crosses continents with offerings from Nairobi to Naarm. 

B.A.D. is throwing a party at fabric on Saturday, May 18. Tickets here: https://ra.co/events/1883481

Premiere: Ehua 'Kallisté'

Pre-order: https://cygnusmusic.link/jo22v57

Collaborating with established Chicago footwork legends and emerging underground producers from Munich to Albuquerque, @bricksweatrecords curate a diverse, Chicago-inspired tracklist for their next release, 'Footwork Files'. 

'Tommy's Intro' by @deejay-manny-2 combines rhythmic vocals and unique samples to create a dynamic footwork track.

Premiere: DJ Manny 'Tommy's Intro'

Pre-order: https://iziki.ampsuite.com/releases/links?id=22

@izikiglobal presents a brand new single from Greece-born, Dubai-based DJ @officialtayllormusic, 'Zurdo'.

This track has undergone rigorous road-testing by Djuma Soundsystem and Tayllor himself. With its raw beat, primal vocals and a hunting synth line, 'Zurdo' has proved a dancefloor killer.

Premiere: Tayllor 'Zurdo' (Original Mix)

Pre-order: https://bit.ly/4a8ujfK

@dyslecta steps up with ‘Woldsman001', marking the first instalment of a new self-released series exploring leftfield dancefloor sounds, lively bass tweaks and percussive club tools.

"Lynchpinn’ offers groove-laden 4x4 rhythms somewhere between classic Detroit and new-school techno," says the Yorkshire-born producer. "Its pulsating bass weaves throughout the track, offset by Jeff Mills-esque synth stabs to create an undulating dancefloor weapon."

Premiere: Dyslecta 'Lynchpinn'

Craig Richards -Sleeping Rough (Original Mix)

​Romanian duo Livio & Roby supply their standout track ‘Tidal Reshape’ to Vakant’s ‘Tenacity’ compilation.

Showcasing the somewhat minimal, yet driving sound that’s been coming strong out of their native country’s underground scene, Livio & Roby fire off a mesmerizing display of rhythm and sophistication.

Purchase here: https://vakant.bandcamp.com/album/tenacity-2017

Ahead of the compilation’s release, Livio & Roby touched on what inspires them in the studio: “We find influence and inspiration in many forms, sometimes it can be the consequence of a freshly read book, a new movie or classical/jazz concert, new experiences, our friends and family also inspire us in many ways… One time we moved our studio gear to a mountainside in Romania and we started to create. We find sometimes it's necessary to move from your main space to have some fresh air and ideas. That's how we made ‘Tidal Reshape’”.

Composed of ten tracks, the ‘Tenacity’ compilation also features music from Alex Smoke, Sons Of Tiki, Anonym, Tolga Fidan, Nico Purman and Non-Operational People.

The ‘Tenacity’​ compilation is released on April 3.

Listen to Livio & Roby’s ‘Tidal Reshape’ below.

Premiere: Livio & Roby 'Tidal Reshape'

Romanian artists Livio & Roby are one of the most consistent DJ duos in minimal. As two-thirds of live act Premiesku, they are they are known as 'proper heads', who masterfully work tribal, twisted house music out of hardware for a living.

Thanks to the consistently high quality of their output, Livio & Roby have been in constant demand around the globe, sharing the spirit of Romania with the clientele of clubs and festivals across North and South America, Europe and further afield. Their endless travels continue, as does their endless work in the studio.

The Romanian duos latest EP is another 9-minute masterclass. Released on KUSI Records, Livio & Roby deliver two high-quality cuts. A-side 'Ta Katana' meanders and weaves into life. Dreamy soundscapes combine with hazy synths, making it perfect for the early morning after-hours. B-side 'Roslis' has much more of a main-room club feel to it, bubbly synths combine with a naughty grinding bassline.

Kusi007 - Master

Premiere: A - Livio & Roby - Ta Katana [KUSI007]

Livio & Roby present the second output of their home Tier imprint.

The Romanian veterans sculpt a cryptic atmosphere in this beautiful, heavily percussive rolling shade of minimal. Off the back of three releases last year, as well as...

[keep on reading our review at https://trommelmusic.com/music/premiere-a1-livio-roby-ondul-tier002/]