sorry mom, i was in Berlin

The World of Monnom Black makes its triumphant return, unveiling the highly anticipated third iteration of its iconic release and ushering in a wealth of new artistic voices into its ever-expanding universe. Celebrated for curating the finest handpicked music, the series remains a beacon for championing the true essence of techno. Presented on triple vinyl and graced by 19 esteemed artists, marking this as the label's most innovative and important release to date. Welcome to The World Of Monnom Black 3!

Tracklist

1. VILLA - Silhouetten der Nacht 
2. Chontane - Ceoid 
3. BENKHLIFA - Basikstruktur
4. Umwelt - Echoes of The Storm
5. Kashpitzky - Timeline Off 
6. Dax J - Passing Clouds
7. LPV - Arrival 
8. Obscure Shape - Reunion 
9. Hadone - Euphoria
10. Stef Mendesidis - Magma 
11. Levzon - Planga 
12. Chlär - Raw Audio Models
13. Nnamael - One Step Closer to the Truth 
14. BENKHLIFA - Predator in the Zoo 
15. Mattia Trani - Dreampunk
16. Selective Response - Mars 
17. Jehra - Take it or Leave it 
18. VIL & CRAVO - Plane to Lisboa 
19. jadzia - Surface 
20. Pablo Bozzi - To the Edge

The World of Monnom Black III
Various Artists
Monnom Black 035
Release Date - September 29th 2023
Format - 3x 12” Vinyl + Digital

The World of Monnom Black III

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Stef Mendesidis - Magma [MONNOM BLACK 035]

Title: Faded Memories
Type: EP
Artist: Arkane
Format: Digital
Release Date: 2-23-24

Manchester's Arkane delivers five groove-focused club cuts showcasing his prowess over techno. Stripped back but not lacking energy or power, Faded Memories is a testament to Arkane's abilities as a producer and artist. Layers of rich atmospheric texture, urgent arpeggios, and dub chords sit above punchy drums and masterful grooves. Crisis Of Man is proud to host Arkane's first full EP. Club tested and ready to be endlessly rinsed.

Written and produced by Arkane in Manchester UK
Mastered by Selective Response

[COM024] Arkane - GT85

Bandcamp - monnomblack.bandcamp.com/album/mechanized-ep

Berlin-based techno producer Lars Huismann makes his debut on Monnom Black with eight tracks crafted with meticulous precision, blending hypnotic melodies and intense dubbed-out grooves.

TRACK PREMIERE: Lars Huismann - Orbital [MONNOM BLACK 037]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lars Huismann - Claws [MONNOM BLACK 037]

Four producers, four nationalities, four highly personal interpretations of “Guilty,” the aggressive, industrial track released by W.LV.S (Manu le Malin & Electric Rescue) in 2022. RABBeAT, Scalameriya, Kilbourne, and Ghost In The Machine are at the helm of this EP of fierce and unique remixes. 

Guilty Remixes

W.LV.S - Guilty (Ghost in the Machine Remix)

Sudden Move

Particle Fever

MKNK, a label curated by Manu le Malin
Home of modern, challenging and open-minded hardcore techno music
 
Manu le Malin has always been a fierce defender of a certain type of hardcore music: uncompromising, dark, industrial sounds that are obviously a catharsis for everyone who dances, screams or nightmares to it, but also a way to howl what freedom is to the world.
From advocating for the rave scene to making it a point of honour to mostly play new releases in his sets, often created by young producers, he’s always cared about how avant-garde and inclusive this scene could – and should – be.

Building a home for these artists and values was the natural next step. Manu has been receiving tracks from unknown and immensely talented artists for years, fueling his DJ-sets and keeping him excited about his scene. So Gildas Rioualen, Astropolis’ boss, whispered to his ear: why won’t you create a label to shine a light on these people? Twenty-seven years after Bloc46, his first imprint, this platform finally takes shape: MKNK – pronounced “mechanic” – will be the home of modern, challenging and open-minded hardcore techno music. 

This time, the lone wolf has decided to work with an entire pack: the Astropolis family who will be the powerhouse behind the project, the man, the myth, the legend Gareth de Wijk (aka DJ Thrasher, head of PRSPCT Recordings) as consigliere mastermind, Triple Vision as distribution experts, Astropolis’ crew visual artist Daff for the biomechanic-inspired label logo, and two close friends - Aina Semiglia who built the website, and Shad Bharucha who created MKNK's visual identity and will design the entirety of its cover artworks.

The adventure will start with a double release thought as a gift for the many people who have been supporting Manu for the past thirty years. Dernière Danse Part I & II features iconic and sought-after tracks from Manu le Malin, less-known gems, an unreleased and a remix from Vitalic, all remastered by Scan X and Deathmachine. 
Then MKNK will start its mission: being the loud and unapologetic megaphone of a diverse, exciting, hardworking new generation of hardcore artists and old friends whose heart is in the right place – on a dark and untamed dancefloor.

W.LV.S - Guilty (Ghost in the Machine Remix)

MKNK Records