Release date (vinyl, cd & digital): 15th of October

Tracklist (digital):
1. Labstract
2. One For The Groove
3. Bang Wap
4. Say It Loud
5. Give In
6. If I Die
7. Coal
8. Devotion
9. Run
10. The Drag Train
11. Nano Chameleon

Tracklist (CD):
1. Labstract
2. One For The Groove
3. Bang Wap
4. Say It Loud
5. Give In
6. If I Die
7. Coal
8. Run
9. The Drag Train
10. Nano Chameleon

Tracklist (LP):
A1. Labstract
A2. One For The Groove
B1. Give In
B2. If I Die
C1. Coal
C2. Run
D1. The Drag Train
D2. Nano Chameleon

Luke Slater presents new Planetary Assault Systems album, Sky Scraping.

The iconic British producer, whose last LP arrived via Ostgut Ton in 2016, follows up this year's Say It Loud on Token with a full length featuring a wealth of brand new material.

A figure who needs little introduction to fans of the genre, but whose consistency in the studio and on the road has repeatedly marked him out as true pioneer of sound design and performance with a singular vision, Slater first minted the PAS alias in '93. Since then, a slew of singles and LP's from the industrious artist have made sure Planetary Assault Systems has become a byword for hypnotic, funk-heavy Techno in a purist tradition. Toeing the line between heady, psychedelic material and all out main room fare - Slater's work as PAS captures the very best facets of the genre, with economically selected parts exquisitely arranged and engineered with a shrewd and uncompromising ear for what really makes people move.

On the new LP, Slater draws on studio material but also components recorded during the PAS live show - and he's keen to let fans know the focus is well and truly on the dance floor with this one: Sky Scraping is a loud and unabashed celebration of the formative and familiar environments so loved by the electronic music community, the dark clubs and festivals made special by their unique ability to bring like minded people together.

Sky Scraping kicks off in characteristically dense, psychedelic fashion with Labstract - a slice of classic PAS with cavernous low end and a tight, looping sequence doing the driving work while frenetic drum machine cuts and wide angle synth sirens shift the track onwards from one phase to the next. Follow up One For The Groove showcases the chunkier side of Slater's production as PAS with an infectious 909 pattern propelled on in the high mids by a squelching synth patch. Bang Wap revisits the artist's last outing on Token - a monstrous, unforgiving roller designed with peak time in mind. Say It Loud - the idiosyncratic proto-anthem that accompanied Bang Wap earlier in the year leads the LP onwards, before sequing into new recording Give In - a masterclass in dense, funky, face-melting Techno. Drums take centre stage on If I Die, as the artist returns to the 909 for a marginally slowed down cut that really highlights the artist's connection to and natural affinity with groove and drum machine cuts. Coal thrusts the listener straight back down the wormhole - an extraordinary, driving piece propelled by a guttural lead synth sequence and ghostly drums, before giving way to Run - a dry, pared back recording with plucked, staccato synths that makes for a good contrast to its fathoms deep predecessor. Though not without moments of hysteria in its closing quarter, The Drag Train, featuring a classic, more mono finish begins the wind down towards the LP's close. Nano Chameleon ties up Sky Scraping, a track as forceful as anything that has come earlier on the record - as it approaches its close, a warping lead powers the recording home with shuffling white noise percussion dipping in and out of the sonic main stage before giving way to a delicate, controlled chaos.

TOKEN103 - Planetary Assault Systems - Sky Scraping

This third episode of the SYXT Podcast series features Ketch, one of the label's co-founder and designer. For this mix, he has selected some of his current favorite tracks as well as a handful of his recent and upcoming works.

Ketch will be part of the forthcoming SYXT vinyl release series named "Black Series". More info regarding this project will be announced soon.

Artist info:
@ketch-music
RA: ra.co/dj/ketch
Labels: @syxt-official @glukkonrecords

SYXT Podcast #03 - Ketch

Support the artist here:
https://soundcloud.com/jannik-asfalg
https://www.instagram.com/jannik.assfalg/
https://ra.co/dj/jannikssfalg

FrenzyPodcast.151 Jannik Aßfalg

For our 151st FrenzyPodcast we've invited the German artist, Jannik Aßfalg. Born and raised in Göppingen, under the smoke of Stuttgart, Jannik had the urge to create since he was young. Fueled by a passion for improvisation and being influenced by the pioneering sounds of breakbeat and ambient, Jannik has honed a unique and minimalistic style, which has led him to release on Sleeparchive and our very own Frenzy Recordings with 'Desire' [FRNZYVA002]. 

Next to that, Jannik is one of the co-founders of the collective 'Diffraction' who provide nightlife to their hometown and surroundings. With a passion for innovation and a desire to live off of his creative pursuits, Jannik is excited to share his music with the world.

Jannik created a one-hour plus podcast in which he showcases his approach to techno! Listen to the sound of Jannik Aßfalg here, enjoy!

Podcast: link in bio!

Artwork: Janu Krohm

FrenzyPodcast #151 - Jannik Aßfalg

Stockholm born, Paris based DJ, Ey.rah has fast become one to watch in the world of progressive electronic music. Her time spent living across Europe & Hong Kong built her a diverse musical culture and made her a wide-ranging selector.

Perfecting her DJ skills early on, in classic and contemporary rap music, later turned into a journey through the many realms of electronic music. Her endless appetite to broaden her knowledge has today led her to find her grounds in techno with a sound unique to her, that is pounding, textured and groovy.

Unafraid of paying homage to her whole musical spectrum, she skillfully challenges the image of modern techno with an approach full of contrast. It leaves you invited into a foolproof universe, which is dark but never desperate, never lacking in energy and always leaves you wanting to come back for more.

KLUSTERKAST_39 |  Ey.rah

ANTIDOTE

'something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation'

For the last mix of the year, we invited our resident Vromo. Does he need an introduction?

‘To conclude this year, I switched it up a bit for this podcast and didn’t do a DJ set. This time I made a studio mix which compiles tracks, loops & sound bits into a mix. I always wanted to try this and see what I would come up with and ended up having a lot of fun with it. There are so many possibilities and I ended up tweaking this for way too long. Hope you enjoy this sound showcase of new & old tracks, random percussion loops and synth additions.’

Enjoy this mix by Vromo.

VROMO SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/vromorecordings
VROMO INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vromo_/

ANTIDOTE FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/antidoteamsterdam
ANTIDOTE INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/antidoteamsterdam/
ANTIDOTE MAIL: antidote.ams@gmail.com

ANTIDOTE PODCAST 082: VROMO

Ivan (BG) - Possession

8-12-24 

60 mins of hypnotic, percussive and leftfield techno at 142bpm

ft. albert zhirnov, a thousand details, annē, blawan, british murder boys, conntex, cybordelics, dxrvo, flits, helena hauff, ignez, kanding ray, ketch, kombé, r-010, rosati, rostam, setaoc mass, shady, temudo, uväll

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PASQAL is een artiest die je meeneemt in een wereld van hypnotische, donkere grooves en tribale ritmes. Twee jaar geleden raakte hij in de ban van techno, gegrepen door de diepgang en mentale focus die deze sonische reis biedt. Tijdens zijn sets vervagen externe impulsen en ontstaat een moment om naar binnen te keren, een spiritueel avontuur met jezelf als gids.

De kern van PASQAL’s geluid ligt in minimalisme, waar subtiele, gelaagde elementen voor introspectie zorgen. Met de blik op de toekomst blijft hij samen met UNKNOWN events organiseren, met als doel een veilige, huiselijke sfeer te creëren. Tegelijkertijd werkt hij onophoudelijk aan zijn eigen producties, steeds op zoek naar nieuwe structuren en grenzeloze sonische mogelijkheden.

Deze mix legt de nadruk op technische precisie en organische energie, een cocon van sound waarin elke beat, elk detail en elke schakering tot in de vezels wordt gevoeld.

Wil je meer van PASQAL horen? Volg hem op de onderstaande links:

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pascal-koopman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pasqal__.uc/



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