Matter Anthem

The Quotidian Contradictions EP is a reminder of the sentiment of change, with some shifts being more impactful than others. These changes influence life in different directions than before, creating contradictions in our beliefs about what once was. Transforming paths may take things away, but each track serves as my reminder to understand and accept that this approach is necessary to bring new joy into life.

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Quotidian Contradictions

11 till 11.06

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Wees - 11 Till 11.6 (Original MIx)

Rule Of Three

ystem fractures rendered as rhythm. Three stripped-down versions - pounding kick architecture, fractured noise, sub-bass momentum. Strictly club.

Significant Changes (Dub)

Fresh off of his re-activation of the seminal “Planetary Funk” series, Luke Slater delivers another new 12” with all of the purposeful intensity and sonic clarity to be expected from his celebrated Planetary Assault Systems alias. Pairing both an original mix and a spirited re-working by Josh Wink, “Kat” is a winning synthesis of all the elements that make P.A.S. such a continually relevant player in the game of moving bodies and opening minds: it once again pushes beat-driven sound to disciplined extremes, but not without clearly detectable traces of humor and playfulness.

As vocal repetition of the track’s simplistic and suggestive title is run through a maze of filters, pitch-shifts and delays, an equally busy set of tubular bass figures mirrors this approach and meshes with the insistent rhythm. Carefully inserted hard stops, crafty fading of sound from background to foreground, and unexpected breakdowns give the track a kind of restless feel that ensures its success as a peak hour selection, or as a reliable companion on inner-city underground transit journeys.

While the original mix on the b-side begins in a more subdued fashion, it isn’t lacking at all in concentrated energy. As is the case with so many other P.A.S. classics, this mix relies on geometrical sound sequences that slowly approach from a distance before they completely overtake the listener. Elements like static crackling are wielded here like active parts of the conversation rather than as atmospheric wallpaper, and the beat itself hits with a mixture of force and subtlety, with anxious drum hits doubling up on one another and regularly giving rise to new patterns.

“Kat” is the kind of record that gives Planetary Assault Systems fans both what they want, and what they didn’t expect: it steers away from easy techno conventions but never abandons that genre’s physicality and infectiousness.

Words by Thomas Bey William Bailey

MOTE047 ::  Planetary Assault Systems - Planetary Funk 22 Light Years - Part II

Sinfol readies a two-part release on his Anagram Label featuring Anetha, Elad Magdasi, Octual and more.

Curated by Amsterdam's Sinfol, Volume 1 of ‘Phasing Faces’ will feature himself alongside Italy’s Dävide, Berlin’s Elad Magdasi and Parisian producer Anetha. Meanwhile Volume 2 will see core Anagram artist Octual helm the package, joined by Mathame, who’s appeared on Krill Music and Souvenir Music, as well as Maukook who’s also known under his DJ Playstation moniker.

Sinfol’s dark and ominous ‘Trembling’ lays down a cacophony of sounds whilst a mesmerizing voice operates on top. The ethereal and rhythmic ‘Ono’ from Dävide then introduces soaring synths and various spectral nuances before Work Them Records producer and Blocaus resident Anetha’s ‘Acid Train’ lives up to its name with an infectious 303 and ravey stabs. Tying things together, Front Left Records’ Elad Magdasi’s ‘Two Floors’ closes off the release in an epic manner with thudding kicks and otherworldly melodies.


Tracklist

A1 Sinfol - Trembling
A2 Dävide - Ono

B1 Anetha - Acid Train
B2 Elad Magdasi - Two Floors

Distribution by www.clone.nl
Artwork by Annemiek Höcker
Mastering by Marco Antonio Spaventi @ MASpaventi Studio

ANAGRAM007 | Sinfol, Dävide, Anetha, Elad Magdasi - Phasing Faces Vol. 1

Out now on viny and digital -  https://lnk.to/REKIDS109

Rekids celebrates 10 years of Radio Slave’s ‘Grindhouse’ with remixes from Len Faki, Slam, Obscure Shape & SHDW, Vatican Shadow, Markus Suckut, Lady Starlight and Special Request. First appearing on a release as part of Radio Slave’s iconic ‘No Sleep’ series, ‘Grindhouse’ spawned multiple remixes from the likes of Dubfire, Danton Eeprom, Terrance Fixmer and Nic Fanciulli to become one of the biggest techno records since its original release. To commemorate this fact, Len Faki has produced two different reinterpretations in the first of four heavyweight remix packages.

“I didn’t plan to go back to Grindhouse. It’s a monster of a record and undoubtedly the biggest release we’ve had on the label, but after 10 years it seems right to revisit the track and also add some new versions from some of my favourite techno producers." – Radio Slave With Danton Eeprom’s vocal resonating throughout, Faki’s first remix features crunchy snares, ominous chords and shuffling effects before piercing synths come into effect in the latter half. Meanwhile, the second version rumbles forward with its undulating bassline, soaring atmospherics and echoing elements to round up two solid productions exemplary of the Figure founder’s seasoned abilities in the studio.

MOTE047 :: Planetary Assault Systems - Planetary Funk 22 Light Years - Part II

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