Buy here: IndiraPaganotto.fanlink.to/redninja

Digital release: 13th August 2021

01: Red Ninja
02: Magnetic Pulse
03: Red Ninja (Shlomi Aber Remix)
04: Katana
05: Cyber Slaves

DJ/Producer and Artcore Records boss @indirapaganotto makes her first EP debut on Berlin’s Second State with “Red Ninja” EP - a dark & hard-hitting techno voyage accompanied by a driving remix from Barcelona based, Tel Aviv born producer @shlomiaber. 

Title track “Red Ninja” opens the record and sets the tone with a rabid kick, brooding synths & scattered textures that build to samples of distorted Mongolian throat singing and ravey hooks. The track is a seamless blend of styles that both compliment and juxtapose each other to create an unorthodox high energy dance floor weapon. Following is “Magnetic Pulse”, which quite literally embodies its title with a reverberating bass, vocal chops and heaving kick drum. More subtle than its predecessor but with no shortage of impact, the track employs twinkling synth keys that create a hectic, skittish mood. Furiously paced snare drums and hi hats appear, adding texture and balance, after a breakdown provides a fleeting moment of tranquility. 

Stepping up for remix duties is Shlomi Aber with his take on “Red Ninja”. Intensifying the percussion and optimising a hypnotic synth line, his rendition is more of a techno roller than the original cut. Aber uses his skills to transform this mesmeric track into a no frills heavyweight banger, while still retaining some of the more curious elements. “Katana” is next and deepens the sonic trip with clips of Japanese conversation. Not hidden away behind distortion or effects, the samples dance in tandem with the booming kick drum while an intoxicating combination of bells sing out the melody. Closing out is “Cyber Slaves”, a driving yet simplistic composition. Paganotto employs a revolving melodic loop and percussive elements that shine through with a galactic energy to concoct this mesmerizing finisher.

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Indira Paganotto - Red Ninja (Shlomi Aber Remix)

Dustin Zahn's Enemy Records returns with four raw and relentless Techno cuts from Marcal, VIL, Bidoben, and Nastia Reigel. On this rare occurrence, Enemy sets aside the deep psychedelia in favor of unapologetic party tracks. It's a perfect soundtrack for very messy nights.

On "Break a Fancy Vase," Enemy welcomes back Marcal after his recent "Thought Control" EP for the particularly slamming "Never Wrote This." Nastia Reigel is finally back on the label for the first time in a couple years with the equally spooky and trippy "Not Int."

Joining the resistance for their first time is VIL and Bidoben. VIL's "Miles" cut has made its way into Zahn's sets for a while now and it's here in its final form. Bidoben is fresh off his latest Truncate EP with "L'Ère du Fragment," a track brimming with attitude.

Artwork: Nastia Reigel

Break A Fancy Vase

Not Int

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Titles

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Emanuil Hristov - Decay Cycle (original mix)

Illusions of Power is about political corruption, the collapse and seizure of control, sparring nations, war, drugs, gangs and the fraudulent, media systems that spin it all into rolling, fear-mongering 24 hour loops. Illusions of Power is about the horrors of the modern world and a humanity haunted by its bloodied past. But as every long dark tunnel comes to an end, Illusions of Power too has its glimmers of hope.

Written with an arsenal of hardware gear from the Londoner’s studio in Berlin, Dax J’s Electric Deluxe debut is a militant, yet atmospherical dancefloor assault. As he has proven over a slew of EPs for EarToGround Records and labels like LDNWHT, Deeply Rooted, Clergy and his own Monnom Black label, his sound is a compelling and thoroughly contemporary one. Dax J’s productions are typically mercurial, informed by the past and fortified with a wide range of influences from acid and ambient, to jungle and drum & bass. His EPs are rich, kaleidoscopic ventures involving an array of tempos and moods, and Illusions of Power is no different.

In “Reign Of Terror” and “Harry The Hatchet” on the A-side, and “Zulu Nation” and “The Quest” on the flip, Dax J flexes sinewy techno muscle in his rave-inciting idiom where the new and the oldschool collide. Then in the angst-ridden “Cartagena Square” (built around field recordings from Cartagena in South America) and dreamy breakbeats of “Breaking Visions” Illusions of Power present two very different diversions from the dance. In one there is light and a sense of relief; in the other, shadowy omens of the world are massing. The future is full of promise, but be on your guard.

All tracks written and produced by Dax J
Cat. no. EDLX051 – all rights reserved
℗&© 2016 Electric Deluxe
www.electricdeluxe.net

Illusions Of Power

Dax J - Reign Of Terror

Tommy Four Seven with the latest issue of his "47" series which accompanies his 47 events in Berlin. We got the first play of the label head´s contribution: "UUU".

Head to review: http://bit.ly/2gL59N0

Tommy Four Seven veröffentlicht den siebten Teil der EP-Reihe, die seine „47"-Eventreihe begleitet. Mit „UUU" hört ihr hier den Beitrag vom Labelboss selbst.

Zum Review: http://bit.ly/2gL59N0

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Tommy Four Seven - UUU

SHDW & Obscure Shape - Ein Freund Fürs Leben (Free Download)

Glaskin - Paralysis

Keith Carnal - Second Degree [SEC004]
Label: SEC ND
Release date: 27th November 2020
Vinyl + Digital

Amsterdam's techno talent Keith Carnal returns to his own Second Degree with a fresh four tracker.

Keith Carnal's techno has a signature sound that draws on rich melodies and locked-in groove - it is made for dancing but comes with an ominous feeling of melancholy that makes a lasting impact. He also layers in percussion that immerses his audience ever deep and as well as DJing around the globe has also released on Affin LTD, Arts and his very own Second Degree imprint.

He kicks off his latest powerful missive with the driving, rock solid kicks of 'Hope', a dark and alluring track where the heavenly synths bring the only light to the groove. 'Endless' is a peak-time cut that will have you riding on the edge of your seat thanks to its high speed arps and icy hi hats, all racing along over more firmly rooted kick drums.

Carnal's cultured studio craftsmanship is laid bare once more on the pounding, stripped back yet compelling 'Daily Route' which is linear techno with a soulful synth sound that takes you well into the future on a mysterious vibe. Closer 'Sadly Mistaken' has taught, pining kick drums and spooky howling synth sounds that are brilliantly unsettling as you march onwards.

Keith Carnal ‘SEC004’ drops on Second Degree in 27th November 2020.

Tracklist:
1. Hope
2. Endless
3. Daily Route
4. Sadly Mistaken

SEC004

Keith Carnal - Endless [Artaphine Premiere]

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