DECENNIUM27 - Second Storey (Natural Selection, Frustrated Funk)

For the 27th edition of our DECENNIUM series we bring you this exclusive DJ set from Natural Selection resident @second_storey. 

One of the greatest things about 2020 for us was bringing Second Storey (Alec) into the Natural Selection family. Born and bred in UK, now based in Berlin, Alec has been at the forefront of the underground Electronic Music scene for well over a decade and releasing on mammoth labels such as Frustrated Funk, TRUST and Aus Music is fully testament to that. A professional drummer with a lifelong passion for music and a love of experimenting with new sounds, Alec isn’t constrained by boundaries, which is one of the reasons why he has slotted in perfectly with our musical ethos. His roots in bass-heavy Techno and Electro pulse throughout his tracks, whilst he meticulously cares for the defining quality to his craft; Funk. Alec's tracks regularly feature in sets / mixes from an extensive list of heavyweight artists, most notably in recent times, the legendary Autechre. 

Alec has DJ'd and played live all over the UK and Europe. His debut set for Natural Selection as part of our collaboration with Delsin Records, was sadly postponed due to the pandemic, however we were ecstatic to finally have Alec cement his residency at our live stream at FOLD in August last year, playing alongside Ansome, Sigha and fellow residents Kodah, Voicedrone and SWARMM. Keep your ears to the ground for the new date for our Delsin collaboration in which Alec forms part of one of our most lethal lineups to date.

To have such an esteemed artist with us on the Natural Selection frontline is an absolute honour and we are proud to be able to present to you his exquisitely crafted DECENNIUM mix.

RA: https://ra.co/dj/secondstorey
FB: https://www.facebook.com/secondstoreymusic/

TRACKLIST:

Mark Pritchard - One Way Mirror (Outro)
Second Storey - ???
Surgeons Girl - Clouded Steps 
The Black Dog - Cup Noodle
Mesak - Komero
Duckett - Everything Works Backwards
Seldom Seen - Slide Me Yo Luv
Ballet Mechanique - Evolutionary Entities
Autechre - We R Are Why
Human Space Machine - Xplorations 002
Elektroids - Japanese Electronics
Benoit B - Vauge O Ldme
Minor Science - Volumes
Roy of the Ravers - SE1 Acid Pt 2
Exahertz - Cygonic System 
Luke Vibert - Spiral Staircase (AFX Mix)

DECENNIUM - Second Storey (Natural Selection, Frustrated Funk)

DECENNIUM28 - Craigie Knowes

The 28th edition of our DECENNIUM series comes courtesy of Craigie Knowes founders, Mitch Hunter and Max Spittal.

Hailing from Glasgow and Perth, @craigie-knowes is a record label which has gained a reputation for furious, underground club cuts purpose built for the dance-floor. Since 2015 the label has released a prolific array of music from the likes of Jensen Interceptor, DJ Overdose, Carl Finlow, James Shinra, Cygnus and more. Beyond this they have also released two stellar compilations in support of the charity War Child of which the likes of Legowelt, Luke Vibert, London Modular, etc. have all supported and featured. 
 
Mitch and Max themselves are a renowned DJ duo, who would normally be found gigging around the globe pre-pandemic, spinning a diverse selection of underground electronic music soaked in attitude. Their exclusive, heavy-hitting mix for our DECENNIUM series perfectly showcases the Craigie Knowes sound and was an absolute pleasure to listen to and kept us moving from start to finish.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/craigieknowes
RA: https://ra.co/labels/12751

DECENNIUM - Craigie Knowes

DECENNIUM29 - Mike Dehnert (Fachwerk, Delsin, MD2)

The 29th edition of our DECENNIUM series comes courtesy of one of the kings of Berlin Techno; Mike Dehnert (Fachwerk, Delsin, MD2).

"Since 2007, Berlin native @Mike-dehnert has run raw Techno labels Fachwerk Records, MD2 and a more house oriented subdivision called Colombage.

The imprints’ mission is simple: to release their own take on raw, floor Techno. And so they have done on 80 different occasions, earning both the label and the artists behind it the respect of in-the-know, serious Techno fans from all over the world. Dehnert’s own productions (often informed by his grubby, dub infused and textured live Techno sets at institutions like Berghain and Tresor) have also been unleashed on the world via other respected imprints including Clone Records, Echochord Colour, Deeply Rooted House, Pampa Records and Delsin."

It is a huge honour to have Mike feature on our series, with this extremely well-informed selection, giving us a taste of his city Berlin, which we have missed so much during the pandemic.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mikedehnertmusic

DECENNIUM - Mike Dehnert (Fachwerk, Delsin, MD2)

DECENNIUM32 - Kodah (Natural Selection, FOLD)

Bringing our DECENNIUM series to a worthy finale, is our co-founder and longstanding resident, Michael Silmon aka Kodah.

From our inception in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2010, and since our London journey began in 2012, @kodah has gained a reputation for his impeccable curation and has frequently brought the most cutting-edge lineups to some of the best club venues in London, most notably @foldldn where a strong family bond has been formed, and where he has found his true, spiritual home in London, both as an external promoter / curator, but also now as a resident DJ. Kodah has always maintained an uncompromising adherence to our firm policy of underground electronic music, bridging the heavier spectrum of Techno, Electro, Acid, etc. with new style and form, whilst always paying homage and striving to immortalise the traditional and original roots from which we have grown.

Kodah brings the same wide-ranging musical knowledge and passion for warped, hard-hitting electronics to his productions and he is now firmly cementing his status in the London underground. Recent years have seen Kodah play amongst heavyweights in the Techno and Electro scenes, that include; The Advent, Regis, The Fear Ratio, Speedy J, Kamikaze Space Programme, Claro Intelecto, Conforce, The Exaltics, Scan 7, Developer, DJ Skull, Sterac, E.R.P. & many more.

For this exclusive DECENNIUM mix, Kodah did what he does best and what himself and Natural Selection have gained notoriety for; meticulously and successfully weaving together diverse Electronic forms, some of which would not normally be attempted. As usual the result is a unique and radiant journey of sound, which captivated us for it’s entirety.

Kodah RA: https://ra.co/dj/kodah
Kodah FB: https://www.facebook.com/KodahMusic
Kodah IG: https://www.instagram.com/kodahmusic/?hl=en

Natural Selection FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturalselectionlondon/
Natural Selection IG: https://www.instagram.com/naturalselectionlondon1/

Tracklist (27.02.21):

1. Echelon - Interception 010
2. Adapta - Future
3. Conforce - Carrier Signal
4. Linear Search - Fusion
5. Takaaki Itoh - BEIGE SHITF
6. Stanislav Tolkachev - Whole Life Order
7. Regis - Keep Planning
8. Raver’s Diary - Acordar Num Novo Mundo
9. Ansome - Back Alley Sally
10. Versalife - Isotropic
11. Hexagon - Isotope (Forthcoming on Altered Sense)
12. Blixaboy - Romantic Motion
13. Morphology - Teogre (Forthcoming on Cultivated Electronics)
14. Nemrac - Dumn The Dub (Swarm Intelligence Remix)
15. Kamikaze Space Programme - Sparks
16. Operator (UK) - Moving On
17. Temudo - Float Here Forever
18. Hiroaki Iizuka - Reflect
19. The Fear Ratio - Onefiveooooh (live edit)
20. Kalter Ende - Stratum
21. Solitary Dancer - To Save Us All From Satan's Power
22. SWARMM - Drowner (Unreleased)
23. Kodah - Ghost Machine (Unreleased)
24. Maurice Jarre - High Fever (Jacob’s Ladder Soundtrack)

DECENNIUM - Kodah (Natural Selection, FOLD)

Artist: Various Artists
Title: NS001
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS001
Format: Digital
Release Date: 1st October 2021

Bandcamp: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/releases
Juno: https://www.junodownload.com/products/ns001/5263533-02/
Boomkat: https://boomkat.com/products/ns001

Track Listing:
1. Adapta - Overlooker
2. Nullptr - Reflex Arc
3. Plant43 - Luna 32
4. Versalife - Nostalgia
5. Cygnus - Delta Dynamiks
6. Blixaboy - Micronautics
7. Annie Hall - Panax Ginseng
8. Plural - I Only Knew
9. DJ Skull - Upwards Spiral
10. /DL/MS/ - EPS16
11. Hiroaki Iizuka - Beatpoint
12. Operator - C'mon
13. Kamikaze Space Programme - Trust Your Mechanic
14. dannyethics - Bladey
15. Cressida - Myosin
16. Jeroen Search - Core Structure
17. The Advent - Vital Point (90's Remaster)
18. Second Storey - Toothless Tiger
19. dynArec - As It Was
20. Somatic Responses - Last Scan
21. Stormfield & Nonima - Stampede
22. SWARMM - Coils
23. Kodah - Ghost Machine

"London based collective Natural Selection mark their 10 year milestone with the launch of their label, kicking things off with this exquisitely curated 23-track VA compilation, which brings together some of the most respected names in Techno and Electro, including The Advent, Jeroen Search, Kamikaze Space Programme, Somatic Responses, Versalife aka Conforce, Annie Hall, Operator, DJ Skull & more. Every artist on the compilation has played an important role, or had a connection, in one way or another, to the label / collective over their colossal 10 year journey.

Natural Selection are well known for their no rules approach to bridging the heavier spectrum of Techno, Electro, Acid, etc. with new, experimental style and form. One can always expect the most cutting-edge, hard-hitting, underground electronics at Natural Selection events, which have gained noteriety for daring lineups and extreme diversity in sound. It is clear to see that this ethos remains uncompromised for their logical extension into a record label."

Mastered by @dadub Studio

NS001

Natural Selection - NS001 - V/A [Previews]

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Natural Selection: In Aid Of Ukraine
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NSUKR
Format: Digital
Release Date: 15th March 2022

Bandcamp: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/natural-selection-in-aid-of-ukraine-2

Track Listing:
1. Alex Schultz - Day One
2. Cluster Lizard - Being Alive Isn’t Everything
3. Plant43 - Rivers Of Rust
4. Annie Hall - Random Burst Robot
5. Blixaboy - Senso
6. Stormfield - Pyrophoric
7. Alex Jann - The Age Of Confusion
8. Fleck E.S.C - A Story On Earth
9. dynArec - Celestial Cut
10. Umwelt - The Dark Between The Stars
11. Assembler Code - Automata
12. Obzerv - The Network
13. The Advent - Audio Illusion (1995 Remaster)
14. Sterac - For Better Days
15. Operator - Courage
16. HIRT (Hiroaki Iizuka & Ryuji Takeuchi) - Force
17. Rommek - All Blood Is Red
18. Cressida - Fatigue
19. ANDRØMEDA - Manipulation
20. Alex Schultz - Molotov
21. Linear System - Gama
22. Kalter Ende - Stop and Patience
23. Nemrac - Vortex
24. Ryuji Takeuchi - Belief In People Power
25. Charlton - D-M-T-F-P
26. Somatic Responses - Hard Brenin
27. Slave To Society - Tundra
28. Ex.Hale - Underwater Dub
29. Mina Lord - Perun
30. Kotra - Delta Movement
31. Religia - Morning Invasion
32. Jauzas The Shining - The Unconventional
33. Paul Blackford - Concord

"Following the appalling criminal invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s forces, London based record label and events collective Natural Selection take a firm stand and show their solidarity with Ukraine with this colossal 33-track V/A fundraiser compilation, by which 100% of proceeds will be donated to Ukrainian charity foundation Come Back Alive. Natural Selection have brought together some of the most respected names in electronic music, including some closely connected artists within the Natural Selection family and also a hand-picked selection of Ukrainian artists including Alex Schultz, Cluster Lizard, Zavoloka, Kotra and Religia. Other artists include the likes of The Advent, Rommek, Slave to Society (AnD), Charlton, Somatic Responses, Operator, Sterac, Annie Hall, Umwelt, HIRT (Hiroaki Iizuka & Ryuji Takeuchi), Linear System, Cressida, dynArec, Assembler Code, Fleck ESC & more. Great efforts have been made from everyone involved to come together and contribute to this release at such short notice, showing incredible commitment and dedication to support this urgent and vital cause. 

With this release Natural Selection have meticulously curated a daring fusion of artists and genres, bridging the heavier spectrum of Techno, Electro, Acid, IDM, etc. with new, experimental style and form. Expect the most cutting-edge, hard-hitting, underground electronics throughout its entirity and extreme diversity in sound. Natural Selection's 'no boundary' ethos remains uncompromised with this release."

Mastered by @dadub Studio

Natural Selection: In Aid Of Ukraine

Natural Selection: In Aid Of Ukraine - V/A [Previews]

Artist: Kamikaze Space Programme
Title: Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust EP
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS002
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 9th Dec 2022

Pre-order / Buy:
Juno: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/kamikaze-space-ashes-to-ashes-dust-to/909129-01/
Boomkat: https://boomkat.com/products/ashes-to-ashes-dust-to-dust-ep
Bandcamp: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/ashes-to-ashes-dust-to-dust-ep

(Bandcamp pre-order includes the immediate download of track A2 - Dust To Dust)

Track Listing:
A1 - Ashes To Ashes
A2 - Dust To Dust
B1 - Trust Your Mechanic
B2 - Dust To Dust (Slave To Society Remix)

"London based label Natural Selection present their latest release in the form of a colossal 4-track physical and digital EP courtesy of the legendary Kamikaze Space Programme (aka Christopher Jarman), entitled "Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust EP". The release also features a fierce and well-fitting remix from Slave To Society (ex AnD). 

Jarman is widely considered as one of the most forward thinking and innovative sound designers around. With roots indebted to the music he released as Raiden in the early 00's, his abstract, industrial and broken admission into the annals of Techno via his prevailing alias; Kamikaze Space Programme, has seen his music backed, supported and released by the heaviest of renowned labels such as MORD, Mote-Evolver, Osiris, TRUST & more. 

As an avid field recording artist, Jarman's latest Natural Selection release is by and large made up of foley sound design and sonic experimentation using bespoke apparatus and homemade microphones. Capturing internal resonances and electromagnetic radiation of objects, re-amplified or organic, classic hardware dub mixing completes his instantly recognisable Kamikaze Space Programme aesthetic, and successfully traverses the divide between Techno, Drum and Bass, Electro and Breakbeat."

Mastered by @dadub Studio
Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl

@kamikaze-space-programme

Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust EP

Kamikaze Space Programme - Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust EP [Previews]

Artist: Rommek
Title: Devil's Playground EP
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS003
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 12th May 2023

Pre-order / Buy:
Juno: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/rommek-devils-playground-ep/935631-01/
Boomkat: https://boomkat.com/products/devil-s-playground-ep
Bandcamp: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/devils-playground-ep

(Bandcamp pre-order includes the immediate download of track A2 - Devil's Playground)

Track Listing:
A1 - Cut The Mustard
A2 - Devil's Playground
B1 - Shattered
B2 - Rebound

"London based label Natural Selection present their 4th release in the form of a colossal 4-track physical and digital Techno EP, courtesy of Rommek, entitled "Devil's Playground EP". Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl and mastered by Dadub Studios, Berlin. 

Based in London, Rommek has seen his music released by the heaviest of renowned labels such as MORD, ARTS & James Ruskin's Blueprint Records. Rommek returns to Natural Selection after releasing with the label via their widely acclaimed VA compilation fundraiser "In Aid Of Ukraine" in 2022, with his track "All Blood Is Red", which has gained support by some of the most respected DJ's worldwide. 

Since his debut release in 2014, Rommek has creatively expanded his own sound and has firmly established himself within the global techno and experimental scene. His extensive interest in sound design is crafted within the dense atmospheres, heavy broken drums and dynamic tones found within his productions. After various releases that grounded him within the Blueprint family, Rommek then completed his most established work to date, the 'Set In Stone Trilogy' in 2018. The three part release compromises of 12 tracks, original and remixes from key members of the Blueprint team, James Ruskin, O/V/R (James Ruskin & Regis), Broken English Club and Makaton. 

After forming a close connection to Natural Selection in recent years, he has now cemented himself as one of the main front-line artists and residents within the London based imprint."

Mastered by @dadub Studios, Berlin
Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl

@rommek

Devil's Playground EP

Rommek - Devil's Playground EP [Previews]

Artist: Versalife
Title: Genetic Cluster EP
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS004
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 8th September 2023

Physical pre-orders available now via Juno and Rough Trade:

Juno: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/versalife-genetic-cluster-ep-vinyl/962286-01/

Rough Trade: https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/product/versalife/genetic-cluster-ep

Further digital and physical pre-orders will be available from Friday 4th August via all good retailers, including Clone, Boomkat and our Bandcamp page: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
A1 - Overclock
A2 - Luminous Idle State
B1 - Ghosting
B2 - System Shock

"Following on from his appearance on one of the label’s launch compilations, Versalife (aka Conforce) releases his first full EP for Natural Selection. ‘Genetic Cluster EP’ releases in September and takes up the torch from Kamikaze Space Programme and Rommek, whose prior releases via the London based imprint saw support from the likes of James Ruskin, Tommy Four Seven, Takaaki Itoh, The Advent, Alienata and more.

Genetic Cluster is an impeccably crafted Electro release that maintains bite and aggression, whilst its textures and atmospheres spiral into the ether, taking the listener on an unpredictable emotional journey.

Based in Rotterdam, Versalife has seen his music released by the most highly esteemed of Electro labels such as Frustrated Funk, Clone, Delsin & TRUST. He returns to Natural Selection after releasing via their inaugural VA compilation release ‘NS001’ in 2021, with his track ‘Nostalgia’, which has gained support by some of the most respected DJ's worldwide, inc. Dave Clarke, Plant43, Annie Hall and more."

Mastered by @dadub Studios, Berlin
Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl

@conforce

Genetic Cluster EP

Versalife - Genetic Cluster EP [Previews]

Artist: Slave To Society
Title: Ai Invasion EP
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS005
Format: 12" Vinyl / Digital / Video
Release Date: 12th April 2024

Physical pre-orders available now via Juno, Bandcamp & more:

Juno: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/slave-to-society-ai-invasion-vinyl/1004644-01/

Bandcamp: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/ai-invasion

Further digital and physical pre-orders will be available soon via all good retailers.

Track Listing:
A1 - Are Human Beings Conscious
A2 - Ai Invasion
B1 - Robot Dementia
B2 - Robot Dementia (Somatic Responses Remix)

"Slave To Society (ex AnD) returns to Natural Selection with a white-hot experimental techno EP, accompanied by an IDM-infused remix from industrial electronica duo; Somatic Responses.

After a decade of redefining techno dance floors as AnD, Andrew Bowen returned to his experimental, hardware-focussed roots as Slave To Society in October 2019. Since then he has seen his music released by highly revered institutions in the world of hard techno, noise, breakcore, IDM and industrial electronica, such as PRSPCT, Pure Hate, Ohm Resistance and BANK Records NYC. Following on from his remix of Kamikaze Space Programme’s ‘Dust To Dust’, released on Natural Selection in 2022, Slave To Society releases his first full EP for the London based imprint. ‘Ai Invasion’ releases in April and takes up the torch from Versalife and Rommek, whose prior releases via Natural Selection saw support from the likes of Dave Clarke, Tommy Four Seven, Takaaki Itoh, The Advent, Annie Hall, Alienata and more.

‘Ai Invasion’ is a sonic exploration of the symbiotic relationship between humanity and technology. Slave To Society uses carefully designed futuristic soundscapes and atmospheric textures, layered with AI generated vocals, combined with heavy and fiercely unpredictable drum elements. Expect advanced, experimental hard techno and noise, fused with powerful low-end muscle, raging hi-hats, fragmented percussion and augmented amens. In true Slave To Society fashion, all rules and boundaries are smashed to pieces and all tracks are equally suitable for blasting through the world’s biggest club systems and rigs as they are for home listening.

The release also features a razor sharp and well-placed remix of track B1 - ‘Robot Dementia’, courtesy of legendary hard industrial electronica duo; Somatic Responses.

‘Ai Invasion’ comes in the form of a complete multimedia project and features an immersive digital video which will be screened, exhibited and premiered as part of the release. Available to purchase and download as an NFT, the video challenges viewers to question the impact of artificial intelligence on our society and the implications of our relentless pursuit of technological advancement."

Mastered by @dadub Studios, Berlin
Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl

@slavetosociety00

Ai Invasion

Slave To Society - Ai Invasion EP [Previews]

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Natural Selection: Selected Works Vol. 1
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS006
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28th June 2024

BUY (Juno / Boomkat / Bleep / Bandcamp & more):

Juno: https://www.junodownload.com/products/natural-selection-selected-works-vol-1/6636320-02/

Bleep: https://bleep.com/release/457362-various-artists-natural-selection-selected-works-vol-1

Bandcamp: https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/natural-selection-selected-works-vol-1

Track Listing:
1. SHXCXCHCXSH - LKKKKÖÖK
2. NX1 - NS1
3. Charlton - Thyme On Thyme
4. Tremor - Your Eyes, They Look So Dim
5. Uun - Garifuna
6. ASEC - Nonzero
7. HMMND - Terminal
8. Mist Gasp - Quantity
9. Rommek - Cyclical Patterns
10. Nørbak - Ouve
11. The Advent - Non Human
12. Radial - Dialogic
13. Operator - Know Yourself
14. HIRT (Hiroaki Iizuka & Ryuji Takeuchi) - Magnetic
15. Kodah - Infiltrate
16. Nemrac - Whisper
17. Plural - Jagged Nail
18. Monya - Berlin Eats You Up
19. MAEDON - Never Give Up
20. ANDRØMEDA - System Destruction
21. Cailín - The Bulldozer
22. Duellist - Heretic
23. Acidic Male - Faith
24. Swarm Intelligence – Generative
25. Somatic Responses - Subjective Completion
26. SCALD - Field Of Fire (Monster X Remix)
27. jadzia - Multimode
28. Shun - Early Reflections
29. EKATA - suoixna
30. Alex Jann & Obzerv - Heat Seeker
31. Annie Hall - Cultivo Heroico
32. Plant43 - Radiant Distortion
33. Blixaboy - Star Jammin
34. Noamm - Cellular Respiration
35. Ivna Ji - NB
36. The Subdermic - Genome Carousel
37. ROUGH - Primal
38. Mina Lord - Ruptured Litany

"London based label Natural Selection mark the beginning of their new 'Selected Works' series with an exquisitely curated 38-track VA compilation, which brings together some of the most respected names in the worlds of Techno, Electro, IDM & Industrial Electronica, including SHXCXCHCXSH, Nørbak, The Advent, NX1, Charlton, MAEDON, Somatic Responses, Plant43, Annie Hall & more.

Together with all the artists involved in the project, Natural Selection stand in solidarity with Palestine by donating all profits from the release to the PCRF (Palestine Children's Relief Fund). Great efforts have been made from everyone involved to come together and support this vital cause.

Natural Selection are well known for bridging the heavier spectrum of Techno, Electro, IDM, Acid, etc. with new, experimental style and form. One can always expect the most cutting-edge, hard-hitting, underground electronics via their releases and also their regular label nights, which have gained notoriety for daring lineups and extreme diversity in sound."

Mastered by @dadub Studio

Natural Selection: Selected Works Vol. 1

Natural Selection - Selected Works Vol. 1 [Previews]

Artist: Annie Hall
Title: Atomic 20
Label: Natural Selection
Catalogue No: NS007
Format: 12" Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 29th November 2024

Physical pre-orders available now via Juno, Bandcamp & more:

https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/atomic-20

Further digital and physical pre-orders will be available soon via all good retailers, including Clone, Boomkat, Bleep & more.

Track Listing:
A1 - Atomic 20
A2 - Goji Berry
B1 - Goji Berry (Plant43 Remix)
B2 - Atomic 20 (Kodah Remix)

"London based label Natural Selection present their forthcoming release in the form of a 4-track 12" EP, courtesy of Annie Hall, entitled "Atomic 20", ft. remixes from label affiliates Plant43 & Kodah.

Born in Madrid, Annie Hall has been heavily active on the Electronica, IDM and Detroit circuits since 2007 and has seen her music released by the most highly esteemed of Electro labels such as Central Processing Unit, Delsin Records, 20/20 Vision, Detroit Underground, Semantica & more. She returns to Natural Selection, after releasing on 3 previous occasions since the label's inaugural release in 2021. Her track 'Panax Ginseng' (NS001) gained support from some of the most respected DJ's and producers worldwide, inc. Dave Clarke, The Advent, NULLPTR & more.

Atomic 20 is a beautifully crafted Electro release that maintains venomous aggression, amidst breathtaking textures and ambience. Hypnotic pads spiral into the ether, contrasted alongside heavy kicks, deep bass and meticulously programmed percussion patterns. Annie's eclectic and uniquely experimental style is fully evident throughout, taking the listener on an unpredictable, emotional journey, whether at home or on the dance floor.

The B side of the release features two well-placed, club-focussed remixes of each original A side tracks; B1 courtesy of Electro legend Plant43, with his immaculate remix of 'Goji Berry'. B2 courtesy of Natural Selection label head Kodah, with his virtuosic and powerful remix of 'Atomic 20'."

Mastered by @dadub Studios, Berlin
Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl

@anniehallmusic
@plant43
@kodah

Annie Hall - Atomic 20 EP (ft. Plant43 & Kodah Remixes) - Previews

We are ecstatic to introduce to you our new series FUSE, in which we will bring you mixes and live sets recorded exclusively for Natural Selection, from a selection of our residents, past guests and other closely affiliated artists and friends. Each mix or set will be accompanied with a profile on the artist responsible, highlighting their career, upcoming projects, etc. We feel in the current climate it is crucial to unify and fuse together our artists and supporters and we are so happy to be able to continue to provide a platform for music, whilst we are forced into this lockdown situation. Thank you to everyone involved for bringing this together and making it possible.

Kicking off the series is none other than Jeroen Search (Figure, Dynamic Reflection), one of our favourite all-time artists and who we had the absolute pleasure of playing for us back in 2018. The Dutchman is one of Techno’s most influential producers, but is also a well-kept public secret. Putting out consistently high quality music since the mid nineties, he is always right at the sharp end of the Techno spectrum. Keeping him there are the slick beats he releases on his own genre-defining label Search, as well as those on Figure, Dynamic Reflection and many others. Given his always refreshing output, he has seen no need to completely reinvent himself and instead keeps on putting out his always timeless Techno, spellbinding audiences with his expertly crafted DJ sets and truly inspirational live sets, and claiming his space at the table of the absolute cutting edge of Techno. This exclusive DJ set for Natural Selection is entirely made up of material from himself and his long-standing label 'Search' and we feel honoured to have him involved in the series and bring you this unheard masterpiece.

FUSE - Jeroen Search (Figure, Dynamic Reflection)

FUSE02

For the 2nd edition of our FUSE series we bring you a true Detroit veteran, none other than DJ T-1000 aka Alan Oldham. Detroit-born, Berlin-based, Alan has been called "Detroit Techno's Renaissance Man" by many. Electronic musician, label owner, remixer, graphic illustrator, and international DJ, Oldham-under his stage name DJ T-1000-does it all. Heavily involved with the reputable Djax-Up-Beats label, where his music took center stage for many years, Oldham found himself under the tutelage of UR's Mad Mike Banks. Initially hired as UR's "Minister of Information", working side-by-side with Robert Hood and others in the office, Oldham was eventually tapped to replace his departing friend Jeff Mills as DJ on UR's World tour (quitting WDET in the process), and DJ T-1000 (and his label Generator, distributed by Submerge) was born. Big shoes to fill, but he was up to the task. For a year afterwards, Oldham toured with Banks in the UR Techno boot camp. Since those long-ago days, a solo Oldham continues to smash crowds in Berlin (with a residency at Tresor), Milan, Barcelona (residency at Moog), Madrid, London, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and all points in between with his own no-nonsense brand of bangin', "funky-ass" Techno. When DJ T-1000 is on the lineup, everyone knows he's bringing the ruckus.

In 2019 we were honoured to bring Alan to our 16 hour bezerkathon at FOLD where we witnessed one of the truly special moments of the history of Natural Selection. We are so grateful to Alan for blessing us with this high-energy DJ set, recorded exclusively for Natural Selection.

FUSE - DJ T-1000 aka Alan Oldham (BPitch Berlin, Pure Sonik, Tresor)

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For the next edition of our FUSE series, we bring you one of the main players in the Electro scene; Reedale Rise (Frustrated Funk, 20/20 Vision).  Reedale Rise (Simon Keat) has proven his worth for many years and this has been honoured by releases on labels of royal stature such as Frustrated Funk and 20/20 Vision. We were blessed with his presence at one of our parties in 2018 in which he did not disappoint with one of the most memorable live sets in the whole history of Natural Selection.

We are very grateful to Simon for his involvement in our series, and providing us with this well-informed set, recorded exclusively for Natural Selection, and containing some fresh and unreleased material from the Liverpool based producer.

FUSE - Reedale Rise (Frustrated Funk, 20/20 Vision)

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For the 8th edition of our FUSE series, we bring you a hidden diamond in the world of electronic music; dynArec (Delsin, Kondi).
Founder of Vaporwave Records, French producer dynArec has been releasing unique and forward thinking Electro and Techno since 2003, on heavyweight labels such as Delsin, Kondi, Solar One and Bass Agenda. As well as his productions, his live performances around the World throughout this time have given him a solid reputation as one of the the most exciting artists in the scene today.

We first discovered dynArec in 2004 after hearing his exquisite album 'User Input' released on Delsin Records. We have remained glued to his releases ever since. We always wanted to bring dynArec across to the UK one day for one of our events and our first event at FOLD in March 2019 seemed to be the perfect time to do this. dynArec closed the party, preceded by other formidable artists including Claro Intelecto, Sterac, Antigone, Adapta and our co-founders Kodah and Funk Ethics. This live set was one of the most memorable sets in our history and received great feedback from many who attended.

For this live FUSE set he set out to recreate the energy from that closing set at FOLD, using some of the same exclusive tracks and sounds and the result is nothing short of a masterclass which we thoroughly enjoyed hearing.

FUSE - dynArec (Live) (Delsin, Kondi)

FUSE09 - Matti Turunen (Morphology)

The 9th edition of our FUSE series comes courtesy of Matti Turunen, one half of Finnish Electro legends; Morphology. Separated from his partner in crime Michael Diekmann through lockdown, Matti took himself away from his collection of adored synthesisers and drum machines to produce this rare, vinyl only DJ set, recorded exclusively for our FUSE series. The mix consists of some absolute gems in Matti’s collection, with styles ranging from early Chicago and Detroit to sublime, futuristic electronics, some of which come from other respected, underground Finnish labels and artists. 

Devoted to Electro, Morphology have been at large for more than a decade and have made their presence known with releases on labels widely considered by those in the scene as having royal stature, such as Central Processing Unit, Cultivated Electronics, Solar One Music, FireScope, Semantica and more. Being fans of theirs for many years it was an honour for us to bring them to London to play an unforgettable live set at our 16 hour extended rave at FOLD in August 2019. This party has gone down in our history as being one of our most memorable to date and the pair slotted into the lineup perfectly, alongside Regis, Kamikaze Space Programme, DJ Skull, DJ T-1000 aka Alan Oldham, Versalife, as well as front-line Natural Selection and FOLD residents; Kodah, Annie Hall, Voicedrone, Gareth Wild, Cressida and more.

The floodlights remain unshakeably fixed on the Finnish pair’s brilliance moving into this new decade. Their next EP “Qualia” comes courtesy of Exalt Records and will be released in July 2020.

Tracklist:

Shuffles - Gotta go
Black Magic - Freedom (Color 3 Lil Louis Zohz Sub Dub)
Break Sl - Laguna Seca
Plug & Play - Vm Keeps
Simoncino - Beyond the Dance (Mr Fingers remix)
Cliff Lothar - Bass Destruction (Jared & Todd remix)
HYV - Töks
Kel - Air Walk
Matt Whitehead & No Data Available - Full Resonance
Love of Eden - Don't Tell Me
Shadow Child & Marc Archer - Eye Feel (Dance System Remix)
FOREHARD - Passer Domesticus

FUSE - Matti Turunen (Morphology)

FUSE10 - CPSmith (Central Processing Unit)

For the 10th edition of our FUSE series we bring you an exclusive DJ set from CPSmith, founder of Central Processing Unit, one of the most respected and prolific record labels in the world of Electronic Music.

Central Processing Unit, commonly referred to as CPU Records, is an independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in various forms of Electronic Music. CPSmith (Chris Smith) is the man responsible for it’s existence. A respected player in the Sheffield scene since the early days of Warp Records, Chris, heavily influenced by the Electro, Techno, early House and Bleep sounds from this era, has notoriously carried forward the legacy of a city that deserves huge credit for it’s contribution to the UK scene, and thus the country's reputation as being one of the pivotal hubs of the World.

We were honoured to collaborate with Chris and CPU for an unforgettable event at FOLD in November 2019. Chris formed part of one of our biggest ever lineups which featured The Advent and E.R.P. aka Convextion, along with front-line CPU and Natural Selection artists, including Plant43, 96 Back, Annie Hall, Kodah and Osc Kins.

Chris’ mix could be described as a history lesson in quality electronic music, but streaked with modern, advanced productions from his label and closely relevant artists.

FUSE - CPSmith (Central Processing Unit)

FUSE20 - 214 (20/20 Vision, CPU, Frustrated Funk)

The 20th edition of our FUSE series comes courtesy of the globally respected Chris Roman aka 214 (20/20 Vision, CPU, Frustrated Funk).

Hailing from Seattle USA, @214_electro has regularly released the highest quality electronic music since 2002, on labels of royal stature such as Frustrated Funk, 20/20 Vision, Central Processing Unit, Cultivated Electronics, Shipwrec & more. Chris looks at Electro through various lenses, but what sets him apart is a firm sense of tradition. The output is consistently firm and sturdy Electro. 

Chris has shared the stage worldwide with the likes of Danny Daze, E.R.P. aka Convextion, Steffi, etc. and he has cemented his status as a legend in the scene. This has led to the impressive string of notable releases under his belt. The next album coming through 20/20 Vision very soon.

We are honoured to have Chris, an absolute titan in the scene, on our FUSE series and hope you enjoy this masterclass of a DJ set, redorded exclusively for Natural Selection.

FUSE - 214 (20/20 Vision, CPU, Frustrated Funk)

FUSE21 - Voicedrone (FOLD, Natural Selection)

Bringing our FUSE series to a worthy finale, is someone we will forever hold dear to us; our brother, resident and @Foldldn co-founder, Lasha Jorjoliani aka @Voicedrone . 

If you have lived in, or followed what's been going on in London for the last couple of years, this man will need no introduction as he has lead what could only be described as a revolution in the London electronic music scene, since the birth of his infamous 24-hour club, institution, and now record label; FOLD. Although an undeniable figurehead of the scene, Voicedrone is by no means explicitly tied to co-founding FOLD. Before it's inception, Lasha travelled his own personal journey into the scene. Hailing originally from Georgia and arriving into the U.K. to pursue his music career, he built his reputation through sheer will. In 2016 he established his own label Imprfct. and his well engineered productions have seen him release on other labels such as Bipolar Disorder, Ear To Ground Records and LDNWHT. Four years on, Lasha has gained huge notoriety, partly down to his core passion to create and nurture community. This purpose is channelled into every event he plays - here in London, in Europe and beyond. 

Undoubtedly the greatest thing to have happened for Natural Selection since our inception in 2010, was being brought into the FOLD family and we are eternally grateful to Lasha and FOLD for their endless support, and for believing in our vision and allowing us to fully spread our wings in what we now call our true home. We felt the final edition of our FUSE series had to symbolise and pay homage to this very special bond and there was no-one more fitting than our very own Voicedrone to see out the series with a significant bang. 

To have this legend on the Natural Selection frontline is an absolute honour and we are proud to be able to present to you his exclusive FUSE mix.

FUSE - Voicedrone (FOLD, Natural Selection)

As we find ourselves in a 2nd lockdown, we are proud to bring you our 2nd series; DECENNIUM, which celebrates 10 years of Natural Selection. We will bring you mixes and live sets recorded exclusively for Natural Selection, from a long list of our residents, past guests and other closely affiliated artists and friends. We feel in the current climate it is crucial to unify together our artists and supporters and we are so happy to be able to continue to provide a platform for music, whilst we are forced into this lockdown situation. Thank you to everyone involved for bringing this together and making it possible.

Kicking off the series is none other than Dez Williams (Elektronik Religion, Mechatronica), an artist who we hold huge appreciation for. Hailing from Holy Island, off the coast of North Wales, Dez Williams began his musical journey at a very early age and has become one of the most reputable producers and machine enthusiasts to grace the scene today. Inspired by many of the classic Chicago / Detroit / Electro / Techno producers, his sound is unique, uncompromising and unpredictable. His vision of Techno is deep and futuristic with a heavy dose of machine funk. His tracks can range from driving Techno to melancholic and dark synthesiser orchestrations, ghostly deep listening, straight up Electro cuts and beyond. Within his sounds are vast amounts of detail for the listener to decipher. Emotions transmitted through mathematics and code. 

Williams' tracks have found their way into the sets of DJ's like Dave Clarke, Adam X, John Peel, Ellen Allien, Mike Dred and Rob Hall. His debut LP 'Elektronik Religion' for the SCSI label was hailed as "One of the very few truly great electro albums of the new century". Dez has since released on an array of heavyweight labels including Ai, Brokntoys, Diffuse Reality, Mechatronica, Shipwrec and his own label Elektronik Religion. 

We feel honoured to have him open our series with this lethal set made exclusively for Natural Selection.

DECENNIUM - Dez Williams (Elektronik Religion, Mechatronica)

DECENNIUM04 - Nullptr (Central Processing Unit)

For the 4th edition of our DECENNIUM series we bring you an artist making huge waves in the Electro world in recent times; Eddie Symons aka Nullptr (Central Processing Unit).

Eddie's first step into the Electro scene came with his debut release as Nullptr on the highly regarded Detroit Underground label. In 2018 he followed this with an EP for Sheffield giants Central Processing Unit, which received airplay on B Traits' Radio 1 show, and gained support from the likes of Jensen Interceptor, Carl Finlow, DVS NME & many more. Another recent release came courtesy of Solar One Music's Between Places sub label, with another selection of modular-fuelled intergalactic Electro. This year has seen Eddie firmly cement his position as one of the greats in the scene with his 2nd release on Central Processing Unit, his 10 track album entitled 'Future World', which has gained huge notoriety amongst the elite in the scene.

In the last few years Eddie has built up his DJing experience, playing regularly at his Motherchip Connexion events, where he is known for playing a diverse range of electro, from dark machine funk to acid-tinged braindance.

It is an honour to have such a bright talent on our series and as we expected, his exclusive set is nothing short of brilliant, captivating us for the entire journey.

DECENNIUM - Nullptr (Central Processing Unit)

DECENNIUM05 - Plant43 (Plant43 Recordings, CPU, Frustrated Funk)

For the 5th edition of our DECENNIUM series we bring you an artist recognised as a genius by the elite in the Electro world; our good friend Emile Facey aka Plant43. For 15 years he has regularly released on labels considered as royalty in the scene, which any Electro artist would dream of, such as Central Processing Unit, Frustrated Funk, Ai, Semantica, Cultivated Electronics, Shipwrec and TRUST. Now busy with his own label Plant43 Recordings, we are immensely grateful to Emile for taking the time to produce this well informed, masterclass of a DJ set, made exclusively for Natural Selection.

First inspired by Kraftwerk in the early 80′s Emile was hooked on Electro from an early age. In 1998 he got involved with promoting Electro events in London and soon after started writing music as Plant43. His first vinyl release came in 2006 on the much-missed Ai Records. Several 12’s and the well-received “Burning Decay” album in 2010, alongside other releases on Semantica Records, CPU, Frustrated Funk, TRUST, Shipwrec, AC Records (acidlab.de), Bleep43 Recordings and Cultivated Electronics have highlighted his singular and ambiguous style of sinewy Electro that draws deep from the influence of Drexciya. Emile is also a graphic designer and co-founder of bleep43.com, which is dedicated to promoting and reviewing electronic music. Since 2003, the London based Bleep43 parties have seen him play live alongside such acts as E.R.P., DJ Stingray, Surgeon, Regis, Objekt, Sync 24, Demdike Stare, DMX Krew and many more.

After being huge fans of Plant43 for many years, in 2019 we were finally able to relish the opportunity to book Emile to play a live set as part of our collaboration event with CPU Records at FOLD, amongst a lineup that included The Advent, E.R.P. aka Convextion, 96 Back, CPSmith and our residents Annie Hall, Kodah and Osc Kins. His set went down as one of the best live sets we have ever had the pleasure of witnessing and we were proud that this was produced at one of our events and heard by a packed venue on one of best club sound systems in the UK.

It is an absolute honour to have Emile on our series and we hope you enjoy listening to this set as much as we did.

DECENNIUM - Plant43 (Plant43 Recordings, CPU, Frustrated Funk)

DECENNIUM06 - /DL/MS/ (Frustrated Funk, TRUST)

The 6th edition of our DECENNIUM series comes courtesy of Dan Lodig and Martin Sovinz, better known collectively as /DL/MS/.

The Viennese pair started self-releasing original Techno and Electro on their own Pomelo label in 2016, which led to attention from some of the elite producers and labels around Europe.  They have since released a string of quality EP's via heavyweight label TRUST, and via Electro royals Frustrated Funk, which have cemented their reputable status in the scene.

As well as running their new label Vigram, you can find /DL/MS/ performing their reputable live set around the Vienna circuit and beyond. For their DECENNIUM set they have produced a rare DJ set, planned and mastered as meticulously as their live set. The track list is a thing of beauty, with unrestricted twists and turns from Electro, Detroit and Ghetto-Tech, to Techno, Acid and Breaks. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Keep your ears to the ground for @dl-ms future movements.

DECENNIUM - /DL/MS/ (Frustrated Funk, TRUST)

DECENNIUM07 - Tasha b2b Cressida (Neighbourhood, VOITAX, Natural Selection)

Bringing in another firm injection of fierce Techno into our DECENNIUM series, we bring you an exclusive, rare b2b between our good friend Tasha and our long-standing resident Cressida.

A close friendship between Tasha and Cressida (Jena) was forged out of their heavy involvement in the London underground Techno scene for the best part of 10 years. Throughout this time many collaborations have occurred, affiliations / releases with the same labels and sharing DJ booths in London and all over Europe. This b2b mix for our DECENNIUM series was recently recorded on one of Tasha's frequent trips to her 2nd home Berlin, where Jena now permanently resides.

Tasha founded London heavyweight label Neighbourhood in 2016 after it started out as a night / party in 2010. She deserves huge respect for her hard work, passion and dedication to the London scene. As well as pushing Neighbourhood hard for the last 10 years, she has played at least a hundred sets from as far back as 2004 and has earned reputable status as a DJ, both in the Techno world but also as a Drum n Bass DJ, regularly featuring in the London circuit for the likes of Renegade Hardware and Rupture.

Heavily affiliated with the mighty Ilian Tape and our close family FOLD London, it was at the legendary 24-hr Ilian Tape party where we first had the pleasure of meeting Tasha and since then our co-founder Kodah has featured alongside her on the lineup for FOLD's UNSTREAM earlier this year and shortly after we finally asked Tasha to play for Natural Selection at our 10 year milestone live stream last month, playing a memorable b2b set with FOLD co-founder and NS resident Voicedrone.

Our long term resident Cressida was a regular feature of our first night’s in London when we first came down here in 2012, and he has since become a notable force in London and Berlin, releasing on heavyweight labels such as VOITAX, Monnom Black, Diffuse Reality and Krill. We had the pleasure of reuniting with Cressida in August last year when we flew him over for our colossal 16-hr Rave at FOLD, playing an unforgettable set in the daylight hours with the sun piercing through FOLD's infamous shutters. Jena was in good company alongside Regis, Kamikaze Space Programme, DJ T-1000 aka Alan Oldham, DJ Skull, Versalife, Morphology, to name a few. 

We hope you enjoy the pure madness in this mix as much as we did.

@dj_tasha
@neighbourhood-music
@cressida

DECENNIUM - Tasha b2b Cressida (Neighbourhood, VOITAX, Natural Selection)

DECENNIUM10 - Pip Williams (London Modular, Central Processing Unit)

The 10th edition of our DECENNIUM series comes courtesy of Pip Williams, who forms 1/3rd of the legendary London Modular Alliance.

Owners of the London-based modular synth store; London Modular Alliance have cemented their reputable status across the UK and beyond, with their incredible modular live act set up and productions. Having released on heavyweight labels such as Hypercolour, Craigie Knowes and ART Records, the trio have developed a reputation for high quality, innovative productions. This has paved the way for more exciting releases going into 2021, including their debut release for London titans Cultivated Electronics, which comes out in February next year.

As well as huge movements with London Modular, Pip Williams (Phil Ventre) has been making big waves as a solo artist in the Electro world for almost ten years, with releases on heavyweight labels such as Central Processing Unit and Brokntoys, amongst others. A notable force in the London scene, we were privileged to book Phil to play a few years ago, prior to our FOLD days, amongst a lineup that included Plural (Metroplex), Reedale Rise, Reflec & more. As expected, Phil delivered a set we will never forget and we are massively excited to welcome Phil back to Natural Selection.

We hope you enjoy this exclusive mix, which includes plenty of unheard material and fully captivated us from to start to finish.

DECENNIUM - Pip Williams (London Modular, Central Processing Unit)

DECENNIUM12 - DJ Godfather (Databass, Touchin' Bass)

It is one of our biggest honours to date to bring you the next artist in our DECENNIUM series; the legendary and aptly named DJ Godfather (Databass, Touchin' Bass). 

Respected globally, but particularly in Detroit, Chicago, Miami and the US, Godfather has been releasing since 1996 on ground-breaking labels such as Touchin' Bass and via his own label Databass. As well as a producer, he has had a hugely successful career as a DJ, winning numerous awards and recognition in the US and beyond. He plays it all from open format/mashup parties to House music to the deepest Trap, Ghetto Tech and Juke parties, incorporating his notorious battle style turntablism in his sets. He has played across the globe numerous times in cities all over Europe, Asia, Australia, United States, Canada, China, Japan and South America and receives worldwide recognition.

@dj-godfather is considered one of the founding fathers of the genre we now know as Ghetto Tech, which many will be aware plays an important role in the traditional Natural Selection ethos. Godfather started DJing at the age of 15 with the help of, now business partner, DJ Dick. Within a few months of getting his turntables, Godfather was already playing in nightclubs and after hour parties all over Detroit. He started producing at the age of 17 for his first Miami Bass style group Bass Association. With the buzz of a few singles off the Bass Association album on 3 Detroit radio stations, Godfather made his first solo record at the age of 18 on the now Twilight 76 Records entitled "Work Dat". Taking his turntablism skills and mixing Detroit Techno music with Miami Bass music, a new sound was born; Ghetto Tech. With the formation of their new record label Twilight 76 with partners DJ Dick and Brian Gillespie, he took his talent and turned it into an entire business creating 3 other labels known as Databass Records, D.E.T. Only (An exclusive label with only 1000 copies of each release), and Juke Trax (A label dedicated to the Chicago style of Ghetto House and Juke music). With all 4 record labels combined, Godfather and his partners released over 250 vinyl releases and mix CD releases, selling over 800,000 units worldwide. 

Godfather's most recent project, comes in the form of a colossal 44 track album, self-released on his Databass Records imprint. This has been making the rounds lately and has gained huge notoriety and regular plays from the elite in the scene. Godfather brings a diverse range of his styles and stays true to his original, underground sound. You can listen and buy here: https://ffm.to/electro-beats

We still can't believe we have such a godly figure in the scene join us for our series and we are immensely proud to bring you his insanely energetic, fast-paced mix, which has been recorded exclusively for Natural Selection! The mix features plenty of his own material and you can find the tracklist in the comments. We hope you enjoy as much as we did.

DECENNIUM - DJ Godfather (Databass, Touchin' Bass)

DECENNIUM20 - Giant Swan (Mannequin, Timedance)

The 20th edition of our DECENNIUM series comes courtesy of one of the brightest flames in the world of Electronic Music in recent years; UK duo, Giant Swan (Mannequin, Timedance).

"Giant Swan is the brainchild of Robin Stewart & Harry Wright; an acerbic marriage of energised, aggressive dance music, quaking bass and hypnotic electronic noise. Having built a formidable reputation for their hi-octane improvised performances, relentless international touring and a succession of acclaimed EPs on respected imprints such as Whities, Timedance and Mannequin, 'Giant Swan' sees the pair stepping things up significantly, with a full-length musical statement that bristles with the galvanising energy for which they're known while introducing a fresh depth, range and sonic nuance to the equation.

Named after a beloved track by screamo overlords the Blood Brothers, Giant Swan was originally conceived as a side project from their roles as guitarists in the band The Naturals, with formative influences such as My Bloody Valentine and Lightning Bolt being distilled over time with inspiration from the varied and always vibrant local music scene in Bristol. From dub soundsystem teachings at the Trinity Centre and Black Swan or the fiercely experimental early transmissions of friends in the Young Echo collective, Giant Swan have grown to take their place as one of the most singular and determined groups to emerge from the UK underground in many years.

Whilst not belabouring the point, this outsider status is important to note: despite rousing audiences at festivals such as Unsound and Berlin Atonal, and sharing stages with the likes of Objekt and Actress, Giant Swan have always approached their craft in an entirely different way to most of their contemporaries. Musically this is evident in Stewart’s contorted vocal textures married with shards of abused guitar noise that cut through the four to the floor heaters, but also comes across in their conceptual approach - be it onstage, facing each other whilst flanked by walls of amplifiers or in interviews, where the pair have consistently stressed the need for inclusive clubbing environments based on equality, enjoyment and an ongoing, unflinching critique of the culture.

At the same time they’ve been subverting expectations on the international techno circuit, they’ve also had one foot in a more experimental camp, equally at home playing alongside Moor Mother (for whom they’ve produced a track on the forthcoming Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes album) at leftfield arts festivals as they are sending it in at legendary clubs like Berghain and Tresor. This year they’ve also made tentative steps towards putting themselves in front of a more mainstream audience; with two appearances at the revered Glastonbury Festival, a high profile support slot at the Royal Albert Hall with indie heroes The Horrors (who they have also recently remixed) and a specially commissioned live set for BBC Radio 1."

DECENNIUM - Giant Swan (Mannequin, Timedance)

DECENNIUM21 - The Advent (Kombination Research, MORD)

We are proud to announce the next edition of our DECENNIUM series, which comes courtesy of one of the most highly esteemed and influential Techno and Electro legends of our time; none other than our good friend and returning guest, Cisco Ferreira aka The Advent (Kombination Research, MORD).

Cisco has been at the forefront of the scene since the early 90's. Fresh out of college, Cisco’s hunger for sound landed him a job as assistant sound-engineer in several recording studios. When acid label ‘Jack Trax’ moved in next-door, Cisco started recording for the likes of Adonis, Fingers Inc, Marshall Jefferson, and Derrick May. These rendezvous sparked the inspiration for his first EPs on R&S and Fragile.

In 1994 Cisco signed a record deal for 12 EPs and 3 albums together with Colin McBean. This was the beginning of an era during which the duo set a worldwide standard for high quality underground Electro and Techno. They hit the world with a refreshing sound, both as The Advent, and ‘G Flame (Cisco) and Mr G’, the alias Colin is still using. Nowadays The Advent is a solo project, bombarding crowds around the world with it's trademark raw, energetic sound. A sound that grants him yearly slots at festivals as Nature One, Awakenings and Bonusz, as well as regular shows in clubs such as Berghain and Tresor. The list of releases is huge and ever-growing through some of the most heavyweight labels around, as well as via his own imprint Kombination Research.

After being huge fans of The Advent for many years, in 2019 we were finally able to relish the opportunity to book him to play a live set as part of our collaboration event with CPU Records at FOLD, amongst a lineup that included E.R.P. aka Convextion, Plant43, 96 Back, CPSmith and our residents Annie Hall, Kodah and Osc Kins. His set went down as one of the best live sets we have ever had the pleasure of witnessing and we were proud that this was produced at one of our events and heard by a packed venue on one of best club sound systems in the UK. Cisco has since returned to the Natural Selection front line last year at our 10-year milestone live stream at FOLD, where he was joined by The Fear Ratio (SKAM), 96 Back, Tasha b2b Voicedrone and more.

We feel Cisco has played a big part for Natural Selection over the last couple of years and we are eternally grateful for his support and enthusiasm for what we do. We are ecstatic to have such a titan on our DECENNIUM series with this exclusive set, as lethal as it gets.

DECENNIUM - The Advent (Kombination Research, MORD)

DECENNIUM22 - Alienata (Discos Atónicos, Cultivated Electronics, KILLEKILL)

We are proud to announce the 22nd edition of our DECENNIUM series, which comes courtesy of a bright light in the world of Electronic Music; Alienata (Discos Atónicos, Cultivated Electronics, KILLEKILL).

Spanish-born, Berlin-based Alienata is a self-described sound obsessive whose sets span obscure Electro, Acid, Dub, IDM, dark Disco, hypnotic Techno, Industrial, Atmospheric, Breaks, cosmic Jazz, Detroit, Chicago and more. A former philosophy student with a particular interest in mysticism, Alienata began DJing in 2004. In conjunction with Valencia's Overflow Collective, she not only served as a resident DJ but also participated in theatre and music technology workshops and oversaw it's label operations. Her earliest contact with Germany's music scene came through Leipzig's Homoelektrik collective, and upon moving to Berlin in 2011, she quickly found an adoptive family in the KILLEKILL label and associated Krake Festival. This relationship helped make her a respected mainstay in clubs in Berlin, around Germany and Europe, but her international profile has been steadily increasing each year: NYC, Chicago, Sydney, Melbourne, Bogotá, Moscow, etc. It is no surprise that legends such as Dave Clarke (who recently played a B2B with her at ADE), DJ Stingray, Ben Sims and Ron Morelli, have all expressed their support and respect for her.

With all her knowledge and a true love for music she decided to start her own imprint “Discos Atónicos” in 2017 where she can materialise all her varied influences, releasing legendary artists such as Beta Evers, Dez Williams, Artificiero, BS-1 and Cosmic Force. As well as self-releasing her own music, Alienata has released records and remixes with other reputable labels such as Cultivated Electronics, and featured on compilations such as Ben Sims' 'Tribology', featuring alongside the likes of James Ruskin, Mark Broom, Robert Hood, etc. 

It is an honour to have Alienata feature on our DECENNIUM series with this discerning, forward thinking set, recorded exclusively for Natural Selection.

Soundcloud: @alienata
RA: https://ra.co/dj/alienata
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alienata.Official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/e_alienata/

DECENNIUM - Alienata (Discos Atónicos, Cultivated Electronics, KILLEKILL)

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