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The latest release on his Crisis Of Man imprint is a testament to an innate capability for avant-garde production and boundary-crossing acoustic vision. ‘Modern Romance’ samples a plethora of hard-dance influence, delivered alongside a handpicked team of uniquely profound artists with individual spins on the raucous original mix.

Released on 5th August, ‘Modern Romance’ is a pulsating techno record with driving beats and rave-inspired acid lines. Combining a pounding core of solid drums and knife-life hat sequences with an explicit vocal topline, its modulating analogue feel delivers a worthy peak-time dancefloor weapon.

Dave N.A. provides the first of the accompanying remixes, which will be packaged into the second part of the release out on the 19th August, combining rambunctious breakbeat rhythms to carve out an instant classic - reminiscent of the early days of jungle.

Luciid treads an industrial techno line, serving up a relentlessly warehouse-worthy remix at breakneck speeds that will heat the soles of even the thickest stomping boots.

RS:VC rounds off the release with another electrifying remix offering. Leaping fearlessly into the realm of hardcore, this interpretation will quench the thirst of even the most seasoned ravers, injecting a ferocious stream of hammering kicks and piercing percs alongside eerie melodic layers and hair-raising drops.

COM015 - Selective Response -  Modern Romance (Luciid Remix)

COM018 - Selective Response - Intention And Surrender (7am Mix)

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Eaten By Ants returns with a thundering new original in Deny Your Maker. No frills, pure driving techno.

Written and produced by Eaten By Ants

Eaten By Ants - Deny Your Maker [COM021]

Title: Mechanical Babylon
Artist: Khine
Label: Crisis Of Man
Format: Digital
Release Date: 1-26-24

After a year of successful releases, Crisis Of Man wastes no time kicking off another year of immaculate music, proudly welcoming new artist Khine with his debut record, Mechanical Babylon. Previously a fan now turned family, Khine's relentless studio work has resulted in a natural understanding of techno music production. Presenting a three-track EP, Mechanical Babylon is power Techno at its maximum.

Mechanical Babylon comes in two flavors, depending on your needs. The Closing Mix is as anthemic as it gets, with sweeping uplifting pads over thunderous drums. If euphoria isn't what you're after, the Drum Tool Mix is all thrills and no frills, just pure intensity. 

Closing out the EP, B-side Cybernetic Dream takes early '90s Techno into a new dimension with that signature low-end movement. Tribal percussion completes the drum section while swelling, dense chords add immense forward momentum. 

Written and produced by Khine in England
Mastered by Selective Response

[COM023] Khine - Cybernetic Dream

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 - Faded Memories

For our third release of the year, we welcome back the elusive Norwegian artist Jonas von der Fehr, aka Innestemme. Having debuted on the first Core Values VA two years ago, he now brings his first full release as an artist. As a highly successful artist in his other life, his mastery over melodic elements and song structure shines brightly and melds with higher-energy techno for a beautiful amalgamation. 
Title track Reaktor kicks things off in a snappy, drum-focused fashion, and quickly evolves into a melancholic club record. Lush, sweeping staccato strings fill the breakdown for a momentary breath before the drums kick back in. 
B-side Metylen takes a more heads-down rolling approach. Rolling drums and bass immediately build momentum as more atmospheric plucks appear.
Closing things off, Mancheter's Arkane returns with his rendition of Metylen. Where the original concentrated more on melody, Arkane goes the opposite direction and creates a much darker, pumping, and tribalistic rendition.

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Nicolàs Jimènez