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03 Nathan Fake - Audio Gold

"ASCENSION" is the debut album release from artist ston, an independently released project. 

For Ascension, I set out to explore hard house, bassline, and electronic elements throughout.

This body of work means a lot to me; it took up six months of my life and taught me so much about music production. It also taught me the importance of committing to what you set out to achieve and the struggles that can come with that. Most importantly, it showed me that imperfection is okay when the alternative is procrastination.

I created this album using the DAW FL Studio, and as of its release, I’ve begun transitioning to Ableton, a commitment I set for myself when I first began this project.
Through this experience, I’ve learned that moving forward, I want to dive into more intricate ideas and trust my creative process without falling into the trap of comparing my work to others. I’m eager to experiment with more abstract percussions, deeper emotional progressions, and unconventional grooves. It’s going to be a journey, but I’m excited for it to begin.

If you connected with any of the music from this release, I’d love to hear from you.  I’m excited to continue exploring! 

Shoutout Splice lol

HELLO STRANGER

every body wants to live that dream

« We’re not tourists, we’re travelers: tourists are someone who thinks about going home on the moment they arrive, whereas a traveler might not come back at all. » John Malkovitch in The Shetering Sky 


Taken from Elegiac by Cubenx
album out November 6th

More on Cubenx : 
http://www.infine-music.com/artist/40/cubenx

LP on Bleep :
https://bleep.com/release/64175-cubenx-elegiac

Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elegiac/id1039765477
 


Elegiac

A Sheltering Sky

Bleep

Cubenx - A Sheltering Sky

Bird of Paradise have been building quite a reputation lately with their balearic ingenuity and Man Power seems to have been an excellent choice of remixer for their latest release. 
More details here: http://www.theransomnote.co.uk/music/premieres-exclusive-streams/premiere-birds-of-paradise-pom-fritz-choke-man-power-remix/

MORE INFO

PREMIERE: Bird of Paradise - Pom Fritz Choke (Man Power Remix)- Hakt Recordings

Fifth track from my forthcoming Ep "Memorabilia", released on @atomnation April 29th.

Orders: atomnation.bandcamp.com/album/memorabilia
https://clone.nl/item40116.html

Sau Poler - Gone

Alphaville, updated mix. Recorded in Bitwig Studio.

Pale Blue Star EP

Alphaville

Buy on Bandcamp

Alphaville (mix 3)

Shadow Banger is my contribution to #savefabric

http://www.fabriclondon.com/store/save-fabric.html

Shadow Banger

My inspiration for these remixes was to play with this concept of opposite spaces, and tailor it to how I am trying to develop my work, personally. 

Spaces can completely change perception of sound. Opposites seem to inspire me: I am as fascinated with an anechoic chamber where all acoustic reflections are non-existent – as I am with a highly reverberant space, such as an auditorium or hall. 

As an artist who's known more for writing music suited for dark spaces, I find myself battling against the expectations that surround this context frequently. The Dark reinterpretation is my familiar ground; the Light is essentially a rejection of that.

LIVE:
22 March at Archspace, London
Tickets > https://soundcrashmusic.ticketline.co.uk/order/tickets/13330983/guy-andrews-archspace-standing-2018-03-22-19-00-00

www.guyandrews.co.uk
www.instagram.com/guy_andrews
www.houndstoothlabel.com

Tåke Reinterpretations

Feelings Within a Dark Space

OUT NOW: https://lnk.to/Dust-EP

Following on from his acclaimed 2017 debut album and an accompanying EP that relaunched the legendary British label, Novamute, Nicolas Bougaïeff presents a three track EP on Max Cooper’s Mesh imprint out June 26th. ‘Dust’ borrows its name from a short story by Greg Egan, in which a future scenario grants humans the ability to duplicate their consciousness as software, thus experiencing immortality.

Inspired by this narrative, Nicolas decided to focus on the experiences of the main character, who observes himself becoming increasingly disordered in his surroundings. As such, the EP is equal parts exhilarating and disturbed, taking references from melodic techno and distorting them into new forms amongst vast, unfamiliar landscapes.

‘Dust’ presents a glitchy melodic lead which unravels itself through 7 minutes of sudden volume changes and expansive acoustics. ‘Bremsstrahlung’ deconstructs the components of a hypnotic techno track, repurposing them into a tense framework. ‘Dust Theory’ morphs the theme from the title track into an abstract cocktail of ambient wanderings and harsh noise pollution.

Dust

Nicolas Bougaïeff - Dust Theory [MESH008]

Buy the track here: https://TurboRec.lnk.to/Malfunction

London based producer ABSOLUTE. has been on a roll lately and he's really found his groove with Tiga's Turbo Recordings. 

His latest 'Malfunction' EP on sub-label Twin Turbo is packed with four dancefloor-seducing bombs and we've got the premiere of 'Break A Hip'.

Check it

More from ABSOLUTE. 
Instagram: @absoluteishere 
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifyabsolute
Facebook: www.facebook.com/absolutesounds

Premiere: ABSOLUTE. 'Break A Hip'

From the darkest depths of deep space UMEK returns to the uncontrolled planet called FOA with a three track bomber named Hell Archetypes. Enjoy your dark and filthy trip on ACID NOW.

Delivered by <a href='http://www.label-worx.com'>Label Worx</a> on behalf of <a href='http://www.filthonacid.com'>Filth on Acid</a>

FOA038 : UMEK - Slightly Larger Than You (Original Mix)

Object Is A Navigator

Object is a Navigator

Download 'Breathtaker' at: https://ghostly.com/products/breathtaker
Or at the retailer of your choice: https://ghostly.ffm.to/geotic-breathtaker

Breathtaker

Geotic - Breathtaker

Techno Doctor Nicolas Bougaïeff is a Berlin-based electronic producer and artist known for pushing the boundaries of sound, rhythm, and tempo. With a PhD in minimal techno, Bougaïeff bridges the worlds of rigorous theory and bold experimentation, merging academic precision with sonic innovation. 

His background — shaped by a multicultural upbringing and an academic career — deeply informs his approach to both music and life.
Born in Canada, Bougaïeff’s heritage spans Hungary, Poland, Russia, and France, and his early exposure to linguistics and diverse cultures shaped his worldview. “Learning a new language and integrating into new cultures felt normal to me,” he reflects, explaining his seamless transition to Berlin life in 2008, where he immersed himself in the city's techno scene.

For over a decade, Bougaïeff has explored the intersections between music, mathematics, and technology. His pioneering concepts, such as Pivot Mixing (a technique for tempo modulation in electronic music) and Prime Rhythms (polyrhythms based on prime number ratios), have challenged the traditional understandings of rhythm in electronic dance music. His work often incorporates bespoke tuning systems and experimental synthesis techniques, reflecting his deep engagement with modular hardware. This is further demonstrated in his collaborations with manufacturers like dadamachines and Five12.

As a performer, Bougaïeff has captivated audiences at iconic venues and festivals such as Berghain, fabric London, and MUTEK Montréal, blending intense club energy with avant-garde experimentation. His personal journey as an outsider—navigating Berlin’s techno scene as an immigrant—mirrors the integration of techniques typically foreign to dance music, resulting in a distinctive sound that challenges conventions. Beyond the dancefloor, his collaborations span visual artists, classical musicians, and technologists. Notably, Bougaïeff co-founded Liine, a music technology company with Richie Hawtin, which developed the Lemur app — famously used by astronaut Alexander Gerst on the International Space Station.

For Bougaïeff, music is both a technical craft and a vehicle for profound expression. His artistic journey spans diverse sonic landscapes, from early releases on labels like Trapez to his debut album The Upward Spiral (2020), which captured the industrial techno sound of the clubs he frequented. The album was followed by Higher Up The Spiral (2020), a remix compilation featuring Chris Liebing, Dusty Kid, and Introversion, highlighting his ever-evolving sound.

In his follow-up album Begin Within (2022), released on Mute, Bougaïeff ventured into new sonic territories, incorporating his voice as an instrument — a bold step in his ongoing exploration and redefinition of musical boundaries. In 2024, he released a series of EPs on NovaMute, further showcasing his signature approach to polytemporality by blending complex rhythms and tempos into a distinctive auditory experience.

"I see my music as an act of liberation," Bougaïeff states. "Liberation from within, from the boundaries of genre, and from constraints of thought. Problems are soluble. Everything will be okay."

Nicolas Bougaïeff - Dust Theory [MESH008]

Nicolas Bougaïeff

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