The transitions in this song, and the layer after layer build-up are excellently paced!

Probably my favourite tune from the summer so far. Primordial Sludge is at no. 2. 

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Animals

Epic western instrumental inspired by  the rugged, wide-open landscape of  West Texas, the setting of the series Landman

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Paradise Engineering
RTTD011 – May 14th, 2018
Vinyl 12″

https://galaxian.bandcamp.com/album/paradise-engineering

Glasgow based producer, Galaxian, is set to drop the 11th release of Helena Hauff’s Return to Disorder imprint. “Paradise Engineering” is an ambitiously psychedelic piece of machine mastery that will be right at home on Hauff’s label, with which she set out to bring “punk rock and techno together” in 2015. The label’s name refers to the reactionary post-WW1 art movement, Return to Order, which called for a rejection of the avant-garde in favor of conservatism and classicism. Return to Disorder has embraced experimentation and genre bending with releases from the likes of Children of Leir, Morah and Umwelt. Galaxian’s proximity to the sharp edge of quantum chaos and belief in the anarchism of nature make him a fitting addition to the Hamburg based label.

“Paradise Engineering”, is a lot to unpack. Within its four tracks, Galaxian lays out an intricate web of self, spiritual and socio-technic exploration and critique. Producing the cover art alone took him on a 12 month journey, while meditating on questions of inner-alchemy, freedom and transcendence. The music covers extensive sonic topography with each of the four distinct tracks building a critical tension while creating counterpoint for one another. Violently intricate drum machine work stakes out the boundaries of “Paradise Engineering’s” autonomous zone, where Galaxian lays out a dense thesis on the harrowed human condition. The tracks leave the listener much to ponder, especially with lines like, “You have been deprived of knowledge by frequency control” and “All possibilities exist”. Synth and bass lines emerge oscillating around each other from deep space on the EP’s second A-side, “Mutual Arising”, clean and crisp supporting elements to stratospheric strings. It gets significantly more aggressive on the B-side with “Life Force” drilling through neck-snapping electro drums with acid patterns, whose methodic dynamism and complexity begins to sound like inter-galactic alien transmissions when blown through a dizzying effect chain. Comfortably between literal and abstract, complex and elegant, “Paradise Engineering” is a deep and rewarding listen.

Paradise Engineering

Galaxian - Life Force [Paradise Engineering RTTD011]

Helena Hauff needs no introduction. Over the last few years her blistering club sets have seen her grow as one of the most sought after DJs touring today.  Her pure, energetic style has placed her firmly at the top of the pile of underground artists that have carved a niche, staying true to their routes whilst reaching a broader audience.  Indeed, in 2018 we'll see Helena return to Fort Punta Christo to again, take the reins in the moat, arguably one of the most perfect venues for Hauff's sound.

Here we see Helena deliver a curveball of a mix, something that deviates from her club styles but remains sonically cohesive with the sounds we're accustomed to from her.  Hauff drops ethnic textures, rough ambient sounds, drone and scratchy industrial pieces into a hypnotic mix that shows the depth of her armoury.

DIM127 - Helena Hauff

Taken from the album 'Qualm', out now on Ninja Tune: https://helenahauff.lnk.to/qualmso

Follow Helena Hauff -
Spotify: http://found.ee/helena-sp
Apple Music: http://found.ee/helena-am
Soundcloud: http://found.ee/helena-sc

Qualm

Helena Hauff - 'It Was All Fields Around Here When I Was A Kid'

Taken from the album 'Qualm', out now on Ninja Tune: https://helenahauff.lnk.to/qualmSo

Follow Helena Hauff -
Spotify: http://found.ee/helena-sp
Apple Music: http://found.ee/helena-am
Soundcloud: http://found.ee/helena-sc

Helena Hauff - 'Hyper-Intelligent Genetically Enriched Cyborg'

Each time a new mix drops from Helena Hauff it’s a momentous occasion, and we're pleased to report that her Cover Mix keeps this unstoppable form rolling apace.

Spoiler alert, it's "BANGING'". Tracklist: https://mixmag.net/feature/the-cover-mix-helena-hauff

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The Cover Mix: Helena Hauff

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Helena Hauff - 'It Was All Fields Around Here When I Was A Kid'

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