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Techno's Outer Limits - December 2016

Seahnak - Vaal

Responsible for organizing the Moments event series throughout Berlin, I/Y is releasing an EP celebrating their collaboration with all the artists who performed and adhered to the Moment’s concept in the last few years. Releasing music from everyone was impossible, but the 4 tracks produced by Voiski, Blind Observatory, Schloss Mirabell, and I/Y give a solid idea of what Moments is about.

IYMOM001 - A1 - Blind Observatory - Scanning

Evigt Mörker - Högre (Original Mix)

Luigi Madonna returns to Drumcode a year after his superb single ‘Primo’ using familiar hooks, huge stabs and monstrous drums that storm across the dance floor which, are common with Mr Madonna. The hard hitting raw vibe of this EP gives Luigi an edge, with fluttering high’s and saturated lows, Luigi’s tracks are a mainstay in all DJ sets. The EP encompasses different emotions throughout that can be felt within the track ‘Singer One’, offering a more mellow side to Luigi’s already expansive catalogue.

Luigi Madonna - Unconditional Beauty - Drumcode - DC135

Stephan Bodzin – Singularity

Beatport link: http://classic.beatport.com/release/singularity/1523803

Rising from humble beginnings like Icarus heading towards the skies, Singularity plots its course for the stratosphere as it heads ever onwards and upwards…but unlike Icarus this is a tempered and restrained ascent not an easy task to pull off but one that makes the impact so much stronger for it's subtle, ever evolving simplicity. 

With a melody that comes on like a half-remembered memory and lingers long after the sound itself fades away, Singularity stays with you, slowly and carefully weaving its way around you while its drums beat a steady, forceful pulse and its percussion jumps in and out like Billy Pilgrim skipping thru time. The combined effect is something much more than the sum of its parts. Somehow this simple techno tune creates an entire world of its own and asks you to inhabit it for a while, losing yourself in the process..

On the flip side, Monoloc exercises an equal and proportional restraint in his take on things. Like a voice emerging from a faded dream, the melody peeks out behind a curtain of reverb and industrial drums compellingly foreshadowing its full potential. Growing from there, the atmosphere slowly engulfs the listener until finally the slow build up reaches its full force providing a fantastic re-imagining of the original with an almost romantic yet no less powerful conclusion.

Life and Death - Catalogue Number: LAD022

Artist: Stephan Bodzin
Title: Singularity EP
Format: Digital & 12”
Digital Release Date: 25.05.2015
Physical Release Date: TBC

Tracklisting Digital:

1. Singularity
2. Singularity (Monoloc Edit 02)
	             
Tracklisting 12”:

1. Singularity
2. Singularity (Monoloc Edit 01)

LAD022 Stephan Bodzin - Singularity (Monoloc Edit 01)

Stephan Bodzin – Singularity

Beatport Link: http://classic.beatport.com/release/singularity/1523803

Rising from humble beginnings like Icarus heading towards the skies, Singularity plots its course for the stratosphere as it heads ever onwards and upwards…but unlike Icarus this is a tempered and restrained ascent not an easy task to pull off but one that makes the impact so much stronger for it's subtle, ever evolving simplicity.

With a melody that comes on like a half-remembered memory and lingers long after the sound itself fades away, Singularity stays with you, slowly and carefully weaving its way around you while its drums beat a steady, forceful pulse and its percussion jumps in and out like Billy Pilgrim skipping thru time. The combined effect is something much more than the sum of its parts. Somehow this simple techno tune creates an entire world of its own and asks you to inhabit it for a while, losing yourself in the process..

On the flip side, Monoloc exercises an equal and proportional restraint in his take on things. Like a voice emerging from a faded dream, the melody peeks out behind a curtain of reverb and industrial drums compellingly foreshadowing its full potential. Growing from there, the atmosphere slowly engulfs the listener until finally the slow build up reaches its full force providing a fantastic re-imagining of the original with an almost romantic yet no less powerful conclusion.

Life and Death - Catalogue Number: LAD022

Artist: Stephan Bodzin
Title: Singularity EP
Format: Digital & 12”
Digital Release Date: 25.05.2015
Physical Release Date: TBC

Tracklisting Digital:

1. Singularity
2. Singularity (Monoloc Edit 02)

Tracklisting 12”:

1. Singularity
2. Singularity (Monoloc Edit 01)

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LAD022 Stephan Bodzin - Singularity

Green Velvet - Destination Unknown (Carl Craig's C2 Detroit - Chicago Unity Dub)

Vertere - Mind Against & Somne

Constantly turning around itself, the winding melody of Vertere turns outward and inward at the same time, bringing the listener on a journey outward while mirroring a simultaneous labyrinthine journey inward. Like the word itself, Vertere, with its roots in the Latin word Verto (which itself takes its roots in the earlier Sanskrit word, Vartayati) it signifies the very nature of change itself. It means both to turn and reflect inward and yet also move forward — a call to action for setting in motion new things. A paradox at first glance but also perhaps a surprisingly accurate description of the destructive and reconstructive nature of creation. An apt metaphor for this bright new collaboration between established Life and Death artists Mind Against and the new artist project of Federico Maccherone, aka Somne.

On remix duties, when you have an artist of the caliber of Tobias Freund, you don’t need to ask for anything more and with his outstanding remix of Vertere he very clearly shows why. This long time mainstay of the electronic music scene has managed to stay not just relevant but on the cutting edge longer than most with respected releases on some of the most seminal imprints to be putting out music in the world of underground dance music. With Vertere he takes what’s already top quality material and somehow manages to turn it inward and in his own unique way elevate it to another level entirely. With a relentless beat and a sonic force that is hard to describe with mere words the Tobias. remix of Vertere comes out of the gate like a runaway machine rapturously drunk on its own self awareness. It marches ever forward, full of fervor, and will surely be driving dance floors both large and small to the euphoric edge of the ecstatic state.


Life and Death - Catalogue Number: LAD023

Artist: Mind Against & Somne
Title: Vertere
Format: Digital & 12”
Digital Release Date: 29.06.2015
Physical Release Date: TBC

Tracklisting Digital & 12”:

1. Vertere
2. Vertere (Tobias. Remix) 
	             
Vertere written and produced by Mind Against & Somne.
Vertere (Tobias. Remix) written and produced by Tobias Freund. 

LAD023 Mind Against & Somne - Vertere (Snippet)

Mind Against & Somne - Vertere

Featuring heavily on most of Drumcode’s shows due to his impeccable DJ’ing, Bart Skils is back with a new EP flexing his signature rolling sound and hooks. Caressing from one track to another, the use of pads in this EP and using uneasy sounds to build tension in each track. The swelling bass within each track manoeuvres the tracks into dark after hour’s territory with the help of the subtle percussion.

Bart Skils - The Sweep - Drumcode - DC143

What's A Rave?

Artist link @flogo

Order 12" on Bandcamp (include the full digital EP) :
https://ahrperecords.bandcamp.com/album/acamantis-ep-ahrpe004

Find it at the following shops :
Lo-Fi : http://goo.gl/ytJdTG
Mondo Musique : http://goo.gl/AEc1u3
Music-Head : http://goo.gl/FJVvqk

Sold out :
Decks (DE), Deejay (DE), DiskUnion (JP), HMV (JP), JetSet (JP), Re.Birth (IT), Techno Import (FR), Ultrasuoni (IT).

Flogo - Acamantis EP [AHRPE004]
A1. Acamantis
B1. Araphen
B2. Eresidae

Mastered by Robert Elster. 
Distributed by Re.Birth : www.rebirthdistribution.com

Flogo - Acamantis EP [AHRPE004]

Lo and behold; today marks the very last instalment in our ten-part Debut series with 50WEAPONS. What better way to round it off than with a 12" of techno head-splitters from two notable Berlin heads – FJAAK and Dystopian head, Rødhåd. A powerful combination that cements Berlin's ever strong, unfaltering plight in the techno world of today.

Rødhåd's 50WEAPONS inauguration may be delayed but, falling in at catalogue number #049 (close second to the grand finale), it's better late than ever. In the Elder Scrolls game-inspired "Oblivion", factory line drums pummel softly underneath, whilst faint synth sirens circle overhead. We can almost feel the smoke-filled, strobe-lit warehouse now. A noble sendoff to the prestigious 50W imprint, with some much revered Dystopian flavour. R.I.P. 50WEAPONS

#049 drops on 11th December. 

Pre-Order

Rødhåd "Oblivion" - Boiler Room Debuts

The Drumcode A-Sides compilation is quickly becoming an important fixture within the techno world as a go to compilation for the hottest tracks. Mixing both highly experienced and new artists helps to bring a new dimension to the compilation that makes it such a special array of tracks. All tracks individual, their unique characters bring an outstanding and electrifying aspect to the compilation that as a whole makes it something extremely special.

Harvey McKay - The Mad Drummer - Drumcode - DC152

Acronym - River Red Gum

Track from NE1 Varg - Misantropen

Pre-order: http://northernelectronics.bandcamp.com

Varg - Náströnd

Release date 25th July (Vinyl) / 1st August (Digital)

12" & Digital Buy links
Bandcamp - http://goo.gl/UYPMMa
Hardwax (DE) - https://goo.gl/iB8Pq0
Beatport (Digital) - https://goo.gl/clqvT7
Juno (UK) - http://goo.gl/ChiRhd
Deejay (DE) - http://goo.gl/NdLKdi
Decks (DE) - http://goo.gl/DPbhCE
Oye Records (DE) - https://goo.gl/n93m4g
K-Records (BE) - http://goo.gl/2eFSKm
Eastern Bloc (UK) - http://goo.gl/wyxIZX
Phonica (UK) - http://goo.gl/xg5PjD
Disco Piu (IT) - http://goo.gl/bnvbIe

After 2 revered releases since the turn of the year, Weekend Circuit return, welcoming Alfredo Mazzilli for his first EP on the imprint. Versatile in sound and challenging in his approach, Alfredo’s ‘Invisible Entity’ EP masterfully pushes ambitious ideas with great vigor to an international audience ever more ready to listen.

With artists such as Donato Dozzy, Aphex Twin, Sandwell District, Dino Sabatini and Substance making up a strong part of his most notable influencers, Alfredo favours the ambient & deep depths of the dark side of techno.
Enigmatic and unrestricted, Side A starts with Alfredo's original "Invisible Entity". A steadily unfolding juggernaut, the emerging energy soon engulfs the entirety of the track, percussian transcending the gloaming synth sound throughout.

Zadig's beckoning bass and kick drum driven remix will see sonic nods across the club with this four-on-the-floor gristle. "Statiform Region" is techno's answer to a cinematic interlude. A testament to Alfredo's lilting synth ability.

"No Way Out" kicks off the B side, with a algorithmic tinkering of sonic vs low hits and stabs. Rounding up, Echologist does what Echologist does best; a scattershot of intertwined and precarious techno sound, spliced with industrialised power.

A creative, radical, and emotionally skittering 13th release from Weekend Circuit, which will be released in stores worldwide on 25th July 2016.

Alfredo Mazzilli - Invisible Entity EP (incl. Zadig & Echologist Remixes) WCR013

ANNV02
A black 12-inch, 180 gram.
Vinyl only (limited edition)

'Iajov' is the alter ego of the Bucharest based producer Am.Light. 'Kalpa' immerses you into a spiral of voodoo sounds that allows you to move towards a shamanic state of consciousness. The ritual explores a hypnotic and atmospheric concept, marked by the identity of Annulled Music.
https://soundcloud.com/am-light

Release date: October 2016
Mastering: Mattias Fridell
Presale
www.deejay.de/iajov+a+k+a+am+light
www.decks.de/t/iajov_aka_amlight-kalpa/c84-nx
es.juno.co.uk/products/iajov-am-light-kalpa/626826-01/
http://www.technique.co.jp/item/144884,ANNV02.html
www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/78079-annv02-iajov-a-k-a--am-light
www.lofi-records.com/es/iajov-kalpa_p2030507.htm
www.triplevision.nl/release/ANNV02/

Iajov aka Am.Light - Kalpa_ 12"  . ANNULLEDV02

Digital: 
https://modes-music.bandcamp.com/album/scenario

Vinyl: 
https://clone.nl/item42943.html

Keeping up their fine schedule, the Spazio Disponibile label is back with a fifth excellent EP, this time from Modes. Modes is an artist who is making his debut here, and he is one of a few guys Spazio is creating a platform for in the coming months. 

Modes fits right in with the deeply subliminal, transcendental style of the label and its associated party in Rome. Opener ‘M52’ is a supple and sci-fi mix of smooth rubber kicks and Millsian melodies that are trippy and hypnotic. ‘M51’ is darker and moodier, with smeared pads and grainy ambience making for a big and shadowy chamber of end-of-days techno that is full of foreboding, and finally ‘M44’ is more forceful and brutal, with reverb and electricity static adding texture to the cavernous airwaves. Compelling from start to finish, this is a fantastic debut from Modes.

A1.	Modes - M52
A2.	Modes - M51
B1.	Modes - M44

Spazio005 - Modes - Scenario

Deep Dance Music Volume 6

1. Olivier Giacomotto - He's Gone Too Far (Original Mix)
with Roy England - Truth (Original Mix)
2. Two People - If We Have Time (Ryan Davis Timeless Edit)
3. John Monkman - KISOMMA (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix)
4. Innellea - Saladin (Upercent Remix)
5. Fernando Lima - Spirit (Original Mix)
6. Khen - Epidemic (Original Mix)
7. Epidemic (Original Mix) - Arif (D33P & Mimram Remix)
8. Khen - Emergency Routine (Original Mix)
9. Quivver - Response (Original Mix)
10. Rafael Cerato, THe WHite SHadow (FR) - Controverse (Original Mix)
11. Kohra, SHFT - Magma (Original Mix)
12. DJ Tonio - Closer, Faster, Stronger (Olivier Giacomotto Remix)

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Deep Dance Music Volume 6

First album in our label is from Mechanist and his 'Old Complaints Revisited LP'. It's  ten tracks with vibes from ambient and exerimental to Dub Techno.

Release Date : 02/12/2016
Distribution : Labelworx
Art Cover : Aerphis

LP Tracklist
1.  Mechanist - Poetics Being Laid Bare (Original mix)
2. Mechanist - Creation Myth (Original mix)
3. Mechanist - Masquerade In A Landscape (Original mix)
4. Mechanist - Dazzle Ships (Original mix)
5. Mechanist - Repetition Fade Meditations (I) (Original mix)
6. Mechanist - Repetition Fade Meditations (II) (Original mix)
7. Mechanist - Repetition Fade Meditations (III) (Original mix)
8. Mechanist - Through Fissures and Gaps (Original mix)
9. Mechanist - Acommunicative Strategy (Original mix)
10. Mechanist - Interlanguage (Original mix)

Old Complaints Revisited

Buy on Bandcamp

Mechanist - Old Complaints Revisited LP [Preview's]

Digital: 
https://spaziodisponibile.bandcamp.com/album/paramagnetism

Vinyl:
https://clone.nl//item43664.html

Once again, Donato Dozzy & Neel's Spazio Disponibile label has come correct with a fantastic new EP, this time from Donato Dozzy in collaboration with US artist Mike Parker. 

Parker has a very unique and well styled brand of techno that fits in perfectly with the deeply hypnotic sounds favoured by Dozzy. Together they cook up four more brain frying cuts that are expertly crafted and meticulously sculpted. 

‘Meltemi’ goes first and is a grainy bit of subterranean ambiance that sounds like being stuck in a cave. ‘Paramegnetism’ then picks up the pace with a loopy and trippy techno track that has a lead synth hook burrowing deep into your brain and sci-fi details and rubber drums roll below. ‘Opalesce’ is then even harder, with more prying loops sending you wild as drums roll on uninterrupted below. It is darkened mind music of the highest order before last cut ‘Stegosauria’ sends out sonar blips and pulses as microbial synths scurry around the ticking groove. Once again then the Spazio label serves up its special brand of techno in real style.

A1.	Mike Parker & Donato Dozzy - Meltemi
A2.	Mike Parker & Donato Dozzy - Paramagnetism
B1.	Mike Parker & Donato Dozzy - Opalesce
B2.	Mike Parker & Donato Dozzy - Stegosauria

Spazio006 - Mike Parker & Donato Dozzy - Paramagnetism

Taken from the A Made Up Sound (2009-2016) label compilation 

Out now on 2xCD in cardboard gatefold sleeve (+ foldout poster) and as a 20 track digital bundle. Buy it here:

Bandcamp http://amadeupsound.bandcamp.com
Clone clone.nl/item41990.html
Rush Hour www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=92558
Boomkat boomkat.com/products/a-made-up-sound-2009-2016
Bleep https://bleep.com/release/76708-a-made-up-sound-a-made-up-sound-2009-2016
Juno http://www.juno.co.uk/products/a-made-up-sound-2009-2016/625032-01/
Hardwax https://hardwax.com/53017/a-made-up-sound/a-made-up-sound-2009-2016/

A Made Up Sound (2009-2016)

P.P.B. [AMS000CD exclusive]

Track from NE36 Varg - Nordic Flora Series Pt. 1: Heroine EP

Order: http://northernelectronics.bandcamp.com

Varg - Heroine I (CK)

From "Tracer Wanz"
Track_01: Rogue Idiot

Bandcamp: blo-om.bandcamp.com/album/tracer-wanz
Spotify: sptfy.com/1N7z

W - I 06
Artwork by Oli XL

Rogue Idiot (W - I 06)

Out now on 12" clear vinyl and digital formats
https://perctrax.bandcamp.com/album/kepslok

Perc Trax closes it's second quartet of 'Ltd' releases by welcoming back Scalameriya for his second EP on the label. Last time he teamed up with VSK for 'Haka' but now he flies solo serving up three percussive grinders, each showing off different facets of his detailed and powerful sound. 

Opener and title track 'Kepslok' is built upon jagged electro riffs and the kind of stop / start rhythms that instantly differentiate it from techno's current glut of linear drum tools. 

'Annex No.3' utilizes the metallic percussion that Perc Trax is infamous for to devastating effect and closer 'Geargrind' tiptoes between 4/4 and broken rhythms, overlaying them with the glitching sounds of early computing and an irresistibly energetic bassline.

Buy at Bandcamp

Scalameriya - Geargrind (Perc Trax)

The latest from Gobby’s barnstorming BBG series. “Newboz” is a miraculous new occurrence in the saga, from the seemingly unexpected Beats By Gobby II (forthcoming), today coinciding with his valiant return to UNO NYC’s Pinball & Laundry Service lineup: RSVP bit.do/anotherholiday

Gobby - Newboz

A side of Aniara02, out 30 August. Vinyl Only!
Dorisburg = Me & Fabian Bruhn
www.soundcloud.com/aniara-recordings

Dorisburg - Sinai Hypnosis

Online Shop: www.northernelectronics.bandcamp.com

WW Distribution: www.spacecadets.world

Varg - Heroine I (CK)

Northern Electronics