Press Release

Label: Illegal Alien Records
Artist(s): Ecilo
Remixer(s): N/A
Album/Single: Dark Faith
Track(s): Dark Faith, Mantra Penglaris, Mars Conflict, Strange Shadows, Themescira
Genre: Techno
Format: Digital WAV/MP3
Catalogue Number: IAR383
Release Date: August 18th of 2025
Mastering by The Programnaitor
Artwork Design by Rommulo


We're pleased to welcome back Ecilo to Illegal Alien Records. This is his debut EP on the label, after his last contribution on our latest Deported Series: Tweleve compilation released last February, and also powerful releases on Hardgroove, Arts, Mitsubasa and Planet Rhythm just to name a few, Ecilo returns and we are thrilled to present you his brand new work titled 'Dark Faith,' another massive five-track EP from the Indonesian producer.


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IAR383 - Ecilo - Dark Faith

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As rich sonically as it is in social commentary, Marteka Fair's latest techno EP is a perfect fit for the budding discography of VAST.

Marteka Fair is from North Carolina, and the American DJ and producer is a key part of the local scene co-creating Liminal Space, a live concert series with visual artist Fluxxss that merges sound and image into a shared, sensory environment. She has not only appeared on club and festival line-ups alongside Rrose, Rødhåd, DVS1, and Bloody Mary, but also lists releases on Berlin's W133, Infra, and Maison Fauna, while being behind the A&R for VAST's releases.

The Life After Internet EP consists of four tracks along with remixes by Bekkler and JAK. It draws inspiration from a time when the information revolution lay at our fingertips, promising what seemed at the time like a utopian frontier of human connection.

Bekkler is a Berlin-based artist who is co-founder of Backhaus Records and resident at its affiliated event series, Backhaus Kollektiv, as well as gracing top labels like BCCO and PRTL WRX.

JAK is the SubSensory label boss from Portland, Oregon with over 20 years of industry experience. From hosting legendary events, to playing around the world, he includes music on imprint's such as Ricardo Garduno's Illegal Alien, Mike Derer's Northern Parallels, and Angel Alanis' Slap Jaxx.

"Lucid Thinking" communicates loudly and clearly that this will not be a forgettable record. Present and accounted for are all the tried-and-true hallmarks of specialist techno, but an inventive synth melody snaps the listener’s train of thought into the moment in a way that only the most skilled producers are capable.

No momentum is lost by the time "Access Denied" cues up. From its otherworldly groove to how its sound design taunts the listener with nonverbal vowel sounds, the single stands out as a case study in pushing the limits of what constitutes techno. It doesn’t deviate far from its core motif — nor does it need to.

"Missed Call" follows with crystalline textures a la early Robert Hood, with a long section devoted entirely to the track's hollow, rattling percussion. In his rendition, Bekkler reinterprets a small sliver of the source material's experimental chord progression to instil an air of urgency sure to trigger a shift in energy on any dance floor.

Rounding out the original singles appearing on the tracklist of the EP is "Frisson." While markedly more melodic than the music preceding it, its arrangement meanders in a way that might sound random to the untrained ear. JAK expanded upon this complex emotional palette in his remix, spinning it into the lore of an exhilarating story.

Although more than three decades have passed since the advent of the Internet, mankind continues to grapple with its impacts on nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives. Much in the same way, Marteka Fair's Life After Internet EP proves that there is uncharted territory left to explore in techno. After all this time, we've only scratched the surface.

Label: VAST
Artist: Marteka Fair
Title: Life After Internet
Release Date: Friday 15 August 2025
Format: Digital
CAT: VAST004

DS Premiere: Marteka Fair - Lucid Thinking [VAST004]

Premiere of Manglés - Mindstate Artifact [HGD31]

BUY: https://humanoidgods.bandcamp.com/album/trascendance-code-ep

Artist: Manglés
Title: Mindstate Artifact
Label: Humanoid Gods
Catalogue: HGD31
Release date: 22/08/2025

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Manglés - Mindstate Artifact [SOMA SELECTS Premiere]

Destructive Interference

Hohe (Live) @ Giri, Berlin - 10.07.2025

Premiere of Ocirala - Sub Module [MASTER]

BUY: https://neighbourhood-ldn.bandcamp.com/album/hood012-ocirala-just-a-little-bit-longer-ep

Artist: Ocirala
Title: Sub Module
Label: Neighbourhood 
Catalogue: HOOD012
Release date: 15.08.2025

LABEL LINKS:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/neighbourhood-music
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Ocirala - Sub Module [SOMA SELECTS Premiere]

BIN007 by www.soundcloud.com/ddoldd
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Mastered by www.soundcloud.com/esposito-2834
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Release artwork by Carla Warneboldt
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Release date 24.10.2025
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www.binaer.berlin


[B2] Dold - Borderline (Original Mix)

FUR:THER SESSIONS : PREMIERE 307

Artist: NFNM 
Track: Friction Love (Tsott Remix)
Album: VA - FRICTION
Label: Hypnotic Journeys
Cat. No.: HJ002
Mastering: Verbindung (Tsotne Tabatadze)
Artwork: Ozeki Gagamaru (Gegi Azarashvili)
Format: Digital
Genre: Hypnotic Techno
Release date: 15/08/2025
Released by Hypnotic Journeys, Georgia

Buy it here: 
https://hypnoticjourneys.bandcamp.com/album/friction-va 

Tracklist:
01. Grenuy - Calypso
02. Grenuy - Calypso (Van Morph Remix)
03. NFNM - Friction Love
04. NFNM - Friction Love (Tsott Remix) 

NFNM:
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https://facebook.com/kkapanaa

Tsott:
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https://furthersessions.bandcamp.com
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Contact and Premiere Requests:
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PREMIERE: NFNM - Friction Love (Tsott Remix) [Hypnotic Journeys]

Sigvard is a techno artist and producer from Belgium. Grown from a project from artist Tom Hades, Sigvard has returned to his stripped down arrangements and use of limited instruments in the studio. This has led to a more focused and direct sound that still retains the power and emotion of his earlier work.
Sigvard's music is influenced by a wide range of artists, from early pioneers like Kraftwerk and Afrika Bambaataa to more contemporary acts like Underworld and Laurent Garnier. This diverse range of influences can be heard in his music, which often blends elements of different styles together to create something unique.

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OECUS Podcast 467 // SIGVARD

Release date (vinyl & digital): 12th of September 2025

TRACKLIST:
A1: Flashback
A2: W9Y
B1: Ascender
B2: Break Nation

INFO:

Unmistakable are the sonic experiments of Spanish alchemist ORBE; with this fresh release on Token. ORBE’s iconically viscous textures and impactful percussion weasel their way into ‘Ascender’ for a deeper release on Kr!z’s label. Thick, brooding atmospheres drive these tracks into stories of pursuit and escape throughout its four tracks.  

A slick, pulsating low end in ‘Flashback’ stands out as a first impression for an imposing EP. Electric leads zip by for maximum psychosis; he’s known for his uncompromising dissonance and drive. A staple of the Spanish scene, ORBE bites down hard on deep and hypnotic techno to resonate through concrete warehouses. This jagged edge to club music continues through ‘W9Y’ - a more drum-forward cut with noisy transitions and breathable synthwork. Sharper stabs occupy this space as opposed to the track’s predecessor and tension is maintained with a lingering pad in the background. A meditative conclusion for the A side, ORBE quickly shifts his attention in the titletrack ‘Ascender’. Emphasizing tone and tune on the kick, the lead comes with confrontation. Rolling through shifting hats, the producer brings boiling tension through minimal arrangement and the weight of his sound design - a skillset only the most seasoned artists can claim. To close things out, ‘Break Nation’ does just that - cutting off the traditional four/four rhythm and instead presenting itself as a bass stepper. With ORBE’s classic unison packed synths, this dweller presents a whole other perspective on ‘Ascender’. A hybrid of influences and yet still destined for the techno dancefloor, this breath of fresh air serves as deep dive into the subconscious for an eyes-closed experience.

TOKEN134 - ORBE - Ascender

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