The second SPLIT record of the Pi Electronics sub-catalogue kicks off 2022's release schedule, combining music by Ontal, the duo hailing from Serbia and Athens based producer, DΛS.

After 4 years, Ontal return to the label, with ‘Almagest’ Parts I & II on the A side, giving two different interpretations of their trademark industrial textured techno. One with a focus on the bassline and one kick drum oriented version.

The B side of SPLIT#2 hosts Athens techno producer and label resident DΛS, presenting his music for the very first time on vinyl. Driving, broken beat techno with an industrial edge.

Mastering: Dadub Studios
Release Date: March 25

SPLIT#2

ONTAL - ALMAGEST (Part II) [PEVA06]

We premiere new music from Spanish-born techno producer Hurtado as he returns to UVB’s coveted imprint Body Theory for a 5 track EP. We premiere ‘Over The Sea’, a cathartic broken techno weapon that leans on definitive Spanish and Birmingham traditions as Hurtado explores the world of textured & splintered hard-edged techno.

Berlin-based, Spanish-born Hurtado is one of the most promising techno acts to emerge from the Mediterian in recent years. Honing in on a classic Birmingham and Spanish-affiliated sound the young producer aims to breathe new life into an already exemplary era of techno. The youngster has already received high praise from techno stalwarts such as Regis, UVB, Dynamic Forces, and more, as he has had the pleasure of being remixed by both Regis and Dynamic Forces, while also releasing on UVB & Dynamic Forces labels.

With close to a decade’s worth of experience in techno production and DJing the Hurtado’s influences come from various corners, but his deep fascination for Birmingham, Spanish, and Eastern European techno sound continues to inspire him. His musical proposal can be defined as a symbiosis between past and future, full of broken and forceful rhythms. The youngster is perhaps best known for his collaborative alias with UVB as they form the duo “Education Club”.

We premiere ‘Over The Sea’ from Hurtado’s return to UVB’s beloved Body Theory label. The track is a hardheaded and pragmatic look into contemporary Brummie-influenced techno. The youngster blurs the line between UK-driven bass-heavy funk and the textured & industrial influence coming from the East of Europe, creating a symphony of snarling and purgative hard-edged sounds.

Elysium

Four Four Premiere: Hurtado - Over The Sea [Body Theory]

Artist: NX1
Title: Polarized Soul
Album: "What You Should know About Yourself"
Label: Nexe Records
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release date: June 03, 2023
Buy link: nexerecords.bandcamp.com/album/what-y…out-yourself

NX1 - Polarized Soul

In a much-anticipated return to the imprint's catalogue, label head @tommyfourseven unveils his first solo release in four years: 47039. Lauded as a pioneer of "uncompromising vision" by Resident Advisor, the producer has further honed his tight, technical and highly nuanced palette in a collection that alchemizes rolling techno and plaintive broken beat. 

Opener "SWORN" is the toughest and most tactile track on the EP, sculpted with searing synth lines that snake through dense percussive thickets. On "IXIAN", Tommy gives a hazy nod to his roots in drum n' bass with a half time groove that splinters with meteoric sweeps and mangled vocals—a readout from beyond. The B-side is still stamped with Tommy's impeccable attention to sound design, yet it turns downwards, mining cavernous and soul-penetrating depths. "CYCLES", an aqueous four-to-the-floor cut that burbles with effervescent chord stabs, offers softer shades that spill into spectral ambient closer "AERIAL". It's a lighter side we rarely hear from the British talent, displaying his tenacity as a far-reaching, constantly evolving artist with a knack for bringing listeners into 47's far-reaching otherworldly fold.

"47039” will be released on November 24th as limited edition vinyl and download.

47039

A1 TOMMY FOUR SEVEN / SWORN

'鬼面 : VA 01' by Various Artists

The album 'VA 01' is set to be released by a diverse group of eleven artists, each of whom will showcase their distinct style and artistic approach. In our exploration, let us direct our attention to the unique storytelling abilities of these artists, who possess a strong sense of individuality and expression.
https://gwimyeonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/va-01

Templər - Ultra Noise Brigade

We are thrilled to announce our first release as a label.

Inspired by the winter sunrises in the city of Porto, MURK AT DAWN VA marks the beginning of a new chapter in the electronic music scene, embracing the passion for the obscure and its intrinsic beauty. 

The first release by the newly established Rapture label consists of a spatial composition from Maria Callapez that inherits the melancholy from those foggy mornings, followed by the intensity and vigor from two renowned Georgian artists, Hecate Legacy and Downwell. 

To fulfill the work from the previous producers, Alessandro Adriani presents us some of his dark hypnotic finest art, preceded by the industrial and vibrant pace of the Portuguese Dust Devices, a sonority already considered his trademark.

ORDER BOTH DIGITAL AND VINYL: 
https://rapture-wav.bandcamp.com/album/murk-at-dawn-va

Hecate Legacy - Equinox

GLANZ + ELEND presents:
61 + 1 HYMNS FOR THE CHILDREN OF MYNAS | TEARING OF THE TEMPLE Charity VA 002

61 + 1 Artists Unite to Break the Silence:
Charity VA Supporting Palestine Children Relief

In a world where every word holds consequences and every silence bears weight, the latter cannot be a privilege. As the world witnesses the horrors of war and its devastating impact on innocent lives, it's imperative to raise our voices against injustice wherever it occurs. It is our duty, especially being artists, to raise consciousness and awareness, challenge norms and narratives.

We cannot allow ourselves to overlook the ongoing crisis in Palestine. This is not merely a matter of political stance; it's a test of our humanity. If we fail to speak out against the slaughter of innocent people and the genocide unfolding in Palestine, we fail on fundamental levels of compassion and justice.

It's not about political affiliations; it's about standing on the righteous side and feeling the pulse of what's truly just.

With the power of technology, we are constantly connected to the realities of conflict, yet to stay silence in the face of such atrocities is deadly.

For that reason we brought 61 artists together to break this silence and stand in solidarity with Palestine, especially the innocent children.

In the haunting echoes of silence, where cries for help are drowned by the thunder of war, our music becomes a beacon of hope, piercing through the darkness to remind the world of its humanity.

Each beat, each note is a testament to resilience, a defiance against the oppressors, a symphony of solidarity resonating across borders.

In the tapestry of chaos, our voices rise like a crescendo, demanding justice, demanding freedom and peace, demanding that the world listen and act.

Techno, Noise, EBM, punk, and experimental music—genres rooted in the ethos of creating alternate societies and challenging terrestrial limitations—have always championed freedom of expression. Yet, the contemporary landscape feels tainted by commodification, censorship, and the silencing of marginalized voices. This betrayal of the essence cannot be tolerated.

Our music is a rebellion, a revolution of sound, breaking chains of apathy and indifference, igniting flames of empathy and action.We are not just musicians; we are storytellers of the silenced, architects of dreams, weaving melodies of resistance and resilience.

Solidarity must be a foundational principle within our (sub-)culture. True freedom can only be achieved when all are liberated. Music, as a universal language, transcends boundaries and reminds us that every life is sacred.

"One for all, and all for one."

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming charity project, VA 002 compilation, dedicated to supporting Palestinian children relief and medical aid. This initiative brings together 61 unique tracks from a diverse range of artists. Each track serves as a powerful statement, amplifying the voices of the oppressed and advocating for a meaningful cause.

Through the universal language of music, our compilation project aims to raise awareness and provide vital support to Palestinian children in need. By featuring such a broad spectrum of artists and musical styles, we hope to engage a wide audience and inspire action towards positive change.

Join us in making a difference and lending your support to this important cause. Together, through the power of music, we can create a brighter future!

Thanks a million to all the artists involved for lending their talent and voices to this important endeavor. Let's make an impact together!

releases March 20, 2024

Charity Partner: Palestine Children Relief Fond, Medical Aid Palestine, Save the Children

Mastering by ZNZL +HALBA

Label: Glanz + Elend Berlin

Format: Digital

NX1 - Polarized Soul

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