Juanito State & Monsieur Philippe
Frutos Brutos EP [OBSM012]
Release Date - April 29th, 2022

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Juanito State & Monsieur Philippe connect for their debut on Obscura - the Frutos Brutos EP. The Colombian connection bears fruit yet again, providing a rich, mass-moving, and distinct sound that has caught the ears of global dancers. Powerful synthetic sounds enter the fold, as analog tones meet punchy drum patterns across this 6-track project, showcasing a club-driven sound from the compatriots.

The project’s two singles - Indie Town & Biche - lead the line on Frutos Brutos, providing twisted recognizable vocal chops on top of soaring synth work. Chonta Dura welcomes percussive latin rhythms over crisp broken beats, while Her In Hell is built upon minimal tones built for the afterhours sessions.I Mix Your Love feels like an instant classic, as gritty analog-drenched hooks ebb & flow on top of timeless vocal work. Closing the show in memorable fashion, Pineal Scratch pummels the soul, diving into the dark crevices of dancefloor appeal.

Frutos Brutos releases on all digital platforms April 29th, with presale available April 20th.

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Juanito State & Monsieur Philippe - Indie Town

Rez Dorsia
Abstrakt Lover EP [OBSM013]
Release Date - June 3, 2022

Stream & Download - https://ObscuraMusic.lnk.to/AbstraktLover

We’re thrilled to welcome Chicago’s Rez Dosia to Obscura for his first feature length project - The Abstrakt Lover EP. With a feature selection on the recent Jimi Jules Essential Mix, Rez is on the rise as the summer season kicks into gear.

The project’s namesake and A-side Abstrakt Lover brings crisp acidic tones and tripped out vocal chops, creating bespoke dancefloor moments. Lights Out & Apache Plume bring a low-slung minimal vibe, keeping the groove tight while allowing punchy drum programming to catch the ear. Atacama welcomes floating melodies to lighten the mood, before Black Reflections sends us back into the deep with an ominous analog arrangement brimming with late night flavor. Closure wraps up the projects with an elongated break welcoming signature dancefloor moments.

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Abstrakt Lover

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Fedele
The Awake, Pt. 1 EP [OBSM009]
Release Date - July 1st, 2022

Stream & Download - https://ObscuraMusic.lnk.to/TheAwake1

Riot Dance leads the line with crisp house kicks on a heady rise through the early stages, setting the groove deep into the foundation before an analog-tinged synth line claims the hook. Acidic tones & ethereal stabs offer a generous dose of psychedelia, while the gritty groove ensures Riot Dance’s ability to ignite any dance floor.

Modular Madness harnesses ominous flavors and a driving baseline that ebbs & flows to keep minds melting. The melodies open into swirling synthetics, with revolving reverberations and rich soundscapes capturing the ear from start to finish. The B-side is brimming quick breaks built with dance floor moments in mind. A true techno tool for the selectors amongst us.

Storied German duo Extrawelt arrive at Obscura on remix duty, taking the reins on Riot Dance to twist a low-slung groover. They bring the baseline into the foreground, keeping a delightful vibe alive and welcoming a touch of light to the dark underbelly of the original, before diving back into the deep as the track unfolds. 

Obscura regular Mathew Jonson connects with a producer he knows quite well - his brother Nathan. Together, they remix Modular Madness under their alias Midnight Operator. Picking up the pace, they maintain the acid-laced grit from the original Fedele arrangement, while adding serene melodies to the high-end. A balanced rework from two seasoned veterans.

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Fedele - Modular Madness

Fedele - Riot Dance

V.A. - The Sound Of Obscura [OBSM014]
Release Date - November 18th, 2022

Stream & Download - https://obscuramusic.lnk.to/TheSoundOfObscura

Bari-based talent Fedele’s Obscura Music label continues to go from strength to strength as a pioneering platform for avant-garde techno music with a leftfield twist. Following a string of poignant releases earlier in the year, the label returns in November with a generous serving of its undeniably unique sound palate provided by a carefully handpicked selection of celebrated electronic names.

Heading the bill, label boss Fedele is joined by a worthy cast of adversaries, including Damon Jee, Stephan Barnem, Works of Intent, Odd Oswald, VNTM, Rez Dorsia, Golden Virgo, Emitr, Juanito State, and Dustin Holtsberry.

Spanning thirteen tracks, The Sound Of Obscura takes you on a spirited journey through a myriad of different genre-loosened vibes. Whether it’s the marauding grittiness ‘Starfield’, the resonant darkness of ‘Healing’ or Works Of Intent’s ‘Limitless Leisure’ that spins you full of synth-rich electro-laced vocal goodness, the collectively pleasant lean away from mainstream techno and focus on sonic storytelling delivers a firm reminder of Fedele’s appeal and his artistic vision for Obscura.

Nestled between a freshly-squeezed Fedele cut, you’ll find a library of different tales. From the afro-infused glitchiness of Rez Dorsia’s ‘Ultra Lux’ right through to the pounding warehouse persona of Golden Virgo’s ‘Canadian Swinger’, it’s a celebration of everything compilations should be variety, creativity, boldness and energy, all wrapped up in an artistically digestible ball for you to enjoy on the dancefloor or the comfort of your own home.

The Sound of Obscura

Works Of Intent - Limitless Leisure

Fedele - Six Days

Damon Jee - Starfield

Juanito State
Glitchea EP [OBSM015]
Release Date - January 13, 2023

Stream & Download - https://obscuramusic.lnk.to/Glitchea

Colombian producer Juanito State returns to Obscura with the Glitchea EP. As a follow up to the much-applauded Frutos Brutos release last year, Glitchea continues to cement Juanito's rich, mass-moving, and distinct sound that has caught the ears of global dancers. Powerful synthetic sounds showcase a club-driven sound across a collaborative-heavy project, featuring Monsieur Phillipe, Aria, and Alejo Gutierrez.

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Juanito State feat. Brokix - Glitchea

Fedele
The Awake, Pt. 2 EP [OBSM010]
Release Date - Feb 24, 2023

Stream & Download - https://ObscuraMusic.lnk.to/TheAwake2

Fedele’s Obscura Music continues to set a precedent for underground electronic music through a wave of carefully curated exploratory releases from hand-picked global talent alongside the Bari-based label boss himself. The latest shining example of Obscura’s ever-expanding avant-garde appeal is also the second chapter of Fedele’s ‘The Awake’ chronicle - following the well-received arrival of Pt. 1 in July 2022.
					
Spike Express’ opens ‘The Awake, Pt. 2’ with an expectedly potent and pumping Indie Dance thunderbolt from the label boss. Boasting pulsating grooves and a plethora of concrete analogue musicality from start to finish, it’s another head-turning frequency-rich stomper from Fedele that keeps you well within a firm grip for the entirety.

‘The Envelope’ matches the searing vibe with another remarkable club-focused cut from the Italian. Undulating drum work and fizzing hat sequences provide a blend of punch and swing whilst gritty lead melodies and atmospheric soundscapes bring the track’s ominously ear-catching persona to life.
		
On the flip, we welcome two remixers to the project to provide undeniably unique and blistering offerings. Electroclash’s founding father, French electronic icon The Hacker pairs with fellow Bari-native Golden Virgo.

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The Awake, Pt. 2

Fedele - Spike Express

Fedele - The Envelope

Rez Dorsia - Hurt Me Bad [OBSM016]

Stream & Download - https://obscuramusic.lnk.to/HurtMeBad

We’re thrilled to welcome Chicago’s Rez Dosia back to Obscura for his second feature length project - the Hurt Me Bad EP. Rez is on the rise as the summer season kicks into high gear, with widespread support flowing in from techno titans Jimi Jules, Fedele, Dubfire, and more.

This 5-track EP spans the spectrum of synthetic mastery, garnishing global selectors with innovative tools for peak-time punch. A New Level claims the A-side role, featuring a vibrantly lo-fi vocal performance from Vela-Fi which floats over a crisp & playful synthetic house groove. Revolution welcomes driving dips & dives; an ominous offering with a vivacious build for dancefloor defiance. The EP’s namesake - Hurt Me Bad - continues to turn the dial, propelling us deeper into an analog assault of Rez Dorsia. Klexos is a progressive-tinged number angled through the lens of acid techno. Closing out the project is everyone’s dear friend - Anxiety. The most linear and after-hours feeling of the bunch, Rez welcomes tripped-out tones to keep the late-night lovers floating into higher planes. Simply put - another round of undeniable productions from Rez Dorsia.

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Rez Dorsia - A New Level Feat. Vela-Fi

Rez Dorsia - Anxiety

Rez Dorsia - Hurt Me Bad

Rez Dorsia - Klexos

Rez Dorsia - Revolution

Xx Isis xX - Burn Like Fire [OBSM017]

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Isis wrote ‘Burn Like Fire’ during a romantic period of her life, while traveling to her native island of Koh Samui with her ex-partner in 2015. The song's lyrics originated from a vivid nightmare, fueling a one-and-a-half-page poem. Initially set aside, Isis transformed the poem into a deeply personal song during the 2020 lockdown, incorporating vocal harmonies and effects, turning it into a synthpop ballad encapsulating her journey and emotions. Following her separation, the song found a home.

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Xx Isis xX - Burn Like Fire

Xx Isis xX - Burn Like Fire (Fedele Remix) [OBSM017R1]

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Fedele first discovered the original version of ‘Burn Like Fire’ on Xx Isis xX’s Facebook page. It’s a deeply personal, self-produced synth-pop track - which Isis had posted on the internet to see how people would react. The song struck a chord with Fedele, inspiring him to ask her if he could remix and release it on his label. She agreed and he proceeded to give it his signature chugging electro treatment, turning it into a euphoric club weapon.

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Xx Isis xX - Burn Like Fire (Fedele Remix)

Xx Isis xX - Burn Like Fire (Rez Dorsia Remix) [OBSM017R2]

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Xx Isis XX - Burn Like Fire (Rez Dorsia Remix)

Finally, Xx Isis xX has landed on Obscura with 'Burn Like Fire' and in this fourth edition of Ob[Session] she will cast a spell with her electronic sounds and dark notes, creating an emotional and immersive experience.
Get ready to be transported!

Burn Like Fire [OBSM017] is OUT NOW.
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Ob[Session] - Xx Isis xX

Emitr - Grow [OBSM018]

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Time Backwards

Emitr - Time Backwards

Emitr - Grow [OBSM018]

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Nostri Casus

Emitr - Nostri Casus

Drawing from the authenticity and spontaneity of nature, Emitr desires to connect with his environment is all-encompassing, as present in the title track, ‘Grow’. ‘Grow’ is an ode to the cycle of life, to every process that exists within the other.

Emitr - Grow [OBSM018]

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Grow

Emitr - Grow

Xx Isis Xx - Burn Like Fire (Öona Dahl Remix) [OBSM017R2]

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Xx Isis Xx - Burn Like Fire (Öona Dahl Remix)

(incl Track By Agents Of Time, Franþois X, Voiski, The Hacker, Orbe, Abstract Division, Roberto & Amandra) Obscura, The Italian Based Imprint Run By Agents Of Time, Present Their Second Release.

[OBSM002] Digital. Biemsix - You're Too Young To Worry

Obscura, the Italian based imprint run by Agents Of Time, present their second release featuring new tracks by a variety of artists including François X, Voiski and The Hacker.

Label owners offer a disorienting line of acid tension in ‘Sequences’ followed by minimalist master Voiski’s ‘Floodlight For Sunflower’ - a deep end percussive workout. Parisian underground export François X is next with stripped back hypnotic roller ‘Rigid Monitor’ whilst The Hacker explores face-melting electro on ‘Analog Blizzard’.

Conceptual Spanish producer Orbe pairs interplanetary glitches with low end bass structures on ‘Temporary Mutation’ followed by Warsaw based Frenchman Amandra, who delves into droning tribal percussions on ‘Derviche Roba’.

Abstract Division, the collaborative project by Paul Boex and Dave Miller offer an eerie, energetic builder on ‘Unfolding Process’, followed by British techno mainstay Roberto’s funk injected robotic workout ‘Talisman’.

As part of the digital release, Italian Berlin-based producer Biemsix presents ‘You’re Too Young To Worry’, a restrained track where looping melodies interact with skeletal percussion.

[OBSM002] B1. Francois X - Rigid Monitor

[OBSM002] A2. Voiski - Floodlight For Sunflower

Agents Of Time are proud to present ‘Ordinary Cosmic Dance’, the new EP on their own Obscura imprint. Over three tracks the Bari based trio brandish hypnotic, looping melodies in techno structures with subtle trance references. It arrives a year after the birth of the label, which has since issued music by Hiver, Amandra and The Hacker amongst others.

‘Ordinary Chaos’ builds low end frequencies juxtaposed with a stripped back melodic lead and staccato bass. ‘Cosmic Frequencies’ revolves around a syncopated synth line that swells its way through mesmeric percussion and entrancing pads. ‘Dance Impulse’ takes fragments of dub techno and remoulds them into a glitchy dancefloor workout.

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Ordinary Cosmic Dance EP

[OBSM005] B1. Agents Of Time - Cosmic Frequencies

Following the release of Amandra's acclaimed Dame de Bahia album last year, Obscura present a remix EP due 14th September. Featured in the package - which will be available as both vinyl and digital - are remixes from ROD, Antigone, Agents of Time and Kris Wadsworth.

Dame De Bahia, Amandra’s second studio album, navigates a unique space between droning ambience and polyrhythmic funk. Using minimalist techniques, the Ahrpe Records co-founder builds tranquil sonic spaces that evolve on their own accord, making way for carefully mapped out rhythmic cycles. The result is an immersive listening experience replete with subtle details, but never cluttered.

For the remix package, five interpretations provide varying takes on Amandra’s originals. Agents Of Time build a swirl of trance-inducing synths on their remix of the title track, followed by a darkened dose of trippy techno on ROD’s first remix of ‘Pimprenelle’.

Opening up the B side, Kris Wadsworth creates a cavernous setting for his eerie take on ‘Polichinela’, whilst Antigone’s interpretation of ‘Linale’ veers us into warmer, ambient territory.

As part of the digital release only, ROD provides a second version of ‘Pimprenelle’, navigating a hypnotic journey through minimalist structures.

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[OBSM006] A1. Amandra - Dame De Bahia (Agents Of Time Remix)

For its seventh release, Obscura - the thriving label of Italian trio Agents Of Time - returns to the compilation format to welcome exciting new talents and core label acts. 

‘East Coast’, the Agents Of Time track which opens the release, is at once tough and atmospheric, with delicate pads suspended above the rugged, syncopated rhythm. London Modular Alliance complete the A-side with an organic jam of bleeps, bass and crisp percussion. Next, Australian Jensen Interceptor contributes a fresh cut of rapid-fire electro which leads neatly into the sci-fi tones of ‘Welcome To My World’ by newcomer Golden Virgo. 

Following a full EP on Obscura earlier this year, Hiver is back with the elastic bassline and dreamy arpeggios of ‘Stasys’. Orbe, a remixer on Hiver’s EP, impresses with ‘Never Comes’, a similarly restrained and endlessly detailed journey through the depths. 

The final side is split between Laguna and Kris Wadsworth. The former tunnels further into the hypnotic side of Obscura’s sound whilst Wadsworth’s crunchy, Detroit techno ends the release on a high. With ‘From Sound To Silence 2’, Agents Of Time have compiled eight, stand-out tracks to explore the full range of their dancefloor sensibilities. 

Buy & Download: https://www.obscuramusic.com/releases/obsm007/from-sound-to-silence-2

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[OBSM007] D1. Laguna - Adriatic

Mathew Jonson and Agents Of Time take their on-stage collaboration into the studio for a new EP on Obscura, ‘Repeating Pattern, Numbers and Letters’.
Italian trio Agents Of Time realise a longtime dream with the eighth release on their Obscura label. Mathew Jonson’s singular productions and improvisational performance style has had a huge influence over them since the beginning of their career, so much so that their name Agents Of Time is taken from a 2010, Mathew Jonson album title. Their shared love for jamming and aligned musical visions led to a joint performance in 2017 (Agents Of Time played live with Jonson’s band Cobblestone Jazz) and now it lands on record.
The magic happened in Jonson’s spaceship of a studio in Berlin. Press play on opener ‘Repeating Patterns, Numbers and Letters’, which features the infectious vocals of Jonson’s wife Isis, and the spirited vibe of those sessions comes alive. The beats are organic, the melodies warm and colourful. Jonson’s inimitable splashes of funk and the Agents’ fluid basslines continue on the B-side with the kaleidoscopic breakdowns of ‘IG00156’. The digital only, final track ‘Dancing In The Darkness’ is another extended trip through the four artists’ rich world of sound, rounding off this inimitable record with striking musicianship.
‘Repeating Pattern, Numbers and Letters’ is out on March 29. Ahead of the release, Mathew Jonson and Agents Of Time play live together at Rex Club, Paris, on March 8th.

A1. Mathew Jonson And The Agents Of Time Feat. Isis - Repeating Patterns, Numbers And Letters

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