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Dinas Emrys - Chwedl y ddwy ddraig (the legend of the two dragons)

"According to welsh legend, when Vortigern fled into Wales to escape the Anglo-Saxon invaders, he chose this lofty hillfort as the site for his royal retreat. Every day his men would work hard erecting the first of several proposed towers; but the next morning they would return to find the masonry collapsed in a heap. This continued for many weeks until Vortigern was advised to seek the help of a young boy not conceived by a mortal man. The King sent his soldiers out across the land to find such a lad. The boy they found was called Myrddin Emrys (Merlin Ambrosius). 

Vortigern, following the advice of his councillors, was planning to kill the boy in order to appease supernatural powers that prevented him from building a fortress here. Merlin scorned this advice, and instead explained that the hillfort could not stand due to a hidden pool containing two vermes (dragons). He explained how the White Dragon of the Saxons though winning the battle at present, would soon be defeated by the Welsh Red Dragon. After Vortigern's downfall, the fort was given to High-King Ambrosius Aurelianus, known in Welsh as Emrys Wledig, hence its name.

Satisfied with this explanation, the King of the Britons ordered his men to dig deep into the hillock, and after days of digging exposed the water of the lake, just as Merlin had predicted.

They drained the water, revealing two sleeping dragons. One red, and one white, just as the young Merlin had predicted.

Annoyed by being awoken from their slumber, the two dragons once again began to fight in sight of Vortigern, Merlin and their men.

Eventually, the white dragon grew weary, and flew away across the border to England, while the red dragon returned to his lair to continue his sleep.

Merlin explained to Vortigern that the legendary Two Dragons were actually representative of the defenders of Great Britain (in this case, Vortigern and his men who resided in Wales) and the invaders, the incoming Saxons.

The remaining Red Dragon became a symbol of Welsh resilience against its invaders, and in 1959 was made the official flag of Wales"

Dinas Emrys

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LN-014 Archives EP (2x12”)

Max Watts, the elusive force behind Limited Network, emerges from the shadows with his first double pack release, Archives EP. Watts reveals a selection of tracks that have remained hidden—dating back to 2019; never before appearing on vinyl. Despite the ongoing enigma surrounding Watts and Limited Network, Archives EP is a stark, no-nonsense exploration of minimal techno. Drawing inspiration from pioneers of the second wave of Detroit Techno, this EP delivers eight tracks steeped in raw energy. From the chilling synths of the aptly titled "Sinister Loop" to the punishing beats of "Low Rider" and the disorienting rhythms of "Multitask," this release is a compelling addition to the toolbox for those who navigate the darker corners of the genre.

TRACKLISTING: 
A1. Naut
A2. Sinister Loop
B1. Multitask 
B2. Low Rider
C1. Sustain Loop
C2. Ichi 3 
D1. The Percussionist 
D2. Consciousness 

ETCHING: 
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side A): LN014 A DS
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side B): LN014 B DS
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side C): LN014 C DS
Matrix / Runout: Matrix / Runout (Side D): LN014 D DS

Max Watts - Archives EP [LN014] 2x12"

The new PoleGroup Radio is handled by one of the best-kept secrets in Spanish techno: @aikenmusic

Aiken is a Spanish DJ and producer known in the techno scene for his minimalist and deep approach. Originally from Madrid, he has gained recognition for his dark atmospheres and intense rhythms. Besides his work as a DJ, Aiken has released several EPs and albums on respected labels like Non Series and Timeline, the latter being his own label. His music stands out for its technical quality and ability to create immersive environments, blending classic and contemporary techno elements.

PoleGroup Radio - Aiken 21.08.2024

A Scintilla Of Peace In An Ocean Of Hurt

Matt O’Brien returns to the Off-key Industries label with this diverse slice of underground engineering, spanning the entirety of rave’s connective tissue. From ocean-deep analog workouts that wouldn’t be out of place in a classic John Carpenter horror, to pristine & hypnotic dub house sparkling up from the abyss, this EP highlights Matt’s virtuosity in multiple genres, but always with the same signature warmth and depth.

“Delicate Ambiguity” sees a fragile melody wind its way out of smog-like miasma of reverberating industrial bass, evoking a future past, reminiscent of krautrock innovators such as Neu! and Monoton, a dark slice of cinematic, electronic soul. A soundtrack for the best film you’ve never seen.

“It’s Deeper than you think” takes a left turn into hypnagogic deep house territory with slivers of glinting metallic stabs floating on a sea of pulsating bass and sculpted 4/4 beats, serving as a counterpoint to "Delicate Ambiguity's" Mariana Trench depths.

“To The Break Of Day And Beyond” returns to a mournful reflective, meditative space, with mellifluous synths sparkling under smeared analog drones, gradually giving way to explosive breakbeats & sub bass, reminiscent of some of Carl Craig’s most innovative rhythmic work, bringing the EP to a shuddering close.

To The Break Of Day And Beyond EP

Matt O'Brien - To The Break Of Day And Beyond EP (clips)

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UK based techno / house / whatever label run by Matt O'Brien since 2005. Off-key is not a label for purists and always operates at its best when exploring the spaces between genres.

Matt O'Brien - To The Break Of Day And Beyond EP (clips)

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