Track from NE86 Anthony Linell – Dissolution Process EP
Out on digital and 12" June 27th

Throttling his focus into a number of studious and reflective releases in the last years, Anthony Linell's new EP breaks for a chaotic descent into a sinuous and muscular syntax to reveal some of his most refined yet ravenous works. Seamlessly arranged, each track finds a unique way of balancing syncopation to kindle unease at the peaks.

Mastered by Neel at EnissLab, Rome

Dissolution Process

Anthony Linell – Dissolution Process

Release date (vinyl & digital): 14th of October 2022

TRACKLISTING:
A1. Tripartite
A2. Ascension Chain
B1. Bass Model
B2. The Burning Roundtable

INFO:
With a first appearance on Token through a remix for PTTRN’s ‘To Disapear Completely’, Mike Parker fully debuts on the imprint with ‘The Burning Round Table’ for 4 corrosive tracks of unforgiving power. Highly skilled in crafting cavernous ambiances and sharp tension, the American virtuoso offers a record emphasizing just that: imposing cuts to be selected with intention. 

Parker immediately introduces the EP with gravitas through boiling, acidic A1 ‘Tripartite’. This first track stomps its way through an aquatic ecosystem with the occasional stab to reaffirm the vast dimension of the track. Parker uses texturally abstract atmospheres that dive the alert listener into its mysterious environment. The kick pummels onto Parker’s next piece ‘Ascension Chain’, which carries its name well. A heavy low-end clears space for a mesmerizing stepped lead in this track that evokes a similar size as its predecessor’s. Quick hi hat sections hurry the track along into the other side of the record that meets the listener with a clear transition. Part 2 of the EP begins with ‘Bass Model’, where Parker flattens the dimension of his project with a strong, operatic bassline and rhythmic syncopation. Movement is now prioritized in a B side that sets a convincing balance between techno and Detroit electro through a highly effective use of minimal elements. Closed hi hats are uplifted through sections of rolling rides to keep the pace persistent and the track tunneling. Parker then guides us to the final pillar of ‘The Burning Round Table’ with his title track as B2, a logical continuation to the song before. A sustained and highly saturated bassline pushes through head bobbing percussion with a vintage sounding vocal sample to wrap up the artist’s sonic trip.

TOKEN111 - Mike Parker - The Burning Roundtable

Twenty-three years on from its original release, the debut album of American artist Mike Parker stands proud as a blueprint for deep, hypnotic techno in the new millennium. Originally published as a CD-only edition on Parker’s own Geophone label, Field Records are now giving Dispatches the first full vinyl release it so richly deserves - spread across six sides and reproducing Parker’s distinctive artwork at scale. A stealthy classic spoken about in hushed tones by techno connoisseurs - this new edition should gain the wider recognition it rightly deserves. 

Charting the course of Parker’s career reads like the evolution of deep techno itself - moving from early collaborations with Donato Dozzy to appearances on seminal labels such as Prologue, Semantica and Spazio Disponibile. The essence of his approach was forged early on, honing techno’s propulsion into a raw essence without losing any of the weight. It’s an exercise in minimalism, but the sound is still monolithic and engulfing, crystal clear in its intention and devoted to the power of subtle pressure. When the decay on a reverb opens up a fraction, Parker’s music leaves enough space for you to notice. Incremental shifts become monumental in his hands and his commitment to subliminal layering reveals hidden depths the further you submit to his hypnotic sound. 

This definitive edition of Dispatches looks at the vinyl singles which accompanied the album’s original release and creates a more complete picture of the area that Parker was exploring at the time. It’s the first time that the alternate take of icy depth charge ‘Copper Variations: CV1’ appears on wax, as goes for the pneumatic tension of ‘Reduction’ and evocative miniature sound sculpture ‘Blue Equals Black’. Expanding the album beyond its original CD form, epic rarity ‘Dissolution 99’ presides over the final side, while the standout Voiceprint release is now represented in full with the inclusion of heavyweight stepped techno workout ‘Voiceprint: Voice Two’. 

Able to sustain his own creative vision without cowing to the trends or expectations of any scene or clique, Parker’s music has progressed on its own terms. What this reissue demonstrates is how fully formed his vision was - even at a relatively early stage. In an era where the deep techno scene is thriving, Dispatches feels all the more relevant, undiluted by time and still unmatched in its immersive perfection.

Bandcamp

Mike Parker - Reduction

NK Porter is back with a banger of an EP! Driving Sounds, energetic vibes and lots of huge basslines await you, enjoy!

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NK Porter - Magnet (Original Mix) | FREE DOWNLOAD

Hypnotica (Original Mix)

Recorded and first released in 1999, "Drain Hum" is a perfect example of Mike Parker's signature sound.  

Some history of the track is published here:
https://mnmt.no/blog/flashback-mike-parker-drain-hum-1999/

"Drain Hum" by Mike Parker

Jeroen Liebregts - Vloer

Release date: 7th of September 2018 (vinyl & digital format)

A1. Afnio
A2. Renio
B1. Osmio
B2. Vanadio

After the powerful excursion of last year's Calcata, Neel returns to Token with Transition. Neel is known for engineering precision as the outlet for his creativity, both on his own and through his various collaborations.

Transition continues in this vein. Conceptually based around four elements in the group known as the transition metals and recorded live in one take, each track is a mind-bending trip through the periodic table that retains the human touch of a live performance. Afnio comes in gently, gradually twisting through moods into something for the late hours. Renio's deep spiraling somehow cascades upwards beyond the smooth transitions of the bass. Osmio showcases granulated percussion and tasteful discord, while Vanadio hypnotises with an infinite-seeming yet perfectly positioned high-end wail.

Neel - Renio (TOKEN86)

Northern Electronics 53
Anthony Linell – Alienation from Self EP

Mastered by Neel at EnissLab, Rome
Visual by A.L.

http://northernelectronics.bandcamp.com

Anthony Linell – As They Withdraw

Buy Worldwide on 12": fanlink.to/bzNQ
Bandcamp: artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/stamina-ep

Emmanuel is back in full-form on his own label Darkmatter Inc. His aim is to make a record that will stand the testament of time, but shows very clearly how technology and generations after today "techno" become something more based on image or appearance, this record exposes how techno can be melodic, and methodical at the same time, drawing colors and shades of light with few instruments and simply skills. " If Only" and "Stamina" are the result of a one single shot Jam based on some " ingredients" found during experimentation, while "Confession" and " Once in a lifetime" are a way more studied work that takes the listener to a new dimension of sonic sounds palette, making the user wonder if he ever heard something like this, or not. 

Buy the 12": 
https://www.deejay.de/Emmanuel_Stamina_DRKMT004_Vinyl__352158
https://www.decks.de/track/emmanuel-stamina/ced-56
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/emmanuel-stamina/723031-01/

Digital: https://artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/stamina-ep

Worldwide Feedbacks:

Thomas Hessler - Nice one! Thank you!” 
Angel Molina “'If Only' and 'Stamina' have both a great timeless feeling. 'Stamina' as my fav track here, very into the raw drums. thanks.” 
Tim Xavier - I'm digging If only and Stamina def nice to hear some tracks with vibes
Roberto - This EP is 100% vision of music that i prefer, so emotive, thanks Emmanuel
Laurent Garnier - Very Cool EP!
Vincent Neumann - If Only, wow!
Inigo Kennedy - Lovely Stuff!
Dax J - Thanks!
Dustin Zahn - Very nice record, digging Confession the most
Chris Liebing - Thank you
Marcel Dettman - Thanks!
Sigha - Really into, Once in a lifetime, Thanks
Denise Rabe - How Romantic dear!
Takaai Itho - Once in a lifetime is top for me!
Shlomi Aber - Always good work from Emma
Amotik - Opening track is very nice
Subjected - Great.
Echoplex - Nice one
Zippo - Nice one!

The record will be out on the 5th of April Worldwide on 12" and Digital.

A1. Emmanuel - If Only

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