Bella Ursa Recordings is proud to present you with its first fully-fledged album release.

Over the span of 12 highly diversified tracks, enigmatic electro sensation Lloyd Stellar takes you on a journey through his computerized consciousness with masterfully crafted beats and atmospherics.

Oscillating between upbeat dystopic vibes, introspective sequences and sci-fi soundscapes, this collection of futuristic tunes aims to please, at the same time, both the well-versed clubbing connoisseur and the deeply meditative lounge daydreamer.

Hop on the Stellar Express, buckle your seatbelt and brace yourself for the imminent take-off!
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released March 18, 2021

Written, mixed and mastered by Lloyd Stellar

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Newly launched Dutch electro label LDI Records follows up their first release from T/Error with a deep and dark four track EP by French producer Franck Kartell.

In a homage to masterful science fiction writer Philip K Dick - Side A of Electric Sheep EP evokes scenes from future mechanised worlds. Electric Sheep kicks the 12” off with a melancholic and contemplative moment followed by a steel cold and brooding venture in Voigt-Kampff.

On the B side of this release, there is a live mix of Kartell's track Electro Music, a futuristic electro work out with kicks for the dancefloor. The EP completes with Victoria - an ode to the electronic musician Victoria Lukas who passed away in 2020 - with a beautifully poised and contemplative track steeped in synths.

Franck Kartell is a French producer who has releases on Between Places, Transient Force, Ukonx Recordings, New Flesh, Bass Agenda and others. Since 2005 he has been producing well thought-out electro music filled with dark atmospheres and driving rhythms.

Specialising in moody, atmospheric electro, LDI Records (Lloyd’s Dark Imperium) are an essential label to watch. Distributed worldwide by Clone Distribution, while the Dutch label’s main focus is on vinyl releases, available in selected record shops across the globe, releases will also be available digitally.

https://soundcloud.com/franck-kartell
https://soundcloud.com/ldirecords

Pre-order: https://clone.nl/item64511.html
Mastering: Temudo
Artwork: Autograph
Distribution: Clone Distribution

Electric Sheep

PREMIERE: Franck Kartell - Electric Sheep [LDI Records]

Memory Clap Acid, Born out of the ashes of the late 90’s California Bay Area rave scene, the Post-Hardcore & Experimental Movement of the early 2000’s in Oakland & surrounding Northern California cities, & his current involvement in recording & engineering his friends Cold Wave & Body Music bands.
Aldo Giovanni’s Memory Clap Acid project is an amalgamation of all these endeavors & influences warped & twisted into a fucked up no nonsense & non-genre club music.
Deemed the Lemmy of Acid House by his peers & contemporaries.
Mr. Acid is in the business of fucking shit up & thrashing about on the wheels of steel or thru a Power Electronics inspired live Acid set.
Currently he has some way out there releases on his home labels Detroit’s Junted, L.A.’s The Black Lodge, Glasgow’s Clan Destine Records, & Melbourne’s Up North Records;

MEMORY CLAP ACID [SONS OF TRADERS INVITE]

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Fierce Texan Acid from TX Connect on Dead Channel.

Dallas techno renegade TX Connect (Gavin Guthrie) delivers on his first EP for Dead Channel. With releases on L.I.E.S., Crème Organization, Medical Records, Dixon Avenue Basement Jams, and his own Texas Recordings Underground imprint, the veteran producer has cultivated his unique sound over the years and brings it to bear with Jerusalem's Lot: a dark collection of 707-capped acid melters and foreboding interstellar synthscapes. Towering rhythms, grimy cosmic leads, and a touch of horror. A twisted gem. 

Release date: 7th May 

Format: Limited edition zombie green cassettes + digital 

Artwork by Greta Haga.
Mastering by Kevin Frey.


https://deadchannelrecords.com/ 

https://soundcloud.com/dead-channel-records 

https://www.instagram.com/dead__channel/ 

https://www.facebook.com/dead.channel.records/ 

https://www.discogs.com/label/2023500-Dead-Channel-Records


PREMIERE • Pawn Days (Take 2) [Dead Channel]

https://appliedresearch.bandcamp.com/album/what-we-do-is-secret

An introduction to the Applied Research sound.
-What We Do Is Secret- 
Various Artists Compilation

This is an essential future classic bringing you 18+ exclusive and rare tracks from hand picked underground artists exploring new territory curated under the careful direction of Terens K. Bringing you the very best from the likes of ARP 220, Noamm, Calum Gunn, Poladroid, N-Ter, Go Nuclear, DVS NME, Holtz, Mr. Negative, Noise&Noise, Moken, Monofonix, Mercurymen, Datawave, Brice Kelly, Holtz + more surprise guests ;)
This compilation has a serious line up of sieeper hits ranging from cosmic melodic melancholic, extraterrestrial funk, to cavernous repetitions straight from the mothership… The sound is dark with chromed out overtones, tailored to take the listener on nightly escapades in a dark neon lit digital dystopia. Sweat it out to dark esoteric grooves.

Cover Art by Enif (@Arp220)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWZrOsLXULo

-What We Do Is Secret-

- WHAT WE DO IS SECRET -  //  PREVIEWS  //  OUT JUNE 11

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Simon Maurice - Harmony

The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

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https://carlossicrock.bandcamp.com/album/area-51
Carlos Sicrock, con sede en Barcelona, ​​conocido por algunos simplemente como "Pasta" o "Carlitos", es un ejemplo perfecto de cómo Las culturas española y catalana parecen producir productores de Electro tan apasionados. Tal vez podría decir que es un poco un equilibrio entre haber estado justo en el medio de la expansión del sonido a través de los años 80 y 90, ya que muchos de los artistas de la fama internacional de la vieja escuela y la nueva escuela han visitado la región, sin mencionar el El sonido siempre ha tenido su cuota de popularidad con su gente. Pero también que de alguna manera también han sido "separados" de los verdaderos epicentros de esta música,

Con Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Miami y Londres como focos de este sonido y de donde se originó la mayoría de los pioneros, en cierta medida se podría decir que los aspirantes a artistas y amantes del sonido en España y Cataluña no pudieron evitar observar con asombro, cuando Electro se convirtió en un fenómeno tan global, que influyó en la música en general de muchas maneras y ... más 
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