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Silicon Scally, the alias of electronic music producer Carl Finlow, released his critically acclaimed album 'Mr Machine' in 2002 on SCSI-AV. The album was a masterful blend of electro and sci-fi soundscapes, showcasing Finlow's unique style and production prowess, which took the listener on a journey through a futuristic world of machines and technology. It ranks as one of the finest electro records of the early noughties. Fast-forward to 2023 and Sync 24's Cultivated Electronics label is proud to present 'Mr Machine PT 2'. Like its predecessor, the new album is filled with intricate synth melodies, driving rhythms, and pulsating basslines, all perfectly balanced to create an immersive listening experience. 'Mr Machine PT 2' once again showcases Finlow's ability to not only create relentless beats for the dancefloor but also dynamic soundscapes that transport the listener to another world. Created using a mixture of both old analog gear and very modern plugins, both albums were written with a very strong emphasis on the machine aesthetic, reflecting the cutting edge of what was available at their respective times. Futuristic and timeless. The album will be released on triple-pack vinyl and digitally.

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Mr Machine PT 2

CE045 - Silicon Scally - Mr Machine PT 2

It was perhaps only a matter of time before Si Begg rocked up on Central Processing Unit. Now an esteemed veteran of British beat tracks, Begg’s name has become synonymous with quality club productions ever since he burst onto the scene three decades ago. In the years since, Begg has released scores of records on some of the most prestigious labels in the business - Tresor, NovaMute, his own Mosquito. As such, his debut on the Sheffield imprint whose name has become a sign of quality since it launched in 2012 seems like a wholly logical progression for one of electro’s most consistently excellent producers.

Begg’s casual mastery of his sound is shown off by the fact that he doesn’t over-egg the pudding of the Energie Electrique EP. Rather than doing sonic cartwheels to get people’s attention, Energie Electrique is characterised by the way Begg adds or subtracts elements to sturdy grooves. It’s an approach which makes for a collection of tunes that manage to bring the boogie from the off while they also hide all sorts of aural Easter eggs amidst the mix.

On opening cut ‘Energy’, a droning start full of crisp drum programming soon develops into a head spinning electro groove reminiscent of Kraftwerk’s Computer World. An acid-laced bassline waxes and wanes, modulating in intensity across several minutes as Begg sprinkles in percussion, synth blurts and vocoder vocals. It’s a slyly insistent rump-shaker, and the - ahem - energy that the track provides carries through into following number ‘Buckfunk Beatz’. This joint begins with a gnarly, chattering synth sound before the sizzle and snap of a broken-beat kick-hat loop locks into place. While still very Kraftwerkian, ‘Buckfunk Beatz’ also has the playful grizzle of contemporary practitioners like Cardopusher and Begg’s fellow CPU operator Silicon Scally.

Things switch up at the start of Energie Electrique’s second side. Rather than rolling out a high-octane groove, Begg delivers a low-slung mid-tempo roller called ‘MS10 Machine Funk’. The programming on the kick drum here could almost pass for a dirty south hip-hop production if Begg didn’t lace it with such a strangely compelling use of the oscillator - sometimes squealing, sometimes squawking, sometimes wobbling, always thrilling. The mix flecked with chordal stabs, ‘MS10 Machine Funk’ is a masterclass in combining danceable beats with the quest for thrilling sounds that is so often the mark of a truly musical mind.

To round things out, Begg brings us back to the beginning. ‘Electro P1 B’ is a delightfully dystopian bit of Drexciyanism. Piston-hiss drum programming, nervy atonal synth nodules, some cavernous reverb deployment - this is a body-mover if ever you heard one, and one executed with all the style, aplomb and panache you’d expect of Begg.

Si Begg takes his Central Processing Unit bow with the Energie Electrique EP, a quartet of club tracks to rival anything in his vast and vaunted discography.

RIYL: Kraftwerk, Silicon Scally, Drexciya, Cardopusher, Annie Hall

Energie Electrique

Si Begg - Energie Electrique

Mespo Dance

Chief Cabasa is back with a collection of belters with indecent amounts of bass.
The A-Side houses the epynomous Oody Fnk, sporting a mystical nostalgic arpeggiated synth, laser bleeps, thick kicks, riddim, and scatting. Yes, scatting. Bear with us. On the B-Side, things go faster and thicker still.  B1 Moonra is a breaky tech-housey stepper, with a subaquatic feel. An uplifting deep dive, spookily playing with that one break we all know. But from really far away.  
B2 Grad has 2-step garage feel. One for the MCs. Erratic, energetic, hectic. But with a reassuringly repetitive bassline. Wait, we got one more ting:  The digi-only Ringtone is a dynamic, high-energy, digital xylophone excursion. Like Donkey Kong on ecstasy. And in space, somehow.
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Music by: Cabasa (BE)
Mixed by: Steve Allard (BE)
Master/cut: Beau @ Ten Eight Seven (UK)
Distribution: Rubadub (SCO)
Manufacturing: Handle With Care @ Optimal (GER)
Design: Studio Taquin (BE)
Font: Ribosoma by Studio Triple (FR)
Liner notes: Hirsto (LUX)
Release date: June 2023

Oody Fnk

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05ET - Cabasa - Oody Fnk EP (Preview)

AIMCRVA001-:-33 tracks-:-33 individual artworks
the first of its kind-:-intersection of AI and MCR.
all tracks feature its unique individual artwork created with the prompts provided by artists themselves.
prompt details on the tracks page.

⁑ PRE-ORDER NOW VIA BANDCAMP ⁑ 

*The tracks, individual artworks, and Q&As will be released step by step.

AIMCRVA001
Tbilisi, Georgia 

releases June 30, 2023

https://mindcontrolledrectifier.bandcamp.com/album/aimcrva001

w&p by various artists
prompt engineering by d0 & mat.7.7
mastering: Reel Mastering London

AIMCRVA001 - Mind Controlled Rectifier [SNIPPETS] [OUT NOW]

Powerful and alienating electro-techno tracks from PRZ! The Synthetic man gives us a little view of how his LFO Brain works and delivers a fierce follow-up on his 1st release on Clone. Hot tip!

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Synthetic Man

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PRZ - Synthetic Man - CWCS020

Brooklyn newcomer No Sir (@no_sir) joins the Faux Poly family with their new EP ‘Voyeur’, a release full of rich syncopated percussion and expressive soundscapes that document the artists’ evolving perspective on club spaces and home listening.

The record leans towards sub heavy broken beats, resulting in a confident contribution to the flourishing NYC Bass scene. Despite being based in Brooklyn, No Sir has already broken ground in Europe with singles on 3024 & W133.

“I started producing this EP at a really challenging moment last summer after I got a concussion that left me pretty much bed bound for a month. During this time I also quit drinking, so my relationship to music and going to clubs saw a complete overhaul. This EP is my attempt to find a space in between the hours spent at my quiet apartment and my return to these loud, dark spaces I see as another kind of home. The title track, Voyeur, was the first piece of music I made after the injury” - No Sir

Music by No Sir
Artwork by David Thurgood
Mastering by Rob Small

PREVIEW: No Sir - Voyeur [FP006]

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[SSS002] Berwick - Physical Spaces / Akere (CLIPS)

Download/Stream >> https://fanlink.to/RS2302

Originally released on the R&S Records sub-label Global Cuts in 1993, ‘20HZ’ by Capricorn became the breakthrough track for its creator Hans Weekhout, a Dutch multi-instrumentalist who started his career recording and mixing for international artists such as Falco and Ian Gillan.

With its memorable combination of those rolling and thunderous marching drums, glacial marimba-like melodies and a tense, trance inducing atmosphere, ‘20HZ’ has become one of dance music’s most enduring tracks.  Hitting the singles charts in Holland, Belgium, UK and France on release, and still being played week in and week out across clubs and festivals thirty years later, it’s fair to say that Capricorn’s snare drum driven hit can be classed as a bone fide classic.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this behemoth anthem, R&S Records have enlisted an eclectic line-up of artists to add their own touches to a suite of remixes. Dutch composer and Apollo Records artist Andert Tysma reshapes ‘20HZ’ into a sublime ambient piece, accompanied by some tender piano work and soaring strings, whilst Italian DJ/producer Marco Lys stays true to the original, deploying a fresh and modern take and aiming it squarely at the dancefloor.

London based producer Vromm has a penchant for the UK bass and beats culture that has influenced him since the late 1980s, and his remix of ‘20HZ’ really spins the original upside down, deconstructing and rebuilding over granite hard beats.  And it’s left to legendary DJ Carl Cox to round off this broad remix package.  As a DJ who helped break this record on its original release, it’s befitting that the global dance icon puts his stamp firmly onto it, jacking up the drums and turning up a big room monster version, ‘oh yes, oh yes’!

20HZ (Remixes)

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Capricorn - 20Hz (Vromm Remix) (RS2302) [clip]

Capricorn - 20Hz (Marco Lys Remix) (RS2302) [clip]

Intrinsic Rhythm is proud to present a new EP by John Heckle entitled "Return To Titan" and the first on the the label from a different artist other than label owner Tr One.

This will be John's first release under his own name for a number of years and also includes a remix by Michigan techno visionary John Beltran.

The EP kicks off with "A" where energetic skillful production combines with Chicago and Detroit influences to concoct a brilliant mix of styles very much focused on the floor.

Next up is 7C where melodic bass and chords merge together to offer a brilliant whimsical approach towards analogue music that only John has mastered over previous releases.

Following this is the brief and one of the most beautiful tracks on the EP entitled "DSI" where building strings engage with soft percussion and kickdrum interplay to pull the listener in to the musicality on show.

On the B side we kick off with the beatless and ambient driven "CII" where 8 minutes of melodic density and synth interplay swirl between crescendo and musical culmination.

Finally John Beltran steps up and delivers a beautifully hypnotic club ready version of "A" where the Michigan artist teases between Detroit techno elegance and organic flair to show why he is one of electronic music's all time great producers.

Available on limited vinyl.

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PREMIERE : John Heckle - A (John Beltran Remix)

Prepare to be captivated by "Minimal Stares" – a concise yet powerful musical journey from False Persona that leaves an indelible impression on the listeners. 

Featuring five tracks drawing inspiration from a multitude of influences, "Minimal Stares" effortlessly blends together a diverse range of styles. With its meticulously crafted, club-ready tracks, this release stands as a powerful testament to False Persona's undeniable energy and talent.

1. Minimal Stares ft. Le3 bLACK
2. Exhale
3. Damage Control
4. False Persona & SAAH - Piped up
5. Vexed

Artwork: Jay Vaz
Mastering: Cirrus Audio

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False Persona - 'Minimal Stares' [TPLS008]

Available as digital download and 12" vinyl on pre order via the Dummy Hand Bandcamp.

Release date: 16/06/23

Tracklist
01 - A.S.V (At Surrey Vaults)
02 - Born Sloppy
03 - TKO
04 - Salaryman
05 - Getaway Scene (Escape From Zoggs)
06 - ---- (Dub Mix)

Grockle Vision

DUMMY002: Yokel — Grockle Vision (CLIPS)

ROLROLROL - MUSIC

A1. POP
A2. WHEELER DEALER
A3. MVP
A4. SHARK WEEK
A5. SEDAN

B1. BIG GUTS
B2. GONDOLIER
B3. TIME
B4. ROLROLROL
B5. SURPRISE (WITH JAMIE WOON)
B6. VICTORY LAP

"Here is our first album. A gleeful and quaint celebration, expressing our love for making music together."

This album simply named ‘MUSIC’ by ROLROLROL (Jameszoo & Niels Broos) is a puttylike exercise in pop, modern jazz and electronic music. Building on an already extensive and longtime collaboration ranging from their work on Jameszoo’s three albums for ‘Brainfeeder' and Niels Broos’s two EP’s for ‘Alpha Pup’.

‘MUSIC’ was created over the span of some years, working out of multiple places occasionally joined by friends.

Thanks to: 
Ageeth, Amptec. Barbara, Colin, Ellis, Frank, Geert, Ilian Tape, Jamie, Lisa, Margret, Martin, Matthew, Moog, Norbert, Otis, Rene, Stichting Flake, Willem Twee Studios and thank you

Written & produced by Jameszoo & Niels Broos 
Mastered by Tangible Air 
Artwork by Leomi Sadler

ITLP16 ROLROLROL - MUSIC

We are back, out of nowhere, with JCow’s ‘in my elem3nt7’ - Out June 3 2023.

Tracks designed for dance-floor breakouts and closed-eye catharsis. We’ve heard these tracks come a long way from inception. Cerebral and kinetic, each track has a unique character, functional yet stand out.

Tracks like ‘a complex range of human emojis’ pay-no-mind in referencing the past with a sly smirk and an updated twist, while the title track ‘in my elem3nt7’ conjures a certain mystical landscape - the tracks bold narrative shift midway is a notable payoff. Swerving boldly into new territory, the beats fade and return from new angles, sounds cutting and slicing through the speaker like angelic machine gun fire. The drum programming wielded like a weapon in this one, with those majestic horn samples like calls from the ether. 

Exaels ‘swampbuggy’ reworking of title track on the B2 provides the perfect alternate universe, working its way from a sparse ambience into an inspired IDM-leaning breakbeat epilogue.

Pre-order - https://potatoheadz.bandcamp.com/album/phz005-in-my-elem3nt7

Jcow SC - https://soundcloud.com/joshcowgill 
JCow IG - https://www.instagram.com/jcow____/

Composed and Mixed by Josh Cowgill.
Mastered by Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut.
Graphic Design by Studio Balcony & Nipuna Jayasekera.

Jcow - in my elem3nt7

PHZ005: Jcow - in my elem3nt7

PHZ005 - JCow - "in my elem3nt7" (Snippets)

@plebeiann returns to the Eternal Ocean, continuing his exploration of psycho-cerebral realms with a collection of six sonic spells titled “Graffiti World”

“Splashes of color accent immersive and introspective environments full of unexpected aural organisms and secret passageways. Playful rhythms bounce off of one another, discreetly stuttering and slithering between carefully considered spectral and pointillistic textures. An enveloping bass weight massages the listener, providing the foundation to an alien world full of unknown life. The landscape is shrouded in a mist of psychedelic fog, which clears in brief moments revealing shimmering and resplendent views that defy language. Coming down from the heights, we are taken back into the depths of this new terrain, grappling with how to describe what was experienced. Words do little justice here – my advice is to close your eyes, focus on your breath and allow it to happen. It won’t last forever: be as present as you can.”

Release date: 06/23/23

Pre-Order: https://plebeian.bandcamp.com/album/graffiti-world

Produced and Mixed by Andrew Nerviano
Mastered by Marco Pelligrino
Design by Robin Lohrey

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Plebeian "Graffiti World"

3024 are very proud to present a new EP by Mexico City based luminary Tristan Arp.

'End of a Line or Part of a Circle?' hints at timelines, lifecycles, and the shifting perspectives that come with zooming out from a human lens. The insect club universe of “Panspecies Rights” imagines the sound of every life form rising up in protest, while the title track as well as “Branching Streams” outline a snaking labyrinth of musical paths and plot twists.

A club-not-club hybrid of dance-floor freakouts and downtempo zones, the EP shows Tristan Arp’s range as a producer, as encouraged by Martyn throughout the making of the record. While “A Livable Earth” sits somewhere between wide-eyed fantasy and precarious reality, “The Language Change,” imagines a new language for non-human collaboration.

Tristan Arp is co-founder of the Human Pitch collective alongside Simisea, formed while living in New York before moving to Mexico City in 2019. He is also a frequent collaborator with Kellen303 (for unknown untitled), Nico for Grid and as a member of the group Asa Tone (on Leaving Records).

Enjoy!


Masterfully Mastered by Bob Macc
Artwork by Jeroen Erosie

releases June 30, 2023

End of a Line or Part of a Circle?

Buy on Bandcamp

Tristan Arp - Panspecies Rights (3024-ARP1)

Introducing Nightworks Vol 1, the first in a series of compilations by TSBU dedicated to club-focused sounds.

Nightworks Vol 1 sees some familiar faces return, while others unveil first releases, or first outings on the label. Featuring tracks from ten Naarm/Melbourne-based producers, Nightworks Vol 1 presents a melting pot of club-ready moods, from minimal rollers to high energy, sultry tech. 

Couldn’t be more proud to release this collection of tracks ♡ A very special thanks to all the incredible artists, Joe Buchan for the mastering, and the unstoppable Gabriella Brown for the artwork.

Tracks:
1. Pistaccio - Turnout @pistaccio
2. Basscamp - Cosmic Stomp @bassc-amp
3. Echo B - Creeper @becarmstrongmusic
4. DJ Netburner - Doing Anything Fun This Weekend? @dj-netburner
5. Hydra Pyxis - Fever Dream @hydrapyxis
6. Axon Growth Factor - Minnippi Dub @axongrowthfactor
7. Mabel - Equestrian @mabelau
8. al dente - without warning @al-den-te
9. RBI - Drawn to You @djrbii
10. Feline Fine - Sine Wave Meditation @felinefine

Nightworks Vol 1 | VA 
Cat: TSBU11
Release date: Friday 2 June 2023
Mastering by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Gabriella Brown
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/nightworks-vol-1-va

TSBU11 // Nightworks Vol 1 - VA

Overlook
DROOGS014

A. Tarot / AA. Detour

Release Date: June 30th 2023

DROOGS is back with more unfettered darkness from chief crew member Overlook. First up, we have ‘Tarot’; harnessing echoes of the St Albans’ amigos and laser pointing their unsettling dread into a burning sink hole of riddim.

Flip over for a metallic stepping lash out, ‘Detour’, with holes punched through the omnipresent fog by staccato bursts of jazz stabs penetrating the Jungle canopy from above. 

Lights out.

DROOGS014

DROOGS014 : Overlook - A. Tarot / AA. Detour

@axine-m
@kwatakwata

remixes of USUSUSESESERERER to benefit Chaos Computer relocation and member housing:

www.gofundme.com/f/relocation-of-cc-and-housing-fund-qbipoc-members

https://axine.bandcamp.com/album/user-remixes

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