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Scope Recordings closes 2013 with a staple release by label head Andrei Morant.  His single Falling Down is nothing short of black tie techno:  timeless and ingeniously simple.

The title track begins with a straightforward introduction that unexpectedly veers into a chromatic descent.  A sturdy bassline guides harmonizing stabs that tiptoe out of sight and back again.  Falling Down is effectual vintage.  

The B-side, Companion, has keys echoing off one another while castanets, claps, and ghostly conversation season an unwavering low end.  The track is inherently versatile and can lend an edge to a deeper set, or add complexity to a basic foundation. Due out mid-december


ANDREI MORANT FALLING DOWN SOUNDCLOUD PREVIEW

Live recording taken from the SharedLove Weekender in Oslo, Norway of Jason Fernandes playing in the Main Room on Day 2 14.12.2013

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Jason Fernandes Live @ SharedLove Oslo, Norway - Day Two 14.12.2013

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Yan Cook is the Ukrainian techno producer unearthed by Delsin sister label Ann Aimee around this time last year. Now he is back with four uncompromising and dance floor focussed tracks on his Morse EP.

'Morse' itself is like a blizzard-y radio transmission of techno from Cold War era Russian – it's a fine grain and grimey tack with big thrusting kick drums and rusty synth lines that just roll and roll. 'Lighthouse' is a little less stormy, instead focussing on a paranoid and insistent synth hook as cantering kick drums rumble below.

'Nylon' on the flip is an aggressive an arresting offering once again. It's a spacious thing with mysterious bell sounds off in the distance, jarring drums and angry percussion all rattling along at a quick and inviting tempo, before closer 'Suspense' keeps you hanging on a knife edged with its loose and jangling melody lines and thumping kicks. This is austere yet atmospheric techno at its finest, just as Ann Aimee likes it.

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Yan Cook - Morse EP [ann4x4]

Ian returns to Tronic with his unmistakeable, melody-laden sound and kicks off this threefold affair with the mystical vibe of &#8220;Black Widow&#8221;. Beefy riffs take center stage and intricate synth programming elevates things to manic proportions while a chugging rhythm section combines with snappy bass to keep the groove going. On &#8220;Millennia&#8221; we are offered a more introspective approach, utilizing pulsating bass and nostalgic chords, with the emotion factor emphasized even more via bittersweet arpeggios and pads. 
 On the more optimistic &#8220;Lotus&#8221;, busy snares work their way around the subtle bassline and a firm nod to the Housier side of things is given, evident by familiar strings, filtered goodness and bouncy percussion.

Ian O'Donovan - Millennia (Original Mix)

Outlander - Vamp

recorded live at Tomorrowland 2014, first Saturday at Ketaloco stage :)

PAN-POT Tomorrowland 2014

Petter B delivers an outstanding new EP on Drumcode proving that Swedish techno is thriving! The first track which, is a collaboration between Petter B, John H & M.E.E.O, uses an arpegiated synth before storming to the main section of the track and breaking down the doors. The gliding synth  sounds really fire with all guns blazing to produce a techno monster that growls. Petter B’s next two tracks involve two solo offerings that are heavily techno based. ‘Voltage Controlled Time’ uses raw distorted drums and a catchy synth line to really give the track a lot of energy and power. ‘Loggbay Session B’ incorporates a cool percussion element to the track to add rhythm and funk to the straight chunky drums.

Petter B Feat. John H & M.E.E.O - Bergsjön Eternal - Drumcode - DC131

The Advent - Live @ Hyperspace (Hungary) 14.04.2012.

Eric Sneo&#8217;s Re-Transmit series is back, this time with its take on the legendary &#8220;Going On&#8221;. Gaga opens up in his usual dubby style, letting the original&#8217;s elements shine in all the right places over a rocksteady rhythm section. Peter Bailey employs acidic twists and turns while the bubbling sub bass and futuristic stabs combine effortlessly over stomping drums. dubspeeka closes the deal with his cavernous rendition and clever use of the vocal sample. As the affair grinds away, soaring cymbals and shadowy effects hold the vibe down.

Eric Sneo - Going On (Peter Bailey Remix) [Transmit Recordings]

Matador - DaHustle (Original Mix)

A great philosopher (Samuel Johnson, not Ebeneezer Goode) once wrote… “our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks”. While it would be a stretch to suggest the Drumcode artist roster are closet philosophy fans, once one begins to unravel the tale that led to Jel Ford remixing the 2012 Alan Fitzpatrick hit ‘For An Endless Night’ and it is impossible to escape the unexpected enterprise and spirit of surprise that are at the heart of this exciting collaboration. 

As fans of Adam Beyer’s label will testify, the two Drumcode names have more in common than just a label stable, they also share common ground with the peak-time melodic sound that has delivered many of the labels most memorable output. Ford being a much more recent addition than Fitzpatrick, whose history with the seminal Swedish imprint stretches back to 2009, however Ford’s history within techno goes back even further having released multiple EP’s through the early noughties on vintage UK techno labels including Dave Angel’s Rotation Records, Billy Nasty’s Tortured Records, Primate Recordings and Ford’s own Jericho imprint. 

It is within this shared passion for uplifting synths and big room melodies that the ‘unexpected spark’ of creativity that led to Ford remixing Fitzpatrick can be found. An long-time admirer of Fitzpatrick’s work, Ford had developed an idea for his alternative version and secretly worked on the remix long before any discussion of the project had taken place. Once given the draft version, Fitzpatrick immediately endorsed the remix, excited to have an updated version to breath new life into what had become a familiar staple of his sets for the past two years. Parts were swapped and the end result being the barnstorming end-of-night monster presented here. A track that will be familiar with many having been the subject of much social-media furor since it first surfaced back in Autumn 2014. 

Alan Fitzpatrick - For An Endless Night (Jel Ford Remix) - Drumcode - DC140

Coming up:
15/10 - 17/10: DGTL during ADE 

15/10: DGTL presents Maya Jane Cole and friends - http://on.fb.me/1SOFv1O
Maya Jane Coles - Bonobo (DJ-Set) - Dusky - Mount Kimbie (DJ-Set) - Heidi - Cinnaman

16/10: DGTL presents Paradise - http://on.fb.me/1LZpVSk
Jamie Jones - Eats Everything - Davide Squillace - Jackmaster - Richy Ahmed - Patrick Topping - wAFF - Denney - Russ Yallop

17/10: DGTL presents Kompakt - http://on.fb.me/1MzzRSw
Maceo Plex - Kölsch (Live) - Michael Mayer - Barnt - Hunter/Game (Live) - Weval (Live) - Coma (Live) - Patrice Bäumel - Fango

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DGTL

Noir @ DGTL Festival 2015 - Amsterdam - 05.04.2015

Mark Broom - Involver

My remix of Fatboy Slim has been released on his 15th Anniversary release of "Halfway Between The Gutter & The Stars". 


Fatboy Slim - Star 69 (Noir Remix) - Soundcloud Snippet

With this release on NoirMusic we have joined forces with our great friends from Elekfantz on the infectious summer smash “Voices”.
This is one of those tracks (if played) you will be able to remember the morning after a great night out. It gets under your skin immediately with its catchy hooklines and slick production.
“Voices” has got Brazilian summer and sunshine written all over it. It’s one of those tracks that will put you in a good mood and make it hard for you not to smile.
“Vicious Love” showcases Edit Revenge's more floor functional side with its darker yet sexy vibes and relentless bass groove. No bull** here just straight up dance floor mayhem, cut up vocals and as always wrapped in a solid and clever production by Edit Revenge.

02. Edit Revenge - Vicious Love

Monaberry Podberry 26 - Super Flu

Pan-Pot - The Other Remixes [SNDST015]

1. Pan-Pot - Riot (Carl Cox Remix)
2. Pan-Pot - Fugitives (Joseph Capriati Remix)
3. Pan-Pot - Your Attention (Nicole Moudaber Remix)
4. Pan-Pot - Optimistic Grey (Extrawelt Dub)
5. Pan-Pot - Riot (Paul Ritch Remix)
6. Pan-Pot - Sleepless (Stephan Bodzin Remix)
7. Pan-Pot - 808 Nirvana (Ray Kajioka Remix)
8. Pan-Pot - Broken Engine (Wigbert Deeper Remix)
9. Pan-Pot - Punxsutawney (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)
10. Pan-Pot - Get In (Kevin Knapp‛s ME First Remix)

As the dust finally begins to settle after the release of Pan-Pot's massive album 'The Other', it's time to unleash a collection of heavy hitting reworks from the best and brightest stars of todays techno elite. Through careful consideration and an acute attention to detail, we couldn't be more elated to confirm ten artists we know and love to contribute their unique vision to Second State's first ever remix package.

Kicking things off with a heavily twisted alteration of 'Attention' is Nicole Moudaber and it's a tangled, dark trek through dense acoustic layers of audible madness. Next up is the Hamburg duo

Extrawelt with their twist on 'Optimistic Grey' and they deliver a beautiful blend of emotion and groove they are synonymous for.

Following suit is another passionately romantic number from man of the hour, Stephan Bodzin, and his take feels like floating through a sea of clouds, resulting in a timeless classic to be a focal point in any set for years to come.

Next in line is Ray Kajioka's take on '808 Nirvana' and it's a cosmic ride, ripe with swirling atmospherics laid over big churning drums and rolling cymbals.

Following up on the second 12“ of this LP is a man who needs no introduction: Carl Cox. And in true Coxy fashion he turns 'Riot' into just that: a big room, tension building monster!

Broken Engine' is the next track to get worked over and Wigbert delivers a stunning mix of shimmering tones and growling bass resulting in a lush venture through a cosmic backdrop of flickering stars in deep space.

Joseph Capriati ensues with his vision of 'Fugitives' and he brilliantly keeps the vibe of the original yet adds his trademark big room flair to take it to another level of driving euphoria.

Enlisting the talents of Alan Fitzpatrick to remix one of the slower listening tracks on the album turned out to be magic. With his signature percussion, Fitzpatrick takes the parts and creates a dive deep into sultry smooth waters of seduction.

The first of our last two remixes, which are digital exclusives, come from Paul Ritch and he delivers a grinding rendition of 'Riot', expertly crafted for the more euphoric peak time occasions.

Last and certainly not least is a man on the rise, Kevin Knapp with his twist on his own collaboration with Pan-Pot: 'Get In'. An expertly crafted tech house jam exploding with energy and attitude perfect for any moment, day or night, indoors or out.

No matter the time or place, there is something here for everyone and we are truly fulfilled and honored to present this package of cutting edge artists to celebrate this landmark moment. We know you will enjoy!

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VINYL PRE-ORDER

Pan-Pot - Sleepless (Stephan Bodzin Remix)

New music, new vibes and a few road-tested club smashers from heavy touring around the world in November/December.
TrackID:
01. Love Unlimited - Luv Twelve (A1) - Love Unlimited Vibes
02. Florence003 - Nicolas - Florence
03. Florian Kruse & Hendrik Burkhard - We Own The Night (Original Mix) - Noir Music
04. Benjamin Damage & Doc Daneeka - Kansas (Original Mix) - 50 Weapons
05. Tiga - Dont Break My Heart (Deetron Remix) - Counter Records
06. Gorge - Tayo (Original Mix) - 8Bit
07. Musk - Mysore (Original Mix) - Mule Musiq
08. Noir - Morning Shadows (Original Mix) - KneeDeepInSound
09. Nico Stojan ft Jaw - Blue Hour (Dr Dru Remix) - URSL
10. Thomas Schumacher & Victor Ruiz - Apollo (Original Mix) - Electric Ballroom
11. Kiko & Olivier Giacomotto - Woodblock (Original Mix) - NM2
12. Finnebassen - Rotundo (Original Mix) - NM2
13. Cryptik - Radiance (Original Mix) - Figure
14. Boxia - The Hunt (Original Mix/Noir Edit) - Flashmob
15. Secluded - Feeling (Reeko Remix) - Secluded
16. Alexkid - Belly Jean (Original Mix) - Wu_Dubs
17. Luminer - Orbita (Original Mix) - Artreform
18. Noir - Fabulous (Original Mix) - Material

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NOIR RECOMMENDS EP28

After couple of melodic tracks here are some a little more "groovy-fixated" and floor functional tracks.
I am honoured that this 2-tracker was chosen as the release no. 100th on the great Material label run by Mihalis Safras.


FABULOUS - OUT NOW - MATERIAL

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