My B4 contribution to the compilation WARCC03. Released by my friends from @warningberlin

Go and check out the other tracks

Tracklist:

A1 – Naone – Underwater Bubble
A2 – Viikatory – Astral Chain
A3 – Generali Minerali – Avtofarexi
A4 – UrbnMowgli – Feeling Tranced
A5 – Moisk – Long Tail
B1 – URTE – Regroup
B2 – Coco Cobra vs. Vicous Viper – Mia Mia
B3 – Mars Leder – NTP
B4 – Klex – Lifted
B5 – Irene J. – Get A Move On
B6 – 3LNA – U8 Hermannplatz

https://warningberlin.bandcamp.com/album/warcc03

BANDCAMP

Klex - Lifted [WARCC03]

In Flagranti - Unfit & Toxic

The respected and interesting Vilnius-based label Electric Shapes kicks off its 2023 season with the 4th volume of its “Unreleased Territory” series. Featuring 28 (!) tracks this time, the compilation presents a selection of artists whose particular sonorities panned out in the construction of a unique soundscape: Tassilo Vanhöfen, Pletnev, A-Tweed X Oltrefuturo, Tadan, Adventure Society, Komodo Kolektif, Itako, Ensure, Gem Wallow, MagicPink, Dazion, just to name a few, are part of the heavy line-up.

The track we were solicited to review/premiere is the result of the collaboration between the Italian producers A-Tweed (SXDNS222/FREEDL029) and Oltrefuturo. While the former has already landed on almost every single important imprint amid the so-called Indie Dance/Dark Disco scene, the latter has been paving a similar trajectory with appearances on Multi Culti, Fauna Revè, and Sinchi, all of them in partnership with his fellow countryman, and coming soon on NEIN his first solo flight.

“Pizza Attic” is an intense and nervous cut, not meant for easy dance floors and green partygoers. Its complexity is definitely for seasoned ears. Okay, the curious abecedarian can give it a shot. Caveat emptor: This pizza is acid, topped with a way-too-fat bassline, and sprinkled with intriguing speech-like fragments.

Two to take away, please!

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://electricshapes.bandcamp.com/music

Follow @antakaatweed, @oltrefuturo and @electric_shapes, peeps!

PREMIERE438 // A-Tweed X Oltrefuturo - Pizza Attic

https://www.soundcloud.com/909Connection
🛒 https://909connection.bandcamp.com/album/jin-jiyan-azad-voices-for-iran
🔊 https://youtu.be/wOScBEsRQ2A

This release is an international compilation of 10 tracks produced exclusively by women from various horizons. This compilation was curated in support of women and the Iranian people in general. Proceeds will be redistributed to the "Collectif Femme Azadi" association, which provides material and media support for their struggle.

The journey begins with The Year of Blood by Gülce Özen Gürkan, a multi-layered dark and industrial soundscape, incorporating samples of the voice of Masih Alinejad that introduces the political nature of this release. Next, I Am an Iranian Woman by Nour Kara & Juliette Capel is a mixture between industrial, organic sounds, cello and voice, with a powerful atmosphere. The track Infinite Expansion by the duo Catenation is a dark ambient interlude before the banger Corpo in which Sara Brown lays her words on the edge-cutting production of Mad Monkey. Another duo, Flugen feat. Hura Mirshekari, proposes Mashaal, an introspection tack with deep vocals and rhythmics : The message of Mashaal is that the torch can never be turned off; wherever we are, we hold the roots of our lands and it is our duty to keep the fire burning. To wake you up from this dream comes Constructor, a breakbeat roller by Lyschen Finkorum, developing a great work on evolving patterns. Afterward, F9THF brings us Mina, on which she used her voice and complex polyrhythms in a delightful and glitchy combination. The next track, suyumuz özelleştiriliyor by pyruvicac.id, sounds like a long and gloomy ritual, with mutating vocal pads, tabla drums and acid synths. The penultimate track, Hundestern Klein produced by Marka Tamea, is a downtempo acid banger, containing crazy-sounding vocals by Rasputoin. Finally, The Chase, a mental techno roller by SDYK, closes this compilation.

Tracklist: 

1. Gülce Özen Gürkan - The Year Of Blood 
2. Nour Kara & Juliette Capel - I Am an Iranian Woman
3. Catenation - Infinite Expansion	
4. Sara Brown, Mad Monkey - Corpo
5. Flugen feat. Hura Mirshekari - Mashaal
6. Lyschen Finkorum - Constructor
7. F9THF - Mina
8. pyruvicac.id - suyumuz özelleştiriliyor
9. Marka Tamea - Hundestern Klein (With the Voice of Rasputoin)
10. SDYK - The Chase

PREMIERE: Sara Brown - Corpo [909 Connection]

Michael Cignarale - Dance Like We Are Lovers  (Justin Cudmore's Drama Rework)

Mike Shannon brings his debut Rekids Special Projects EP 'Shadow Moves' to Radio Slave's label, following the internationally acclaimed producer releasing three albums on respected imprints Plus 8, Force Inc and ~Scape. Alongside releases on his storied Cynosure Recordings, the forthcoming three-track 'Shadow Moves' EP restates why Shannon holds such a revered status in modern electronic music. The ‘Shadow Moves’ EP sees the Canadian artist deliver sublime techno with well-chiselled grooves.

After 'Shadow Moves', the next nod to its manga inspiration, 'Shijima', moves through tight percussive layering and jaunty, bass-led build-ups. Then comes 'B4B' featuring rhythmic, shaking subs as its clattering kick drums sit beneath. 'The Way We Rise' finalises the EP with shifting hi-hat patterns and growling bass levels as the cut weaves through its striding beats.


Mike Shannon
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djmikeshannon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmikeshannon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeshannon303/

Rekids Special Projects
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rekids
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rekids.official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekids_official/

Shadow Moves EP

PREMIERE: Mike Shannon - The Way We Rise (Rekids Special Projects)

In response to the earthquake that struck Morocco last month, Ransom Note and Geneva-based DJ and producer Reda Saiarh have compiled a relief compilation to raise money for charities helping those impacted by the disaster.

The strongest earthquake on record for over a century, the quake hit on 8th September in the High Atlas mountains, around 70 kilometres southwest of Marrakesh, killing over 3000 people and impacting the lives of over 300,000 more. 

‘Tadamoun: A Compilation for Moroccan Earthquake Relief’, rallies friends from across the world for a 24 track-release that features music from Anatolian Weapons, Romain FX, Justine Forever, Cornelius Doctor, Zaatar and more. Musically it travels across many sounds and styles too, from ambient electronica, trip hop and leftfield bass to chugging Italo, jackin’ new beat and trippy techno. 

All proceeds will be split 50/50 between two charities who are helping to raise money for those affected and to rebuild communities that have been devastated: Atlas Kinder, a charity who supports abandoned children in Morocco, and Insaf, a non-profit organisation that protects and supports women and children.

Buy/Donate

PREMIERE: Reda Saiarh - Ma3akoum [Ransom Note]

https://facetstrax.bandcamp.com/album/breakable

Working with old friends is always a joyous thing so Optimo Music is delighted to be releasing the new EP from our old friend Facets. Boris has been coming to our New York gigs for as long as I can remember and always brings a great energy. That energy flows over into his music. EBM has become a much abused term in recent times but here are some tracks exploring that EBM DNA where the creator 100% knows that history and what they are doing. Taking that knowledge and bringing that sound right up to date. We asked Boris for some notes on the tracks.

He said -

All three tracks spread across different genres I like and each has its own unique type of energy. 

“Noć,” which includes haunting Serbian vocals from Marija Kovacevic and lyrics by Jesus Martinez, has an arpeggiated sequence along with a new wave-esque bassline. 

“Breakable” is a driving synth track that used lots of modulation accompanied by a 12-bit drum machine. 

Finally, “Reveal Yourself” is an EBM track on which I incorporated my own vocals for the first time, as well as lyrics that came from a vivid dream I had.

Released digitally 10/11/23

Breakable

OMDD 53 - Facets - Breakable EP

exclusive | Lauren Flax - The Cheeky Whistle Song | Chiwax

Detroit-born artist Lauren Flax gracefully aligns with the esteemed Chiwax label, heralding her inaugural offering steeped in homage to her native city, resonating profoundly with its essence. This momentous occasion marks yet another pinnacle in Flax's illustrious career, punctuated by an impressive discography showcased across revered imprints like Balkan Vinyl, Dance Trax, The Bunker New York, and Super Rhythm Trax, among others. Enhanced by a masterful remix courtesy of the adept Lis Sarocca, this release epitomizes unparalleled excellence.

The EP is launched with “Jack The Haus“ which, as the title leaves you in no doubt, is a late 80s referencing jack track. Utilising a similar repetitive “House" vocal refrain to Housemasterboyz “House Nation", this rattles along on a percussive bed, clicking rimshots and off-beat claps giving the drums that authentic old vibe, squelchy bass adding to the retro flavour and top notes of bleepy riffs and seering pads finalising the raw feeling. No messing about here, just aimed straight at your hips, which will start to move, as they are defenceless!

Second on the list is “The Cheeky Whistle Song“, which notches the BPM up a touch and again takes its cue from the sounds of the late 80s/early 90s house vibes. As with the opening track, the bassline is rough and ready, bouncing up next to the punchy drums, these are accompanied by some ravey bleeps and pianos as the track bumps along. Flowing through the track is a freaky whistle sound which comes in and out of the groove, adding a slightly off-kilter feeling which works really nicely. 

The title track, “D-Troit“ is next up, with modulated riffs working alongside neat acid lines, these give way to some stripped-back stabs and synth hits, all very tidy indeed. A mid-track square bassline adds to the flow, giving the track an alternate feel from its start, which is a very cool touch and allows the original sounds to then return later. This is, as with the previous tracks, unadulterated and raw club material for the floors, no doubt about that!

Lastly, Barcelona-based Lis Sarocca, no stranger to the Chiwax imprint, adds a warmer hazy flow on her remix of “D-Troit“, adding to the original's vibe with some very tasty breaks and lush filtered synths. These sit just right with the hints of acid and clipped vox from the original, retaining the overall feeling from Lauren's version but adding her own definite touches, and wrapping up this EP in fine style. Anybody wanting new vibes but with a definite nod to the late 80s and early 90s House sound, you'll not go wrong here.

Buy the EP: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/15606

Artist & label information
Lauren Flax: https://facebook.com/laurenflaxofficial // @laurenflax // https://instagram.com/laurenflax
Lis Sarroca: https://facebook.com/lissarrocamusic // @lissarroca // https://instagram.com/lissarroca
RAWAX/ CHIWAX: https://facebook.com/RAWAXMUSIC // @rawax-chiwax-housewax // https://instagram.com/rawaxmusic
DBH Music: https://facebook.com/DBH.Distribution // @dbh-music // https://instagram.com/dbh_music_distribution

Visit & follow Torture the Artist at:
https://torturetheartist.net​
https://facebook.com/torturetheartist​
https://soundcloud.com/torture-the-artist
https://instagram.com/torture_the_artist​
https://linktr.ee/torture_the_artist
https://youtube.com/torturetheartist​
https://tiktok.com/@torturetheartist

D-Troit EP

The Cheeky Whistle Song

Buy the EP

exclusive | Lauren Flax - The Cheeky Whistle Song | Chiwax

Ronnie Lion - Spanish Town (Vinyl, 12") (Forthcoming March 8, 2024)
Pre-Order on Bandcamp (Vinyl/Digital): http://tinyurl.com/murt35h5
Label: Isle Of Jura [ISLELP 013]

+

SSServices: http://www.soundstationstrategy.com
Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/soundstationstrategy
Follow us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/soundstationstrategy 
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundstationstrategy

Pre-Order

Ronnie Lion - Central Village

Dircsen - Artificial Mind

https://www.facebook.com/Placid-191249620933551/

Dircsen - Artificial Mind

Placid_88

Related tracks