With change happening around our eco system it’s inspiring to see collectives and artists joining forces for a common cause - Delivering their art in its purest form curating and keeping communities alive. 

We are truly honoured to present ‘PLTM013’ ‘Formed Ethics’ our second Various Artist addition. This release was curated by 24 bright minded artists from around the globe, all coming together on one common cause, representing a timeless journey through a new revolution of sound. 

Release Date 16/02/21

Mastering - Phil Denton - ZNLMastering.com / Landstudio / DOT Studio
Artwork - Sarah Benkacem (Morocco)
Concept - Denis Fradkin (Bristol)

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PLTM013 - 'Formed Ethics' (Various Artists) (Snippets)

Producer & Dj based in Amsterdam 
Booking: luar.techno@gmail.com

LUAR is an Amsterdam-based techno artist shaping his own corner of the underground, with a focus on textured rhythms and raw, tactile sound design. His work explores the space between grit and refinement, hypnotic, physical, and deeply immersive.

Emerging from Amsterdam’s underground, he spent years immersed in the city’s club culture, where he found his direction and the sound he wanted to push. That vision now drives both his productions and DJ sets, built around continuity, flow, and a steady sense of tension.

While his name is still relatively new to the scene, LUAR has quickly developed a sound that feels distinctly his own. His productions are built for the floor but shaped by emotion, drawing inspiration from the moments of connection and experiences on the dancefloor. That authenticity has resonated widely, with his tracks finding their way into the sets of respected artists across the international techno scene.

Releases on Tar Hallow, Olympian, Gynoid and Counter Pulse.

Latest EP - 
https://thtarhallow.bandcamp.com/album/th-20


Founded by producers FLAWS and XONO,
Platform 22 is a creative platform with a fundamental focus on timeless sound, driven by a deep, metaphysical vision.

Electronic music producer and DJ based in Berlin, working under the moniker ELM. The name was inspired by a book I read during my teenage years, where elm trees served as gathering points for traveling artists—places of rest, exchange, and inspiration. That image resonated deeply with me and continues to inform my creative philosophy. I see ELM as a sonic shelter of sorts—where ideas take root, and contrasts between light and shadow, energy and introspection, are explored through sound.

My work focuses on crafting immersive, narrative-driven experiences through electronic music. Drawing from the more unconventional sides of techno, I blend intricate rhythms with bold lead elements, textured noise, and atmospheric layers. Each composition is designed to guide the listener through a journey—both physical and emotional—using sound as a storytelling tool.

In addition to producing and performing, I compose music for film and visual media, where I can explore another dimension of narrative and mood. With over a decade of DJ experience, I’ve had the opportunity to perform at respected venues and festivals across India and Berlin—experiences that continue to shape my approach to both live performance and studio production.