Releases

Written and Produced by Simone Scardino aka CONCEPTUAL, Berlin 2020/2022

Digital 
1- Ninna Nanna For Bad Children
 2- Me Medesimo 
3- Højer 
4- Not An Easy One
5- I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me

 
CONCEPTUAL is the musical journey of Berlin based producer Simone Scardino, a sci fi techno specialist well seasoned with releases on the best scientific labels out there. His approach on techno comes apart from trends and superficiality, it always has an underlying message and it’s made with detail and intelligence.
 
This extended EP is not for the faint hearted, it requires some knowledge about intrincated soundscapes and requires attention and long term vision to capture the feeling properly. It can be completely beatless and atmospheric as the open title Ninna Nanna For Bad Children or super rhythmic like Me Medesimo where broken and bass heavy beats combine with elaborated textures exquisitely sound designed to cause the required damage on the dancefloor.
 
Højer is traversing similar terrain, but this time based on a 4/4 beat, rugged and distorted, metallic and industrial, a no mercy weapon for the darkest sound spaces.
 
On the B side, Not An Easy One gives another ration of proper non conventional dancefloor action, again with a well balanced combination of groove and texture.
 
 I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me closes the release changing the approach completely going hypnotic instead of muscular, with a complex drum work spiced with super-treated synth lines in constant change.
 
The sound of the future experienced today, made by a visionary.

Preview: CONCEPTUAL "Not An Easy One" EP [PoleGroup067]

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Written and Produced by Simone Scardino.
Original photo by Oiseau_X / Marcus Schmengler.

Mastered by Carlos Koschitzky at Koschitzky Studio, Gijón.

SEMANTICA 151
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Ossigeno 1/2

CONCEPTUAL - Ossigeno 1/2. SEMANTICA 151

Ossigeno 2/2

CONCEPTUAL - Ossigeno 2/2. SEMANTICA 152

NGM017 CONCEPTUAL - Stand Alone (Incl. Anthony Linell remix) 

A1 - CONCEPTUAL - 200 camels and a hot desert 05:42
A2 - CONCEPTUAL -  In silence we pray 05:50
A3 - CONCEPTUAL - Closer than expected 05:51
B1 - CONCEPTUAL - Stand alone 04:28
B2 - CONCEPTUAL - Stand alone (Anthony Linell remix) 07:12

Picture by Carl Sundström.
Mastering by Carlos Koschitzky at Koschitzky Studio, Gijón.

Out on 12" and digital December 8th 2023.

CONCEPTUAL - Stand Alone (Incl. Anthony Linell remix) [NGM017]

Vinyl:
A1 – Approach slowly
A2 – Il silenzio degli innocenti
A3 – No more excuses
B1 – Sand fury
B2 – Thousand miles per hour.
 
Digital:
01 – Approach slowly
02 – Il silenzio degli innocenti
03 – No more excuses
04 – Sand fury
05 – Thousand miles per hour

Berlin based producer CONCEPTUAL is back home after his Not an easy one Ep, again providing his own vision on techno, full of sonic landscapes, detail and intelligence.

Release starts with Approach slowly a brief atmospheric intro that sets the pace for what comes next in Il silenzio degli innocenti introducing the rhythmic pulse from the first bar with almost all elements into he equation, this is a minimalistic tool where percussive elements evolve in a subtle manner all over the arrangement.

No more excuses continues in the mood, adding more spice to the formula with reverberated details, growing mental sequences and the usual complex groove. Intense and mental all in one.

Sand fury follows, with atmospheres colliding with rugged components, evolving all together in a progressive arrangement, a superb tool to enhance your mixes properly.

Miles per hour introduces you into another sonic realm, using elastic synth lines, a wise reverb work and a sensation of infinite space combined with floor intensity. Again a proper intelligent missile for the adequate dancefloors out there.

Simone Scardino is one of those few creators that always pushes his sound one step further and we are super proud to have him onboard again.

Preview: CONCEPTUAL - No more excuses EP [PoleGroup76]

Arjun Vagale & Oxygeno - Not All Humans. SEMANTICA 185

Closing the 12h edition of @hyperfokus at MAW Magdeburg was a blast despite keeping the energy after the amazing sets by all these lovely and talented artists - @ddaaa , @vsonntag , @hitam-electronix , @jangoertz - was a tough one!

Hyperfokus @ MAW [22.03.2025]

Next up on Philippa Pacho’s newly launched label, 'phorum', is Australian artist Connor Wall. Wall guides the listener on a journey through deep and hypnotic Techno, blending intricate atmospheric sound design with a focus on sophisticated and contemporary dance-floors. 

Written & produced by Connor Wall 
Mastered by AP Mastering

Buy @ Bandcamp

Connor Wall - Merge [phorum002]

WARUMCAST 017 - @rostom909

Rostøm is a producer, DJ, and curator whose work explores the deeper edges of contemporary techno. Known for a sound that bridges raw physicality with introspective detail, he has become a steady presence in the scene. As a resident of the legendary Tresor.West in Dortmund, he’s played alongside leading figures such as Chris Liebing, MARRØN, UVB, Peter Van Hoesen, and Norman Nodge, bringing his distinct energy to one of Europe’s most iconic booths.

His discography includes releases on respected imprints like ARTS, Devotion, Liberta, Methodical, and multiple EPs on the influential Illegal Alien label. In 2024, he expanded his sonic reach with a release on the highly regarded Seccession, further solidifying his reputation for detail-rich and forward-thinking techno.

Rostøm is also the founder of the Loom Collective — a platform that connects artists across disciplines to explore new forms of expression through sound, movement, and space. The collective reflects his broader vision of techno as a living, evolving culture.

Whether through deep, analog-heavy journeys or hypnotic modular explorations, his sets remain immersive and emotionally resonant. Rostøm invites his listeners not just to dance, but to connect — with sound, with space, and with themselves.

WARUMCAST 017 - Rostøm

Interakt - Advection EP
RELATIVITY0.4

A1. Convective
A2. Moho-uplift
B1. Advection
B2. Sphere-like Artifact

Interakt debuts on the label for the next release. 
4 abstract, precise, dancefloor-focused deep cuts.

W+P by Fernando Sanz and Teo Pellegrino
Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at Enisslab
Artwork by Micah 

RELATIVITY 2025

Interakt - Advection [RELATIVITY0.4]

Support the label: https://tokenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fuga-vi

Track title: Residual Memory 
Artist: Tapefeed
Release date: 18.07.2025
Format : Vinyl / Digital / Streaming
Label: Token Records

YouTube Premiere: https://youtu.be/VjAK9jj2Ba0

OECUS Premiere | Tapefeed - Residual Memory [TOKEN133]

ANTIDOTE

'something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation'

Podcast 108 features our co-founder Rens, also known as VSSR. Rens started ANTIDOTE back in 2020 with this mix series, created to spotlight local & upcoming techno artists. After 5 years, it was about time to be featured on the series himself!

VSSR’s sound has evolved through different phases, landing on a vision that merges 90s-inspired techno with today’s new-school edge: loopy, percussive, and driving. This set is his ode to the dance floor: dark & eerie, yet rhythmic & bouncy.

Enjoy this one hour by VSSR! 

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VSSR RA: https://nl.ra.co/dj/vssr
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ANTIDOTE MAIL: antidote.ams@gmail.com

ANTIDOTE PODCAST 108: VSSR

Straight from the machine - enjoy. 
Produced, mixed & mastered by myself. 
ARTWORK by Veton Vesjeli. https://www.instagram.com/Vetonmischer/

DUI = DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE

FREE DOWNLOAD 001

RELEASE DATE: 17.10.2025

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Thommy Coconut - NO DUI (FREEDL 001)

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@palusa
@hardynez

We're back in the fray with the amazing Spicy Trip EP from label stalwart Palusa in collaboration with Mexican producer Hardynez. 
       Beginning with plaintive gated vocals over an aching drone & cosmic pads before the drop into that killer kick & bass, Spicy Trip is the sound of two artists colliding at the top of their game. Fizzing leads battle for position before an ever rising arpeggio propels us to a superb percussion punctuated breakdown. Neural Labyrinth doesn't let up the pace for a second, its a balls out rocker which twists and turns before a storming high energy outro.!

Phantasm New Releases: soundcloud.com/phantasmrecords/sets/new-releases

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Released 17th October

Spicy Trip

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Palusa & Hardynez - Spicy Trip (OUT NOW!)

Ermatik - Alien Talk

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“Don’t be scared to do what makes you happy, even though it means going against the stream. Make art the way art is beautiful for you.”

Simone Scardino has created a musical style and vision that truly is his own, sharing it with the world with his new solo project CONCEPTUAL.

Techno is body music. It’s all about this special feeling that you have when your mind disconnects and your body just follows the music, the feeling of freedom when you dance. Simone’s vision of techno unceasingly characterizes his unique productions as well as his DJ sets. Colorful and energetic techno, a powerful explosion of craziness and happiness at the same time. Three-dimensional spatial sounds combined with gentle but determined drum grooves create a mystical and whirling result and a killer stereo experience!

Last year Simone founded the Berlin based art and music collective Friendship Collective. Through his devotion to techno and visual and performance arts the idea for CONCEPTUAL was born. His performances will often be characterized by collaborations with visual artists and performers, creating a special techno experience for the people that come to see him play. 

Simone’s progressive approach to producing and DJing as well as his collaborations with artists in and outside music reflects his artistic vision and goals as much as his spirited personality, and, in its essence, embodies what CONCEPTUAL represents. Plans for the year hold upcoming releases as well preparing playing live, continuously exploring the world of electronic music with his fans.

Booking requests: mayra@sourceartists.net

Preview: CONCEPTUAL - No more excuses EP [PoleGroup76]

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