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Boiler Room x Crimes of the Future w/ Joe Hart, Scott Fraser, Timothy J Fairplay, Black Merlin & Richard Fearless (Death in Vegas)

[Broadcasted on 13th November 2013]

Tracklist & video at boilerroom.tv

Black Merlin Boiler Room mix

2015 will see German techno mainstay Stephan Bodzin ready to unleash his next full-length musical vision on the world. Entitled “Powers of Ten”, the 10-track album will land in June 2015 on his own Herzblut Recordings and provides another great insight into the melodically rich muscle mind of this modern great.
Says Stephan Bodzin of the LP: “Powers of Ten has been with me all my life and is named after a book that has been my background hiss, its confusing truth is my only real faith and its infinity shows me its finiteness. The album is about harmonies, melodies, rhythms. It is an homage to Bob Moog, full of techno beats and sounds and space and party and ecstasy and dancing and listening, and crying and feeling. It is a journey, a philosophy of life, a view of the world, a vague perception. It is my wife, my children, my family, my friends, my passion, my enemy, my greatest fulfillment, my fear, my deepest peace, my power, all my love.”
As such, this album is hugely personal and is filled with cerebral messages and well thought out concepts. All this shines through and makes it an all the more engaging listen from start to finish. Kicking off with the spine tingling chords and louche beats of ‘Singularity’ cuts like ‘Lila’ then continue to confirm that Stephan Bodzin has a classical understanding of melody that is way beyond your average.
‘Blue Giant’, ‘Wir’ and ‘Ix’ all manage to be uplifting and thoughtful at the same time as driven and groovy, whilst ‘Birth’ comes on with a hymnal high note, long tailed pads and subtly shifting beats. The ghostly grooves of ‘Zulu’ mark a majestic mid point to the album, which then continues to seduce with spiritual synths and more beautiful melodies on cuts like ‘Odyssee’ as well as the album’s standout title track.
Unfolding coherently and in soothing fashion, this album once again proves that few producers in the modern world have a knack for melody and an ear for sonic ingenuity quite like Stephan Bodzin.


Singularity

For anyone trying to catch a case of some game-changing, garage-infused house, a power couple by the name of Ketami has your back. Operating out of the up-shifting scene in Australia, Ami Zagata and Ben Thurkettle have been breaking out records with its bull’s-eye set on the booty. Following a handful of effective floor-crushing EPs last year, the duo will make its label debut on French imprint Carton-Pate Records at the end of the month with three originals in the form of Break Down.

The second cut, “Don't Care Enough,” shows them serving up a nice slice of bass-boasting beats, complete with wompy bottom-end and skipping melody lines that play hopscotch around scarcely dispersed vocal work. It carries a dgaf attitude, but don’t get these two twisted; they have the right vision to take house music to the next level.

Read our interview with Ketami here: https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-ketami-dont-care-enough

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Track of the Day: Ketami “Don’t Care Enough”

Hot off the release of his Shake EP on Simma Black, DJ E-Clyps steps in with an aggro groove that could blot out the rays from the White Isle-warming sun. His cut “Lovin” is a straight-to-business banger, with dark and punchy purpose coursing through its veins. He creates pent-up party pressure with spot-on drum programming punctuated by beefy basslines that contract across slittering melodies. Put your thermometers away; this one’s a guaranteed heater.

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Track of the Day: DJ E-Clyps "Lovin"

NBD001
Release Date: June 30, 2015

The popular Los Angeles based event series Night Bass is now a record label. The first release "This Is Night Bass Vol 1" is an exciting ride through the core sounds of the label featuring leading names in the movement of bass heavy house and garage: Jack Beats, Chris Lorenzo, DJ Q, GotSome, Taiki Nulight, Jay Robinson, Petey Clicks and label boss AC Slater. Both DJs and fans alike will all find something to love on this well rounded compilation.

Night Bass Records will showcase veteran and groundbreaking artists as well as promising up-and-comers. Following the launch fans can expect EPs from AC Slater & Sinden, DJ Q, Jay Robinson, Petey Clicks and much more. Poised to become an influential global brand, Night Bass captures a precise sound while still encompassing many styles through a common thread.

1. AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo - "Fly Kicks"
2. Jack Beats - "Wild Fire"
3. AC Slater & Petey Clicks - "Got Damn"
4. DJ Q - "Madness"
5. Jay Robinson - "Gloom"
6. AC Slater & GotSome - "Move It Back"
7. Taiki Nulight - "Check Out Time"

AC Slater & GotSome - "Move It Back" (Insomniac.com Premiere)

Molding the morning-tipped “Gryning” into their own likeness, Shakarchi & Stranéus apply breathtaking brushstrokes in the form of hollow percussive hits and lofty, well-polished pads. They achieve sophistication while making sure things don’t land too left-field and scare away casual listeners. It’s a pristine piece, no doubt.

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Track of the Day: Ishivu “Gryning” (Shakarchi & Stranéus  Remix)

Robert James is gearing up to make his debut on Steve Lawler’s esteemed VIVa imprint next week with three original cuts that could level any dancefloor they come across. Loaded on the second spot of the EP is “House Invader,” which sees high-ranking house duo Groove Armada firing off their terrace and dub mixes. The original is a monster of its own, armed with an infectious vocal hook and vivacious basslines that gnaw at your feet until you succumb to their pressure. 

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Track of the Day: Robert James “House Invader”

Mad Mike - The Final Frontier

Levon Vincent - Man Or Mistress

Though it would be presumptuous to predict a *Track of Summer 2016* in the modest month of April – sod that, we're going to do it anyway. After a short while finely tuning the sample-based house and disco ReGraded sub-label, Midland reopens the doors to his original Graded imprint with a release that's well worth shouting about. Catalogue number #003 comes in the form of three-track Blush EP, with an opening title track that highlighted Midland's own BR set at Dekmantel last summer. A token example of Midland's ability to create authentic, instantly catchy dance music – with a hook that's guaranteed to woo hearts across many dancefloors worldwide.

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Midland "Blush" - Boiler Room Debuts

The Voyage

"Forsaken Dreadnought Approaching Dead Space" by @blind-observatory will be out in late September on Gravitational. More info: bit.ly/BlinObs

Forsaken Dreadnought Approaching Dead Space

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Blind Observatory - Forsaken

George Thompson aka Black Merlin is the man of the moment here at LYO. After his remix for Tapan on Malka Tuti premiered last week, he's now highlighted with a full ep four tracker called "Proto World" released on Berceuse Heroique. Deep & dark atmospheres all throughout . Here is our favorite, the b2 "Hope" which rather sounds like an hope for planet earth to end humanity. Already OUT !

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PREMIERE : Black Merlin - Hope

EIN2-019 | Pauke Schaumburg - Numo

01. Numo
02. Erus
03. Spirit

Wide open and sunny. Spring has arrived and we are bringing some warm tunes by Pauke Schaumburg. “Numo“ is really drifitng and intense, a good intro for the new season. “Erus“ is techy and lightning at the same time and the break of “Spirit“ brings is like a groovy kind of love for all Ein2 followers. Enjoy the trip with Pauke Schaumburg.

"Numo" will be out 10th of March.

Numo EP | EIN2-019

Numo EP

Pauke Schaumburg - Numo

Get Moonwalk's 'Abstract' EP here: 
/ Beatport: www.beatport.com/release/abstract/1954047
/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/de/album/abstract-ep/id1205561612
/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/649BxassLsZI0fSsucOoGZ

Artist: Moonwalk @moonwalk-mw
Release Title: Abstract
Label: Stil vor Talent
Catalogue No: SVT186
Release: 2016-02-24

Moonwalk kick off 2017 in their usual style, unrolling the first production effort of the year in the form of three original tracks and a collab with label mate Teenage Mutants.

Komet comes in swiftly with a low end throbbing bass, setting a murky mood. The duo apply one of their hallmarks, developing an uplifting winding groove that is equally enveloping as it is relentless, making for a great build-up track.
Recalling a celestial atmosphere, Abstract offers an upbeat tech house exploration featuring alert arpeggiators and an optimistic melody.
Odensa, a coop with Teenage Mutants emerges from the same dark standpoint, laden with earworm synth loops and a sunken bassline. While the combination provides a steady backbone, the groove is leavened by a chordal countermelody that seizes the main focus.

By far the gloomiest track of the bunch, Vite sees Moonwalk and Teenage Mutants join forces and intersect styles in a buzzing banger full of familiar elements. A paced rhythm, rave pads, dubby stabs and subtle kicks craft a relaxed, yet effective build-up. Moonwalk and Teenage Mutants’ knack for deep tech flourishes and synthetic tones finds perfect expressions in this EP, ranging from low to high energy heaters fit for any set time.

Moonwalk – Komet [Stil Vor Talent]

Dramatic Sunset

Moonwalk - Dr - Vogel - Osnabruck - 18/03/2017

The Headless Horseman returns on Tommy Four Seven’s ’47’ imprint. 

Headless Horseman made his first appearance on the 2016 Various Artist EP, 47006 with his contribution, ‘At The Gates’, alongside artists Phase Fatale, Stephanie Sykes and Tommy himself. Now back with a 4 track EP, 47009 marks a new era for the label, presenting its first solo release.

Release date 14th April, 2017.

47009

B1 // HEADLESS HORSEMAN // BLEEDING ARROWS [47009]

A2 // HEADLESS HORSEMAN // SHATTERED [47009]

Más Papaya-Sidestepper

For Shavers Only

Raver

-Matanza essentia mix-
Arte: Mauricio Garrido https://www.facebook.com/mauricio.garrido.75

Tracklist:

Ry Cooder - Paris Texas (Intro)
Nils Frahm & Olafur Arnalds - Trance frände (Germany - Iceland)
Dengue Dengue Dengue feat Sara Van - Guarida (Peru)
Silvio Rodriguez - Ojalá (Miranda Vicente edit) (Cuba)
M.rux - Danse (Africa)
Bahía trio - Remanso Inicial (Miranda Vicente edit) (Colombia)
Matanza feat Maywa - Samanke (Chile)
Nlllo -  Niebla  (Costa Rica)
Metazcal#1 feat Barrio Lindo, Matanza, Sidirum, Nicola Cruz, PeterPower @ Cenote escondido (Tulum)
Mercedes Sosa - Indio Toba (Rodrigo Gallardo edit) (Argentina)
Al Quetz - Jungle Waterfall (Cuba)
Jdilla - Stuffed Pomelo (Flako edit) (USA)
Wara - Aymara (Miranda Vicente edit) (Bolivia)
Lagartijeando - La Memoria del viento (Matanza remix) (Argentina)
Matanza & Océanvs Orientalis- La luna y el lobo (John Montoya rmx) (Chile-Turquia)
Violeta Parra- Santiago penando estas (Matanza rmx)(Chile)
Miguel Farias - (Miranda Vicente edit) (Chile)
Spaniol - Araucaria que no llores (Brasil)
Matanza - Existencia (Acid pauli rmx) (Chile)
Rodrigo Amarante -  Tuyo (Narcos)
Dandara & Arutani - Mayan (Matanza rmx)

Essentia #2: Matanza

Sonic Portal (Dexorcist Remix)

The sonics inside the metal chamber were at times overwhelming. The factory continued to pump out goods at a rate of flying proportions. They were now the industry leader and the Mu Tai empire was ready to capitalise on the industrial revolution. Soon enough their world of magic would be unleashed upon the unsuspecting, revolutionising the life and times of people far and wide. In his tall tower he observed the work from a glass prism, little did he know that he was being watched. 

X-Coast steps up with a sensational heavy hitting EP on UNDERTHESEA Records. Rave cuts which sit somewhere between beautiful soundscapes and purpose built club destruction.

Transformations EP

PREMIERE: X-Coast -  Mu Tai feat DJ RaDa [UNDERTHESEA]

​Bjarki is one of electronic music's most unique and singular artists. Whether it's techno, ambient, expreimental or just plain fucking weird, chances are the Icelandic producer will have conjured something special up.

His latest EP 'Geothermal Sheep Vol.1' is a collection of tracks that he produced to be played into fields to herds of sheep in Iceland. We're not even joking, that's true.

Sonic Portal (Dexorcist Remix)

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