Virus

Panacea

Release date (vinyl & digital): 11th of October

TRACKLIST:
A1 / 1. Angels Landing
A2 / 2. Medusa
B1 / 3. Oblivion
B2 / 4. Ninth Circle

INFO:
	
In the wake of a string of record releases, Token’s curator returns to his label with ‘Angels Landing’ to highlight his mission statement. Four cuts of delirious and dissonant techno from the Belgian artist have proven to be a stylistic favorite in both his productions and his DJ sets. With a wink to older production techniques, Kr!z keeps this contribution to Token fresh and efficient while reaffirming the historic label’s sonic identity. 

 

While using a steady bassline for his tracks, Kr!z ups the ante with a Detroit-style pad that floats around the rest of the record for the ‘Angels Landing’ title track. By opening and closing hihats, rolling the claps all along, and pitching his rides, he creates tension by fully utilizing his drum machine. The synth stabs and overall pace make for a modern twist, however; it’s applicable music for layered sets that the Token boss has been known for performing over the years. This dance-ready, nostalgic-nudging kind of techno is spread throughout the entirety of the EP, but is most transparent on the B1 ‘Oblivion’. Key stab sequences have been iconic in the scene for some time, but it’s Kr!z’s persistence and minimalism that renders this track so exciting. Opening and shutting filters, sliding portamento, and pushing the release, the seasoned artist manifests tension through minimal elements and relies on his transitions to keep up the pace. Usually juggling between rounder and sharper sound design, ‘Medusa’ boasts both; Kr!z’s electric lead bites a low- swaying synth line. Destined for peak use, complete with white noise transitions and open rides, Kr!z combines the sound of a club at its climax with his almost psychotic low-mid arpeggio to create one of his most hypnotic tracks to date. ‘Ninth Circle’, on the other hand, dials it back as the last track. More keys, yet obscure in intention and effect, the closer creates a question mark at the end of the EP with big transitions and a groovy use of toms. Cementing himself as a game player in production as much as in DJing, Kr!z’s ‘Angels Landing’ continues his search in eerie sounds and expressive drums to add to his label’s catalog of savant club music.

TOKEN128 - Kr!z - Angels Landing

Premiere of "Jagad" by Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell, taken from "Parasit" EP, forthcoming on Lømsk Records

Pre - Order: 
https://lomskrecords.bandcamp.com/album/parasit-ep

Label: Lømsk Records
Artist: Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell
Title: Parasit EP
Track: Jagad
Cat.Number: LMSK011
Format: Digital 
Release Date: October 11, 2024

Expect tracks with dense rhythm workouts, wonky yet functional, and aggressive synth sequences. But also some stabby, funky grooves. All in accordance with our vision of playful & mischievous but always genuine techno.

Follow Lømsk Records: 
BC: https://lomskrecords.bandcamp.com/music
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lomsk_records/ 

Follow Alexander Johansson: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/alexanderjohansson
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alejoh84

Follow Mattias Fridell: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/fridell
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattiasfridell

Follow Techno Cartel:  
Linktree: 
https://linktr.ee/technocartel
Youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/c/CartelTechnoCartel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/techno_cartel/
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/TechnoCartelX/ 
Facebook Group: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/661159060713083/

Parasit EP

Pre - Order

Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Jagad [Premiere I LMSK011]

Pfirter's MindTrip is presenting 'Mutable Minds IX' VA: A collective exploration of techno’s diverse landscape, featuring Kmyle, KØLPØS, Playmo, and DJ Dextro. 

Featured: https://klubikon.com/2024/11/15/premiere-dj-dextro-protocol-prototype 

'Mutable Minds IX' VA will be available after the 22nd of November https://mindtriprec.bandcamp.com/album/mutable-minds-ix 

KLUBIKON 
https://klubikon.com 
https://www.facebook.com/klubikon 
https://www.instagram.com/klubikon 
https://www.tiktok.com/@klubikon 
https://www.youtube.com/klubikon 
https://soundcloud.com/klubikon

Mutable Minds IX

Featured

PREMIERE: DJ Dextro - Protocol Prototype

Bandcamp: https://artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/an-impatient-patient

The great talent of Alexey Dunchyk lands on the X Series. This is a highly technical release, Alexey despite being very active in the path of his career, on our label showcases a highly functional and effective release, most likely dedicated to his love for machines and electronic devices.

Alexey Dunchyk - An Impatient Patient (ARTSX052)

Benjamin Mull - Keyknas - H-Productions [HPX152]

Hybrid Productions Sound Architecture proudly presents: [HPX152] Keyknas, written and produced by Benjamin Mull. The Stockholm native is returning to hybrid with a slightly deeper, nostalgia inspired authentic 4 track EP.

1. Faktura
2. Sonkad
3. Keyknas
4. Weather Down

Out in all portals 17th February, 2025.


with peace from / Cari Lekebusch & Benjamin Mull

https://soundcloud.com/benjaminmull

GTG Premiere | Benjamin Mull - Keyknas [HPX152]

Seq21

Buy now: https://found.ee/BSP001

01 Cristian Varela - J0T4
02 Cristian Varela - J0T5
03 Cristian Varela - Exegon
04 Cristian Varela - J0T7

Following the seismic launch of Backspin with Regal’s Avalanche, the label now turns to one of techno’s most respected pioneers: Cristian Varela. With the Supraconscience EP, Varela delivers a masterclass in groove-driven intensity, further defining Backspin’s mission to resurrect and reimagine the pulse of early 2000s techno.

The EP plays like a coded message from another dimension. With uncompromising tribal rhythms, the tracks draw from the same well as the classic vinyl cuts that shaped Backspin’s sonic ethos: groovy, loop-driven, bass-heavy and packed with percussive punch. J0T4 kicks off with punchy low-end pressure and epic synth melodies, while J0T5 goes deeper, layering syncopated trippy percussion with eerie atmospheres. Next up is Exegon, a tightly wound, loop-heavy storm of shuffled rhythms and distorted stabs – hypnotic, functional and built for peak-time intensity with its melancholic hook. Closing track J0T7 brings a warped, rolling energy that ties the EP together in true Hardgroove spirit.

As Backspin gathers momentum, Supraconscience proves that this isn’t just about nostalgia. It's about pushing the timeless power of groove into new realms, led by legends like Cristian Varela who helped write the blueprint in the first place.

@cristianvarela
@backspinrecords

Cristian Varela - Exegon

Strange Perception

Confederacy Corps

The Unconstrained Avalanche

“Little Hobo Too Far Away From Home” is an original smooth jazz track that takes you into the warm and nostalgic atmosphere of the 90s.
Soft Rhodes piano, a warm bass line, gentle drums and a melodic saxophone create a late-night jazz vibe — perfect for relaxing, studying, working, or driving through the city at night or just hanging out!



The Unconstrained Avalanche

Regal Fiends

Related tracks