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The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Hybral. "Affirmative Action" is the title track off the new 12" from Berlin-based artist Hybral. Returning to their own imprint, Subverted, Hybral delivers a masterful take on drone-infused industrial techno—a blend of organically futuristic and fancifully artificial sounds through which Hybral delves into a thrilling sonic exploration of dystopic Giger-esque themes. Drawing elements from their previous releases and merging them all together in more impactful ways than ever before, here Hybral presents their very own musical manifesto that—through a process of extensive introspection—references only itself, delivering a genre-defining, true original magnum opus. Featuring remixes of “Undoing Bias” by SUBVERTED residents Fluid—giving the track his signature high speed and high impact flair—and Nnamael—rewriting its tale through a progressively hypnotising structure. 

Affirmative Action is out November 21 on vinyl + digital. Pick yours up at: https://subverted1.bandcamp.com/album/affirmative-action

HYBRAL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hybral/?hl=de
SC: https://soundcloud.com/hybral
SUBVERTED: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/subvertedscene 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/subverted.scene/

PREMIERE: Hybral - Affirmative Action [Subverted]

Fierce and forlorn, Swarm Intelligence’s “The Shattered Self” delves into the complexities of human existence in an era dominated by technological advancements. In this thought-provoking exploration, the artist challenges listeners to confront the consequences of a near future where physical and mental augmentation are commonplace. In a world where limbs can be upgraded, where consciousness can be uploaded, where memories can be digitally archived and shared on social media, where our AI clones can liberate us from menial tasks… What remains of our selves? Who is our self?

Swarm Intelligence draws influences from black metal, industrial-tinged dub and post rock, splicing these with his distinctive take on techno to devastating effect. "Dejected," the inaugural track, unleashes grinding walls of feedback against a relentless broken beat, its foreboding atmosphere heightened by a menacing low growl of distorted bass that permeates the unease. It's a disquieting overture that sets the stage for the tumultuous journey ahead.

The second track, “Eros” envelops the listener in a visceral soundscape, where haunting atmospheres intertwine with grinding feedback and pounding percussion. Initially tense, the track evolves into an unexpected and almost euphoric climax, adding an unforeseen emotional depth to the sonic narrative. Yet, beneath the surface, an undercurrent of tension remains—an ever-present reminder of the fragility of our self.

On the flip side, "Inciter" channels inner fury through a guttural chant punctuating a Birmingham-styled broken beat, marching forth with unyielding force.

Finally, "Portal" offers a moment of quiet introspection, as haunting pads echo a mournful refrain while micro recordings of whirring machinery are assembled into the percussion section. It serves as a poignant curtain-closer.

Through "The Shattered Self," Swarm Intelligence challenges listeners to reconsider their perceptions of identity, consciousness, and agency in an age where the machine and the human converge. It's a haunting and profound journey—one that invites introspection and contemplation long after the final reverb tails fade into silence. 

releases March 22, 2024

Produced by Swarm Intelligence
Mastering by Linn Elisabet
Cover by Alexander Gehring
Layout by Sander Salkunic
Vinyl Pressing by AFG
Published by SUBVERTED

Swarm Intelligence - Eros (SUB05)

Resident ПСАИ   -     Guzelle 
Fat techno groooooove
Recording in a music club "Ритмы" at a party "Сеанс" in the city of Saint Petersburg

Псаикаст/002 Guzelle////////Set Ритмы-Сеанс 28//03//25

MODEL SEX: CLUB FORMATS VA02
SECOND VARIOUS ARTISTS COMPILATION: CLUB FOCUSED
FEATURING: BENKHLIFA, GRILLAC, SUNBURN, DJ ANGST, DJ TEST.E, karmasmatik, fok, Midnight climax, OA, Shersh, XZ5000, DJ OSEPH, reeve mace, longo, ISOTRYK, MAINKETAUXI, KEROZN.

COVER: DJ ANGST

DJ OSEPH - Unexpected consequence

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧

8:32

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄:
One Sword
𝐛𝐲 § [ @lu-ka-347455992 ]
𝐨𝐧 KONTRAVERS [ @kontravers-545639402 ]
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𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩:
https://kontravers.bandcamp.com
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𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: From Birth To Death
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭: Digital
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: August 15, 2025
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One Sword — A track about a sword that fights for art, protecting creativity and freedom on the dance floor.
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𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥:
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: https://soundcloud.com/kontravers-545639402
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩: https://kontravers.bandcamp.com
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/kontravers_label

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭:
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: https://soundcloud.com/lu-ka-347455992
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/_.section_

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐌𝐅:
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: https://soundcloud.com/technomusicfresh
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/technomusicfresh
𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://t.me/technomusicfresh

PREMIERE: § - One Sword [KONTRAVERS]

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The Rituals series rises again — a fresh strike carved deep into black wax. RITUAL12 summons an international assembly of techno insurgents from the OMEN roster, each delivering their own sonic rite. Across two sides, the intent is absolute: raw, unfiltered power pulled from the shadows and unleashed on the dancefloor.

[SIDE A]
SWARM INTELLIGENCE – Inexorable
Berlin’s Swarm Intelligence ignites the record with precision-tooled percussion and fractured basslines. Polyrhythmic tension winds tighter with every measure, industrial grit locking into a cybernetic march toward total hypnosis.

B.A.R.K – Shikijitsu
A bone-rattling invocation of distorted low-end and ceremonial drums. B.A.R.K drives forward like ancient machinery grinding to life, a Japanese primal energy sharpened to a deadly edge.

AXKAN & DUELLIST – Resilience
Mexico meets Scotland for a brutalist assault: hammering kicks, serrated synth textures, and walls of analogue saturation. No safe passage here — only forward momentum into the heart of chaos.

[SIDE B]
EAS – Honored One
From Los Angeles, EAS delivers a tense, ritualistic construction where a subterranean EBM bassline pulses through metallic drones. Hypnotic, uneasy, and charged with controlled dissonance.

HATELOVE & OGMAH – Hanged Bodies
A dark ceremonial groove heavy with ritual percussion and spectral synth chants. The layers rise to a fever pitch, blurring the line between transcendence and collapse.

CRYSTAL GEOMETRY + AXKAN – Kratom
France’s Crystal Geometry joins AXKAN for a militaristic strike of modular chaos and pummeling drums. EBM-infused basslines drive beneath razor-sharp synth fire, rallying the midnight faithful to the front lines.

RITUAL12 is not a compilation — it’s a convocation. Forged in analogue heat, drenched in distortion, and aimed directly at the heart of the floor, this record demands full surrender. Step in. There is no turning back.

All tracks written and produced by the featured artists.
Mastered by Tim Vitek (Chicago)
Artwork by October Midnight
Design by Feder Sanz

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