Premieres

Benedikt Frey makes his debut on Rhythmic Culture Records with ‘Hoover’. The German producer–known for his previous work on labels such as ESP Institute, Hivern Discs and his own R.i.O. imprint–delivers a 4-track EP that is a journey through the breakbeat spectrum with a distinct focus on sonic experimentation. From the hypnotic dynamic in ‘Blue Lights’ complimented by the vocals of DALO, to the intriguing dance floor rhythms in ‘Henry’ and ‘Deadlines’ and downtempo mesmerising track ‘Trees’, ‘Hoover’ puts another side of Frey’s work in the limelight.

Benedikt Frey - Hoover [RC-R002]

RC:Podcast

Turin-based label Early Reflex welcomes Capiuz to the imprint with 'The New Show' – a collection of 4 hard-drum club tools which would entertain listeners and dancers with their original psychedelic twist. In 'Throw-Off', the Italian producer builds a suspensive intermission within the release. Low frequency bass-drums and sequenced reverberated snares merge with high-pitched tambourines generating unique variations of the beat, the tune then get split in half to give space to a jazzy drum break solo which leads to the outro.

“A relentless crave for something new lays as an emotional foundation for this work and has directed the attitude while making it towards a personal journey through repetition and legitimization. The core sound comes from a melange of mangled samples, drum breaks and deep kick lines, where rhythmic patterns are hammered down in an obsessive manner before being hastily truncated and re-worked into new entities. In a frantic research with no fixed objective, every track takes the form of a fast pace pursuit that keeps blindly deviating from its course and shattering its own boundaries," Capiuz mentions.

Capiuz
@tu_music
www.instagram.com/capiuzzz/

Early Reflex
@earlyreflex
www.instagram.com/earlyreflex/

The New Show

Throw-Off

Premiere: Capiuz - Throw-Off | Early Reflex

Mathew Jonson presents Freedom Engine live at SGP 2023

For this instalment of the Rhythmic Culture podcast, we're excited to welcome the Canadian producer Mathew Jonson on the series. Whilst essentially a house and techno producer, Jonson has also been involved in many crossover projects including Cobblestone Jazz, Midnight Operator and the Modern Deep Left Quartet. For this instalment, Mathew presents a live recording of his project Freedom Engine at SGP 2023. 

"The recording is a mix of live improvisation via synthesizers and drum machines and tracks played from a DAW. Instruments from Roland (SH-101, TR-8S, SH-01A, T-8, and Demora), Elektron (Machinedrum), Midas (V240), and TC-Electronic (various effects) were used in the performance. 

The set also includes partial tracks and jams written and produced by Units and Measurements, Mathew Jonson, Plaid (MJ Remix of "Dragon Chase"), and Freedom Engine in collaboration with Magda."

'Into the 5D' is out now on Kilómetro 4.5: https://km4punto5.bandcamp.com/album/into-the-5d

RC:126 Mathew Jonson presents “Freedom Engine”

The Amsterdam-based label traverse is back with their second compilation in their ‘traversée’ series and sees nine artists who, altogether, shape the vision of traverse through its diversity of music and places. 

Parisian-Malaysian DJ and head of Nehza Records RONI presents her personal track ‘911’ as part of the comp. “This track is a reflection of my life at the moment things are hard mentally as my mother is sick but the world is spinning and good things keep coming into my life, which help me going on. It’s what I wanted to express through all these elements that keep coming and hit one after the order. The sirens & wobble are expressing the constant tension that never disappears while the kick gives the pace & the strength to keep going after a dark moment.”

RONI
@roni_nza
www.instagram.com/roni_nza/

traverse
@tra_verse
www.instagram.com/tra.verse/

traversée 02

Premiere: RONI - 911 | traverse

The Lot Radio New York resident and pi pi pi curator deep creep channels a first-class selection for breaks, progressive house and more in this week's Rhythmic Culture podcast.

@deep_creep

RC:136 deep creep

"Apparatus“ is Rizla Ops’ debut EP on Voitax, a deeply personal creation born swiftly amidst the heartbreak of losing a close friend, Ollie Mazgaj. Crafted during a period of introspection, the EP became an anchor, the only thing that felt right in a world detached from the club and daily routine. 

Sonically diverse, "Apparatus“ explores techno, drill, amapiano, grime, and garage, maintaining a common thread of dissonance, functionality, and groove. The title track, „Apparatus, stands out as an outlier in Rizla Ops’ discography, featuring big melodic moments that capture the raw emotions of the artist at that particular time. Despite his usual preference for conveying ideas through rhythm and sound design, this EP marks a turning point, hinting at future experiments with melody and harmony. 

"Apparatus“ is more than a collection of tracks; it’s a sonic journey through genres, emotions, and personal growth—a testament to Rizla Ops’ dedication to pushing boundaries and creating immersive, thought-provoking electronic music.

Rizla Ops
@rizlaops
https://www.instagram.com/rizla.ops/

Voitax
@voitax
https://www.instagram.com/_voitax_/

Apparatus

Slant

Premiere: Rizla Ops - Slant | Voitax

As part of LOCH INN's v/a compilation 'V​/​A LOCH INN at De School', Rotterdam's SAMWHO taps into a musical lineage that traces back to his Cape Verdean roots. 'Candy's Comfort' is a futuristic clubtrack that accentuates these influences.

Raised on a healthy diet of reggae and dub, SAMWHO knows a thing or two about rhythm and bass. With these two fundamentals he produces numerous sonic worlds, from the UK to West Africa, and defy conventional genre labels.

About the compilation: It's a collection of tracks that resonates with the spirit of its environment. Crafted as a snapshot of the LOCH INN series hosted at De School, 'V/A LOCH INN at De School' encapsulates the diverse talent that contributed to the collective exchange during these events at Het Muzieklokaal.

SAMWHO
@samuellwho
www.instagram.com/__samwho__/

LOCH INN
@lochinn
www.instagram.com/l_o_c_h__/

V​/​A LOCH INN at De School

Candy's Comfort

Premiere: SAMWHO - Candy's Comfort | LOCH INN

In a new round of Mia Koden's curation for the Rhythmic Culture podcast, 1985, DEEP MEDi MUSIK and SYSTEM MUSIC affiliate Samba steps up in the series.

Mia Koden: "Samba is one of the most consistently fire producers I've followed over the years. He's chiefly known for his dubstep tracks but truth is he's actually a sonic chameleon, carving out dark but vibrant bangers with stand out melodies and sound choice regardless of what genre he touches. His DJ sets definitely reflect this: Saw a recent set over the summer for DEEP MEDi (a label he's dropped some anthems on) and it was packed with great selection and interesting moments."

@saamba

RC:141 Samba

In the run-up to his next release 'Arteria' on Maloca, Brussels-based artist Hypna joins us on the Rhythmic Culture mix series this week. Last year, he launched the artist collective and label Plasma Sources, which he intends to use to bridge the gap between the club and immersive listening experiences. The mix is a collection of all sorts of futurist beats, intriguing percussions, and of course a peak into his new release.

@hypna_52

RC:142 Hypna

Brussels-based producer Hypna lands on Maloca Records for Arteria. Known for his versatile output of sci-fi influenced club music on labels including Boxed, Insert and his own imprint Plasma Sources, Arteria marks Hypna’s first EP via Maloca, and a radical take on his established sound.

Each of the 7 tracks on Arteria shifts Hypna’s hard-hitting and percussion-focused palette down into the chugging regions of 90-100BPM, where the artist explores his dancehall and southern-rap influences. This tempo range fascinates Hypna, regarding it as “a portal where so many different genres and energies meet allowing you to quickly shift from something slow and head bopping to a total different pace”. The resulting EP is a 7-track, club-scorching ride through Neptunes and Timbaland-tinged rap beats and slamming dancehall rhythms, all backed up by Hypna’s laser-fuelled percussion and rolling walls of sub-bass energy.

Hypna
@hypna_52
www.instagram.com/hypna__/

Maloca
@malocarecords
www.instagram.com/maloca.records/

Arteria

Rain Like Hammers

Premiere: Hypna - Rain Like Hammers | Maloca Records

Vienna's Filthiest is a multi-purpose platform for modern electronic dance- and bodymusic. In their newest compilation 'BIRTH OF THE FILTH VOL​.​1', the label showcases Viennese artists and sound to a wider audience.

Dirty Maria and Parule join forces as EVUL and bring you 'Unlucky Year'. With a snippet of Otoboke Beaver's vocals morphed into a mesmerizing rhythmic vocoder synth, consistent percussions, wet hi-hats and a wonky bassline, the track creates an undeniable bouncy vibe for the audience.

Dirty Maria
@dirtymaria
www.instagram.com/dirty.maria

Parule
@parule
www.instagram.com/paruule

Vienna's Filthiest
@viennasfilthiest
www.instagram.com/viennas.filthiest

BIRTH OF THE FILTH VOL​.​1

Unlucky Year

Premiere: EVUL (Dirty Maria & Parule) - Unlucky Year | Vienna's Filthiest

In the run up to their 3 year anniversary, RONI's Nehza Records announce their next V/A compilation 'Transmental' – which explores telepathic communication with animals and plants via sonic waves and frequencies from eleven electronic music artists worldwide. 

Burna produced 'Pitcher' during the Australian summer months. Here, he seamlessly incorporates Latin-influenced club sounds, which dominate his DJ sets too. Oozing with pacey kickdrums and quirky melodies, this one is ideal for heaving dancefloors and ravey festival tents all year round.

Burna
@burna1
www.instagram.com/burna.au/

Nehza Records
@nehzarecords
www.instagram.com/nehzarecords/

Transmental

Pitcher

Premiere: Burna - Pitcher | Nehza Records

GTEP04 excitingly welcomes german producer Kid Kun to Ghosttown Records. These three productions beautifully display Kid Kun´s personal take on modern, UK schooled techno hybridity. “Creep” introduces the listener to an industrial soundscape, spiced by eerie vocal chops. It’s undeniably dark, but powerfully driving energy continues to evolve with “Recharge” whose grimy claps fuse with thundering basslines. “Saturn”, finally, takes Kid Kuns sound to the faster paced realms where it hypnotically nods at DnB infused steppers. To round off the EP in style, Berlin based Cocktail Party Effect takes on “Creep” and transforms it into the ultimate uptempo roller. All through, a powerful display of high-end dancefloor-tools. GTEP04 is out 24th of May via Ghosttown Records.

Kid Kun
@kidkunmusic
www.instagram.com/kidkunmusic

Ghosttown
@ghsttwn
www.instagram.com/ghosttownsound/

GTEP04

Recharge

Premiere: Kid Kun - Recharge | Ghosttown

Zagreb's EtherwerkZ is back with 'Ascension Vol. 2', the leftfield-infused second volume of their VA series, once again serving up high vibrational frequencies to create that magic transcendental dance floor experience.

The compilation kicks off with a heavy, raw halftime/bass-hole riddim from Bristol Amity collective's unstoppable soundboy Elpac.

Elpac
@elpacuk
www.instagram.com/elp4c/

EtherwerkZ
@etherwerkz
www.instagram.com/etherwerkz/

Ascension Vol. 2

Acha

Premiere: Elpac - Acha | EtherwerkZ

"5th Generation Angel is a sonic experience oscillating between existing in the mind and in the body. This EP was crafted during an era where I surrendered to myself. I previously have struggled with existing solely in my head. During the period these songs were created, I regularly tried to suspend the mind to sink into movement and pleasure habitually. Many of these pieces are capsules of either side of this polarity or combine moments of both, extreme feeling and thinking. I created this oeuvre, in pursuit of transformation specifically in regards to healing my relationship with myself. I found wholeness in my soul through creating vs. the inclination towards perfectionism. During the stage of production I reflected on the beauty, pain and my ability to heal past the limitations I have bestowed on myself. This record is the ascension into a realm of actualization and application."
—Maude Vôs

Sonically, 5th Generation Angel holds the theme of duality, juxtaposing density and illumination, chaos and grounding, and the pain-pleasure principle. Maude conveys these polarities throughout the record with heavy bass lines, shimmering bell accompaniment, otherworldly textures, whispered vocals and apexed synth leads. Each song carries you to the next with moments of intensity and/or release. 5th Generation Angel is metaphysical, cinematic, and warehouse worthy all at once.

Maude Vôs
@maudevos
www.instagram.com/the_sound_sculptress

YUKU
@yukumusic
www.instagram.com/yukuwax

5th Generation Angel

Hunnï

Premiere: Maude Vôs - Hunnï | YUKU

As part of Turin's Early Reflex 'Flex005' compilation, Cairo's ZULI contributes with 'A Birdie' – "a masterful exploration of abstract soundscapes and drums exercise with a lighthearted touch, reflecting the Berlin-based Egyptian artist’s eclectic approach to music production."

The tracks featured on 'Flex005' span a wide range of styles and influences, each offering a unique perspective on the intersection of techno and experimental soundscapes.This highly anticipated release features a diverse array of tracks from both established icons and emerging talents, each offering a unique perspective on the intersection of electronic music and artistic innovation.

ZULI
@zulimusic
www.instagram.com/zulimusic

Early Reflex
@earlyreflex
www.instagram.com/earlyreflex/

Flex005

A Birdie

Premiere: ZULI - A Birdie | Early Reflex

French label De la... je l'espère comes with their 4th instalment of their V/A compilation series, allowing each De la...je l'espère resident to take the lead in curating a compilation inviting artists of their choice. "This V/A is a direct follow-up to my involvement in promoting people who are under-represented in today's electronic music scene, which is why I decided to invite solely women and producers of gender minorities."

This time in 'Delphæ', Fatale Furylax curated a 10-track list for the label with Rumina's excellent track 'Dancing In Armour' being one of them – a screaming slow-burner with elegant sound design.

Rumina
@ruminaa
www.instagram.com/yenirumina

De la... je l'espère
@delajelespere
www.instagram.com/delajelespere/

Delphæ Curated vol. 4

Dancing In Armour

Premiere: Rumina - Dancing In Armour | De la... je l'espère

Tapefeed unveils the second chapter of their Evolving Echoes Series on Inveterate, featuring a 6-track EP that includes remixes by DJ Plant Texture and Burden, continuing to showcase Tapefeed's rich diversity and unique fusion of eclectic influences tailor-made for the dancefloor. 

Tapefeed
@tapefeed
www.instagram.com/tapefeed.music/

Inveterate
@inveterate
www.instagram.com/inveterate_rec/

Evolving Echos 2

Moody Percussor

Premiere: Tapefeed - Moody Percussor | Inveterate

Taipei based label OverMyBody announced their next EP 'Nox​-​flamma' – a collaboration between Digit0nica and Tufi. Their partnership resulted in a mesmerizing EP, weaving threads of connection through the storm. This vibrant collaboration traverses unseen dimensions, defying classification.

Digit0nica
@digitonica
www.instagram.com/digitonica/

Tufi
@tuf_i
www.instagram.com/_tuf1___

OverMyBody
@overmybodytw
www.instagram.com/overmybody.tw/

Nox​-​flamma

Premiere: Digit0nica & Tufi - Sh | OverMyBody

In a brand new Rhythmic Culture podcast, guest curator ZULI shines a light on Cairo-raised/Berlin-based artist Assyouti.

ZULI: "Assyouti was an obvious choice for me; his knowledge of music spans an extremely wide range of genres and I've seen him go b2b with absolutely anyone in any context and deliver every single time; he's a proper DJ. The guy lives and breathes music, so the list of accolades already under his belt at only 24 years of age (as both a DJ and producer) come as no surprise to me or anyone who knows him. Definitely one of the most promising young names to come out of Cairo."

@assyouti

RC:143 Assyouti

For ZULI's second artist as guest curator for the Rhythmic Culture podcast he picks the Cairo-based artist Ashrar.

ZULI: "Ashrar is another obvious choice because, to him, music is sacred; it shouldn't be informed by any non-creative forces. He reflects these values clearly through his work as a curator, DJ and producer, and has therefor created his own sort of palette of sounds, artists and labels within which he operates. It's what sets him apart as a DJ, which is why I picked him for this series."

@ashrardj

RC:144 Ashrar

Rotterdam's samwho comes with 'Gaea's Good Grace' on Intercept - a two-tracker heavily relying on rhythmic percussion and deeper vibrations, bringing us into a meditative dance state. With previous releases on W133 and Loch Inn, and having played at Amsterdam's legendary club De School's closing, samwho has fully established himself as an undeniable talent in the Dutch dance music scene. Raised on a healthy diet of Reggae and Dub, samwho knows a thing or two about rhythm and bass. With these two fundamentals, he produces futuristic club tracks.

samwho
@samuellwho
www.instagram.com/__samwho__

Intercept
@interceptrecords
www.instagram.com/interceptrecords

Gaea's Good Grace

St. Elmo's Fire

Premiere: samwho - St. Elmo's Fire | Intercept

In May, longtime Vief collaborator halle o’malley got in touch with an idea. She’d come across the Instagram of a 17-year old Palestinian musician called Samih, who’s life has been torn apart as a result of Israel's recent onslaught on the Gaza strip. Their home destroyed, Samih and his family were forced to flee to a refugee camp in Rafah. During their displacement, Samih has gone viral posting videos of himself singing and playing a borrowed oud.
 
Having spoken to Samih and received his blessing, Halle planned to sample a video of his and donate the proceeds from the sales of that track to a GoFundMe set up for him and his family. Halle approached the label with the idea of scaling this project up by inviting other producers to sample Samih themselves or provide original tracks of their own.
 
Madhoun now stands as a compilation containing four productions sampling Samih, an interlude, and nine other dance tracks generously donated by producers from across the world.

Mulholland
@mulhollanddd
www.instagram.com/mulhollandddd

Vief Records
@viefrecords
www.instagram.com/vief_records/

Madhoun

Off Key

Premiere: Mulholland - Off Key | Vief Records

Paris-based label Nehza Records will release an 11-track V/A called TRANSAERE on 11th October 2024, melding bass, breaks, techno, global sounds and lots more.

The compilation includes the innovative sounds of carin kelly, DJ Spit, Bluetoof, De Grandi, Dual Monitor, and Yas Reven, among others. Each artist brings their unique perspective, contributing to a diverse and forward-thinking collection of tracks.

The concept of TRANSAERE is deeply rooted in the theme of Air, delving into the unseen yet powerful qualities of this essential natural element. The project invites listeners to explore the hidden virtues of Air, emphasizing its profound impact despite its invisibility.

Through this thematic exploration, TRANSAERE aims to capture the essence of Air's subtle yet undeniable force, offering an immersive listening experience that transcends genres and borders.

Anyone who's heard a set from carin kelly knows how easily the Rinse FM resident glides from rhythm to rhythm. On the opening track, 'Eddies', she evokes a smooth, swirling mass of bass-driven deliciousness. Peppered with warped-out percussive notes and shuddering drums, it's an odyssey through trippy motifs and offbeat wonk.

carin kelly
@carin-kelly
www.instagram.com/carinkelly/

Nehza Records
@nehzarecords
www.instagram.com/nehzarecords/

Transaere

Eddies

Premiere: carin kelly - Eddies | Nehza Records

Bait's 3rd VEP, Out of Step, looks into industrial, mechanical sounds, some of which almost don’t qualify as “dance” music anymore. ex.sses, lloydfears, Ōtone, VCR and gillielove take you on a march where you feel like you keep tripping up. The sound of glitchy, distorted things, being chopped up or smashed into pieces, this is what unites these 5 tracks in a various almost out of step with the rest of Bait’s releases.

Lloydfears
@lloydfears
www.instagram.com/lloydfears/

Bait
@baitlabel

Out Of Step VEP

Does This Resonate

Premiere: lloydfears - does this resonate | Bait

Parisian artist December steps up in this week's instalment of the Rhythmic Culture mix series. December’s music is a nightly one. Always on the edge between party and spleen, it questions the sensitivity taboo in techno, alternating dry rhythmic punishments and synthesizers coloured with a worried melancholy.

In the course of 80 minutes, December shifts back and forth between mesmerising scapes and rhythms–from slow to fast and back–brought with confidence and class.

@decemberxxx

RC:145 December

Benedikt Frey makes his debut on Rhythmic Culture Records with ‘Hoover’. The German producer–known for his previous work on labels such as ESP Institute, Hivern Discs and his own R.i.O. imprint–delivers a 4-track EP that is a journey through the breakbeat spectrum with a distinct focus on sonic experimentation. From the hypnotic dynamic in ‘Blue Lights’ complimented by the vocals of DALO, to the intriguing dance floor rhythms in ‘Henry’ and ‘Deadlines’ and downtempo mesmerising track ‘Trees’, ‘Hoover’ puts another side of Frey’s work in the limelight.

Mastered by Brandenburg Mastering
Artwork by Luc Nagel

Benedikt Frey - Hoover [RC-R002] sampler

French label DALF records is celebrating their first anniversary and unveils their 3rd and final compilation 'DALF vol. 1+1=3' – an union of artists and friends from all corners of the globe to infuse their own vision and energy.

'So Mysterious' by New York's CATA is one of the tracks featured on the compilations. Inspired by the sounds of 90’s raves and video game soundtracks, she infuses melodic synths with progressive grooves and acid-drenched basslines to take listeners on a sonic journey through space and time.

CATA
@cata_music
www.instagram.com/caitlinoliveira/

DALF records
@danseaveclesfousrecords
www.instagram.com/dalfrecords/

DALF vol​.​1​+​1​=​3

So Mysterious

Premiere: CATA - So Mysterious | DALF records

Hoover

Trees

Benedikt Frey - Trees

Deadlines

Benedikt Frey - Deadlines

Henry

Benedikt Frey - Henry

Blue Light (ft. DALO)

Benedikt Frey - Blue Light (ft. DALO)

Zuke is the electronic project from producer & synth-wizard, Ed Zuccollo. His anticipated debut album, Come Closer, will be released this December. Ed Zuccollo has honed his skills as a live musician while immersed in the vibrant music scene of New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington. Under his alias Zuke, his genre-fluid, instrumental productions have been extensively road-tested on festival sound systems across the country.

Described as “an exploratory journey into the physicality of deep bass, with a taste for the cinematic”, Come Closer is a kaleidoscope of sounds, textures, rhythms and moods. Elements of jungle, dubstep, downtempo, house, and environmental field recordings fuse together, creating a dynamic blend of melodic beauty and powerful bass.

“This album is a collection of tunes from the last 6 years that I felt went together in terms of a cosmic cinematic feel, density of layers, and journey-like forms.” - Zuke

Zuke
@zukebeats
www.instagram.com/ed.zuke/

Loop Recordings
@loopcrew
www.instagram.com/LoopRecordings

Come Closer

Premiere: Zuke - Xul | Loop

Brussels' Initiate Records is back with their second winter compilation 'Winter Night 02', bringing a group of artists together that span their sonic palette from techno, to ambient, to bass music and have them compose a track expressing their personal take on the feeling of long Winter Nights. Berlin's Premis contributes with the bassy club stepper 'Mimo' to the compilation.

Premis
@premismusic
www.instagram.com/premis_brln/

Initiate Records
@initiate_concept
www.instagram.com/initiate.concept

Winter Night 02

Mimo

Premiere: Premis - Mimo | Initiate Records

Prozak has had Dublin bubbling with his infectious take on the garage genre, pushing him far and wide thanks to a deadly backlog of releases under his growing discography, and is now taking his sonic soundwaves to Hardline Records with his 'HARD26' EP. 

Whether it’s a cold and calculated headsy 2-step number or a viral speed garage bootleg, the talented producer leaves a memorable impression wherever he goes. Having already released on prestigious labels such as Kiwi Records, ec2a, INSTINCT, and Time Is Now, and heavily supported by the likes of MALUGI, Silva Bumpa, and Interplanetary Criminal, the Irish maverick maintains his strong and constant ascent. 

Prozak
@prozak98
www.instagram.com/prozakdub/

HARDLINE
@hardlinesounds
www.instagram.com/hardlinesounds/

HARD26

Bedroom Bully

Premiere: Prozak - Bedroom Bully | HARDLINE

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