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JANEIN has been a steady force in Leipzig, making a name for himself with his imprint SELEEN and his multiple releases on the said imprint and other labels such as Warg, Soma, Fiedeltwo and more. His productions are known for being acidic sequences, with distinct arpeggiated patterns, giving retro sounds a futuristic treatment.

His dj sets are known to mix hypnotic progressions with a more emotional note. In this podcast, he carefully builds up the energy up with mental hypnotic tones until he takes a turn with deeper, vocal infused tracks.

Tune in for #184

Vault Sessions #184 - JANEIN

123rd guest of KHIDI’s podcast series is Script -  a project of Tbilisi-born/based DJ and Producer Levan Mkheidze, co-founder of the Faction event series, whose music appears on labels like Differentsound, Calosc, and BCCO. Levan’s  musical style can be described as fast-paced, groovy and proper techno

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KHIDI Podcast 124: Script

Release date (vinyl & digital): 15th of March 2024

TRACKLIST:
A1.  Strange Attractor
A2. Astral Plane
B1. Time Dilation
B2. Fractal

INFO:
Border One’s fourth contribution to Token Records is an ode to the cosmic, an ever-present theme in the Belgian’s acclaimed career. ‘Strange Attractor’ takes techno and applies Border One’s bubbly modular sound glossing over thick drums, weaving through sound design destined for sophisticated sets on worthy sound systems. Calm and collected, he offers yet again his attention to detail and devotion to effect. 

As an introduction, ‘Strange Attractor’ presents a gripping story. Displaying sustained tension, he takes his time to reveal his channels. Forcing the listener to settle in and anticipate, the elements diverge and converge over the space of six minutes, shifting groove throughout. A return to calm, slightly uneasy control helps us arrive at an influx in energy for the rest of the project. Moving along to ‘Astral Plane’, we are introduced to more extroverted sequences. Boomy through fluctuating synth lines and stomping claps, the seasoned producer uses the size of his design in the low end to justify a more erratic arrangement. Spread noise in the background interweaves with confronting synth work, making ‘Astral Plane’ impressive in weight without losing the intricate quality that its producer is known for. Opening the dimension of the project through far spread elements, ‘Time Dilation’ creates linear focus with a cloudy entourage. An always club efficient throbbing main synth persists through an exciting structure, highly resonant transitions whip through drum machine patterns, making the third track on the record nothing if not a nail biter. The shuffle of the hi hats does nothing to slow down the energetic peak of the EP; we find Border One confidently in control of layered machinery. Drawing the project to a close, ‘Fractal’ blinks through persistent tension. Linear rides and drones open and close with each transition, making for a bent atmosphere of intrigue. With a sturdy rhythm dotting along from start to finish, the tonality of Fractal makes it the perfect final bow to grasp Border One’s intentions and the universe he puts his work in.

TOKEN123 - Border One - Strange Attractor

Rødhåd presents: CRIMSON RUBEUS - the first compilation on WSNWG - BACK TO ZERO will be released on April 3rd. 
Under the leitmotif “WE SEE NEW WORLDS GROWING”, the release marks a progression for the imprint to open up for solo releases from new artists and and long term collaborators.

The compilation features 8 tracks handpicked by Rødhåd, each characterized by a vigorous commitment to the dancefloor while staying true to the label's signature - hard-to-resist sound with a pinch of mystery. Over the past year, these unreleased tracks quickly became favourites in Rødhåd's DJ sets, resulting in the idea of curating them in a compilation. The emergence of new worlds is undeniably tangible: 'CRIMSON RUBEUS' signals a new era of creative exchange and different artistic expression for WSNWG - BACK TO ZERO.  As the label opens up to a wider variety of artists, we find both emerging talent represented and producers who already appeared on the label before. 

While every contribution has its distinct magnetic pull, marking the way to a nascent world, the crimson red thread running through this compilation is perpetuating, swirling techno with an acute fit for the dancefloor. As with previous releases Rødhåd crafted the artwork for the compilation, this time drenched in crimson hues echoing the energy of the music.

01 Uväll - Acamar 
02 Arkan - Dissonance 
03 Inox Trax - Decision
04 Nastia Reigel - Limit Y 
05 SAMA - Do You Love Me? 
06 UFO95 - Refuge 
07 Ø [Phase] - Exiting The Delusion
08 Kameliia - Above You And Me

Rødhåd Presents: CRIMSON RUBEUS

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Rødhåd Presents: CRIMSON RUBEUS - WSNWGBTZ010 (Snippets)

"Parallel" EP

A1. Rivers
A2. Tide
B1. MT15
B2. Parallel

Release date : 29 March 2024
Pre-order : https://observerstation.bandcamp.com/album/parallel
All tracks written, produced, mixed and mastered by Ahmet Altinbas.

Altinbas - Parallel EP [OS004]

Amotik 014 feat. Tina Ramamurthy
AMTK014
8th March 2024 Vinyl
5th April 2024 Digital

A1 - Amotik - Chauhattar
B1 - Amotik - Pachattar
B2 - Amotik - Chihattar

https://amotik.bandcamp.com/album/amotik-014-feat-tina-ramamurthy

Following up last summer’s dark and driving ‘Amotik 013’, Amotik returns with the hypnotic rhythms of his next instalment on his self-titled label. For the ‘Amotik 014’ EP, Amotik is joined by Tina Ramamurthy, whom Amotik previously worked with on his 2020 Bpitch record and his second album ‘Patanjali’ in 2022. This time, Ramamurthy joins Amotik for the entire ‘Amotik 014’ EP, with ‘Chauhattar’ starting things off with psychedelic spoken word vocals over dubbed-out hits and a chugging beat. 

The track is neatly followed by ‘Pachattar’, which continues that early 2000s drummy, New York feel on the B-side of Amotik’s ‘Amotik 014’. Here, Tina’s vocal echoes through cavernous halls while its massive low-end-heavy drums keep steady in a real trip. ‘Chihattar’ then emerges from the darkness, bright pads and subtle percussion accompanying poetry recited by Tina Ramamurthy, evoking the familiar comforts of nostalgia and closing this three-track EP from the husband and wife duo.

Artwork by Tina Ramamurthy
Mastering by Alain Paul
Distribution by Triple Vision

AMTK014 (Preview)

NDYUKA PODCAST #16

AWASA APINTIE

Awasa is a cultural marron dance where the people are deeply connecting on the dancefloor led by the drum rhythms created on the Apintie drum.
The rhythms are driven by pace and connecting the dancers with shake instruments on their ankles to dance gracefully and with power. 

NDYUKA podcast will always be rhythmic and cultural inspired. With this mix here i emphasized the power of the low-end rhythms alongside mysteriousness and some deeper sections to switch up moods but never lose energy.

AWASA APINTIE

The first 2.5 hours out of 5 hour closing set from Tresor club in Berlin.

Kashpitzky Live @ Tresor Berlin Pt.1

The 188th guest for our podcast is Parisian-based Toscan Haas, member and resident at one of our favorite crews Spectrum Waves.

This almost two hour long recording is filled with textures, driving and rolling basslines and the occasional deep dark melody. A clear focus on minimalism can be heard throughout, giving an introspective feel to the set.

Tune in for #188

Vault Sessions #188 - Toscan Haas

Release date (vinyl & digital): 19th of April

TRACKLIST:
A1: Teste
A2: Sopro
B1: Clima
B2: Veneta

INFO:
With his first full-length EP on Token after a contribution to last year’s Fuga IV compilation, Nørbak proposes his unique take on movement and grain through the four tracks on ‘Sopro’. Constantly searching for new textural story telling, the Portuguese producer balances grit with technical depth.

‘Teste’ begins the record as the most minimal of the collection, setting a somber tone with percussive accents whipping through a cavernous atmosphere. Reminiscent of German style club music with booming kicks and resonating hits, Nørbak plays to his strengths by alternating through confronting sound design and imposing rhythmics. The title track ‘Sopro’ maintains the weight of its predecessor, however the focus shifts to the lead synth line. The Hayes member juggles through a hypnotic sequence, bending dissonant keys to ensure a funky swing while keeping things cool and collected. This stylistic hybrid segues perfectly into ‘Clima’, where Nørbak masterfully retreats into the mind for paced percussion over delirious ambiances in half-time. A slow rolling bassline pushes through the arrangement like a tidal wave with chanting snares egging it on, making ‘Clima’ almost ritualistic. The hypnotic touch completes ‘Sopro EP’ in a subtle way and leads into an epic of a closer with ‘Veneta’. Nørbak thickens the rhythmic section once again, with an accent on the high end, to shout far off notes describing a stretching landscape. These stuttering keys make for an intense ride supported by shaking hi hats all along the way, persistent through every transition. The record comes to a satisfying close with a meditative conclusion, an appropriate way to wrap up a sensorial adventure.

TOKEN124 - Nørbak - Sopro EP

Bio Dança

Bio Dança (Original mix)

Now an established force in contemporary Techno, Mike Bierbach, better known under his stage name Rødhåd is someone who has seriously put in the work. Having cut his teeth DJing as a relatively unnoted (but well loved by those in the know) local in Berlin for 10 years, one could argue that by the time success knocked on his door, he was more than ready for playing the international stage. It was during these 10 years of obscurity when he refined his craft to become the singular DJ he is now. 

Launching his party-series-turned-label Dystopian in 2009 was what truly tipped the ball over for Rødhåd. In a time where the Berlin scene was heavily oversaturated by fluffy, miscellaneous dance music, he & his peers set out to form a platform for real techno. The reception to this was raucous. 

Although he has lauded productions and remixes to his name, DJing is his true forte. Before abandoning his day job as a draftsman in construction “The Red” (as some call him due to his gingered, bearded appearance) was known for playing very long sets in Berlin’s most notorious hideaways. 

With an album, several EPs & remixes for a multitude of different artists under his belt, Rødhåd the producer has received equal praise as Rødhåd the DJ. Dystopian has hosted most of his releases, but in 2018 he founded a new label WSNWG that serves as a home for collaborative productions, excavated in sessions at his East-Berlin studio with his peers such as Lucy, Alex.Do, & Antigone.

Rødhåd Presents: CRIMSON RUBEUS - WSNWGBTZ010 (Snippets)

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