Roel Funcken returns to Science Cult with a hypnotic IDM EP hot off the heels of his performance with Autechre in Amsterdam. Explore alternate realities as Roel takes you on a sonic journey with pulsating beats and swirling melodies.

Written and produced by Roel Funcken
Mastering by Syrte
(P) & (C) 2025 Science Cult
www.sciencecult.com

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Roel Funcken - Spoaf

👾 released December 12, 2025
https://x4records.bandcamp.com/album/--7

Mastered by Danny Playamaqui
Tracklist curation by Purpledaughter
Artwork by Jerohme
Artwork includes derivatives of 3D assets by James_in_MD, Xavier Belmont, and Al (CC BY-SA). Composited in Blender with Sora renders.

Tracks:
Jerohme - try-reality-=1;except-pass
Danny Playamaqui - Mutante (Live)
love horses - lollie2
Florian Förster - cornerstone
Tunnel One - Chagne
Dollarstore Keyboard - Sliver
Anitta - Breakdown Pulse
lee - Thalassa
Purpledaughter - pk pk pwah lab interludesque
utopia cloak - you have got birds in your eyes
Greystar - Wormhole (Space Mix 12.3)


Thalassa

Over the past year, a substantial body of work emerged—nearly one hundred tracks—largely rooted in modular synthesis and occasionally blended with software-based processes. Rather than forcing these pieces into traditional release cycles, the artist revisited the material and approached it as part of an ongoing practice rather than a final statement.

The tracks were distilled into three categories: works left behind, works that stand confidently on their own, and works that function as raw material—sketches with potential to evolve further. This perspective reflects a long-held belief that creative output does not need to be immediately judged or finalized to hold value.

In a landscape where traditional label communication has become increasingly opaque, this release opts for a direct and transparent approach. A curated selection of tracks is now being released independently on Bandcamp for a symbolic price and is also included for subscribers who continue to support the work without expectation.

This release is less about closure and more about sharing a moment in an ongoing process—inviting listeners into the studio, the practice, and the trust that underpins it.

Kine 1.3

https://sciencecult.com/sciencecult-releases/various-artists-point-central-2/

Science Cult
Various Artists - Point Central 2

release date January 9th, 2026
catalog no SC054

Tracklist

Zeuge - Goaßgschau
Roel Funcken - Idris
b0t23 + inoperative system - Binary
fleck E.S.C - Freese Fried
Grey Over Life - Lobster
Kim Cosmik - Crystalline
Syrte & The Emissary - Mariana Net

We return to Point Central, again blurring the lines between IDM, Electro and Experimental Electronica. For this edition we welcome Zeuge, omni causa (Mindcolour Music), The Emissary and b0t23 + inoperative system as label newcomers as well as Science Cult regulars such as Roel Funcken, Fleck E.S.C., Kim Cosmik, Grey over Life and label head Syte.

b0t23 + inoperative system - Binary OUT Jan 9 2026 on SCIENCE CULT - POINT CENTRAL Vol 2

Artwork by Microsoft Bing Image Creator

Mastering by Julien "Stazma" Guillot at the Electric Voyage Studio

Terminus

Second Foundation

Fow4m5 is a slow-burning piece built on unstable rhythmic structures, soft synth layers, and modular textures that subtly shift over time. Like the rest of KINE 2, it balances precision and fragility — polyrhythms unfold patiently while evolving tones blur the line between melody and texture. A dense but restrained moment, meant for close listening.

KINE 2 will be released on January 17, followed by another Bandcamp listening party. Modular and software synthesis, IDM-leaning, glitchy, process-driven, and unapologetically nerdy.

Come listen again.
This is way more fun together.

Release : https://roelfuncken.bandcamp.com/album/kine-2
Listening party : https://roelfuncken.bandcamp.com/.../kine-2-listening-party

Fow4m5

Culpt is the second track from Kine 2, continuing the evolving language of the KINE series. Built from a hybrid approach of software and modular synthesis, the track moves slowly but with constant internal motion — layered rhythms, shifting textures, and carefully shaped tones folding into one another.

Kine 2 will be released this Saturday, accompanied by a listening party at 7 PM (Central European Time). Culpt sets the tone: restrained, detailed, and designed for deep listening rather than instant impact.

Culpt3

irrmé

My new track on the latest excellent People Can Listen VA compilation. Please check it out on the Buy link.

Released February 20, 2026

Music by respected artists:

Access to Arasaka: accesstoarasaka.bandcamp.com
lee: leeacidmusic.com
madebyitself: soundcloud.com/madebyitself
Ton Mise: soundcloud.com/ton_mise
Ndorfik: ndorfik.bandcamp.com
Marric: soundcloud.com/mar-ric
ENV(itre): envitre.bandcamp.com
Kilmarth: kilmarth.bandcamp.com/music
CLAVICUL: soundcloud.com/clavicul
NimrodConDr: nimrodcondr.bandcamp.com/music
Korinami: soundcloud.com/korinami
Ert: ertmusician.bandcamp.com
ddsot_: linktr.ee/ddsot_
Havening: linktr.ee/haveningmusic
Prognostiq: soundcloud.com/fmoutt
Optionica: soundcloud.com/optionica
Kothyus: soundcloud.com/kothyus
Bis Quit: t.me/ks1njao


Mastering by Optionica: www.instagram.com/optionica_
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Accelerator

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AF017 
ROEL FUNCKEN 
SAPPER MORTON EP 
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A1 SAPPER MORTON 04:25 
A2 LEWTON 03:23 
A3 BORGON CRAY 03:40

B1 DANZAR ARTURION 03:46 
B2 SAPPER MORTON (JAMES SHINRA REMIX) 04:59 
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Roel Funcken doesnt need an introduction. A long career, along with his brother, under the prism of multiple aliases as Quench, Funckarma, Legiac (…amongst others) are more than enough endorsement. His ambient textures maintain a cinematic quality throughout, while his percussive arrangements retain a constantly mutating framework, always reconstructing its rhythm and structure, contradicting complex configurations and minimal design. 
In 'Sapper Morton EP’, his debut in AF, Roel explores bright territories close to the electro, full of edges and shades, painting evocative landscapes. If you add a remix from the acclaimed James Shinra you have a must release.

released October 20, 2018

©+Ⓟ Analogical Force 2018. All rights reserved. 
Written and produced by Roel Funcken, somewhere in NL. 
Remix and additional production on ‘Sapper Morton’ by James Shinra. 
Mastering by Carlos Koschitzky at Koschitzky Studio, Madrid. 
Artwork by David O’Brien. 
Distributed by Clone, Rotterdam. 
www.clone.nl

12" / digital

Lewton

Roel Funcken officially popped up on the scene in 2010, with his solo debut, titled Vade, out on Ad Noiseam. But fans of electronic music, and IDM in general, have been tracking this Dutch musician for over a decade prior, when, along with his brother, Don, the duo has released some of the genre defining music on labels such as Djak-Up-Bitch, Schematic, Sublight Records, Neo Ouija, n5MD , Arcola (Warp) as the one and only Funckarma. In 2009 the Funcken brothers kicked off their very own, digital-only, Funcken Industry imprint, which hosted a few of their other projects and offshoots, such as Shadow Huntaz, Scone, Quench, Automotive, and the latest from Roel's solo works. Roel continues to influence the evolution of music through numerous releases (Sapper Morton on Analogical Force, Semtinal Convex on Methlab and Prester Hynn on his own imprint to name a few) and active engagement in the community, with music festival curation, mixes on mixlr and soundcloud and weekly playlists on Soundcloud and spotify. Roel's music is advanced in sound design, often incorporating unique experimentation in electronic sound, with cut-up, twisted, atmospheric sonic soundscapes, leaving the cranium always begging for more. His ambient textures maintain a cinematic quality throughout, while his percussive arrangements retain a constantly mutating framework, always reconstructing its rhythm and structure, contradicting complex configurations and minimal design. It's always a pleasure to taste the latest treat from this aural engineer, and find the latest gem in his never-ending arsenal of sound. Definitely check out his music Funck’d subscription on bandcamp to check out his latest tracks and get some exclusive material).