Beatport Techno (Raw / Deep /Hypnotic) Tracks - 7

Kerrie - Raw Regimen E.P BP063

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Coming off the back of his critically acclaimed Indigo LP, Icelandic Techno producer Exos drops a fresh EP full of his organic electronic grooves.

BCCO Premiere: EXOS - No To Time [FIGX30]

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V111, aka Jacopo Varen, is an Italian DJ/producer who has produced music since 2013 under his V111 and Varen aliases for labels such as Suara Music, Pushmaster, Opium Trax and many more. Arriving for the first time on Radio Slave’s techno-focussed Rekids Special Projects, V111 delivers four racy tracks crafted for pounding clubs and dark rooms.

Leading the release, the title track ‘Erotik Talk’ opens with crunchy percussion and twinkling leads before a creepy breakdown introduces a powerful sense of dread. ‘BDSM’ maintains the energetic pace of the EP, bringing sliced up vocals and rave stabs alongside a powerful 4/4 pattern. ‘Ball Gag’ sees twisted synthesis wrapped around heaving drum programming, making for a dense techno jam, while ‘Sex Domination’ sees squeaky FX paired with shimmering hats to close out the EP.

V111

Ball Gag

V111 - Ball Gag

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A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

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"Broken Horn” by Orion is taken from the "Broken Horn" EP on Absence of Facts.

Absence of Facts label head Orion returns to his home imprint, delivering a three-track statement with the 'Broken Horn' EP. This release is a testament to the Finnish artist's nuanced, hypnotic techno, meticulously sculpted for discerning dancefloors.

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exclusive SC streaming of "Masse" by @techno-visum

taken from "Kraft", out on @monocline-records

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Kraft EP 

Visum - Masse [MONOCLI98 | SC Exclusive Streaming]

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For its 303rd release, Tresor Records is glad to present a commissioned work by Donato Dozzy.

Rome based production maestro and DJ extraordinaire Donato Dozzy is unanimously considered as an illustrious leading light in all techno artforms.

Along his long career and extensive discography, Dozzy has proven to use his instruments most interesting ways, always re-inventing his music, always presenting new approaches to both the deeper and the more rhythmic forms of electronic music. It was self-evident to Tresor Records to enroll Donato Dozzy’s talents for this assignment, a nod to the seminal Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer.

The result is a relentless collection of radical, propulsive and bleeding-heart acid tracks. In Dozzy’s words.

Donato Dozzy wishes to dedicate this work to his lifelong friend Filo.

Tresor.303 released July 13th on 2x12” vinyl and digital.

Filo Loves The Acid

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Magnetic Mag brings you the latest offering from Japan's Risa Taniguchi. With support from some of techno's heaviest hitters, her new offering on Thirdson's Polymath imprint is as gritty and brooding as it is sophisticated.

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