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Unequal cycles in search of synchronous experiences: On his new album »Pounding«, Frank Bretschneider tells of distance, convergence and congruence in a continuous, ever-changing flow of events. What is often regarded as an unquestionable dogma in club music (for which Bretschneider has provided significant impetus since the 1990s) – the groove – appears precarious, unstable, and in motion. Pulse and accent are volatile encounters and have to be found again and again for short, delightful moments. Music becomes a constant process of negotiation.
In search of new sound spaces, Bretschneider has recently worked a lot with modular synthesizers, both solo (for example on »abtasten_halten«, 2020) and in collaborations, including the project Beispiel together with Jan Jelinek. »Pounding« was created using similar means - conceived in 2020 for the Pochen Biennale in Chemnitz, subsequently developed further and recorded in March and April 2023 on a sample-based modular system. And in fact, Bretschneider is once again exemplarily scanning his own sound material, such as dub effects that listen to themselves disintegrate; but also the human voice, or more precisely: the stuttering of fragments of speech, far in the distance but omnipresent, like a mysterious narration. Aesthetically, the eleven pieces form part of a series of works with a focus on percussion. Bretschneider has already perfected this approach with albums like »Rhythm« (2007) and has been shifting the perspective ever since, for ever new results.
Shifting is the basic principle of »Pounding«. Bretschneider combines elements that are in different aggregate states, changing their relationship to each other and thus ensuring the complex overall movement. He lets one to two-bar loops run against each other and through small manipulations, develops a network of rhythms that creates a hypnotic state in the counterplay of repetition and mutation, between clearly recognizable meter and disorientation. There are comparable approaches in aleatoric music. Bretschneider combines them with sounds and patterns that are reminiscent of step sequencer logic and at the same time go far beyond it. The result is relational techno. Never obvious, always restless and exciting.

Pounding

Frank Bretschneider »Evening News« taken from »Pounding«

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Planisphère is a French collective founded in 2018 that showcases artists from the vast spectrum of experimental music. With a unique blend of abstract soundscapes, cinematic synths, glitch melodies, and altered voices, Planisphère positions itself as a key actor in the contemporary electronic music scene. Since its creation, the collective has organized numerous multidisciplinary events where music and visual arts intersect, providing audiences with immersive and unique experiences. By fostering synergy between various artistic forms, Planisphère contributes to the emergence of new perspectives within the sonic landscape it represents. In 2019, Planisphère expanded its mission by launching an independent label with the compilation Liquid/Solid. In line with the collective's vision, the label seeks to innovate by highlighting diverse yet resolutely experimental aesthetics. Currently, its discography includes fourteen releases featuring artists such as Amelie Nilles, Thea Soti, Prōtokol, Ausgang 256, Richard Francés, DLGHT, Camoufleur, and Please Babe, among others. With Aa. Vv. Planisphère expands their catalog, further extending its ongoing commitment to sonic exploration at the boundaries of contemporary experimental music.

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Parisian label presents "Aa. Vv.", a bold new compilation that showcases the cutting edge of experimental music today. Featuring 13 tracks from 19 international artists, the release captures a global sonic journey across continents and genres. With contributions from international experimental talents musicians such as Aho Ssan, KMRU, Tryphème, Frédéric D. Oberland and Youmna Saba, this collection offers a deep dive into the diverse and innovative sounds shaping the future of music.

KMRU releases a new track in collaboration with Hungarian experimental vocalist Thea Soti. It is the first time, the two artists have worked together. The track explores ambient and drone sounds with vocals, which are treated as field recordings. Alumnis of the SHAPE+ platform, they presented their works internationally. They are both interested in recycling materials, field recordings, archives and the re- contextualization of sound. This track of the compilation represents well the whole album: ambience, vocals, experimental approach and confident musical explorations.

Release date: November 21st, 2024.

Premiere: KMRU & Thea Soti - Vacuum [Planisphère]

Alberta Balsam - 25 - 17th December 2024

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Supernatural (Extended)

This melodic techno track blends hypnotic rhythms with warm, emotive synths and lush atmospheric pads. Featuring deep basslines and evolving chord progressions, it creates an immersive, dancefloor-ready experience that balances energy with introspection. Ideal for both club settings and personal listening.

Deep Waves

"Fractal Currents" is a seamless fusion of ethereal ambience and melodic groove — a meeting between the introspective world of Echoic Mind and the deep, flowing pulse of Chill Fader.
Across seven evolving pieces, the duo traces the movement of thought through sound: from still, crystalline textures and delicate glitches to hypnotic progressive-house motion and back into calm reflection.

Every track unfolds like a current of consciousness — layered synth pads, glassy tones, evolving bass lines, and glitched percussion drifting in organic rhythm. It’s music for late-night focus, inner journeys, and lucid listening.

Where the mind meets the tide — sound becomes flow, rhythm becomes light.



Pulse Between Worlds (feat. Chill Fader)

🌆 Where emotion meets the dancefloor.

This Clubbing Melodic House album blends deep grooves, shimmering synths, and euphoric melodies designed for late nights and sunrise memories. Every track — from Night Bloom.wav to Eternal Night.wav — pulses with energy and heart, capturing that perfect moment when rhythm, emotion, and connection collide.

Warm basslines, soaring leads, and hypnotic textures create a sound made for both the club and the soul. It’s melodic, uplifting, and timeless — house music that moves you from the inside out.

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Twilight Embrace

Dorisburg - Gripen

Dear soundcloud squad, 

here is a new mixtape for you. Thanks for the kind words i received lately and a massive big up for making trax available! 

Its nice to see where the genre and its community are going at the moment :) 
Lots of people making mixes, remixes (e.g. lipid funk), doing radio shows and some getting their trax released on wax. I hope it continues this way! :) 

Stay safe

Hendrik 


Trax by:

Boxcutter
Titch Thomas
Foply Mono Franz
Brainwaltzera / Guavid
Faceculler
Rhys Celeste
MetaComplex
Steinvord
Global Goon
Richard Devine
Cignol
Fah
XY0815
Tysk Raider
p1nkf1re
aeroniq
Jodey Kendrick
Wisp
Untrkmind
Bromic
boat hemp
Polykrome
J.Wiltshire
Jidomatix
The Tuss
Odan 
Rognvald
Isla Phisher
Human Action Network
caddybay

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