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Old classics from Metroplex and Tresor by minimal-techno master Terrence Dixon have a reissue on Shanti's 8th 12". Remixed by Kausto aka Audiocad, who's already done an EP for us in 2008.

Terrence Dixon - Return Of The Speaker People (Kausto's Sudden Aphasia Mix)

Critics and audiences first fell in love with the Alex Smoke sound back in 2002 when his debut Soma single ‘Chica Wappa’ landed in their laps. His sensational debut album ‘Incommunicado’ – released back in 2005 on the Soma label – generated a lot of heat with scorching tracks like ‘6am’, ‘Don’t See The Point’ and the sizzling ‘Chica Wappa’. It was the result of Alex throwing a variety of genres in to a melting pot and then pouring it out to create something that was truly his own. The decision to partner up with fellow Glaswegians Soma seemed only natural and just one year later, in 2006, they released Alex’s second album ‘Paradolia’. Smoke’s unique style is a product of his background in classical music (Alex is skilled pianist and cellist), a love of electronic music and his experimental nature. He is a master of diversity and his ability to weave atmospheric soundscapes and deliver dance floor dynamics is what makes Alex stand out in the crowd as he sails through the ocean of artists that is today’s electronic music scene. Recently Alex has been touring across Europe and Japan and has also just released his third album, ‘Flux’, on his own label Hum+Haw (co-founded with Jim Hutchison).

In the first remix Detroit’s own experimental innovator Ryan Crosson goes surgical; injecting Smoke’s track with a rippling bass line that provides the main theme for the music as it sits comfortably underneath gentle synths and Alex’s mega-morphed, ghostly vocals. A percussion transfusion sees the original, intricate and glitch percussion being carved out and replaced with a more mechanical beat that compliments the bass and supports the other musical elements. Crosson stretches the track out to nine and a half minutes and maintains the song’s ambient soul while also including a driving end section, featuring percussive aspects that suggests homage to Smoke’s original rhythms.

Fellow Glasgow native and London based producer Sei A concentrates on delivering a slightly darker and atmospheric alternative ‘Never Want To See You Again’. While Alex’s original vocals may disappeared from the mix, Sei A has manipulated short vocal samples to achieve an eerie presence, enhanced by haunting synths to give this stripped back version a whole new feel. 

The laidback yet upbeat Roof Light Re Rub dives head first in to a pool of high-energy percussion featuring shakers, cowbells and hi-hats that gives the track a subtle Latin flavour while airy synths and jazz style piano slip in and out to drive the track and pace it through zones of liveliness and tranquillity. 


Alex Smoke - Never Want To See You Again (Sei A Remix) - Soma 313d

Release date (vinyl + digital): 12th of March

TRACKLIST
A1. Elliptic
A2. Asymmetrical Four
B1. The Realm
B2. Through The Lines


The start to Token’s 5th year didn’t go by unnoticed. Phase’s last EP smacked everyone in the face, receiving broad support from the likes of Ben Klock, Blawan, Surgeon &amp; Dave Clarke.

For our 21st release, we’re very happy to introduce Xhin, the unique Singaporean talent who's been on our radar for a few years now. In November of 2011, he released his second album ‘Sword’ on Stroboscopic Artefacts (his artistic home) to worldwide critical acclaim. Xhin's process seamlessly traverses analogue and digital production, and 'Sword' harboured electronic music that ranges from brutal club sounds to deep and delicate murmurs.

His ‘The Realm Ep’ for Token continues on this path. From the intense beauty of ‘Elliptic’ to the devastating ‘Through The Lines’ over the brutal edges of the monster title track &amp; ‘Asymmetrical Four’, Xhin proves he’s capable of flexing both your body &amp; your soul.

And that’s what Token’s been about since day one; candy for your third ear.


The Realm EP

Xhin - The Realm

Livio & Roby - Where You Want To Go SNIPPET

The new Inigo Kennedy 12" is dropping on Token in 3 weeks (17th of September). 
In the meantime Inigo recorded a new podcast for us, including the 2 new tracks 'Spectre' & 'Wonderhorse' + a crazy selection of other new (and some old) bits. Peep the heavy tracklist out below.



Orphx - Preta Loka [sg1253]
Kangding Ray - Pruitt Igoe (Or Version) [rn123]
Inigo Kennedy - Spectre [token24]
The Fear Ratio - Skana [bp035]
Inigo Kennedy - Wonderhorse [token24]
Phase - Binary Opposition (Ben Klock Process) [token20z]
Nil - Nil (Kazuya Kawakami Remix) [hhx02]
Go Hiyama - Fallingwater [token23]
Death Abyss - Come As The Reaper And Thus You Will Sow (Israel Vines Remix) [mak035]
Pär Grindvik - Lead [sthlmltd024]
Walker & Kennedy - Parity Function [inner004]
Samuli Kemppi - Vast [dsh001]
Ctrls - Social Vector [token22]
Cristian Vogel - Snakes In The Grass [strike137]
Cosmin TRG - Vertigo [50weapons019]
Dscrd - Graphene [sam012]
Shed - I Come By Night [50weaponscd008]
Phase - Binary Opposition (Inigo Kennedy Process) [token20z]
Death Abyss - Fill Your Heart With Hate [mak036]
Patrick Pulsinger - Construction Tool [db142cd]
Inigo Kennedy - Disquiet [semantica36]
Developer - Brujas (Donor Remix) [semantica39x]
Tommy Four Seven - Enki [sam013]
NX1 - DR (Paul Boex Remix) [dgr010]
Pfirter - Fractales [mt001]
Surgeon - As You Breathe Here Now [semantica50]
Rrose - A, With All Faces Bleached Out [sd20]
ADS - Transversal [avn003]
Paula Temple - Miyako [mtz007]
Inigo Kennedy - Shapeshifter [semantica36]
Inigo Kennedy - The Shard [token14]

Inigo Kennedy - 2012 Token Podcast

*Sketch: A Sliver of Silver

Alex Smoke - Polka (Sons Of Tiki Remix) is taken from VA048 Alex Smoke - Mu EP.

Preorder/buy 12"

Alex Smoke - Polka (Sons Of Tiki Remix)

Stingray313 - NKKtwo_2 - [NAKEDUNCH]

After Inigo's well-received previous release 'The Shard', he now steps up again with 2 epic pieces of electronic beauty.
I still find it hard to describe music after all these years, as I think the most important is what people feel when listening to it rather than pigeon holing the hell out of it.

I simply love it, hope you do too.

(Kr!z)

(this baby will be pressed on green marbled vinyl. Limited first pressing.)


Token Introspective mixed by Kr!z

TOKEN17 - Inigo Kennedy - Obsidian

Redshape & Drums Live at Dachstock, Reithalle Bern 2010

Mattias Fridell - Imaginary Temporal Axis EP 

01. Mattias Fridell – Temporal Axis (Original Mix)
02. Mattias Fridell – Restrictive Influence (Original Mix)
03. Mattias Fridell – Durandal (Original Mix)

Played & supported by: Samuli Kemppi, Peter Van Hoesen, Paul Mac, Xhin, Tommy Four Seven, Slam, Audio Injection, Paul Boex, DVS1, Inigo Kennedy, Advanced Human and others.

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Mattias Fridell - Gummosity EP 

a1. Appearence Of A Prisoner
a2. Forgotten Pathway
b1. Gummosity
b2. The Cornered Savage 

<a href="http://sauremusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/spc03-mattias-fridell-gummosity">Buy Digital download</a>
<a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/482479-01.htm">Buy 12" on Juno</a>
<a href="http://www.decks.de/t/mattias_fridell-gummosity/c0x-vj">Buy 12" on Decks</a>
<a href="http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/servlet/Info?Track=SPC03">Buy 12" on Chemical Records</a>
<a href="http://www.deejay.de/Mattias_Fridell-Gummosity__119868">Buy 12" on Deejay.de</a>

Buy 12"

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BANGFACE mix by Luke Vibert

DOWNLOAD HERE!: http://www.archive.org/details/MichelNicholas

Wagon Christ - The Premise
Luke Vibert - Funky Acid Stuff
Wagon Christ - Shadows
Wagon Christ - Crazy Disco Party
Kerrier District - Robotuss Remix
Luke Vibert - Meatabix
Ace Of Clubs - Classid Four
Luke Vibert - Arcade Acid
Luke Vibert - Eleventy One
Luke Vibert - House Stabs
Luke Vibert - Pretty Old Acid Music
Amen Andrews Vs Spac Hand Luke - London
Spac Hand Luke - Psycho
Luke Vibert - ComfyCozy
Plug - Me & Mr. Jones
Plug - Drum 'N' Bass for Papa
Plug - Lunar Laugh
Luke Vibert - Liptones
Luke Vibert - My Style
Plug - Argos
Luke Vibert - 2001 Beats

HP Sneakstep's Luke Vibert Megamix 1

1DERL& - Section Zero (Mattias Fridell Remix) 

Available as vinyl and digital. 

http://www.beatport.com/release/intertwined-ep/1067202

Buy Vinyl

Mattias Fridell Remix # 1DERL& -  Section Zero (prcsd005) •

Boiler Room x Public Information: Interpretations on Fc Judd Album Launch w/ Perc, Karen Gwyer, Some Truths & Public Information Djs.

[Broadcasted on 23rd May 2013]

Tracklist & video at boilerroom.tv

Perc LIVE in the Boiler Room

Boiler Room NY 008: Deconstruct x The Corner Takeover/ Anthony Parasole, DJ QU, Shawn O'Sullivan (LIVE), Joey Anderson & Phil Moffa

[Broadcasted on Thursday 16th May 2013]

Tracklist & video at boilerroom.tv

Joey Anderson 50 Minute Mix @ Boiler Room NY Deconstruct x The Corner Takeover

Release date (vinyl & digital): 24th of June

Ø [Phase] returns.

Reasons for the small break since last year’s seminal ‘Behind The Sun / The Chasedown’? A lot of remix work – which will see the light of day in the following months - and more importantly: finishing his long awaited debut album. The LP is called ‘Frames Of Reference’ and will be released this autumn. The 2 tracks on this single – a double a-side - are both featured on the album and should give you a taste of what flavours to expect.

‘On The Edge’ & ‘Perplexed’ complement each other perfectly. The first is a raw peak time cut, while the latter is a more atmospheric & hypnotic piece for the afterhours.
Both pieces bring display strong & intense techno with an incredible sense for depth & detail. Few seem to master these qualities like Ø [Phase] does.

TRACKLIST
A. Ø Phase - On The Edge
AA. Ø Phase - Perplexed

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