[TN040] Various Artists - Back To Civilization EP

The world is still under a lot of pressure, but everyone is trying to find new and creative ways to deal with it in it’s own way. With the new measures in action, it looks like we can slowly go “Back to Civilization” step by step.

Reason enough to treat you to a brand new compilation full of quality techno represented by some familiar faces and a bunch of talented new artists from all over the world. Nine tracks varying from deep, trippy stuff to sturdy dance floor work.

Keep your fingers crossed and hopefully we can all return to the dance floor anytime soon!

PEG - Spectologists

Catharsis Remixes

Mystic Voices (Benjamin Damage Remix)

Paul Ritch is back on Drumcode with his astounding new single ‘Brainwash’. Perfectly capturing the energetic, driving techno sound that Paul is capable of, ‘Brainwash’ delivers something that really engrains into the memory and leaves the dancefloor filled with vitality. On the flip side, ‘Inside Me’ is a heavily percussive rolling track that uses interesting synth hooks and stabs to create a rocking groove that creates vigour and depth that Paul’s techno represents.

Paul Ritch - Brainwash - Drumcode - DC130

Stephan Hinz - Throwl EP
[SECOND STATE: SNDST005]
 
A: Stephan Hinz - Throwl
B: Stephan Hinz - Ignite

Bonus track available exclusively on iTunes: Stephan Hinz - Monday Ghosts

VINYL
Decks.de: http://bit.ly/1s0FMS8
Juno Records: http://bit.ly/1wBC6Mc

DIGITAL
Beatport: http://btprt.dj/ZPVc46
iTunes: http://bit.ly/1uFnYC5
Traxsource: http://bit.ly/10x1BBo

Stephan Hinz is back for his second release on Second State and this time he's flying solo with his Throwl EP. 
These are two massive dance floor tunes that will surely find their way into every
room scenario for the foreseeable future.

On the A side is the EP title track, 'Throwl' and Hinz does it again. Much like the huge hit 'Doch' from Hinz & Ruhmhardt's Panther EP earlier this summer, he's laid the groundwork with a giant kick drum, rolling bass and crisp hi hats, while a warm, distorted organ line relentlessly works into crescendo it never fully reaches. 
'Throwl' creates a massive amount of energy by never going over the edge, but taking it right there. Another brilliant display of how real restraint works magic on a crowd. 


Beatport

Stephan Hinz - Throwl

Maniac

Buy on Bandcamp

Sonam & Goye - Meyah (Long Play)

A long track with deep bass and vibrant synths and pads

Reflex

Its been a whirlwind year so far for new SCI+TEC signing Fabio Florido. As one of the new wave of M_nus artists, he was chosen by Richie Hawtin to spin at some of the recent PLAYdifferently Mixer launch parties, including May’s live Boiler Room. Since then he’s squeezed in a quickfire tour of South America, completed an upcoming Ep for Pig&Dan’s ELEVATE imprint and put the finishing touches to his much anticipated SCI+TEC debut.

Fabio opens the release with Umeshu Drunkard, a heady concoction of lashing cymbles, twitching snare and marching bass. All topped with a dizzying melodic garnish. Intoxicating stuff from the Italian.

Title track Ascendent hits hard with its thumping kickdrum, sturdy groove and bubbling acid line. A mean, motoring track and, together with its predecessor, one that furthers Fabio’s rise to the top.

Ascendant

TEC164 - 2- Fabio Florido - Ascendant (Original Mix)

Intec is known to many a Techno fan as a scene leading label set up by the iconic Carl Cox who has been at the forefront of DJ culture since the early 90’s.

Boasting a roster of artists including the label boss himself plus Nicole Moudaber, Jon Rundell, Marco Bailey, Carlo Lio, Cristian Varela and Dosem amongst many others of a similar calibre.

The new Intec release welcomes back Fabio Neural who along with seven previous releases on Intec, many will also recognise Fabio from imprints such as SCI+TEC, Intacto, KD Music, Serkal and Adam Beyer’s label Truesoul.

Fabio now travels the globe regularly DJ’ing on the same line up scene leaders like Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing and Sven Väth.

An exciting talent yet to peak, this four track solo EP is a fine example of why Italian born Fabio has earned international respect and a fan base that spans continents.

“Bonzai” opens the release with looped pads that are packed with tension and sound almost like a warning siren, whilst muffled vocals create a sense of curiosity and menacing bass stabs add to the tracks overall intensity. Relenting only for the euphoria of the main breakdown, this dancefloor focused Techno track is both dark and furious.

Second on the release is “Inside Me” that fuses the rising tones of a soulful vocal with heavy percussion and a grinding bass line. Its rolling groove brought to life with claps and fast flowing hi-hats can only be described as peak time Techno at its best.

Track three titled “Seligman” is led by a pulsating lead synth that morphs into twisted acid with a hypnotic groove. Snares add to the tracks powerful forward momentum and textured FX create a sense of wide open space, which gives the track a vast and epic sound.

Finishing the EP is “Sick Boy” which takes its name from the hair-raising vocal which states “I’m going to tear your soul apart”. Sick and twisted, the track’s sinister lead synth adds to its chilling vibe and haunting atmosphere, but like any thrill seeker knows… it’s the compelling suspense and threat of impending doom that speaks the most excitement!

Fabio Neural - Inside Me - Intec

Jay Lumen - Inside (Footwork)
& 
Alex Mine - Lost (Terminal M)
(Balazzio Ballantine Mashup)

Jay Lumen - Inside & Alex Mine - Lost (Balazzio Ballantine Mashup)

Second State is the platform Pan-Pot calls home, acting as a label through which they can release tracks, host events, showcase fashion and present visual ideas to Techno lovers and dance-floor soldiers  from all over the world.