'Bushcraft' - Full track taken from the debut EP of visual artist and label founder AK-ONE. Available now on bandcamp.
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@akoneaudio
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Available here - https://common-ancestors.bandcamp.com/album/scenic-route-ep
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'Pulling inspiration from the depths of the psychedelic world to be translated into four tracks ranging from 110 to 160 bpm. This EP is locked and loaded for real life, dance floor transcendence, with the aim to provide an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and feel the electricity of the here and now... Enjoy friends!'
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Tracklist:
1- Skygazer
2- Scenic Route
3- Bushcraft
4- Outer Circuit
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CA001 AK-ONE - Bushcraft (Scenic Route EP)

Selfness are proud to present Loïcc - Impulse Response, a track that navigates fluid & fluorescent soundscapes through elaborate percussion, rolling basslines, and sections of immense build up and release. Brought to you from Newcastle/Mulubinba via Melbourne/Naarm, the InnerTheft boss continues to evolve into boundary pushing territory, and reflects the excitement we feel for a lot of local artists currently exploring contemporary sounds.

This track is part of a bigger project which we’re super excited to share with you. Hope you enjoy the release.

@loicc
@innertheft

Mastered by Guy Louis Faletolu

Buy SELFNESS: VOL001

Loïcc - Impulse Response

Phase Shift

Zuversucht

@mabelau
@mmuussaa

MUSA Terpsícore V/A002 has the full involvement of strictly FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender/Asexual) artists - from the curation, production and mastering of tracks to artwork illustration. We understand the use of music as a political tool, hence why we have decided to take this path to ask the male-dominated industry, especially the electronic music industry, to start raising awareness of this fact and start giving more visibility and support to people who have always suffered from misogyny or social exclusion due to their identity.

pi pi pi premiere: Mabel - Erotica (MUSA)

Mixed and mastered by Joel Krozer at SixBitDeep
Artwork by Marta Braga

Release date: 14th of February 2024

Audrey Danza - New Flow [Proxima]

[HARMONY015] — Neon Affair marks Ayū’s first solo EP on Harmony. The EP explores different genres and moods amidst electronic dance music. From the very beginning, Neon Affair is infused with hazy, sparkling sounds that add an exciting, yet supersonic touch to the fast-paced nature of the record.

Side A dives in with “Neon Affair” ‘s dance-floor-driven beats, oscillating between building drumline swells and weighty basslines, alongside “Sentient” whose bouncy and trancy-inspired rollers will guide you through the introspective and beyond.

The B-side, for beat seekers, embarks on a spacey journey of edgy progression, contrasting “Point Nemo” 's ecstatic vocals with the stardust melodies of “Space to Come.”

Ayū - Neon Affair
Release name: Neon Affair [HARMONY015]   
On label: Harmony Rec.
Release date (digital, vinyl): 19.07.2024

A1: Ayū – Neon Affair 
A2: Ayū – Sentient 

B1: Ayū  – Space to Come
B2:  Ayū  – Point Nemo

Artwork by: 100G STUDIO BERLIN
Mastered by: Analogcut 
Distributed by: One Eye Witness 

BC: https://harmonyrec.bandcamp.com/album/ay-neon-affair

@ayuuuuuuuuuuuu

Buy vinyl

Ayū - Neon Affair [HARMONY015]

Psssh 004

Koobkoobideh

Après un été riche en rencontres et en émotions, notre collectif a le plaisir de vous dévoiler notre nouvelle compilation. À la frontière de la techno et de la trance, cette compilation réunit de jeunes artistes français et australiens très talentueux ! 6 tracks taillés pour faire bouger les créatures les plus mystiques sur le dancefloor 🖤

English:

After a summer fueled with new meetings and warm emotions, our collective is pleased to present our newest compilation. At the edge of techno and trance, this compilation has been produced by talented young french and australians artists. 6 tracks ready-made to move all kind of mystic creatures on the dancefloor 🖤

Mastering: Studio Bagar
Artwork: Nicolas Guillerminet

Al Dente - Out Of Something

Bristol-based dancefloor provocateurs Down To Earth embark upon the maiden voyage of a newly-minted record label with the 'Analysis Paralysis EP' from co-founder Remotif. This debut release sets the stage for a new chapter for DTE by inviting listeners into their own sonic orbit, with aural manifestations weaved into being by members of the collective and its close friends.

Remotif’s first release in nearly a year, he’s spent this time patiently honing his sound, distilling the melodious rapture of previous releases into an altogether sleeker, darker concoction. The journey begins with the title track, a pulsating celebration of the feminine divine; barrelling rhythms and low-end heft coalesce with seductive vocal incantations for a kaleidoscopic climax.

Following this, 'Tinto Cringe' descends deeper into the lysergic rabbit hole. Muscular, driving kicks underpin celestial midrange ripples and razor sharp hi-hats, blending sonic complexity with understated danceability. As the EP progresses, 'The Frogs Are Back' shifts the energy with a slower, entrancing pace - ideal for moments when the dancefloor craves a deeper connection.

Rounding out the EP, DTE’s own Boulderhead gently brings dancers back to earth with a stripped back remix of 'Analysis Paralysis'. He dials back the intensity of the original with a cheeky wink and a nudge, deftly streamlining it with his trademark bouncy-yet-minimal aesthetic.


Remotif
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/remotif
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remotifmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remotif

Down To Earth
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/down-to-earth-collective
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoearth.collective/

PREMIERE: Remotif - Tinto Cringe (Down To Earth)

The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

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