Dark Techno

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Release date (3LP, cd & digital format): 3rd of November

TRACKLIST
1. Ø [Phase] - Insectoid
2. Lucy - Sana Sana Sana Cura Cura Cura
3. Ctrls - x.y
4. Rødhåd - Haumea
5. Planetary Assault Systems - The 808 Track (Parts 1 and 2)
6. James Ruskin - No Trace
7. Surgeon - Fixed Action Pattern
8. Inigo Kennedy - Arcing
9. Karenn - Pace Yourself

INFO
It was early 2007 when Inigo Kennedy inaugurated Token. Since that Identify Yourself 12” the Belgian label has gone from strength to strength, integrating both Kennedy and Ashley Burchett, aka Ø [Phase], into becoming integral cogs in the Token machine. In between releases by Grovskopa, Oscar Mulero and Go Hiyama, both Ø [Phase] and Inigo Kennedy dominated Token’s output, but it wasn’t until Burchett’s watershed Binary Opposition that Token received the shower of praise it deserved. Following this, label founder Kr!z issued three remix 12”s of that release which, including Token regulars, took in a profound cast of producers to reprocess “Binary Opposition” by the way of Sigha, Peter Van Hoesen, Planetary Assault Systems and Ben Klock. It was here Token stamped their authority on contemporary techno.

Since then Token has grown exponentially, bringing into their fold artists like Xhin, Mark Broom and Rødhåd, while Ctrls, formally one half of Northern Structures, has seen his solo career flourish on Token with the release of five records to date, and he joins Inigo Kennedy and Ø [Phase] as a label stalwart. Additionally this year, Orphx and Ancient Methods debuted their relentless Eschaton collaboration on Token, and Christian Wünsch’s Spherical Coordinates dalliance with Oscar Mulero has gained even more momentum with a second release called Kinematics Equations. Now, seven years after that debut Kennedy record, Token present Aphelion, a nine-track CD and triple vinyl grandstand of new and exclusive material from label regulars and like-minded artists whom Token founder Kr!z specifically commissioned for this milestone release.

The penultimate record before Aphelion was a second Token 12” by Rødhåd, another artist adding to the cultivation of the label’s sound and roster, and for this compilation the Berliner supplies his cosmically inspired “Haumea”. Joining the Dystopian founder on Aphelion are three of the UK’s most influential techno artists: Surgeon, James Ruskin and Luke Slater under his Planetary Assault Systems alias who provide Token with solo material for the first time after previously appearing on the imprint in remix form. Entirely new names to grace the label via Aphelion include Stroboscopic Artefacts founder Lucy, and Blawan and Pariah's Karenn project, while label faithfuls Inigo Kennedy,  Ø [Phase] and Ctrls naturally commit three Token defining productions.

Casting one’s eye over Token’s back catalogue and it’s clear to see the label is a staunch advocate of absolute techno, remaining steadfast in issuing quality material that remains true to classic strands of the genre regardless of its popularity flux. In that respect, Aphelion - a word used to describe the point in orbit when a planet or comet is farthest from the sun - provides a simple analogy that the magnetic force of Token, unfazed by the shadows cast by popular opinion, will proudly shine light on their artists and given styles. 

“We started in an era where our genre was very unpopular,” Kr!z explains. “And in the end that seemed a big advantage for us, because when everyone was giving up, we started our mission.” Regularly hosting label nights in prominent clubs around the world, Token has become a label supported by a wide-ranging body of artists like Âme and Ben Klock to Efdemin, Truss and Ancient Methods. With the label now branching out into album and compilation territory, Token’s duty to techno may not yet be accomplished, but it’s been a job well done.

www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords

Aphelion

Ø [Phase] - Insectoid

Buy HTH035: 8 track CD & digital http://found.ee/HTH035 
Buy HTH030: 2 track remix EP on heavyweight 12" bit.ly/HTH030 
Download HTH030 from iTunes: smarturl.it/HTH030 
Play HTH030 on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/track/4oNkddDxTVLrF77X5R1daq

Akkord – Typeface / Greyscale (Vatican Shadow’s The World Is Complete)

Giorgio Gigli - Hidden In The Darkness

Adam Beyer is back on Drumcode with an impressive array of tracks that will get the senses tingling and shows us what Drumcode is all about. These 4 tracks are deep and almost melancholic in their approach to techno, using effects to really help enforce an ambience only Beyer can achieve within his productions. The under lying throbbing of the drums drives this EP into the forefront of the heads down Drumcode sound and have been heard in many of Beyer’s phenomenal sets throughout the year.

Adam Beyer - What You Need - Drumcode - DC141

Solar assembly hits its stride with Anglo. Metallic percussion, shifting stabs, and a bassline that cuts through with intent. There’s a constant push-pull, a refusal to stay still, reflecting my drive to move forward against resistance.

Anglo

With its 10th edition, Dalmata Daniel’s split series brings together two artists who have both left their mark on the label’s compilations, now presenting their first full releases on the imprint. Anatolian Weapons and The Spy approach electronic music from different angles, one rooted in hypnotic techno rituals, the other in raw electro and post-punk energy. Both craft sounds that thrive in the shadows of the dancefloor.

On the A-side, Anatolian Weapons delivers three cold, hypnotic cuts. "Trapped" opens with heavy EBM percussion and a buzzkill bassline, setting a tense, mechanical tone. "Further Spiralling Down" sinks deeper into darkness with a grinding low end, tight drums, and electro-tinged claps, forming the side’s relentless highlight. "Apathy Through Shock" closes with pounding, catatonic rhythms and a mournful, otherworldly melody, pushing the listener into disorienting depths.

Flipping over, The Spy’s raw, electro-driven energy takes hold. "Same Blur" channels sharp electro beats with a punkish sneer and cosmic synth lines. "Falling", featuring The Spy’s own vocals, leans into melancholic new wave, pairing bouncy rhythms with bittersweet melodies. The closing "Pretending" drifts into the darkest corners, offering low-slung, haunted electro layered with distant, spectral harmonies.

Anatolian Weapons
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/anatolianweapons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatolian_weapons/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anatolianweapons

Dalmata Daniel
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dalmata-daniel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalmatadanielrecords/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DalmataDanielLabel

PREMIERE: Anatolian Weapons - Further Spiralling Down (Dalmata Daniel)

Eris

Buy on Bandcamp

Hurukan - Eris

I Love Techno (Anthem 2006)

I Love Techno (anthem 2006)

Vinyl Hardwax https://hardwax.com/30651/florian-meindl/time-illusion/
Download https://www.beatport.com/release/time-illusion/1967534
Stream https://open.spotify.com/album/2x3XYu0mWOSt5uHmW6QTPP

Album of the month in Mixmag UK http://mixmag.net/feature/april-2017-22-techno-releases-you-need-to-hear-this-month

Info:

1. Frame of Mind
2. Time Illusion
3. Colorful Cage
4. Wild Sequence 2
5. Isometric
6. Inner Secrets
7. Andromeda
8. Meltdown
9. Loader’s Number
10. Space Traveler
11. You Are Allowed To Dream

Florian Meindl surges ahead in 2017 as he returns once more to his home
base FLASH Recordings. He has been locked away in his studio and is now
ready to unleash his new album ‘Time Illusion’. With these album sessions
Florian has created a special collection of analogue focused tracks which will
be released on a double vinyl album and digitally in the Spring.

Amalgamating his array of impressive hardware, he has refined his sound and
crafted a selection of tracks that demonstrate intricate knowledge and mastery
of his analogue equipment. His aim was to find the right balance between
musical depth and sound design while interacting with the hardware.

In anticipation for the LP release in early April, Florian has prepared a unique
live set featuring a Modular System, the KORG Minilogue, effect boxes and a
909 drum machine which were used in the creation of the album and which he
will be touring throughout 2017.

Florian Meindl - Time Illusion [ FLASH Recordings ]

One-of-a-kind acid tunes made by two scientists. Boston 168 are back on Andre Kronert ODD EVEN with a new masterpiece. Phenomena consists of two EPs. Each one contains 4 flowing and breathing tracks for the world of acidicted humans. Sergio and Vincenzo got their own handwriting if it comes to techno and acid. new gravity spaces and sound blackholes. Outstanding coverprint. shrinked and DJ friendly 140g pressing. Mastering and Cut by CGB at Dubplates & Mastering. Artwork by Markus Suckutt and Cover Picture by Salar Kheradpejouh. Manufactured by Matter of Fact.

BEATPORT: www.beatport.com/label/odd-even/43372 
DECKS: www.decks.de/decks/workfloor/li…php?label=odd-even 
SOUNDCLOUD: @odd-even-1 
BANDCAMP: oddeven909.bandcamp.com/ 
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7UjwADC8sRPl_OOPup8hQ

A2 Boston 168 - Vacuum

Slam  (@paragraph)- Constructivism EP ( Soma513d)

1. Mellifluous
2. Pantera
3. Paradox
4. Constructivism


Slam drop their 2nd release of 2018 as the duo continue to develop their unique and hard-hitting sound with the Constructivism EP. Despite the pair’s heavy touring schedule, they consistently deliver ever more impressive releases each time, exploring the realms of dance floor orientated Techno.   Opening with Mellifluous, surging synths are propelled by tough kicks and driving percussive elements yet the whole track is tied together by deep and emotive pads. Pantera begins to take things up a notch. A seemingly more stripped back approach gives way to hypnotic rhythms and effect drum workouts. Paradox lifts things further still, building gradually through effective use of subtle FX and a very in your face track structure. Title track Constructivism a colossal EMB cut, road-tested by the pair at Berghain just two weeks ago, closes out the EP. A well crafted and constantly evolving sequence burns at the heart and drives this monster home with furious energy.

Constructivism EP

Paradox

Slam - Paradox (Soma513d)

Artist: Animal & Me 
Track: Ucronie
EP: UCRONIE EP 
Label: Lost On You
Release Date: 04.06.2018


We are very proud to premiere Ucronie by Parisian producer Animal & Me. His productions emerge from the darkest of basements and the dustiest of corners, operating along the leser-travelled frequencies of the techno spectrum. Like lots of modern day techno, Animal & Me is steeped in industrial aesthetics, but, like soil on your finger or sand underfoot, the three tracks on display on ‘Ucronie’ bring with them a touch of the earthier side of things.

Bio:
Animal & Me is a multi-faceted artist based in Paris. Signed with Cocoon , Suara, Form and Hot Creations labels, he has collaborated and been remixed by some ofthe biggest names in the electronic music scene: Popof, Julian Jeweil, Miss Kittin, Oxia, Raul Mezcolanza, Petar Dundov, Lee Foss, Eats Everything and more.�Animal & Me distillates his music through dancefloor, yet immersive atmospheres his performances uniquely offer. From deep house to techno, he puts forward this duality and boasts a unique, instinctive approach towards the process of creating music, using the latter as a true expression of his feelings. 

Follow here:

www.facebook.com/animalandme/
www.instagram.com/animal_and_me/

www.facebook.com/lostonyoumusic/
https://soundcloud.com/lostonyoumusic

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