r/ProperTechno - 5

Support the artist:
Soundcloud: @marsch_music
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marsch.music/

Label links:
Soundcloud: @duplicityedinburgh
Instagram: www.instagram.com/duplicityedinburgh
Bandcamp: www.duplicityrecords.bandcamp.com/

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Marsch - Back And Forth [DPVA001]

Release Date: 25.05.

Mastering: Atonism

Support the Artist: 
@etherealstructure
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Support the label:
@intrarecords
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https://www.instagram.com/intra__records

BCCO Premiere: Ethereal Structure - Terra (Louis The 4th Remix)[INT005]

Track: Brainal Tap
Artist(s): Dj Prim x OHNID
Label: Untitled Rhythms
Catalog: [UR010]
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: October 6, 2023
Mastered by Rakoon studios
Artwork - @sinkorswim

Artist Links
SC
@ohnid
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www.instagram.com/ohnid.ofc/
SC
@djprimbeats
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www.instagram.com/djprimbeats/

GTG PREMIERE I DJ Prim & Ohnid - Brainal Tap [UR010]

PS11 - Times Up (Original Mix)

01 - Got ‘em
02 - Yo Check This Out
03 - From A To B
04 - Pauline

Yo Check This Out EP

Bandcamp

Toobris - Yo Check This Out EP - Children Of Tomorrow

Support here: https://ketchmusik.bandcamp.com/album/black-blood

Ketch with another stellar two-tracker. Bandcamp only.

PREMIERE: Ketch - Black Blood [KTCH05]

Track: Wishful Thinking
Artist: Conrad Van Orton
Catalogue: EMERALD022
Label: Emerald
Release Date: 2024

Support the artist(s):
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/conrad-van-orton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvo1/

Support the label:
Bandcamp: https://emerald.bandcamp.com/album/alive-and-kicking-ep
Soundcloud: @emeraldlabel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/emerald_label/?hl=nl

Artwork: CA Simmons
Instagram: www.instagram.com/build_art_ca_simmons/

OR - Premiere: Conrad Van Orton - Wishful Thinking  B3 [EMERALD022]

Phase Limit

It's time to present the next release at T&NE RECORDS. This EP will be released on April 12, it's a joint EP where we find TVNG and Loend.

This EP is resolutely Techno, with hypnotic, mental & deep influences and genres. No doubt, you should hang on, whether TVNG or Loend, fun will be guaranteed.

EP Title: Half Each EP 
Artist(s): TVNG & Loend 
Label: T&NE RECORDS
Catalog: [TNEREC-024]
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 12.04.2024
Mastering: Michael Ius
Artwork: T&NE STUDIO - Matthieu R.

Loend - Magma

Artist: Various Artists
Title: [QR]V.172.TAM.24
Label: COD3 QR
Cat No: QR V 172 TAM 24
Format: Vinyl
Released: 21 June 2024

Track Listing:
A1. Avision – Hold No Groove
A2. Deetron – Pulse
A3. DJ Deep – Transition
B1. DJ Deep – What's Going On
B2. Deetron – Corazon
B3. Avision – Talk Is Cheap

In March this year COD3 QR delivered a digital threesome from DJ Deep, Avision and Deetron.  Now, twice as much is coming in June for the label's first vinyl-only release, with each artist bringing a second track to the platter.  As usual the tracks have been selected by Laurent Garnier for the label whose ethos is: Music diversity is our strength!

Fortunate to grow up around the rich club culture of NYC and influenced by the sounds around him, Avision started young on the turntables at the age of 12, gained his first residency at 15, and hasn't looked back since.  Around that time, he also began to hone his production skills and developed a distinctly New York-flavoured techno and house sound which is evident on "Hold No Groove" and "Talk Is Cheap".  It's the recognisable sound he's previously brought to the likes of Cocoon, Ellum, Drumcode and Hardgroove.  

Having been involved with making and playing music for over 20 years, Deetron is an artist who is assured in his ambitions and a skilled performer, maintaining a high level of quality in every aspect of his career: from mind-boggling three-deck DJ sets to his special touch on remixes or his diverse range of productions.  In 2014 he launched his own imprint, Character.  But has also graced the likes of Axis, Music Man, Subject Detroit, Running Back, Rekids and more.  Here he brings the original techno sound of "Pulse", alongside the deeper "Corazon".

DJ Deep got the party started on the digital version with "What's Going On".  It's now accompanied by the hypnotic "Transition".  So, it's no surprise to hear he started playing at clubs and raves in Paris in the late '80s / early '90s, including Laurent's renowned Wake Up at Rex.  The respected and versatile DJ, producer, label-boss and party curator is just at home helming the decks at major venues as well as mixing radio shows for Gilles Peterson's Worldwide FM.  As a producer his critically acclaimed appearances on Rekids, Kaoz Theory and Tresor, not to mention his own Deeply Rooted, have demonstrated his imaginative approach to house and techno.  

www.cod3qr.com

[QR]V.172.TAM.24

A2) Deetron - Pulse  - Preview

@rotwangmusic
https://xelimarecords.bandcamp.com/

Rotwang - Changing Colors

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.

Recording 16-10-25, 11.28.44 am

Premiere of "Bicoca" by Nuke, taken from "Ava" EP, forthcoming on Illegal Alien Records 

Pre - Order: 
https://illegalalienrecords.bandcamp.com/

Label: Illegal Alien Records 
Artist: Nuke
Title: Ava EP 
Track: Bicoca
Format: Digital
Catalogue Number: AFOL006
Release Date: October 17, 2025
Artwork by Rommulo

We're delighted to welcome Nuke to the label. Nuke is worldwide recognized as the mind behind the CODE parties that started back in 2003 in Fabrik Madrid, he also has releases in legendary labels such as Hardgroove, Harthouse, Kombination Research, MB Elektronics and Tronic. This is his debut on Illegal Alien Records, and we are proud to present you his brand new work titled 'Ava', another outstanding release from the Spanish DJ and producer.

Follow Illegal Alien Records: 
WP: https://www.illegalalienrecs.com/ 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/illegal-alien-records 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/illegalalienrecords/

Follow Nuke: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/nuke_dj
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nuke_dj/

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