Brighton-based producer Rene Wise is next to land on Setaoc Mass’ SK11_X offshoot, coming off the back of a batch of releases on Luke Slater’s respected Mote Evolver imprint and a recent collaboration with Rødhåd, with his own purist take on groovy yet hypnotic, minimal techno.  Wise offers four variations of precision-drilled rolling club-tools, first with the static-charged, tribal calls of Pleasure Note, to the bouncier, groove-laced ‘Swamp Dancer’.  On the flip side, ‘Hollow’ focuses the intensity, whilst ‘Changa’ completes the home-straight with its boundless energy and delirium inducing synth parts.

Rene Wise - Pleasure Note EP [SK11X007]

Pedro Cravo is on the 8th edition of the SK11X series. 

Having just dropped a killer EP on Ben Klock’s Klockworks label alongside his fellow Portuguese friend Vil, the next release for Cravo in 2021 see’s his already signature style ever more relevant and defining. 4 tracks of sci-fi futuristic elements dominating the sound design, a real techno EP for the heads. One of the most exciting and interesting EP’s of the year.

Mastered by Tema Mastering
Written and Produced by Pedro Cravo
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2021

CRAVO - Eternal Paradox [SK11X008]

Holden Federico – Deliverance EP

Holden’s first SK_X release has been one worth waiting for. The New Yorker blends a mix of hard brutal percussive drive and powerful kick drums with his beautifully written melodies which stem from his background in classical music. Throughout the EP Holden’s musical background is ever dominant–vibrant synth lines provide a sense of body and feeling in the music, while straight techno rhythms keep the dance floor happy and the feet moving. 

As well as producing and DJing, Holden’s passion lies firmly in digging records. Through finding hidden 90s gems, his Instagram page has become very popular amongst a lot of heads in the scene. 

 

All tracks written & produced by Holden Federico
Mastered by Paul Mac @ Hardgroove Mastering


Cat. No. SK11X009  – All rights reserved
℗ & © 2021 SK_eleven

Holden Federico - Deliverance EP [SK11X009]

TWR72 has been a purveyor of the finest techno since many years, so it was rightly so that he was asked to feature on the SK_X series. 4 tracks of straight to the point psychotic, no nonsense techno, percussive, minimal and driving like only TWR72 knows how to do, one of the craziest SK’s so far.

TWR72 - Vortex EP [SK11X010]

Ignez debuts on the SK_X series, his first release outside of his own "Somov" imprint.

Release date - March 4, 2022

A1 - Sahasrara
A2 - Motion
B1 - Anahata
B2 - Kaag X

Written and Produced by Peter Munnik
Mastered by Spacestation Zero, UK
Bandcamp masters - Spacestation Zero, UK - Analogue Versions
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2022

Ignez - Anahata EP [SK11X11]

RELEASE DATE - 23/05/2022
Written and Produced by Samuel Coates @ Mass HQ, Berlin
Mastered by Joel Kroezer @ Sixbitdeep, Copenhagen
Cut by Analogcut, Berlin
Artwork and layout by Leiras Santos
Distributed by Triple Vision, NL
SK11X010 [All rights reserved SK_eleven 2022]
A1 - Setaoc Mass - Fall Within
A2 - Setaoc Mass - Before you go, let me say one thing 
A3 - Setaoc Mass - Midnight Wolf
B1 - Setaoc Mass - Here we stand and laugh 
B2 - Setaoc Mass - Marching in March
B3 - Setaoc Mass - The uncontrollable mind 
B4 - Setaoc - Beyond The Moon
C1 - Setaoc Mass - T minusminus 
C2 - Setaoc Mass - Bears eating salmon
C3 - Setaoc Mass - It_s never too late, or is it?
C4 - Setaoc Mass - TT_123ghdh
D1 - Setaoc Mass -  Blue Blood
D2 - Setaoc Mass - Witness
D3 - Setaoc Mass - Pain

Horror Vacui LP

Setaoc Mass - Horror Vacui LP

Rene returns to the SK11X series after his stellar debut on the label. This time with 4 cuts of finely crafted techno as only Rene knows how to do.
Unrelenting grooves and a deeper look into his unique sound design flair, these tracks are timeless in sound and production quality.
“Fuego” kicks it off as the A1 with its up tempo base and FM sounds . “Tell Me” as the A2 strips it back into a rolling drum track. “Tizer” settles it back into a percussive, syncopated clappy groove with a prominent vocal stab. The arpeggiated warm back drop of “Speeding” closes out the EP in style.

24/06/2022
SK11X012
Written and produced by Andrew Shobeiri
Mastered by Joel Krozer @ Sixbitdeep, Copenhagen
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2022

Rene Wise - Tizer EP [SK11X012]

Belgium’s Kr!z aka Mr Token has been back in the studio as of late, producing EP’s for James Ruskin’s Blueprint label as well as a split EP “Purification of Malice” on the ever excellent MindTrip Records. With his hard work and dedication to the techno scene since 15 years, the veteran DJ knows what real techno sounds like. He now makes his first appearance on the fledging SKX series from Setaoc Mass’s SK11 label. 4 cuts of of classic techno sounds, mixed with modern production techniques make this EP a pure standout from the past SKX releases, bringing the 90’s flair to 2022. 

Catalog Number - SK11X013
Release Date - July 15th 2022
Written & Produced by Kr!z

Kr!z - The Tunnel EP [SK11X013]

Arkan has previously showcased his productions on the SK_X series while newcomer Oktobr has been making waves on KSR and the label he collaboratively runs with Arkan “Autonome Records”

The pair share the 12” with a split EP. 

Arkan opens it up with a more playful approach for the “Interface” track, an ode to the great K41 club in Kyiv features on the A2 “Kyrylivska 41”. Both tracks here have a very menacing energy that look to take the dance floor into the darkness and really set the mood. 
The tunnelling and sharp “Surrender” track, a more raw sci-fi approach from Oktobr starts the B-Side of the record. Valkyrie with its loopy, driving and hypnotic aesthetic close the EP. 

All tracks written and produced by William Fremaux & Nicolas Kireche

A1 Arkan - Interface
A2 Arkan - Kyrylivska 41
B1 Oktobr - Surrender
B2 Oktobr - Valkyrie

Mastered and Cut in Berlin by Marco @ Analog Cut

Arkan x Oktobr - The Long Run [SK11X14]

Altinbas x Cirkle - TIME IN MOTION by Noah Hocker

Debuting on the SK-X series with another collaborative EP hot on the heels of their recent VOLTAGE Imprint release are Belgium’s Altinbas and Greece’s Cirkle. Blending nail-biting cuts of psychotic synth lines through sharp arrangements with dubbier mental atmospheres, the two guide us through a mastery of pragmatic club music. Balancing efficiency and space, Time in Motion provides 4 tactics for a driven dancefloor.

A1 - Shagohod
A2 - Enlightenment
B1 - Bold
B2 - Time in Motion

All tracks written and produced by Ahmet Altinbas & Ioil Ioannao
Mastering and cut by Tim Xavier @ Man Made Mastering, Berlin
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2022
SK11X015

Full release - Nov 11 2022

Altinbas & Cirkle - Time In Motion EP [SK11X015]

One foot in the nineties and another in the future, New Yorker Holden Federico's music updates the funk and grit of techno’s formative era for modern dance floors. The four tracks on “Inner Order”, his second EP for the SK11X series, squeeze maximum power out of few elements, with peak-time cuts presented on the A-side and his deeper work on the flip. Heavily road tested in label boss Setaoc Mass’ DJ sets, this EP is proven to do the business on a big stage, while still paying tribute to techno’s musical roots.

A1 - Inner Order
A2 - Emergence
B1 - Snow Like Wool
B2 - Hours and Hours

Mastered and Cut by Tim Xavier @ Man Made Mastering, Berlin
All tracks written and produced by Holden Federico, New York City
All rights resereved SK_eleven 2023

Holden Federico - Inner Order [SK11X016]

After the 14 track debut album from Setaoc Mass in 2022, he returns to his SK_eleven imprint to release a 4 track solid techno EP entitled “Satellite”. Going back to what he is best known for. 

A1 / Ducati Pole
A2 / Life Force
B1 / Satellite
B2 / Diversion

All tracks written and produced by Samuel Coates @ Mass HQ, Berlin
Mastered and Cut by Tim Xavier @ Man Made Mastering, Berlin
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2023

Setaoc Mass - Satellite [SK11011]

Landing on SK_X for the first time, Room Trax co-founder BLANKA delivers four tracks built for laser-lit warehouses and pitch-black basements alike. The A-side houses two modern takes on bleepy, sci-fi techno, while “Astral Dimension” and “Transversal” go deeper into a more introverted kind of ecstasy. BLANKA’s precise sound design and experience in the DJ booth ensures all four cuts will keep the room moving.

A1 / La Buena Suerte
A2 / Howl
B1 / Astral Dimension
B2 / Transversal

All tracks written and produced by Blanca Ramirez
Mastered and cut by Tim Xavier @ ManMadeMastering, Berlin additional B2 mastering by Altinbas
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2023

BLANKA - Transversal [SK11X017]

Kwartz - FAST FOCUS EP - [RELEASE DATE 21 APRIL 23]

Four tracks of techno pressure from Spanish heavyweight Kwartz. Since 2011, Kwartz has been steadily building a renowned discography of powerful and rugged club cuts. The “Fast Focus” EP, his first appearance on Setaoc Mass’s label series SK_x. It is a prime example of this deep, dark and driving sound: from the peak-time grind of “Impulse” to the dank, atmospheric echoes of “Haram.”

A1 - IMPULSE
A2 - CLIMAX
B1 - FAST FOCUS
B2 - HARAM

ALL TRACKS WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY MARIO CAMPOS
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SK_ELEVEN

MASTERED BY MARINE BENABOU @ MB MASTERING, PARIS. 
CUT BY SIMON @ THE EXCHANGE, LONDON

Kwartz - Fast Focus [SK11X018]

Z.I.P.P.O  has been plugging away since more than 10 years in the techno scene, experimenting his talents in all genre’s from IDM to house to techno and always capturing the perfect aesthetic. 

Here for the first time, the SK_X series welcomes him to the expanding roster of artists. In true Z.I.P.P.O form he brings class to the table. 

Pulse and Distortion opens the 19th instalment of the series. With its groovy metallic synth line and restrained roars throughout.  Xuro hits a little deeper with the tom’s keeping the track in place as well as the ominous feeling over mystery surrounding the track. The B-side opens with Vocals by Celina Marie, over layering the mesmerizing synth sequence. Finally closing out the outstanding debut on SK from ZIPPO is the title track Morfismo. Ending where we started, with the drums and groove commanding to be heard in this production, the space around with washes of grit and texture.  

A1 - Pulse and Distortion
A2 - Xukro
B1 - I Cannot Stop Thinking (vocals by Celina Marie)
B2 - Morfismo

Mastering by Beau Thomas @ 1087 Mastering, London
All tracks written and produced by Giuseppe Maffei
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2023

Full release 28.07.23

Z.I.P.P.O - Morfismo EP [SK11X019]

Phil Berg - Raid EP

A name that has become synonymous with club driven techno in recent years, and armed with a catalogue of classy techno to show for it, German native Phil Berg steps up to leave his mark on the SK_X series with the ‘Raid’ EP.
The title track leads the 20th instalment of the SK_X series with an assortment of growling basslines, rolling percussion and rising synth-lines. ‘Y-Axis’ concludes the A side with a hypnotic synth groove complimented by an eerie atmosphere and texture throughout. The flip side breaks with ‘Kamino’, a dark affair packed with punchy kick drums, plucky bass and rhythmic percs. The record resolves with ‘Sinara’, a euphoric journey consisting of lush pads and rattling tones for its duration.

A1 - Raid
A2 - Y - Axis
B1 - Kamino
B2 - Sinara 

All tracks written and produced by Phil Berg
Mastering by Beau Thomas @ 1087 Mastering, London 
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2023
Words Will Boyle

Phil Berg - Raid [SK11X020]

Yant - The Raum [SK11X021] 
Full release date 13.10.23


Hailing from Manchester, with one of the most impressively diverse catalogues techno has to offer in modern times, Yant returns to the SK_X series with ‘The Raum’ EP. 

Leading with ‘Vortex of Lincos’, a pounding journey through a maelstrom of winding synth lines, captivating percs and rising tension throughout.  ‘The Raum’ brings this A side to a close with a darker tone - featuring pounding kicks, muffled vocal cuts and eerie atmospheric texture to match. 
‘Linguism’ leads the flip side with plucky bass and hypnotic tones before the EP concludes with ‘Transient Pulse’, a unique display of interesting polyrhythms and rolling arpeggios, all combined to encapsulate that signature Yant sound. 


Mastering by Beau Thomas @ 1087 Mastering, London 
All tracks written and produced by Andrew Tomlinson 
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2023

Yant - The Raum [SK11X021]

Label head Setaoc Mass returns to his own fledgling SK_Eleven imprint with the much-anticipated Second Chapter EP.  

True to form, the release deals in bleeps and melodic Sci-Fi indebted elements, yet with a harder impact and a sense of urgency calibrated for the main room floor.  B-side cut ‘Thunder Bay’ ventures into new territory for the artist, diffusing coarse, broken rhythms over ominous call and response synth riffs. (Words by Tom Houghton)

Full release date 5th February

SK_eleven

12" [Digital via Bandcamp]

Written & Produced by Sam Coates

Artist :- Setaoc Mass

EP :- Second Chapter

Tracklisting :-
A1 - Sket
B1 - Aalto
B2 - Thunder Bay

Catno :- SK11002

Mastering by Matt Colton @ Alchemy Studios, London
Additional Mastering [B2] Conor Dalton @ Glowcast
Artwork by Jake Clewis
Distribution via Triple Vision, NL.
All rights reserved SK_eleven.

Setaoc Mass - Second Chapter EP [SK11002]

Setaoc Mass - Key (Fallingwater)(FULL STREAM)

Setaoc Mass - Jenagan Sivakuma [PREMIERE]

11 May 2018

SK_eleven
Artist : Setaoc Mass
EP : Solid Void EP
Tracklisting :
A1 - Light Falls
A2 - True Lies
B1 - Eurythmic
B2 - Jenagan Sivakuma

Catno : SK11006
12" [Digital via Bandcamp, Beatport, Junodownload, Hardwax etc]
Written & Produced by Sam Coates

Mastering by Eternal Midnight Mastering, SP
Artwork by Leiras Santos
Distribution via Triple Vision, NL.
All rights reserved SK_eleven.

Setaoc Mass - Solid Void EP [SK11006]

53 degrees north part one
SK11007
22nd Feb.

A2 - Setaoc Mass - Leave No Trace [PREMIERE]

Release date - 22nd February
All tracks produced, written and mixed by Sam Coates
Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast studios, Berlin
Distributed by Triple Vision, NL
Part one - https://www.decks.de/track/setaoc_mass-53_degrees_north_part_one/ce1-bh
Part two w/ Download code https://www.decks.de/track/setaoc_mass-53_degrees_north_part_two/ce1-bw

https://skeleven.bandcamp.com/album/setaoc-mass-53-degrees-north-part-one

53 Degrees North marks SK_eleven’s seventh release, as Setaoc Mass continues to add to his flourishing imprint; this time with a two-part EP release. 53 Degrees North Part One focuses its efforts on four-to-the-floor club-centric music the label head is renowned for. All four tracks are emblazoned with his signature, disparate pairing of light and dark sound palettes glued beneath rich, atmospheric textures and hypnotism - all the while keeping its muscular club chassis gleaming beneath.

Part Two of the double release sees Coates revealing more of his experimental side. The second cut pays homage to past influences of the producer as he floats between ambient, IDM and electro cuts with ease, all rife with emotion and passion.

BANDCAMP

Setaoc Mass - 53 Degrees North Part one [22nd Feb 2019]

Yant makes his debut on Setaoc Mass's expanding SK_eleven label with the Night Shift EP the first in the new subseries, SK_X.

A1 - Night Shift
A2 - Rubble Trouble
B1 - Scrub Act
B2 - Headbutt

All tracks written & produced by Andrew Tomlinson @ Spirit Studios
All rights reserved SK_eleven

Yant - Night Shift EP [SK11X001]

Vision Ekstase boss David Löhlein joins Setaoc Mass’ SK_eleven imprint with a robust and spacey techno release entitled ‘Seyla’.

David Löhlein - Seyla EP [SK11X002]

Border One
A1 - Crude 01
A2 - Crude 01
B1 - Derail
B2 - Restless

Third transmission of the SK11X series off-shoot helmed by Setaoc Mass comes via rising Belgian protege Border One. A staple figure of the respected Voltage Festival in his own country, Border One's raw, insistent sound has seen him release on Key Vinyl, Form & Function, and his own self-titled imprint whilst also featuring on DVS1's revered fabric mix. On the Restless EP however he hits his stride, steadily building intensity through restrained repetition and droning, hypnotic sound design on the opening pairing of "Crude". On the B-side, "Derail" clashes harsher hi-hats to a looping, angst-riddled groove, whilst "Restless" releases the tension with its bouncier pummel and high-pressure torque.

Border One - Restless EP SK11X003

The next instalment on SK_X sees Belgian producer Phara join his Voltage Festival member Border One on the series for a batch of expertly constructed, surefooted rolling techno.  His Life Of Krumar EP comes after a string of releases on respected imprints such as an upcoming Soma release, as well as Planet Rhythm and Stockholm LTD, CLERGY .. opening with the driving energy of ‘A1’, blending rampant open hats and surging synth swells to create serious tension.  On the flip, B1 maintains the same force albeit with rougher drum-work whilst B2 steam lines it down to an insistent moment of dance floor delirium.

https://skeleven.bandcamp.com/album/life-of-krumar-sk11x004

Phara - Life of Krumar
A1 - Life of Krumar
B1 - Dear, come in
B2 - M. At Play

All tracks written & producced by Robin de Wolf, additional mixing from Altinbas
Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast, Berlin

Phara - Life of Krumar [SK11X004]

All tracks written & produced by Samuel Coates
Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast studios, Berlin
Artwork by Ross Paul Mcewan

Release date 22nd September

A1 - Setaoc Mass - Inferno
A2 - Setaoc Mass - Technique
B1 - Setaoc Mass - Neo-Noir
B2 - Setaoc Mass - Moonlight lit eyes
C1 - Setaoc Mass - Don't come and find me
C2 - Setaoc Mass - The Trip Commander [Drum track]
D1 - Setaoc Mass - Driving in Circles
D2 - Setaoc Mass - Moon groove

Setaoc Mass - Neo-Noir [Double EP]

The first SK11_X of 2021 is from Arkan, a young Parisian producer with a bright future. 

With notable releases on his imprint Autonome Records alongside Oktobr and amazing remixes in the last year, this record is really one to put Arkan on the map. The ‘Skalter’ EP is 4 tracks full of groove and energy, already being supported by top names in the scene.

A1 - Skalter
A2 - Shifting
B1 - Reverse
B2 - Training

All tracks written and produced by William Fremaux
Mastered by Temudo
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2021
Release date Mid Feb
SK11X005

Arkan - Skalter EP [SK11X005]

"Contravention" is the second EP from Yant on Setaoc Mass’s SK_eleven imprint. Yant, The Mancunian wonderkid makes the style of techno which is pushing boundaries with each release. This particular EP features four fast paced tracks with distinct personality. Contrasting solid drums, spiralling synths and psychoacoustic elements that makes Yant’s sound so distinct and recognizable. "

All tracks written & produced by Andrew Tomlinson
Mastered by Nico @ Artefacts Mastering, Berlin
All rights reserved SK_eleven 2021

Yant - Contravention EP [SK11X006]

SK_eleven is an imprint focused on releasing solo material from Setaoc Mass.

The SK_X series will be an outlet to surface other producers.

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