Name: BETAMAX061 | Le Chocolat Noir by SMPL SMPL
Duration: 1 h

This week, BETAMAX061 invites producer, DJ, and music lover - Le Chocolat Noir @yasssa

Le Chocolat Noir aka Fiume as well as Honored Matres hailing from the central Croatian ex-industrial town of Sisak, releases on labels She Lost Kontrol, Panzerkreuz, Frigio, Gooiland Elektro, Return To Disorder, and Kraftjerkz, just to name a few. 

Noir synths, from noise and experimental to wave and EBM, electro, and much more are all part of his releases and DJ sets. Member of Zagreb's bRave collective and resident DJ of Ljubljana's Elektroliza, LCN also hosts a radio show Disco Panonia on Intergalactic FM.

The name Betamax stands for quality electronic music and analog warmth in micro/minimal/lo-fi/tech house/breakbeat and electro genres. The show itself is a mix series to represent groovy, funky, and rough sounds to show a more creative and experimental approach to dance music and @Play4n4.

play4n4.com/#radio

BETAMAX061 | Le Chocolat Noir

The EDWIN Music Channel starts 2022 in style with the up-and-coming dub-oriented, bass music selector, @yeaahlena. Born in Estonia, raised in St. Petersburg and finally landing in Berlin, she first encountered D'n'B while listening to local Russian pirate radio in the early 2000's.

Read the full interview at https://edwin-europe.com

№ 105 - Yeahlena

TL Premiere #857 (2022.03.04) : Fleck E.S.C - Rough Silk [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 55th Premiere of 2022, we have a track by French electronic music producer, now based in Tokyo, Japan "Fleck E.S.C." (aka Franck Collin) titled ‘Rough Silk’ from his forthcoming EP "Rough Silk" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (CPU Records).

"Fleck E.S.C - Rough Silk" will be available on March 18, 2022 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl EP + Digital.

▶︎ Pre-order : https://shop.cpurecords.net/album/rough-silk

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Release Info :

Fleck E.S.C - Rough Silk [Central Processing Unit]

For more than a decade now, Fleck E.S.C. has marked himself out as one of the most playful and prolific producers in the electro game. Across dozens of releases for labels including Bass Agenda and Science Cult, the France-born, Japan-based artist has made his name through a production style which balances limber beats with exploratory textural work.

Fleck E.S.C. debuted on Central Processing Unit in 2018 with the Discrete Opinion EP. Now, after stopping by the Sheffield label last year on a Silicon Scally remix job, Fleck E.S.C. delivers his second EP for CPU in the form of Rough Silk. The record’s intriguing title proves an apt introduction to this four-track affair. These cuts are at once sleek and abrasive, anchored by robotechnic machine-funk grooves yet also full of strange, shifting shapes.

The opening title-track expertly sets out Rough Silk’s stall. Heralded by gurgling synths and all manner of whirring percussive tones, ‘Rough Silk’ blossoms around the minute mark with the introduction of a wickedly buoyant lead synth. This is music at once visceral and full of mystery, the sound of wending through the back alleys, and the feeling carries through to the following cut ‘Hat in the Cat’ - as the synth pads spool out overhead, the machine-funk snap of the beat has an almost aquatic quality that links it back to Drexciya.

Much like ‘Rough Silk’, the record’s first B-side ‘Faking Sweet’ also shifts gears. The opening strains of the track seem to be preparing for another insistent, expansive broken-beat pulse, but it stiffens its neck around ninety seconds in. Programmed drums whirr around a jittery machine-gun bass while discordant synths pull at the edges of the track, all of which brings a strong dystopian energy that increases further as the percussion sounds become increasingly bug-eyed.

After so much excitement, ‘Digger Play’ closes out the EP with a softer touch. There’s still plenty of low-slung bounce to the beat, but the track runs a little slower, and there’s a warm wistfulness in the synths which gives ‘Digger Play’ a painterly, almost poetic feel. However, while it may take its foot off the gas, the production here is as deft as it is everywhere else on Rough Silk.

With new EP Rough Silk, electro whizz Fleck E.S.C. brings the sort of casual mastery to proceedings that has characterised his career to date.

RIYL: Silicon Scally, Jensen Interceptor, Annie Hall

Tracklist :
01. Rough Silk
02. Hat in the Cat
03. Faking Sweet
04. Digger Play

All tracks written and produced by Franck Collin.
Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

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Follow Fleck E.S.C :
Bandcamp : www.fleckesc1.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/fleckesc
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/fleck

Follow Central Processing Unit :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/424941-Central-Processing-Unit
Facebook : www.facebook.com/cpurecords
Instagram : www.instagram.com/cpurecords
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/cpurecords
Twitter : www.twitter.com/CPURECORDS
Website : www.cpurecords.net
YouTube : www.youtube.com/user/cpuoutput

Rough Silk

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TL PREMIERE : Fleck E.S.C - Rough Silk [Central Processing Unit]

'How ideal it would be to live inside your imagination', he thought to himself. He'd always found escape inside his own head, he'd dream up strange worlds and unrealistic situations that stimulated him far more than reality and daily life ever could. Perhaps he'd be better off there, creating his own perfect world full of the things that brought him joy and happiness and ridding it of the things that brought him down. 

Electric Shapes continue their busy schedule with an EP from Auren, a new addition to their ever-growing roster. Aptly named Electrically Shaped, the release is made up of four tracks that could soundtrack dark nights at the club or huge grandiose spaces. Its cinematic and atmospheric, matching rumbling bass lines and breakbeat rhythms with chopped and screwed vocal samples.

Electrically Shaped EP

PREMIERE: Auren - Islandijos Gatve [Electric Shapes]

💳 Buy: https://echocentricrecords.bandcamp.com/album/and-you-never-come-back-ep

📓 Info:
Artist: Pletnev
Label: Echocentric Records & R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings
Release Date: Jan 13, 2023
Format: Vinyl/Digital

R.A.N.D. and Echocentric, two names known 
Join forces to release some tracks they've shown 
Four heady cuts, mind-bending and bold 
For curious dancers, their stories to unfold 

From Lithuanian maestro, Pletnev his name 
Modular beats, a rhythmic refrain 
For dance floors, these tracks are a must 
So come along, and give them a try, if you trust 

Together, these labels have come to create 
Songs to make you move, to elevate 
Your mind and body, with each passing beat 
So let the music take you, and feel the heat.

👀 Want more music?
Bass, Breaks & Garage: https://bit.ly/3SqQc1D
Progressive & Tech House: https://bit.ly/3QlxQNB

➡️ Submissions: hurfyd@gmail.com

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And You Never Come Back EP (RMECR001)

Pletnev - Am I Looking At Two Similar Cats [Echocentric x R.A.N.D.]

Ivna Ji - ACR Control

After performing at the opening night of our Antwerp store, we welcome back Belgian DJ @mankiyan with a deep crushing noir jazz bass mix, feverishly mixed, grimy, edgy, fast (yet slow), made to scratch heavy on your dancing shoes and spirits.

To read the full interview and tracklisting, head to https://edwin-europe.com

№ 117 - Mankiyan

Artist: Poladroïd
Title: Son Of Moloch
Label: Science Cult
Cat No: SCV10
Format: 2x12” Vinyl


Tracklist: 

A1. Civilisation Drift
A2. Codex
A3. Rituals
B1. Sacred Hymn
B2. Il Futuro
B3. Melting Sunscapes
C1. Perseus
C2. The Patriarch
C3. Son Of Moloch
D1. Kali Yuga Wars
D2. Reality Maps
D3. Grand Final

Roulette Rekordz owner Poladroïd debuts on Science Cult with a 2x12 album. Driven by an enigmatic theme inspired by ancient history and mythology, we weave our way through Kraftwerk informed Electro and IDM. Truly a unique and deep musical story telling experience fit for the dance floor or for deep listening.

Poladroïd - Son Of Moloch - 2x12" (SCV10)

Electronic Music Maestros Smpl Smpl, Auren, and Artfcl Unveil Collaborative Project "Mycorrhizal"

Electronic music enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice as renowned artists Smpl Smpl (Simas Petkevičius), Auren (Andrius Grinevskis), and Artfcl (Andrius Laucevičius) announce their groundbreaking collaboration in the form of a joint publication titled "Mycorrhizal".

"Mycorrhizal" promises to deliver fresh and innovative compositions from a diverse range of creators, embodying the spirit of collaboration and creativity. The title itself draws inspiration from the symbiotic relationship between fungi and trees, reflecting the unity and synergy among these three prolific musicians.

Published under the esteemed Khaki Shiitake label, the digital release of "Mycorrhizal" is expected on all popular services such as Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Pandora, and the Khaki Shiitake Bandcamp page on 22nd of March.

This highly anticipated project showcases the convergence of talent, vision, and artistry, promising listeners an immersive and unforgettable musical experience.

https://soundcloud.com/auren1

PREMIERE⚡️Auren - Job Job [Khaki Shiitake]

The Orchestra x Koudvuur present 'SURGE' -
IVNA JI [22.00 - 0:00]
As a first exposition of our sound, https://soundcloud.com/ivnaji treats our ears with a short journey through several different genres at a slower pace, representing the sweet challenges an opening DJ has to go through when setting the atmosphere of the night. She'll make sure to get you dancing on April 6.

Grab your tickets here if you haven't already: https://eventix.shop/zbsrmttt

Ivna Ji: https://soundcloud.com/ivnaji
The Orchestra Collective: https://soundcloud.com/theorchestracollective

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TRACKLIST:

Millia Untitled Dub
Jodey Kendrick Organic Matter Detected
Second Spectre Baiser Mortel
Methesen The Sleeping Tree
Valanx Chasm (Crc Remix)
Neinzer Obsoletion
Sepehr Abandoned Ecstasy (Xtc Mix)
Franky Gogo Bad News
Kaidi Tatham Runnin’ Tru
Auren Job Job
Phase 23
Kreggo Sonar Juggler
Christian Coiffure 9th Mind
Global Good & Ossa Thumperpuds
BDB BOSS RHYTHM
Magic Point Cybernetic Insect

Ivna Ji | SURGE Warmup Mix

TL Premiere #1554 (2024.03.15) : Disappearer - Dark Matter [META MOTO]

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For this 84th Premiere of 2024, we have a track by "Disappearer" titled ‘Dark Matter’ from his forthcoming album "Counterfeit" on the English label curated and owned by 𝔼𝔾ℤ𝕆𝕋𝕀𝕂𝕂𝔸 (@EGZOTIKKA) : META MOTO.

▶︎ The album will be available from March 29, 2024 in cassette + digital here : https://metamoto.bandcamp.com/album/disappearer-counterfeit

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Release Info : 

Disappearer - Counterfeit [META MOTO // mms004]

Disappearer's fourth META MOTO solo artist tape showcases a fluidity between electronic sounds and genres, characterised by a deliberate elusiveness. Oscillating between eerie atmospheres and funky beats, the artist constructs an enigmatic sonic landscape, evoking a sense of hiding in the shadows while emitting smoke screens. From electro to techno and breakbeat, the eight-track album titled "Counterfeit" is set for release on March 29th, available on both tape and digital platforms.

Recorded and produced by Johan Skugge, half of Harlem (Veyl, Body Musick), the album originates from Palermo, Italy. Skugge, also recognised for his release on Clan Destine Records from Glasgow, UK, brings his distinct sound to "Counterfeit." With its electrifying compositions, this album promises to captivate audiences with its bold electronic aesthetic.

Previews : soundcloud.com/metamoto/disappearer-counterfeit-preview

Tracklist :
1. Disappearer - Light Surgeon
2. Disappearer - 24-7
3. Disappearer - Background Story
4. Disappearer - Sabotaggio
5. Disappearer - Dark Matter
6. Disappearer - Akid
7. Disappearer - Technophobic
8. Disappearer - Dead Can Dance

releases March 29, 2024

Produced and mixed : Johan Skugge
Mastering : Kill Shelter
Artwork : Bell Riots

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Follow Disappearer :
Instagram : www.instagram.com/dis.appearer
SoundCloud : @user-1072277

Follow META MOTO :
Bandcamp : https://metamoto.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/metamotometamoto
Instagram : www.instagram.com/metamotometamoto
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/metamoto

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Counterfeit

Dark Matter

TL PREMIERE : Disappearer - Dark Matter [META MOTO]

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