Episode 148 Part B Featuring James Pepper

Leave Them For Dead

reActive Lab closes the year with a special project from Dragne, one of the artists who has grown alongside the label’s identity and vision. Reboot is a compact EP, yet full of intention, built around a clear concept: reset, re-enter, reconnect. Dragne once again captures the essence of the reActive sound with a clean, rhythmic style, subtly tense and perfectly calibrated, where minimalism meets controlled energy—the hallmark of his work.

The three tracks of the EP form a cohesive narrative that acts as a statement for the end of the year: an opening (Reboot), a transition (Entry), and a stabilization (System). Together, they create an organic, direct atmosphere that stays true to reActive Lab’s DNA. The material is honest, without unnecessary embellishments, letting the groove take center stage, while the sonic architecture remains precise, mature, and evolving.

Reboot marks the final release of the year, closing this chapter with elegance and intention. Yet it also sends a clear message to our audience: a new era is coming. In the next year, reActive Lab will launch its first vinyl release and unveil a new visual identity, a rebranding designed to bring the label to a stronger, more defined presence in the scene.

Dragne delivers the perfect soundtrack for this transition—an EP that closes the year while opening a new chapter.

Reboot EP

RCV020 Bancamp

Dragne - Reboot [RCV020]

Break, Techno and Rave attitude, these are the features of the new EP by Robbenspierre. Six tracks, pure floor killers.
Mastered by: Stafano Genta
Original artwork by: Anna Rarefatta
Worldwide distributed by: Clone

Robbenspierre - We Gotta Stop Those Robots - LOD US 002

Buy: https://sohaso.bandcamp.com/album/warning-oossha-002

[OOSSHA 002] G. Markus - Warning! Ep

A1 G. Markus – Dreemscape '93
A2 G. Markus – Sleepless Moon (queniv Remix)
B1 G. Markus – Dreemscape '93 (Roger Gerressen Lo Fi Mix)
B2 G. Markus – Sleepless Moon
Digital Bonus G. Markus – Sleepless Moon (queniv dnb Remix)

Artist: G. Markus 
Title: Warning!
Label: OOSSHA 
12“ Vinyl (limited to 200 copies) (14-06-2019) 
Cat.no: OOSSHA 002
Artwork by Dad Agency  
Worldwide distribution: Kompakt

OOSSHA continues her path with a second release by G. Markus titled Warning! OOSSHA is an outlet for music that’s dedicated to house and alternative styles while always maintaining ferce and unique ingredients that conquer hearts.

UK producer Ben Gomori revisits his G. Markus alter ego for an EP that pays tribute to the Jungle and Drum & Bass soundtrack of his formative years. Dreemscape ’93 opens the EP; a vibey piece that instantly recalls old school house tracks with its use of a contagious groove, fltered elements and a specifc vocal sample taken from Dreamscape's 1993 NYE party. On the same side we fnd queniv turning B side track The Sleepless Moon into his unique blend of breakbeat elements and twisted ambient layers.

On the fipside, Roger Gerressen turns Dreemscape 93’ into his own interpretation of lo-f fltered chord sweetness and combining it with hypnotizing Rhodes patterns. B2 makes space for the original Sleepless Moon which is all about the rhythms. Intricate midi programming triggers acoustic drum samples that intertwine with twinkling ear candy and a jungle break before breaking up the patterns with an infectious bassline.

[OOSSHA 002] G. Markus - Sleepless Moon (queniv dnb Remix)

Mix #283 in our series comes from Echocentric Records head, Deeprhythms!

Timo had this to say about the mix.. "The older I get, the more I appreciate the more playful aspects and storytelling in music.

Getting connected with like-minded folks and to showcase lesser-known producers and labels - regarding all things musical that’s the main source of motivation for me - so drop me a line. I try to avoid boxing Echocentric Recs or DR in a genre, a sound or a format so expect a few surprises (and great music made by people you may not have heard of yet). 

With this set I'd like to evoke mixed & contrasting moods, it's best enjoyed with headphones on. Loads of looping & layering & live editing, the ingredients are:

01. Italojohnson - B1 - ITJ12
02. Anunaku - Temples - Whities
03. Nuel - Sienna loop // Kramphaft - Meanwhile at the old Warehouse - 030303
04. Paul Blackford - Mirage - Phalanx pt.2
05. Escape Artist - Silicone Valium - Salt Mines 012
06. Fantastic Man - Native Power - Kitjen
07. DJ Life - Motherload - Neptune Discs
08. DJ Life - Mindreader - Echocentric Records
09. Senate - Forza Rays - G.C.R .// Nuel - Sienna loop
10. Sound Synthesis - Noisy Shouts of Joy - Nebulae Records
11. Keplrr - Translucence - Control Freak Recordings
12. Pye Corner Audio - Darktro - Analogical Force
13. Nacho M. Meyer - Planeta - 030303
14. 100hz - CaliVon - Dawn State
15. Kincaid - Bulfas - Futureboogie
16. Sam Goku - Swallows Flight - Atomnation
17. Qnete - Sand Progression - X-Kalay
18. Route 8 - It’s Ok To Dance - This Is Our Time
19. Seltav - SPQR - Future Times
20. Audio Space - Groove Catcher - Dream Machine Records
21. Miles Atmospheric - Skyhealer - Firescope Records
22. Placid Angels - Breathe Her In - Magicwire
23, Mark Du Mosch - The Heavens - Something Happening Somewhere

https://soundcloud.com/deeprhythms

Hypnotic Groove Mix #283 - Deeprhythms

Artist: Dan Curtin
Title: Spatial Relationships EP
Label: Metamorphic Recordings
Cat No: MET036
Format: 12” Vinyl Only

Tracklist: 
A1. Crazy Life
B1. She Thinks She's So Smooth
B2. An Up The Wall Drive

Long time underground legend Dan Curtin once again delivers some hot property, that electronic music tastemakers and revered diggers will have a joy in adding to their bag. The sought after '99 release Spatial Relationships sees the light of day once more, remastered and repressed. An integral release from the American producers back catalogue on the vital Metamorphic's Recordings. 

Opener Crazy Life is an energetic brew of dancing drums and busy hits all run through with some superbly cosmic synths. It is electrifying to say the least. She Thinks She's So Smooth is a hi tech house cut with exquisite drum programming and tripped out synths and chords that lend it a late night feel. It is filled with machine soul and future vibes and then gets followed by An Up The Wall Drive, which is pure Motor City techno with its warped bass and hyperdrive hits all underpinned by slick drum work. 

This is a timeless masterpiece from this long time pioneer, if you are not familiar with this one already, sit tight and enjoy the ride.

Dan Curtin - Spatial Relationships EP (Reissue) (MET036)

Gary Martin returns on RAWAX Motor City Edition vol. 15 with his second re-issue as Gigi Galaxy! This time he presents "The Invasion EP" the former Teknotika #12 from 1995. Essential release!

Artist: Gigi Galaxy
Title: The Incasion EP
Label: RAWAX Motor City Edition
Genre. Elcetro/ techno
Cat: RMCE015
Format: 12"
Release date: March 2020
Tracklisting:
A. Gigi Galaxy - The Invasion
B1. Gigi Galaxy - The Aftermath
B2. Gigi Galaxy - Twinge

Worldwide exclusive by DBH Music (info@dbh-music.com)

RMCE015 - GIGI GALAXY - THE INVASION EP (RAWAX MOTOR CITY EDITION)

Keep an eye on our releases here >>> https://gatedrecordings.bandcamp.com

This month's guest is Andy Green, head of the sublime Verdant Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/verdant-recordings)

Not only does his label have an excellent output, Mr. Green is a longstanding and talented DJ on the old ones and twos, so we here at Gated solicited him for a mix and damn, did he bring it! Make time for this coz it's going to be properly worth it.

The last track of the mix is from the Limbic Resonance EP which is about to be released on Verdant
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/nesa-azadikhah-alison-marks-limbic-resonance/771252-01/

Tracklist

Opener **Gated forthcoming**

In the mix..

1. Yamaoka /Snowdrop (Indigo Æra) https://soundcloud.com/indigoaera
2. Florence /Sea of Tranquility (Eevolute)
3. Priori /Afterburn (Naff) https://soundcloud.com/priori-ties
4. Sound Synthesis /Xjenza Elektronika (Gated) https://soundcloud.com/sound-synthesis-official
5. Plant 43 /Wintergreen Rust (AC Records) https://soundcloud.com/plant43
6. ???? /Euphorix (Withold)
7. Quartz /Meltdown (Vertigo)
8. Reedale Rise /Arkeem (20:20 Vision) https://soundcloud.com/reedalerise https://soundcloud.com/2020visionrecordings
9. Darren Nye /Slipstream (Childhood Intelligence) https://soundcloud.com/childofthehood
10. MDA Anolog /Mimico Creek (MDA labs)
11. Chaotic Discord /Relief (Tsarskoye)
12. Estrato Aurora /JC Boys (DIscos Pandémicos) https://soundcloud.com/lovebas
13. Dan Pui /Halo City (Common Dreams) https://soundcloud.com/common-dreams
14. Gnork /Influxxxx (Magic Wire) https://soundcloud.com/gnork https://soundcloud.com/magicwire
15. Hamatsuki /Rett (Sensu) https://soundcloud.com/hamatsuki
16. Armec /Dissociate (Echocentric) https://soundcloud.com/armecmusic https://soundcloud.com/echocentricrecords
17. Joel Brittain /After Words (Gated)https://soundcloud.com/joelbrittain
18. ESA /Umatic 3000 (Omena Records)https://soundcloud.com/omena-records
19. Walker /Untitled B1 (Holding Hands Again) https://soundcloud.com/holdinghandsrecords
20. Saverio Celeste /Mental Box (Imprints) https://soundcloud.com/imprintsrecords
21. Wayne Gardiner /To Be Free Again [Dan Curtin Remix] (Peacefrog)
22. Posthuman /Saturnium Acid (I Love Acid) https://soundcloud.com/posthuman https://soundcloud.com/iloveacid
23. Hot Lizard /The Theme (Pacific)
24. Alison Marks /Love Note (Verdant Recordings) https://soundcloud.com/verdant-recordings

Gated endings

1. T/Error - Oscillations (Gated)
2. Uf0 - MNLTH Energy (Gated forthcoming)
3. Liðvarð - 303Day (Gated)
4. **Gated forthcoming**

Mr. Balla's quality YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ballacid/videos

Gated Podcast 17 // Andy Green // July 2020

[ORN 029] A - 313151

D-Club Radio - Sevenbeatz invite Lazuli (Octobre 2020)

Something Happening Somewhere
OOSSHA / NOWHERE

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Founded by https://soundcloud.com/nunodossantos, residing in Utrecht, The Netherlands. "The name itself leaves a lot open for your own imagination."