Random Musings, March 2018

Press Release

Label: Illegal Alien Records / Illegal Alien LTD
Artist(s): Various Artists
Remixer(s): N/A
Album/Single: Horizons: Sampler Vol.1
Track(s): The Rhythm Track, Groove Bender, Prometheus, Vamp
Genre: Techno
Format: Vinyl 12' / Digital WAV/AIFF/MP3
Catalogue Number: IARLTDT019
Artwork by Rommulo
Release Date: December 5th of 2025


V.A. 'Horizons: Sampler Vol.1' | IARLTDT019

A1. Temudo - The Rhythm Track (Original Mix)
A2. Ricardo Garduno - Groove Bender (Original Mix)
B1. Casual Treatment - Prometheus (Original Mix)
B2. Fresko - Vamp (Original Mix)

We are proud to present you our next 12' Vinyl ltd release on Illegal Alien Records and belongs to Temudo, Ricardo Garduno, Casual Treatment and Fresko.


Written & Produced by Various Artists
Artwork design by Rommulo
Limited Copies

Illegal Alien Records 2025 | Published by Copyright Control

www.illegalalienrecs.com

IARLTDT019 - Horizons Sampler Vol. 1 w/ Temudo, Ricardo Garduno, Casual Treatment and Fresko

Press Release

Label: Illegal Alien Records
Artist(s): DJ Saint Pierre
Remixer(s): N/A
Album/Single: Pulse 666
Track(s): Pulse 666, Algorythm, Chant Dystopique
Genre: Techno
Format: Digital WAV/MP3
Catalogue Number: IAR388
Release Date: December 12th of 2025
Mastering by Jorg Rodriguez
Artwork Design by Rommulo


We're proud to welcome back Illegal Alien's DJ Saint Pierre on the label. The powerful french producer is back on our digital series with an outstanding 3-track release titled 'Pulse 666.'


www.illegalalienrecords.com

IAR388 - DJ Saint Pierre - Pulse 666

LOGICAST035
Borsek

An artist from Navarra committed to the techno scene in northern Spain. Together with Editer he forms the duo Binary Source and also shares the collective rderiot, from where they work to strengthen electronic culture with a loyal vision free from commercial concessions. His sound is defined by blending classic elements with rhythms and textures that defy convention. This set reflects that vision: intensity, narrative, and techno in its purest form.

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LOGICAST035 - Borsek

Motto Sono Records by Miia Magia & Cari Lekebusch presents: (MOTTO56) Remedies, written & produced by Cari Lekebusch. The first Motto Sono release from the legacy sound architect with 4 deep but driving sonic remedies. Extending the overall style and sound of the Motto Sono catalog.

Cover art by David Åhlén
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Remedies (MOTTO56)

Järvimieli, by Cari Lekebusch (MOTTO56)

Diffuse Reality Podcast 282 : Mischa Beton
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Diffuse Reality Podcast 282 : Mischa Beton

VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series, featuring EJA.

EJA is the solo alias of one half of Duplicity, a now London based label and podcast series. As Duplicity, EJA emerged onto the local Scottish scene in late 2019, playing at events around Edinburgh and Glasgow. As Duplicity, EJA has led the direction and spearheaded the label's overall sound through careful curation of podcast guests & artists for the label's releases, which have seen solid success. 

EJA focuses on deep, hypnotic, groovy and loopy elements, largely inspired by artists such as Rene Wise, Setaoc Mass, DVS1, MARRØN, Kaiser and has been working on his own productions, with a growing arsenal of unreleased works and a few select releases which have had consistent global support from the likes of Slam, DVS1, Beste Hira, Lobster, Justine Perry, Lea Occhi, Laura Van Hal, Vinicius Honorio, Border One, Kaiser, Annabel Arroyo, Lacchesi and been released on labels like SOMA, Duplicity, BCCO, .defaultbox, Calosc, PRTLWRX.

This episode continues VARIA’s mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.

@eja-duplicity

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Mastering by https://www.instagram.com/1010audio/


VARIA 026 - EJA

The term annex typically describes a structure joined to a main building, offering extra space or function. In this spirit, Tresor Records revives the ANNEX series with a new end-of-year collection that serves as an extension of the label and club’s output, adding to the creative life that has unfolded within Köpenicker Str. 70 over the past years.

Since the club moved in 2007, the Kraftwerk complex has been repurposed from its original use as a power station to fulfil multiple functions that bring people together to collaborate and congregate: Office, venue, club, exhibition space, and home to the Berlin Atonal festival, the Tresor Foundation, and the Academy of Subcultural Understanding. With the arrival of the Hard Wax record shop in 2023, the building now offers another way for the like-minded to come together and to share ideas in a common space.

ANNEX echoes the many roles of the building by fostering introduction, connection, and creation: all of the music within was created by individuals directly linked to Tresor: from club staff and residents to Hard Wax employees and long-time friends.

Across 28 tracks, the compilation unites artists from various backgrounds and generations, some collaborating for the first time, creating a moment in motion as Tresor heads into a new year.

BANDCAMP

Ireen Amnes - Spectral Coil

MORDCAS010
Maasym - Absorbing Grey Tones
W + P by Marcel Weiershäuser

SIDE A

A1 Fallen Into The Hereafter
A2 Distal Pinnae
A3 Secunda
A4 Swamp Margin
A5 Kaocto
A6 Dahlien
A7 Through Agonistic Behaviour

SIDE B

B1 Takahē
B2 Ants Burrow Their Way In
B3 Lutter
B4 Deserteure
B5 Peruvian Lily
B6 Absorbing Grey Tones

***
It is all ash
and dry leaves
and grief gone.
We are the hunted.
***

Absorbing Grey Tones

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MORDCAS010 - Maasym -  Absorbing Grey Tones [Previews]

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The Preventer - The Way I Felt EP (TP07)

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ MARCEL FENGLER

DJ, producer and label manager Marcel Fengler is the best example that talent isn’t just a matter of luck, but the will to believe in your own passions while constantly developing them. Today, Fengler has not only been quoted as "one of the finest techno DJs“ (Resident Advisor), he has earned international respect for his "well-crafted body of production work“ (FACT) introducing his unique and "multi-faceted personality“ (Electronic Beats).
For almost three decades, Fengler has developed a versatile and dynamic DJing style, making him one of the first resident DJs at Berlin’s legendary Berghain / Panorama Bar in 2005. Known for his ability to shift pace, atmosphere, and energy in response to the dance floor, he seamlessly moves between industrial-drenched hardness, broken beats, gloomy dubs, and melodic grooves.
In 2011, Fengler launched his imprint, Index Marcel Fengler (IMF), a label dedicated to his timeless techno vision while serving as a platform for emerging talent. This philosophy took on new dimensions in 2024 with the launch of "KISHIKAN", an event series combining elements of his "IMF label showcases", "Marcel Fengler Invites" events and the newly established HARDPROOF VA project. With KISHIKAN, Fengler contiznues to push boundaries, creating a fresh space for artistic innovation and musical exploration.

TRACKLIST:
Unjin - At The Gate Of Ishtar
Monophaze - Rescue Entity
Kabay - Becoming Again
Habgud - Non-Disclosure
Biemsix - You Might Wonder
Delano Legito - Frequence
Oscar Mulero - Untold
Downside - Revolt
El Jóven Prisionero - Persiguiendo Ecos 
Augusto Taito - Unfiltered Reaction
Havik - Subsidence
Sina XX - Minimal Damage
Tunga - Anarchy
DisX3 vs. Insolate - Mindwarp ( Human Safari Remix )
Khabiar - Siluro
Primal - Escape
The Chronics - Mirage
M.I.T.A. - Test (RUIZ OSC1 Extra Hold Remix)
ENERTY - Assassins
Introversion - Visitors
Pierce - Dont Fold Under Pressure
Dig-It - Blue Plans
Drucal - Yerbario
dxrvo - Static Rick ( Marc Faenger Remix )

Follow MARCEL FENGLER here:
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcelFengler
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/marcel-fengler

Marcel Fengler - Tech Clubbers Podcast #433

Senso’s approach to delivering the finest in pulsating, dancefloor rocking techno continues with the release of the Level 04 EP. Featuring four killer tracks by four different artists, the EP provides
a welcome reminder of the rude health techno finds itself in during 2017/18. 
First up are STAB Virus, the South African duo of Siphe Tebeka and Makonwabe Bekwa, who are making waves internationally with their uncompromising style. Accompanied by Citizen Kain
- the French producer is adding his own signature slant. 'Torium' is a starkly effective slice of streamlined, sharp edged techno. Label favourite Carlo Ruetz carved out a niche for himself with
his ‘twisted technoid minimal’ sound, a philosophy he continues to adhere to here - 'Sky's Black' bubbles with menace and attitude, fizzing over into moments of barely restrained euphoria.
Mr. Bizz - the duo of two Italian brothers Fabrizio and Matteo Floris - maintain the quality with their cut 'Algarve' - a muscular techno outing with a narcotic, wonky edge. Another regular on the label - the UK’s dubspeeka brings his own flavour to proceedings - 'Aakash' is a superbly crafted burner - a pulsating rhythm track punctuated by abstracted melodic hits.

Tracklist:
01. Citizen Kain, STAB Virus: Torium
02. Carlo Ruetz: Sky’s Black
03. Mr. Bizz: Algarve
04. dubspeeka: Aakash

digital EP
Releasedate: 09.03.2018
Label: Senso Sounds
Cat. Nr. : senso037
Contact: kontakt@senso-sounds.net

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Citizen Kain &  STAB Virus - Torium (Citizen Kain Remix)

BUTCH - COUNTACH (KÖLSCH REMIX) - COR12150

There’s a big reason to celebrate, as we face the 150th release on Cocoon Recordings! That’s right, 150 prime cuts with a number of milestones. It’s hard to single out any one for particular praise but even so, we still have something very special planned for the anniversary. With a certain affection, we wanted to present an artist from the region so it’s with great pleasure that we can unveil “Countach” from the one and only Butch, as a more than worthy anniversary release. The native Mainzer and sometime Berliner is without doubt one of the most dazzling German Tech-House artists of the moment. His performances contain a full dose of funkiness and his self-made promo videos never fail to entertain, providing a lot of fun in the process. First and foremost though, Butch is an exceptional producer, who, as one of the chosen few, knows how to mix together those special ingredients that drag us onto the dance floor again and again. What’s more, since we really have something to celebrate, we don’t just have an original from Butch, it’s accompanied by a remix from none other than Kölsch!

If the term "man of the moment" applies to any artist then it’s got to be Kölsch! At least that’s true when it comes to hypnotic techno with a subtle yet seductive touch of trance. Kölsch is currently operating on another level. Whatever he touches turns to gold, turns moments on the dance floor into unforgettable experiences to be written down in the annals of techno.
His Kompakt release "Cassiopeia", as well as his remixes including the Chemical Brothers, stand out as musical testimonies of the past two years. The series of musical landmarks from the house of Kölsch is endless and his remix of Butch’s "Countach" is no exception!

With poise and purpose like the Lamborghini of the same name, Kölsch takes us on an epic journey with his remix here, but as things progress he still has the foresight to jams on the brakes, keeping the dance floor honest by slowing things down to cruise control for the middle of his ride. What a trip, a true adventure, a techno road movie that could only come from Kölsch!
Of course, after a remix like that, there’s not much left to say but this is techno and our man Butch is anything but normal! He just knows instinctively how to bring things to the boil and demonstrates it very impressively again on his original version. Implementing a ‘nasty’ arpeggio line that captivates us before being hunted down by a prime-time filter, Butch summons up an acid monster that works without a 303 but is no less effective. If that’s not enough Butch also proves himself a master of ecstatic dance during the closing sections, serving up an emotional string arrangement that glimmers and shines. As a result, “Countach” with his nice fat strings becomes an instant dance floor catcher.

It’ll probably be very difficult to pick a favourite from these two mixes, which makes this cut even fatter! It’s a great release brimming with pathos and full-on emotions.

COUNTACH (KÖLSCH REMIX)

BUTCH - COUNTACH (KÖLSCH REMIX) - COR12150

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@edit-select | Cyclical Undulations
[SOMALP118] 

Long-term Soma collaborator Tony Scott drops his debut album with the label under his Edit Select alias, the perfectly crafted experience, ‘Cyclical Undulations’. Having released with Soma under his Percy X moniker for years and having countless hits under his belt, Scott reinvented himself as Edit Select. Known for his dark, expressive and expansive music, Edit Select has become once of the most well respected and renowned artists in the genre. With this latest full length, he continues to explore the furthest reaches of the  Deep Techno spectrum. 

The Cyclical Undulations journey begins with Insta Grain, a mesmeric odyssey of ebbing pads and sparse percussive elements that seem to drift of into the expanse. A perfect opener before the first foray into more 4x4 territory begins with Above Ground a pulsating affair before Two Step Phase, a more stripped back affair, reminiscent of earlier Percy X works in it’s 90s heyday. Undulation, more propulsive in it’s approach, melds warping synth hooks alongside spectral tones. Horizon#1 follows in a similar vein yet drift into slightly more hypnotic territory as recurrent tones lead the track. Scott flourishes with yet more machine-throb crafting Close Up & In The Beginning She Was, both stacked with subtle nuances of his stylised percussion lost across dream like states. The later half of the album has a distinct minimalistic approach yet seem to provide maximal output with every beat. Horizon#2 is dark and ominous yet still characterised by a tough percussive element. Contact, produced in collaboration with Claudio PRC, delves into more submerged sounds with heavy sub bass and echoed drums, finishing of with Towards The E; a shuffling broken beat affair with after hours vibes and an endearing ethereal quality. 

Cyclical Undulations demonstrates a mature sense of production from Edit Select. An assured collection of material, each track providing a striking insight into a true artistic mind.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ http://glowcast.co.uk/

Cyclical Undulations

Two Step Phase

Edit Select - Two Step Phase (SomaLP118)

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01. Astronomy Domine - Uroboro - Sonntag Morgen
02. Edit Select - Horizon 2 - Soma Records
03. Architectural - Black Rose - Non Series
04. Inherent - A3V - Circular Limited
05. Svarog - Untitled - Unknown
06. Citty - Staire - Circular Limited
07. Singular Anomalies - Examples Of Functions - Greta
08. Ben khlifa - Xenic - RCR Black Limited
09. Lewis Fautzi - Subconscious - Pole Group
10. BLNDR - Drone Capacity - Natch Records	
11. Scøpe - Disruptor - SCOPÁVIK
12. Leiras - Hepta - Ownlife
13. Temudo - Abnormally Thick - Affekt
14. David_Att - The Last Empire (Arnaud Le Texier Remix) - Seance
15. Ruhig - Charming Sandworms - Midgar
16. Feral - East Slope - Hypnus
17. FEWJ - Hologram - Hypnotic Landscapes
18. Citizen Dust - Gobi (Science Upstairs Remix) - Juan's Kitchen Delights Recordings
19. Alfredo Mazzilli - Windy Side - Edit Select
20. Svarog - Main Square - Affin
21. Edit Select - The Space Between - Soma Records
22. Joachim Spieth - Layer 1 - Affin
23. Dubiosity & Pjotr G - Cirle In A World Of Squares - Delusive Manoeuvres
24. Boston 168 - Vacuum - ODD/EVEN

RYC 268 Svarog

Reclaim Your City 268 | Svarog

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Born in Poland and now operating out of the ever-effervescent London, the adoptive city where she’s learnt the ropes of music production and Djing, Ańii – real name Ania Iwinska – has lived many lives in one. Yet if one thing’s remained a constant over the years, no matter the harshness of the obstacles life threw at her, it’s indeed a deep and inextinguishable love for music; be it behind the mixing desk at Wired Studios or in her own Shoreditch workroom, the key place where she’s kept honing her skills with unfazed diligence, up to the point of making it her actual second home.

Ańii lands her debut transmission on Kompakt and surely not the last. Named after the Polish word for ‘roots’, ‘Korzenie’ finds Ania threading her way in between subtle deep-house and techno folds, delving into the essential strength of her past and present to carve out an hypnotic maelstrom of traditional Polish music strings, tribal percussions and elegiac melodies. Coupling eerie ostinatos with stealthy bass moves, it’s an ode to the magnitude of memory and power of resilience that reels out, blurring the line between late night club environment and further spacious, moony soundscapes.

Korzenie EP (KOM 380)

Anii - Working The Root

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Edit Select - Two Step Phase (SomaLP118)

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