2020 - My favorite tracks of the year

Inside the rusted cathedral of machines, the ritual begins.
⛧ MΛCHINΞ RITUΛL: STEEL SERMON ⛧ is an EP forged at 132 BPM — a relentless blend of industrial techno, hypnotic trance, and ritual minimal. Metallic resonance, tribal percussion, and trance arpeggios collide to form a sermon spoken only in pulse.

Tracks include: IRON CHOIR, CIRCUIT LITANY, MECHANIC PRAYER, CHROME ASCENT, RUSTED HALO, SYNTH REQUIEM, OBSIDIAN ALTAR, DATA INCANTATION.

▶️ Best experienced in darkness, on headphones, at maximum volume.

Genres: Industrial Techno · Hypnotic Trance · Dark Techno · Minimal Techno · Electro-Industrial · EBM · Experimental

#MachineRitual #SteelSermon #Apotheosis #ÆtherfluxRecords #IndustrialTechno #HypnoticTrance #DarkPulse #EBM #TechnoWithoutPermission

IRON CHOIR

This album is a visual journey into the heart of fashion. It is a tribute to the artistry, the drama, and the sheer creativity that unfolds on the runway. We explore not just the clothes, but the moments—the silent preparation backstage, the electric energy of the catwalk, and the stories told in every stitch and silhouette. Each photograph captures the essence of style as a living, breathing art form, celebrating the diverse designers, models, and visionaries who shape the industry. This is a look behind the curtain, a celebration of fashion in its most powerful and beautiful form.

Neon Pulse

This track proved quite challenging to edit, so I decided to record it in several versions. 
Version number 5 is a kind of electronic mishmash of styles with several overlapping and repetitive rhythms. 

I hope you enjoy it.

Pure Intentions

Track name : The Resistance 
w&p : Developer
Label : Modularz
Year : Release date scheduled for end of October 2018
Format : Vinyl & Digital
Catalog No : 38

" The Resistance " by Developer _ Modularz 38

This is Substantiv's project PRONOMINA, to be released on Bandcamp on the 5th of November. All the proceeds will go to Amnesty International Sweden for their continued work against LGBTQIA-phobia worldwide. We proudly present this lineup of artists, who’ve all created original material for the compilation.

Tracklist: 
1. Lars Huismann - Euphoria
2. Forest People - Jettatura 
3. ANST - Coal Bench 
4. Non Reversible - Civil Disobedience 
5. Don Woezik & Luca Kréch - Extrovert  
6. Uun - Internal Path 
7. Kizzo - Horizon  
8. Shkedul - Sicuro 
9. Arnaud Le Texier - Reverbabe
 10. CTRLS - Egovirus 
 11. Codex Empire - Penance Board
 12. Sugar Lobby - Blur Light
 13. Ascorbite - Substantial Rapture
 14. Sev Dah - Eternity 
15. Audio Resistance - Voyager
 16. TZ Project - Otpor  
17. SHGNL - Kalaxian Crystal
 18. Scenedrone & Axel Sohn - Klik  
19. D. Carbone - Amnesty 
20. Casual Treatment - Waves of Exploration
 21. Detrouser - Ecosystem  
22. V i z i o n n__ - Joy of Yesterday (Rave Edit) 
23. Kill Ref - En Passant 
24. CVesth - Slippery Little Suckers 
25. Resonant Pole - For the cause 
26. Rune Bagge - Hellcat  
27. C-system - Etum 
 28. Souls Tide Zone - Reve Lucide 
29. Eric Axelsson - Veil 
30. Hemka - Terminal B 
31. Patrik Skoog - Cloud People 
32. Krenzlin & Oliver Rosemann - Apoplexy
 33. Unkraut - Acid Explorer 
34. DJ Wank - Ignite the 303  
35. Minimum Syndicat - Glow 
36. Ness - No Borders
 37. Världsherraväldet - E 
38. Refracted - 579 
39. Ana RS - Templates 
40. Electrorites - 20050915 
41. Violent Blondes - Nat Kadaw 
42. OBCDN - Nosferatu 2018 
43. T Kode - Evasione 
44. Wrong Assessment - Solar Lottery 
45. Benabou & Pass - Terminal

Released by:
Substantiv

Release date:
5 November 2018

Cat#: 
SUB001

Format: 
Digital on Bandcamp

Album cover: INTERFERON

Mastering: Eduardo Paglia (exceptions below)
”20050915” - mastering by Chris McCormick
”Cloud People” - mastering by Patrik Skoog
”Acid Explorer” - mastering by Dominik Vogel

Shkedul - Sicuro

Ferdinger - Euphoria EP [LIP003]
Release date: 31/01/2020
Tracklist:
A1 Vertigo
A2 Vertigo (Raär Remix)
B1 St. Nimmerlein
B2 St. Nimmerlein (Trudge Remix) 
B3 Auftrieb

Ferdinger’s third release is a statement of intent for his now Paris based ‘Life In Patterns’ label: Streamlined harmonies and fast-paced tempi provide for high-octane techno tracks, the intense atmosphere yet at times being contrasted by rich and blissful moments of ambient flavoured calm. The 5 track EP also features remixes by Raär and Trudge.

@ferdinger
@trudged
@life-in-patterns

Ferdinger - St. Nimmerlein (Trudge Remix) [Artaphine Premiere]

Artificial Intercourse

Like That

Out now perctrax.bandcamp.com/album/breaking-the-seal

Taken from the Ghost In The Machine album 'Breaking The Seal'
Perc Trax / TPTLP011

01 - Breaking the Seal
02 - Napalm Breath
03 - Cold Rush
04 - Combo Breaker
05 - Form of Steam
06 - Hall of Flame
07 - Beep Impact
08 - Raw Deal
09 - Nexus 96
10 - Zero

Buy at Bandcamp

Ghost In The Machine - Breaking The Seal (Perc Trax)

@EtappKyle returns to Ostgut Ton with ‘Nolove’, a project encompassing a four-track EP, short film and forthcoming web exhibition focusing on Western Ukraine. Specifically, the music and artwork home in on the cities of Kamianets-Podilskyi and Chernivtsi in Bukovina, where Etapp Kyle grew up and developed his interest in electronic music.

Although now part of Ukraine, Bukovina had previously been part of Moldova, the Habsburg Empire, the Russian Empire, Romania and the Soviet Union. Its turbulent history and position on the border of Romania and Moldova have resulted in an extremely varied tapestry of cultural influence, as featured in the video for title track “Nolove”. There, youth, fashion, music culture sit side-by-side next to religion, violence and war – and larger political struggles.

The EP gives shape to the musical developments Etapp Kyle has made in both the studio and DJ booth since the release of 2017's ‘Alpha’, his latest 12" for Ostgut Ton. In contrast, Nolove's four tracks are minimalistic, detailed electronic ventures inspired by personal reflections on Chernivtsi and Ukrainian cultural identity. Forward-facing in rhythm and melody, the EP offers meticulously-produced leftfield dancefloor impressions of the region’s past, present and future.

Nolove

Polar

Buy 12" EP / Digital

Etapp Kyle | Polar

@magnapia - Narcissist EP (Soma 574d)

1. Narcissist
2. The Sun In My Disgrace
3. Into The Flood Again

Magna Pia makes a welcome return to the Soma family with his latest release, the Narcissist EP. As one half of the duo Cassegrain, Hüseyin Evirgen has been at the forefront of the European Techno scene for some time. Since starting the Magna Pia alias with Soma in the last couple of years, he has taken further steps to cement his place as one of contemporary Techno’s heroes. 

Title track Narcissist sets a strong pace as direct and fast paced drums lead perfectly into a jarring and catchy hook, blended together with straight up percussion and persistent drones. Next up, The Sun In My Disgrace lends itself to a more hypnotic feel as pulsating synths build steadily against a flurry of crisp 808 hats. Into The Flood Again closes out the EP as Magna Pia once again delivers on a trance-inducing trip complete with subtle sequences that ebb and flow throughout the track, building tension throughout.

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Narcissist EP

Narcissist

Magna Pia - Narcissist (Soma574d)

We never stop, we continue with the next 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗜𝗜 compilation!
The seventh series has artists who always give something different to their sound,something we really like!
Artists such as TWR72 who is owner of a very good label Float Records,Roger comes with the 'SSS' track with a special different sound!
The first time we met Red Rooms was on the label DVNTT,'Floating' 
track makes its debut on the label,perfect combination of sound!
Portugal artist Salbany with 'Below The Sea'is the third track,Deep & Raw,keeps the body awake!
For closing we kept the 'Social Outburst' from the Argentine
Rhombic,a strong track that can easily damage the dance floor!

'𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥'

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐮𝐬

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲
SC: https://bit.ly/Corpus-SC
BC: https://bit.ly/Corpus-BC
IG: http://bit.ly/corpusIG
FB: https://bit.ly/corpusFB
YT: https://bit.ly/Corpus-Youtube

Collective Futura VII

Preview - VV.AA - Collective Futura VII [CORB020]

premiere of "Abyssinian" by Altrd-Being
taken from the EP "Abyssinian", released soon on One Night Collective 

EP Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2020/08/10/altrd-being-abyssinian-ep-one-night-collective/

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Artist: Altrd Being | @altrd-being
Label: One Night Collective |  @1ncollective

Info & Buy

Altrd Being - Abyssinian [1NC002 | Premiere]

Truth is stranger than fiction they say, 2020 has proven it. This is not the year we asked for, but it's the year we received. Remarkably, even as clubs and social events across the world shuttered, the spirit of Techno remained alive in living rooms, bedrooms, and basements planet-wide. We hope you still draw inspiration, and excitement in the culture we've collectively nurtured for so many years. Before long we will see each other again, hug and kiss one another, and reconnect under more auspicious stars. For now, we wait. Luckily, we have new music for you to pass the time. We present our latest vinyl 12-inch record release: 'Life Under Lockdown', featuring tracks by Kessell (1/2 of the legendary Spanish duo, Exium), Joton (founder of Newrhythmic Rec.), HD Substance (co-founder of Sub_tl, and teacher at the Bass Valley), and JX-216 (co-founder of From 0-1). Modern, syncopated Techno for the new world. 

Vinyl will be available from our Bandcamp (http://www.from0-1.com) and at reputable dealers around the world.

Buy on Bandcamp

Joton - Under Control

@NicoMTD / @MethodicalMusic

http://deathtechno.com/2020/10/07/dtp-rhythm-assembler-koln/
https://youtu.be/jPXvHgAhGjI

Methodical is the newest venture from Italy’s MTD who introduces his latest alias with debut album titled Focus. He is also the owner of the seasoned label Sonntag Morgen and as an artist, has seen his music on imprints such as Animal Farm, Blackrod, Affekt, and Gynoid Audio.

This eleven track pack is nothing short of total excellence, with diverse ideas, yet solid club functionality. Familiar and new is difficult to achieve for any artist and we hold him in high esteem with no sign of filler, which is hard to find in the abundance of the digital world. Proving his production pedigree and consistently hitting the spot, this album is essential to real techno lovers.

For this DT:Premiere we selected the track “Köln” that gets into some mental pleasure with its hypnotic techniques. Using spacey drones and wonky modular stabs to create a moving and morphing sonic masterclass of exceptional analogue beauty.

Order the CD at Juno Records
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/rhythm-assembler-focus/792823-01/
Discogs
https://www.discogs.com/label/1243540-Methodical

Buy the Digital release from Bandcamp
https://methodicalmusic.bandcamp.com/
Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/focus/3111920

LABEL: Methodical

CAT#: METHODICAL LP001
ARTIST: Rhythm Assembler
TITLE: Focus

FORMAT: CD & Digital

RELEASED:
CD - 12 October 2020
Digital - 20 October 2020

01. Purist
02. Get Out Of Here
03. Köln
04. Cortex
05. Geometric
06. Adam
07. Rusty Tool
08. Reconstruct
09. Ondulate LFO
10. Rose
11. Naïf

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | Rhythm Assembler - Köln [Methodical]

South Africa's Kai Van Dongen, winner of the Truncate 'Missing' remix contest delivers 3 driving, funky, and straight to the point cuts.

Out November 3rd
https://truncate.bandcamp.com/

Motivation

TRUNCATEDGTL02 - Kai Van Dongen - PREVIEW

D.Dan - Mutant Future

Electronic Music enthusiast since 1991
DJ since 2000 

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VIENNA
 • PRST
 • Grelle Forelle (ZUCKERWATT with JOHANNES HEIL, ZUCKERWATT with ENRICO SANGIULIANO/ ILSA GOLD)
 • Das Werk (PLAYGROUND AV)
 • Lichtbogen (DEKADENTE ENTE with MIHAI POPOVICIU)
 • Vienna Pride - Regenbogenparade (2000, 2001, 2016, 2018)
 • Flex (Klubnacht with CEM & Cassie Raptor/FRÜHSCHICHT Afterhour by WIENER TANZ FREUNDE)
 • Arena (CIRCUS "Colors" - Official Pride Afterparty)
 • Auslage (ABENDLEKTÜRE with JOHN RUNDELL/TECHNO ENTGLEIST)
 • Pratersauna (NACHTSCHWIMMER with DUBPHONE, LUFT & LIEBE with SANTÉ)
 • Horst (HORST & HANNELORE with NICK CURLY, HORST & HANNELORE with REBOOT)
 • Die Kantine (PLEM PLEM with LUIGI MADONNA & REBEKAH)
 • Schikaneder (PORN FILM FESTIVAL)
 • Camera Club (ASTRONAUGHTY)
 • Oben (BUBBLES POP-UP)
 • rhiz (FRIEDEN & LIEBE)
 • Kramladen (FLOORWÄRTS)
 • B72 (RAVELADEN)
 • Aux Gazelles
 • Why Not
 • Palais Auersperg
 • krypt.
 • Ponyhof (BRILLANTIN)

UPPER AUSTRIA
  • Linz
      - Club Spielplatz (TECHNO AM SPIELPLATZ)
  • Pram
      - Club Blue

CARINTHIA
 ~ Klagenfurt ~ 
 • Regenbogenparade (2016, 2017)


 - INTERNATIONAL GIGS -

SPAIN
 • Beach Corner Lanzarote

CZECH REPUBLIC
 • Spirit Base Festival (TECH-HOUSE Stage by TANZPIRATEN with D-UNITY)

GERMANY
 • Berlin
    - Suicide Circus (ZERO STRESS GARDEN)
    - The Maze (PLAYGROUND AV)

 • Rosenheim
    - Hole Club (WE CALL IT TECHNO)


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Magna Pia - Narcissist (Soma574d)

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