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Symmetrical Behaviour ( @vsk_crs + @conrad-van-orton ) - Superconducting Harmonic Oscillator EP [SOMA564]

1. Superconducting Harmonic Oscillator
2. Quantum Interference Device
3. Amplitude Spectral Density
4. Resonant Antennae

After a short hiatus, the dynamic duo of VSK & Conrad Van Orton return once with their collaborative project, Symmetrical Behaviour. After a stead stream of releases via Soma over the last couple of years. The pair took time out to focus on solo project but return with a vengeance with the Superconducting Harmonic Oscillator EP which furthers their experiments in sound design and high-powered Techno.

Title track Superconducting Harmonic Oscillator kicks of the EP at a furious pace as highly charged atmospheres create and emphatically large sound for the pairing suitably tough beats to hammer through. Quantum Interference Device goes down a more direct path are expertly crafted rhythms overlap against a backdrop of highly evolved developed drones and synths. Amplitude Spectral Density keeps the tempo moving but leans of a more industrial tip with crashing beats submerged against articulately mangled synths that drive home the true force of the track. Resonant Antennae closes out the new EP from Symmetrical Behaviour and really has them show off their production prowess. Jarring and off kilter rhythmic structure combine to deliver a truly head pounding track complete with the pairs stylistic atmosphere manipulation.  

All Tracks Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Superconducting Harmonic Oscillator EP

Quantum Interference Device

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Symmetrical Behaviour - Superconducting Harmonic Oscillator (Soma564)

@kaiserksr_it - The Way Back EP (Soma565d)

1. The Way Back
2. Tales Of The Future
3. Loud Cries
4. Clubbed To Death

Prolific Italian producer Kaiser makes his long awaited debut on Soma with a perfectly executed 4 track EP, The Way Back. Having been present on the scene through releases with Planet Rhythm, Animal Farm and more recently his own K S R imprint, Kaiser's style is a mixture of abrasive, hypnotic Techno blended with element of minimalism, glued together with a solid amount of groove. 

Title track The Way Back reminisces to Birmingham-era UK Techno with it’s thundering rhythms and twisted synth hook. Tales Of The Future takes things on a more futuristic tip as spacial polyrhythms build the structure of this very functional track. Ramping up the pace a little more, Loud Cries builds incessantly as impulsive percussion drives this perfectly crafted tool. Clubbed to Death finishes off this Soma debut EP from Kaiser with a speedy broken beat as atonal pads and drones create a densely packed, atmospheric and climactic track. 

All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering.

The Way Back EP

The Way Back

Kaiser - The Way Back (Soma565d)

Ayarcana makes his debut on Cluster Node bringing with him his signature sound and style. The EP, titled ‘Cheap Rents and Haunted Houses’ (CN006) consists of two destructive original tracks and two equally crushing remixes by Peryl and Outlander.

Sinister and slightly oppressive, the title evokes a shadowy reminiscence of some of the darker facets of life in the artist’s hometown of choice, Berlin. Side A. introduces us to the two original tracks, characterized by Ayarcana’s lethal kicks, monstrous modular noise and powerful synths, they are spinning us around, forcing us to face what we went through as we look ahead.

Disorder, noise, pressure and paranoia, culminate in an electric storm, continuously upping the voltage to the next level. Ayarcana truly embodies the heavy hitting, relentless, industrial menace that he creates and routinely executes his listeners with.

Influences like hardcore punk, harsh noise and black metal have always been an undeniable presence in the artist’s sound and there is no doubt that the energy in the tracks is filled with an unsettlement and yet the effect is immediate; surrendering to mental destruction has never sounded so appealing.

On the B. side, two uncompromising remixes of ‘Cheap Rents and Haunted Houses’ continue the EP. Peryl’s version immediately transports the listener to a dystopian landscape of menacing atmospheres and sharp, distorted noises, while Outlander’s interpretation completes the EP with a brutal storm of rave energy ready to tear down the club, taking no prisoners.

Four outright dance floor assassins.

Mastered by Rupert Clervaux
Artwork by Stephen Mclaughlin

Release Date: April 14, 2019

Cheap Rents and Haunted Houses

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Founded in 2000 by Spanish techno icon @cristianvarela, the now esteemed Black Codes Experiments imprint has, over the past two decades, forged itself a firm reputation as one of the most prestigious, forward-thinking labels on the international electronic music circuit.

Home to some of underground techno’s biggest hitters (Regis, Mark Broom, The Advent, Ken Ishii, Takaaki Itoh, Tensal, P.E.A.R.L and Arnaud Le Texier to name just a few) and often given the same reverence as labels such as Tresor, R&S and Music Man, what Cristian and his label partner Ian Axide have built over the past twenty years is nothing short of remarkable.

Now, as the label looks to continue this fine run of form into the new decade, Cristian’s long time label mate Ian Axide unveils his incredible new EP ‘Close To Hell’. A four-part package showcasing the very best in underground techno, Ian’s EP will be released on April 24. 

Best known for delivering highly experimental sounds and hypnotic atmospheres with a uniquely underground treatment, Black Codes represents a beacon of consistency and musical innovation as it continues to earn widespread international support from a growing legion of dedicated fans and techno followers the world over.

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Close To Hell

Premiere: Ian Axide "Rotation" - Black Codes Experiments

@jayclarke-official - The Kicker (Soma571d)
1. Straight Through
2. Overlook
3. The Spark
4. Kicker
5. Plus **Bandcamp exclusive track**

UK techno don Jay Clarke joins the Soma ranks with The Kicker. Jay has started making his mark on the global techno scene with some serious releases via the awesome Klockworks label, and of course his own BLACKAXON imprint. Jay’s sound is characterised by elements of straight-up intense techno, blended with deeper Detroit-esque elements, culminating in a unique and well-produced style.

Straight Through opens up Jay’s Soma account and focuses firmly on the dance floor. Looped out, driving percussive elements push the track as hypnotic synths keep the rhythm flowing. Overlook has a tribalistic feel to it as wooden percussion work into a perfectly orchestrated groove allowing chopping hi hats and rides to deliver intensity as swelling atmosphere keep things ominous. Taking things down a deeper path, The Spark bounds with a well-crafted groove as spatial synth work brings more melodic and emotive aspects to the forefront. Title track The Kicker offers up the most diverse sounding cut on the EP with broken beat rhythms and discordant, almost jazzy synths breathing a distinct life throughout the track.

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering.

The Kicker EP

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Jay Clarke - Plus *BANDCAMP ONLY (Soma571d)

premiere of "Recta" by @Arkantechno
taken from the EP "Chromogenia", released soon on @Autonome-Records

EP Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2020/05/19/arkan-chromogenia-ep-autonome-records/

Arkan - Recta [ATNM008 | Premiere]

premiere of "Driving To North" by Repressed Mind
taken from sampler "Monuments", released soon on Sculptures

Sampler Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2020/09/10/various-monuments-sculptures/

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Artist: Repressed Mind | @repressed_mind
Label: Sculptures | @scultpures

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Repressed Mind - Driving To North [SCLPTRS007 | Premiere]

Queer collective Gegen Berlin is presenting its second release under its label Gegen Records. 'GEGENDIGITAL001' various artist compilation features eight tracks from all female (and beyond) techno producers, 2XNI, Monya, madwoman, Estel, Martina S., Esther Duijn, Lady Maru and Hybral. 

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'GEGENDIGITAL001' VA will be available after the 27th of November https://gegenberlin.bandcamp.com/album/gegendigital001 

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GEGENDIGITAL001

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