BLOCKHSofMRC/PEACE2015

Techno

Techno, not more, not less

Spektre's 'Cyclic Operations' is out now on Beatport: http://btprt.dj/1hd0VrP
Released worldwide on 18th November.

Welcomed back onto the label with their Toolroom debut album 'Cyclic Operations', Spektre look set to smash the Techno charts as Filthy Rich and Paul Maddox deliver one of the most anticipated artist albums of 2013. This dynamic duo are widely considered to be one of the best new, up and coming acts of the year gaining support from some of the world's best Techno DJs and producers including Carl Cox, Dubfire, Richie Hawtin & Sven Vath, alongside collaborations with UMEK, Christian Cambas, Miniminds, Subfractal and remixes by artists including Uto Karem, Jon Rundell, Gorge, Nicole Moudaber, Christian Smith and Wehbba.

Returning to Toolroom after their debut Techno banger 'Turbine' featured on the hugely successful Rhythm Distrikt compilation, this prestigious production duo are back with a release which showcases their killer hooks and distinctive sounds alongside haunting vocals and deep, atmospheric tones. 'Cyclic Operations' captures the best of Spektre's unique sound, starting off, delving into the darker side of Techno and finishing leaving the listener with those classic slick, smooth, Techno vibes.

Including 14 tracks and a full-length DJ mix, the album is cleverly divided up by a series of short musical interludes; 'Introduction' with its dark vocals, 'Intersection' with its futuristic, apocalyptic feel and 'Intervention' which is more uplifting and upbeat. Album highlights include 'Let Me Tell You' which features the strong vocals of Montserrat, 'Sense In Madness' with its spooky synths and powerful basslines, the mystical 'Ghosts In The Machine' with its futuristic sounds, the feel good summer tune 'Opus' and the beautiful 'Steel City Sunrise' which ends the album with smooth echoing vocals and a chilled melodic atmosphere.

Beautifully atmospheric, 'Cyclic Operations' is an album that will connect with DJ's and producers across the dance spectrum; a glorious culmination of all things dark and wonderful. This is one Toolroom release that you cannot afford to miss! EXSPEKT THE UNEXSPEKTED…

http://www.toolroomrecords.com/
http://www.spektre.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/SpektreLive
https://twitter.com/SpektreLive

Spektre - 'Skuz' - OUT NOW

HINZ & RUHMHARDT - PANTHER EP
[SECOND STATE AUDIO: SNDST002]
 A: Hinz & Ruhmhardt - Doch
B: Hinz & Ruhmhardt - Panther

PREORDER VINYL
Decks.de: bit.ly/1nx5Bcu
Amazon: amzn.to/1i6pByc
Juno Records: bit.ly/1tLFDTl

DIGITAL
Beatport: btprt.dj/1nSxGLw 
iTunes: bit.ly/1qy33hJ 
Traxsource: bit.ly/1oOavps

Hinz & Ruhmhardt come out of the gate full speed on their first EP with Doch. 
A grinding and relentless kick drum, hi-hat and snare combo that no doubt hypnotizes even the most relenting soul. Those merits alone can command a dance floor but, combined with a single organ line that is equal parts villainous, psychedelic, and beautiful while being perfectly constructed with a masters knowledge in the art of tension and suspense, they have conceived a magnum opus of grand proportions.
An aural field fusing the finest elements of both heaven and hell.

Hinz & Ruhmhardt - Doch

DJ Hyperactive - Venus (Truncate Remix)

L.B. Dub Corp | Roller feat. Function (Len Faki Interpretation)

LAD026 Tale Of Us & Mind Against – Astral 
Get it here: http://btprt.dj/1j96pHe

Is the doctrine of the mind fully contained within the physical brain? Or are there places that we can traverse, places between places, that exist outside of ourselves and the consensual reality we all seem to inhabit? Close your eyes and just try it for a second. You may be surprised where you go…

Exploring this theme of journeying beyond our strict sense of self, label mates and friends Tale of Us and Mind Against have joined together once again to create a work that works, fittingly, well past the summation of it’s parts. Playing with tension and release and a restrained but expressive sonic palate that paints a picture without words, these accomplished artists from the Life and Death team bring us to a place that seems to surely exist. Even if we might not be able to pinpoint exactly where that is.

Artist: Tale Of Us & Mind Against 
Title:  Astral
Format: Digital & 12”
Digital Release Date: 05.10.2015
Physical Release Date: tbc

Tracklisting Digital & 12”:

1. Astral
	             
Astral written and produced by Tale Of Us & Mind Against 

LAD026 Tale Of Us & Mind Against - Astral

Release date (vinyl & digital format): 16th of October 2015

TRACKLIST
A. Our Father
AA. A Better Way Of Living

INFO
Since the turn of the decade Token has by and large been an exclusive platform for the music of Inigo Kennedy, Ø [Phase] and Ctrls. The Belgian label has, however, remained on point by putting out formidable productions by Rich Oddie & Ancient Methods’ Eschaton project, German powerhouse Rødhåd and Spanish heavy weights Oscar Mulero and Christian Wünsch as Spherical Coordinates, to some intercontinental fare by Xhin and Go Hiyama. Token, an iron clad operation continuously manufacturing unyielding techno, has always, deep within its impenetrable shell, had a soft spot for British techno. And following a reissue of Mark Broom’s “Two”, maintaining the glacial release rate of Rodz-Konez legend Makaton, and welcoming Surgeon to its fold with the thunderous Fixed Action Pattern 12”, the Belgian label seeks out some fresh UK blood by inviting James Shaw, aka Sigha, to debut on the label with a stylistically sleek and suitably booming 12”, Our Father / A Better Way Of Living.

On equal part, Sigha’s Token debut chalks up another milestone for the Berlin-based Englishman, not only because his name is now up there with the likes of the aforementioned, but Our Father / A Better Way Of Living provides Sigha with his first release away from a label that Shaw’s not intrinsically related to. Prior to this it’s been Scuba’s Hotflush, Shifted’s Avian, James Ruskin’s Blueprint and Shaw’s own Our Circula Sound that have unleashed his productions, and Sigha now steps up to deliver Token a linear 12” full of cosmic flavour and warehouse attitudes that judiciously falls between the sonic aesthetics of Inigo Kennedy’s twinkling melancholia and the interlocking kick drums and basslines of Ø [Phase]. And there’s no doubting that both Token and Sigha are better for it.

Words by James Manning

www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords

TOKEN56 - Sigha - Our Father / A Better Way Of Living

Released September 28th on Terminal M
Out on beatport: http://btprt.dj/1HJt9UK
Out on vinyl: http://bit.ly/11ZFwtK

Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidmayer.keinemusik
Homepage: www.keinemusik.com
Booking: till@cliquebookings.com

Hunzed & Harvey - Cala Salada (David Mayer Remix)

"Back in the second room, the undisputed set of the night was beginning. Werkdiscs and Lux Rec favourite Helena Hauff took over from Objekt and from the second she stepped up, commanded the floor, delivering an absolute monster of a set that showed us exactly why she’s been on the receiving end of so much widespread praise recently.

Grubby, distorted techno, dark and dingy EBM, knackered, brutal electro and rancid acid were all stitched together with impeccable skill as she kept us moving like a crowd possessed. The Hamburg native was constantly grafting, digging records out of her bag and meshing together fresh new records with dusty hidden gems with the skill of a master selector." - - Read the full review: www.skiddle.com/news/all/Meat-Free-Presents-20-Years-of-Blueprint-review/28586

A massive MASSIVE thankyou to @Helena-Hauff for setting off Room 2 of our 20 Years of Blueprint Records event, alongside James Ruskin, Luke Slater, Regis and Objekt. 

www.thisismeatfree.com

Helena Hauff 16.04.16 [3hr live mix] @Mantra, Manchester | Meat Free x 20 Yrs of Blueprint Records

B1_Expansion [WM001]
Vinyl_ bit.ly/WM_01 
Digital_ http://smarturl.it/Wm001

‘Warehouse Music’ is the new imprint brought to you by London based DJ and Producer Ryan Aitchison, AKA Mella Dee.

Growing up in South Yorkshire, Mella Dee’s early musical influences originated from the sounds coming out of warehouses in and around his stomping ground. This soon developed into a love of the burgeoning scene and audio palette from warehouse parties worldwide; hardcore, house, bleeps, techno and everything in between. With a respectful nod to the impact this had on him, Aitchison strives to create his own take on warehouse music with his new project.

www.facebook.com/WarehouseMusicMD
@warehousemusicrecords
www.facebook.com/melladeemusic

Dj Stingray - Potential

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