Techno

release date (vinyl / cd / digital): 21st of October

“I've intended to do an album for a long while. The tracks draw upon ideas going back to various points over the last 12 years or so - some of the hooks I wrote years ago other bits are brand new. In some ways I wanted it to reflect a personal arc and the way I tend to do things  - never rushed”

‘Frames of Reference’ is the some 12 years in the making debut album from UK based techno producer Ø [Phase].

Best known by his work on the Belgium based Token Records his style ranges from gritty minimal techno to Detroit influenced material. His debut ‘Module Overload’ was released on London’s Lost/Cosmic records in 2000 and was followed by a string of productions for London's Surface/Inceptive Records and Ben Sims Ingoma imprint.

The move to Token came in 2007, he shortly after began DJing professionally and has since performed at parties across the globe whilst becoming a regular guest at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain performing alongside esteemed peers and supporters such as Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki and Ben Klock. His continued works have seen constant support throughout the techno world and have featured in CD mixes by Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, François Kevorkian and Fumiya Tanaka amongst others. Alongside his production work Ø [Phase] is also a mastering engineer and on/off artwork designer. Starting out at London’s prestigious Sony Music/Whitfield Street Studios, he has cut records for numerous underground dance acts as well as working on projects for mainstream artists.

Now after a string of acclaimed releases on Token and a selection of remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Peter Van Hoesen comes Ø [Phase]’s debut long-player ‘Frames of Reference’. Opening with the brooding and building swirl of ‘Binary Opposition (Process 3)’ Ø [Phase] sets out his template of evolving, richly textured atmospheres underpinned by shards of dark and light. ‘The Bwiti Initiate’ revolves around a bouncing techno rhythm that could most certainly traverse the house/techno divide whilst ‘Distracted’ and ‘Misaligned’ are the kind of unadulterated, pummeling, cavernous techno tracks that have made Lost such a party institution.
Then we have tracks like the soft beating ‘Just Another Dance’ providing a lighter edge, embellished with warmth and strings and the thick, densely woven tapestry of ‘Shadow Caster’ which goes from experimental to dancefloor and back again with consummate ease. The off-kilter lilt of ‘Perplexed’ drags us further into the dark before keys and a hint of a melody draw us back upwards for air whilst the fat driving bass of ‘Dirtro II’ and funkier edged menace of ‘On The Edge’ show a virtuoso producer at the top of his game. The closing introspection of ‘Self Deceit’ wallows in subtle nuances before a mid section synth and string intervention pulls us back from the brink before finally descending into the void.


Tracklist: 

2LP 
A1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
A2. The Bwiti Initiate
B1. Distracted
B2. Dirtro II
C1. Misaligned
C2. Just Another Dance (album version)
D1. Shadow Caster
D2. Self Deceit

CD & Digital:
1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
2. The Bwiti Initiate
3. Distracted
4. Dirtro II
5. On The Edge
6. Perplexed
7. Misaligned
8. Just Another Dance (album version)
9. Shadow Caster
10. Self Deceit

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Frames Of Reference

Ø [Phase] - The Bwiti Initiate

"Going to be releasing a series of 3 EPs called Phenix over the next few months. Here's a track from the first one. Next London show is on 14 March: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?554428"

Scuba - Cyanide (PNX001)

Gary Beck - Egoist (Original)

Paul Woolford - Erotic Discourse (Dense & Pika Remix)

Our favorite heroes are back on Phobiq and start things off with the bang of &#8220;The Grudge&#8221;, which boasts an unmistakeable riff and chords that remind us of the good old days. The locomotive groove provides the momentum while the boys show off their skills with some distressed synthesis and clever, spacious arrangement. 
&#8220;Thoughtcrime&#8221; picks right up with a grinding rhythm section, and the spotlight is geared towards even more chord goodness. Cavernous effects keep reminding us of who we are listening to and persistent hi-hats drive this one all the way home.

Spektre - Thoughtcrime (Original Mix)

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Electric Rescue - Ceaseless Research

André Winter and Hatzler -  Kwantum  SENSO SOUNDS 003

Heiko Laux' 5th solo album coming late November on Kanzleramt

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Heiko Laux - Fernweh (Fernweh | ka167)

The one and only Hollen is back on Deeperfect and &#8220;Kalypso&#8221; boasts a liquid bassline over a grinding rhythm section and cavernous effects. Percussive leads provide maximum momentum and meticulous programming does the brain, and body, good. On &#8220;Plucked&#8221;, crackling drums provide the backdrop for soaring synths and overall quirkiness, yet it is the mangled, haunting riff that steals the show on this one.

Hollen - Kalypso (Original Mix)

Nina Kraviz launches her трип (pronounced ‘trip’) label with a double-EP compilation entitled ’The Deviant Octopus’, featuring a pair of brand new productions from Kraviz alongside material from Terrence Dixon, emerging talent Parrish Smith & Bjarki, and veteran producers Exos & Steve Stoll.

The idea for трип has been gestating for some time with Nina Kraviz, an avid crate-digger and frequenter of numerous second-hand record stores, who has long wanted to begin a label of her own which would build on some of the principles of her beloved 90s techno labels in terms of attitude and aesthetics, whilst looking for forward-thinking modern productions that reflect her core tastes for idiosyncratic electronic music.

The art and title of 'The Deviant Octopus' comes from a single-sentence scenario dreamt up by Kraviz: “Without a moment's notice an Octopus appeared and devoured everyone in sight”. Supplied with this scenario, artist Tombo rendered his own unique visualization for the artwork that adorns the release sleeve. It's Kraviz's own nod to the labels that inspire her and grab her attention while digging through second hand records, the best of which were imbued with the unique personality of the people behind them. This extends to the sound Kraviz intends for трип: dusky, divergent and trippy music to stimulate brains, dreams and fantasies.

In this respect ‘The Deviant Octopus’ is a perfect introduction: Kraviz herself is represented on the tracklist by two new tracks that take up the mantle of last year’s Mr Jones EP by returning to the vocal-flecked hypnotic techno that marked out that release. Complimenting those are two new cuts from a true master of hallucinatory off-kilter techno, Terrence Dixon in his Population One guise.

Joining them will be a pair of names from the techno pantheon who have been huge influences on Kraviz: with a career that’s taken in releases on Synewave, Trax, Novamute and Richie Hawtin’s early-90s Probe Records, Steve Stoll has been mining his own variant on techno and acid minimalism for over twenty years, heading up the Proper NYC label and releasing under various pseudonyms, such as Cobalt, of which Kraviz has been a long-term fan. His counterintuitively titled ‘Pop Song’ sits alongside a 13-minute 90s techno excursion from Reykjavik’s Exos - the only previously-released cut (originally appearing on Thule Records sub-label Plast Trax in 1998) - together illustrating that трип will also live up to its name in the geographical sense: showcasing great music from historically vibrant electronic music scenes outside of the usual Detroit-Berlin axis.

With Kraviz looking to build a small repertory of talent around трип, this first release also makes room for two newer names: Bjarki is an Icelandic talent to keep a firm eye on, who drew Kraviz’s attention in a chance meeting after a gig at Copenhagen’s Culturebox club, after which he passed her a collection of mind-bendingly odd demos; while Parrish Smith is a talented Netherlands-based producer whose short yet impactful sketch ‘1.0 / 8.0 Afrika Genocide’ brings the second 12” to a bewitching close.

All tracks on ‘The Deviant Octopus’ will feature on Nina Kraviz’s DJ Kicks compilation, out in January 2015 on !K7 Records.

Tracklist: 
A1 Nina Kraviz - Prozimokampleme 
A2 Steve Stoll - Pop Song 
B1 Nina Kraviz - IMPRV 
B2 Bjarki - Polygon Pink Toast 
C1 Population One - Out of Control (Vocal mix) 
C2 Population One - Bonus Beats 
D1 Exos - Nuclear Red Guard 
D2 Parrish Smith - 1.0 : 8.0 Afrika Genocide

The Deviant Octopus

A1. Nina Kraviz - Prozimokampleme

martyn feat. spaceape - is this insanity (ben klock mix)

Paul Ritch - Pulse (Ron Costa Remix) [SCI+TEC]
http://www.beatport.com/release/pulse/1411442

Release date : 
Beatport : 17.12.2014
iTunes : 14.01.2015
Vinyl : 27.01.2015

It is hard to believe that it has been a full three years since our great friend Paul Ritch last featured on SCI+TEC with his awesome Circus EP. Well, he's back and bringing us a truly epic new single… PULSE.

With its machine gun snare and omnipresent bass pulse, the eleven minute (to the second) monster begins. The firing rounds of the drum and intense single note synth spark a flurry of sound before the track drops again with Ritch creating a chasmic feel, greatly enhanced by the hollow bongo riff that seems to echo within the great expanse.

Ron Costa takes on the remix challenge. Tightening the track with his thumping kick drum and vocal tricks, he creates a ripping groove that perfectly complements Paul's original.

Paul Ritch - Pulse (Ron Costa Remix) [SCI+TEC]

Ettica&#8217;s unmistakeable sound is all over his latest offering, &#8220;Nobody&#8217;s Slave&#8221;, with sticky sub bass and a proper, heads-down vibe welcoming the unsuspecting listener. The apocalyptic breakdown gives way to a caustic, pitched-down vocal rant which only adds to the dense atmosphere. The Deep Mix is slightly more bouncy, letting mangled electronics and cavernous effects fill in the gaps while the breakdown this time comes from a more melodic angle, courtesy of almost-epic synths.

Ettica - Nobody's Slave (Original Mix) [Say What? Recordings]

http://www.mixmag.net/music/exclusive/premiere-seth-troxler--phil-moffa

The next release on Hypercolour sees Seth Troxler and New York techno artist Phil Moffa combine for 'Rogue Music'

Seth's been a busy boy this year, teaming up with Art Department on 'Cruel Intentions', giving us a mix for the cover and releasing 'Space & Time' with The Martinez Brothers on their joint label Tuskegee Music. 

Pre-order 'Rogue Music': http://www.juno.co.uk/products/seth-troxler-phil-moffa-rogue-music/556411-01/

More exclusive music

Premiere: Seth Troxler & Phil Moffa 'Blue Rawls'

We welcome the one and only Hollen to his Transmit debut and once again he shows us why is at the top of his game at the moment. The title track comes storming in with bubbling low-end frequencies and frantic riffing that evolves over the length of the affair. Cavernous effects set the mood straight and a tense breakdown ensures maximum impact.&nbsp; &#8220;Airdrop&#8221; takes a more subliminal turn as hypnotic, looping electronics combine with the rubber band bassline and streamlined synths propel the affair to futuristic levels.

Hollen - Sinter (Original Mix)

The boys are back on Phobiq and introduce us to yet another page of their production story. &#8220;Crank&#8221; kicks things off with a bubbling bassline, before letting plucky stabs take control while loopy samples provide the necessary momentum. The apocalyptic, arpeggiated breakdown acts like the extra icing on the cake. &#8220;Optimus&#8221; is up next and holds the cavernous vibe down with heavy use of droned-out synths, grinding hats and eclectic sonic manipulation.

Loco & Jam - Optimus (Original Mix)

Its been a whirlwind three years for Joran Van Pol. A techno standoff between two legends was the young man's introduction to the scene, as Dubfire and Richie Hawtin battled to sign his first tracks. With a promise of more music for both, 2012's 'Untitled 2' announced the arrival of this exciting young talent. 

A second EP for Minus followed in 2013, backed by the much anticipated SCI+TEC debut, 'Implicit'. His track 'Contraction' was also signed to Ideal Audio for their '5UNF' compilation. 2014 was very much a year of touring, travelling and new experiences as Dutchman took his sound to the farthest reaches of the globe, all the time working on new music on his portable studio set up. 

The Perpetuous EP is a techno curveball from Rejected as Joran makes his label debut with a four track selection of minimal beats and elastic basslines. The sinister and unnerving air that permeates the EP begin s with 'Strayed' who's strong kick drum and growling fx make it perfect for the darker floors. The echoing bongs of the title track follow before we're taken deeper into the abstract and mainly beatless mystery of 'Shattered' and the closing deep throb and purr of 'Disoriented'.

Joran van Pol - Strayed (preview)

Gregor Tresher kicks off 2015 looking to break new soil with his first ever full release for John Digweed's Bedrock Records. 

Last year was as hectic as ever for the Gregor and he came into it on high from the success of his artist album Nightcolours and having closed out 2013 by releasing an astonishing Laurent Garnier remix of the title track, on his own imprint. 

Time to relax a little maybe? Not a chance. January saw the remixed version of the album hit the stores and this was backed within a few weeks by 'Taurus', Gregor's enticing collaboration with Petar Dundov. The summer saw him remix the Chymera classic 'Shadowdancer' and he closed 2014 with the superb 'Midas / Disturber' double-header. 

Somewhat of a musical chameleon, Tresher is as at home creating deeper shades of house for the likes of Moon Harbour and Ovum as he is techno rhythms for Music Man, Cocoon and Drumcode. 

With label boss Digweed a huge fan, Bedrock is yet another perfect fit for the German and he opens his account with the mighty, melodic and Kraken'esque 'Goliath' and the razor-sharp lightning bolt that is 'Stormblade'. 

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