German electro producer Martin Matiske has recently breathed new life into his Blackploid alias. The project’s revival continues to bear fruit with the Strange Stars EP, Matiske’s third Blackploid release of 2021 and second for Central Processing Unit after issuing March’s Cosmic Traveler EP through the Sheffield label.

Blackploid’s two CPU drops have more in common than just stargazing titles. Those who enjoyed Cosmic Traveler will find plenty to like again in these four tracks, with Matiske serving up another quartet of snappy machine-funk joints this time around. However, while there is certainly a throughline between Cosmic Traveler and Strange Stars, this EP also finds Blackploid pushing the envelope at points by taking risks with his synth tones which thrill and enliven the record.

In keeping with the cosmic theme of Blackploid’s recent output, Strange Stars kicks off with ‘Star Patrol’. While this opening cut is full of the same needle-gun basslines and dinky synths that characterised Cosmic Traveler, the drum programming eschews the broken beats favoured by many in the scene for a straight house/techno snap. It makes for a very groovy jam, one with Drexciya, Computer World-era Kraftwerk and a pinch of Space Dimension Controller in its mix.

Indeed, the only track on Strange Stars which skips along on a broken beat is second entry ‘The Signal’. ‘The Signal’ also features some of Blackploid’s most impressive electronics programming to date, announcing itself with a brilliantly unusual synth that sounds like an old video game unit which has just gained sentience. When this alien tone is combined with another precision-engineered bassline the track invokes the grizzly bangers of the L.I.E.S. label, though the keyboard stabs which enter periodically also hint to the funkier electro of, say, Egyptian Lover.

‘The Unseen’, the first B-side of Strange Stars, finds Blackploid bringing together many of the things which made the two previous tunes such standouts. A steady four-on-the-floor and a slightly haunted feel to the synth choices casts back to ‘Star Patrol’, but much like ‘The Signal’ this joint also features some rather weird tones which are a hair’s breadth away from machine malfunction. It’s a feeling which runs through to closing cut ‘Light Corridor’, a number where melodies and anti-melodies zip around an array of gurgling electronic cells.

Martin Matiske’s fine run of Blackploid EPs continues with the intergalactic electro stylings of Strange Stars.

RIYL: Drexciya, Cardopusher, Legowelt, Beau Wanzer, Jensen Interceptor

Strange Stars

Blackploid - Strange Stars

TL Premiere #833 (2022.02.07) : Zobol - Caelum [Wave Function Records]

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For this 31th Premiere of 2022, we have a track by the Electro Producer from Birmingham (UK) "Zobol" titled ‘Caelum’ from his forthcoming debut 2x12" Album "Waveform Trajectory" on Sound Synthesis' Vinyl label based in Malta : Wave Function Records.

"Zobol - Waveform Trajectory" should be available from February 21, 2022 in 2x12" vinyl.

Pre-orders up on all shops near you: Clone, Juno, Deejay, Phonica, Horizon Music, MyVinylRecord Shop and more!

Pre-order  :  
▶︎ Clone : www.clone.nl/item67646.html
▶︎ deejay.de : www.deejay.de/Zobol_Waveform_Trajectory_2x12_WF02_Vinyl__989428
▶︎ Juno : www.juno.co.uk/products/zobol-waveform-trajectory/860603-01

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Release Info :

Zobol - Waveform Trajectory [WF02]

Format: Vinyl 2xLP

Mighty fine Electro album from Zobol and a great follow up to the Sound Synthesis debut last year!

Sound Synthesis : "We move forward on to the second release on Wave Function , which comes by the amazing Electro Producer Zobol with his first ever Debut album Waveform Trajectory. Exciting stuff! 
I have always been a fan of Zobol's work and we have become good friends over the past years helping each other in music production tips, life problems haha and also collaborating together via his label Distorted Sensory Perception as well.
For me personally, Zobol is one of the best story tellers in the Electro scene and this album proves just that."

Previews : https://soundcloud.com/sound-synthesis-official/wf02-zobol-waveform-trajectory

Tracklist :
A1. First Contact
A2. Stranger's Echo Chamber
B1. Footwerk
B2. Caelum
C1. Sinking
C2. Schrödinger Equation
D1. Probability Density
D2. Wave-Particle Duality

Est. Release date: 21st Feb

Distributed by Under The Radar / Clone
Mastering : blackparticle
Artwork : Jon Chmielewski

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Follow Zobol :
Bandcamp : www.zobol.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/ZobolUK
Instagram : www.instagram.com/jonski.zobol
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/Zobol

Follow Wave Function Records : 
Facebook : www.facebook.com/wav3function
Instagram : www.instagram.com/wavefunctionrecords
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/sound-synthesis-official
Website : www.sonic-space-music.com/wavefunction

Waveform Trajectory

Caelum

TL PREMIERE : Zobol - Caelum [Wave Function Records]

TL Premiere #872 (2022.03.20) : vaimler - Relic

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For this 70th Premiere of 2022, we have a self-released track from the electronic music producer born in the UK "vaimler" titled ‘Relic’.

"vaimler - Relic" will be available from March 27, 2022 in digital only on Bandcamp : https://vaimler.bandcamp.com

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Follow vaimler :
Bandcamp : www.vaimler.bandcamp.com
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/vaimler

Relic

TL PREMIERE : vaimler - Relic

Six tracks of dark energy, driving rhythms, futuristic sounds and deep atmosphere by dutch producer Lloyd Stellar. Electro rooted in genre classics but with a very original touch. Don't miss!

Randomized Lifeforms

Buy Vinyl / Digital

PDR010 - A3 - Lloyd Stellar - Waiting In Paradise (Preview)

Zeitkonsument

steve urkle

PolarBearSlimxx10-11-25

LAMENTOS

Art Mechanical
COG 003
Junq
B2. Lila Dreams

COG003 B2.Lila Dreams

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Big thanks to Carl Finlow and Alek Stark! It was an honour doing this remix. Keep the movement going! 

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CARL FINLOW | MIDI ARCHEOLOGY

Fundamental Records 019 - 7x12” Vinyl Record Box

Remixes by
The Exaltics | Cygnus | Radioactive Man | ADJ
Jensen Interceptor | Morphology & Sync24 | Mr. Velcro Fastener | Hardfloor

From REMIX CONTEST:
Brice Kelly | Relaxant | Varaz | Dibu-Z | Acédie | N-Ter

- Limited Edition Wooden Box 250 units

- Certified Limited Edition Hand Numbered

- 4x12" High Quality Vinyl Records with tracks by Carl Finlow

- 2x12" High Quality Vinyl Records with remixes by The Exaltics, Cygnus, Radioactive Man, ADJ, Jensen Interceptor, Morphology & Sync24, Mr. Velcro Fastener, Hardfloor

- 1x12” from the REMIX CONTEST - www.fundamental-records.com/remix

- ELECTRO MUSIC, THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUTH
T-Shirt included with the CARL FINLOW 7x12” VINYL RECORDS BOX. High quality black T-Shirt silkscreen printed using recyclable white ink

- Info-sheet about the project silkscreen printed, personally signed by Carl Finlow

- Direct access to midi data, including Ableton Live project files and individual samples (www.fundamental-records.com/data-share)

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HOW TO PRE-ORDER
Write us here with your full name, address, postal code, phone contact for the transport agency and T-Shirt size and we will write you back with the best shipping price to your city:
info@fundamental-records.com
>>>>>For the first orders we made a special version of this project, so if you are interested on it write fast!
Also you can pre-order thru our Bandcamp
fundamentalrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/car…pre-order

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REMIX CONTEST
For more info check this link:
www.fundamental-records.com/remix

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CARL FINLOW - MIDI ARCHEOLOGY
Written and Produced by Carl Finlow
FR019
Mastered by Alek Stark
Artwork by Alek Stark
Silkscreen Printed by Anais Jiménez
All Rights Reserved Fundamental Records
www.fundamental-records.com - www.vinyl-records-mastering.com

Carl Finlow - Mr Machine (Sound Synthesis Remix)

7 cuts of machine funk from the abyssal plain!

DW002 /// Jeremiah R - Tales from the Dark Reef Out now!

Pyramid Of Knowledge - Mental Manipulation (Audio Sample)

Submersive Underground | Orbital Mechanics 

DJ & Live Bookings: will@fortsetzen.com

Distribution: https://clone.nl
Email: keifarr88@gmail.com

Carl Finlow - Mr Machine (Sound Synthesis Remix)

Sound Synthesis | Wave Function