UMWELT - Deep Space Exploration

On June 27, 2025, a long-dormant signal reactivates from Hamburg's hidden places: Helena Hauff and F#X return as Black Sites with R4 on Tresor Records—their first full-length album and the first release under the moniker since 2014. Like a hieroglyphic recently discovered and translated, R4 feels more like a long-awaited resumption than a comeback.

Recorded to tape with minimal editing or post-production the record is a classic example of the symbiotic relationship that can come from the interaction of human and machine. This punk ethos isn't invoked through distortion alone, but through method; in the album's breaking from the received wisdom of hardness tethered to speed as most of the tougher pieces are lower BPM and vice versa (with one notable exception in the mind-melting stomp of BLOKK).

Across ten tracks, Black Sites traverse a landscape where genre dissolves into intention. It migrates through electro's danceability, acid house's corrosion, and into the liminal realm of machine funk—a genre coined by Andrew Weatherall, which sounds like the results of technology dreaming of soul where the emphasis is on live execution, on immediacy over perfection—a sound forged in the act of creating, not polishing.

In a 2013 interview, around the time of the first Black Sites EP, Hauff was quoted as saying that she wants "things to fit together properly, but on another level, I really want them to make sense together." That principle animates R4: The album's form reveals itself in time, with each movement echoing and amplifying the others to create a synergistic whole.

From the opening crawl of C4 (a name that like the music foreshadows the explosions to come) to the end-of-the-night bliss of MOTHERJAM via the intense peaks of BLOKK, 707, and classic acid track 3D it's clear that R4 is a work made with serious intent; a refutation of a world where streaming has made the two-minute single the dominant musical form again. R4 demands immersion, not just attention. It is not a collection of tracks, but a singular, recursive experience: a mirror in which sound and listener repeatedly rediscover one another.

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Black Sites - C4

Buy: https://alessandroadriani.bandcamp.com/track/alessandro-adriani-body-play

Milan-based independent label Drums and Chants release an exclusive Web3 collection called ‘FRITTO MISTO’ introducing a selection of their underground community of musicians and artists.
Alessandro Adriani is a lot of things: producer, DJ, live performer and owner of the super prolific Mannequin Records label. The Berlin-based producer does the show at Berghain and Panorama Bar, a residency he’s held since early 2016.
In 2021 he contributed with an electro-killer remix of the opening theme of cult-classic-movie “Matrix”, with the new chapter “Resurrections”.
Artwork:  Daria Rastunina Show

Alessandro Adriani - Body Play

Social(ist) Edits series returns with 6 refixes by Pierre Labret, French electronic producer and head of the Abstract Reality Records label.
This selection of Acid, Electro, and Italo Disco remixes of old and obscure gems transports you into a distinctive side of Labret’s musical universe, one of cyborg bats dropping acidic guano on politicians, abandoned factories inhabited by grimy urban cryptids, and floating Mayan pyramids beneath a stormy, menacing night sky.
There is a fine line between the concepts of Edit and Remix on these tracks. Although the original audio elements were preserved and used as a foundation, Pierre has completely reinterpreted most of them by adding his own synthesizers and drum machines, creating a new meat carcass over the original skeleton.
The result is a collection of enhanced, radioactive mutant versions of the originals.
The release opens with an Edit of a track by late industrial artist and Palestine activist Muslimgauze.
Symbolically, the release will be out on June 17th, Bryn Jones’ birthday.
As always, all edits are available for free, but any support is welcome, as contributions from Muslimgauze’s Edit will be donated to an gascf.org organization supporting children in Gaza in order to help him carry on with his fight for human rights and Palestine.

https://soundcloud.com/pierrelabret
https://soundcloud.com/abstractrealityrecords

Social(ist) Edits: https://44100hzsocialclub.bandcamp.com/music

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Social(ist) Edits #8 - Labret (FREE DOWNLOAD) | SNIPPETS

New mix by https://soundcloud.com/zaatar_music!

Marie aka Zaatar is a Belgian-Moroccan DJ and producer based in France. 

Her style blends electro, EBM, and new beat, weaving retro energies with North African influences into sets that are as unpredictable as they are intense.

As a producer, you could have noticed her on labels such as Dischi Autunno, Ritmo Fatale, "R.A.ND x Echocentric" on DC Salas last album where she co-produced a track or "Es Mi Momento", the new label of Zimmer.

Enjoy the mix!

LYO#256 / Zaatar

We're thrilled to premiere "Gone (Chinaski’s Main Mix)", the lead track from Cormac’s upcoming EP Gone, out July 25 via Polari Records. Known for his emotional, Italo-inspired sound rooted in queer expression, Cormac teams up with Italo maestro Chinaski for a shimmering, synth-driven mix that’s as nostalgic as it is forward-thinking. This track captures the heart of the EP—raw, romantic, and made for late-night dancefloors.

@cormac @polarirecords @southofmouth

PREMIERE: Cormac - Gone (Chinaski's Main Mix) [ Polari Records ]

https://soundcloud.com/rapha707 https://soundcloud.com/hilltown-disco
🛒 https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/persephone

Hilltown Disco returns with their 12th Angel in our ongoing 'Angel Series', Persephone. All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at: www.artangeldundee.org.uk 

Joining the label to help raise awareness and funds are; Ivna Ji, Chupacabras, Hayter, Crossover Network, Rapha, Romphea, and Marickville Electronique. Artwork designed by Sarah Mattison, original piece by Art Angel participant - Mark Hamilton. Released 1st August 2025
Mastered by Ben Pest. Massive thank you to all those involved and those who continue to support the series.  https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/persephone

PREMIERE: Rapha - Alien Control [Hilltown Disco]

The remix album of "No Grave Can Hold Us Down" celebrates resilience, featuring diverse artists who reinterpret the original song.

- Mercúrio Gótico: Brazilian artist in Berlin blending dark wave with playful narratives, embodying a tropical vampire aesthetic.
- Professor Dictabeat: Known for his energetic performances and electronic beats, he captivates audiences with his dynamic presence.
- Bizarre Billy: DJ at KitKatClub and resident musician at DISCO BIZARRE, specializing in '70s disco, '80s HiNRG, and live remix sets.
- L: Mexican-American producer creating introspective EBM and Techno.
- Yeehaw! Reverse Cowboy: Mixes hard-edged EBM and industrial from his Arizona roots.
- 86DFROMHELL: Projects EBM and industrial sounds from Mexico City.
- MOFS: Costa Rican producer focused on Hard Techno and Ambient; releases include "Duality" and "Infernal."
- Berlin Bunny: Blends new wave, EBM, and techno; co-creator of Dark Disco.org promoting music and art.

This album transcends cultural barriers, connecting voices around resilience and affirming the transformative power of music!


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The remix album of "No Grave Can Hold Us Down" celebrates resilience through diverse interpretations by Mercúrio Gótico, Professor Dictabeat, Bizarre Billy, L, Reverse Cowboy, 86DFROMHELL, MOFS, and Berlin Bunny.

Bandcamp: danielknutz.bandcamp.com
Spotify: tinyurl.com/Danielknutzspotify
Instagram: Instagram.com/danielknutz
Contact: danielknutz@mail.de

Berlin Bunny music combines new wave, EBM, new beat, and post-punk with 80s and 90s nostalgia. As co-creator of Dark Disco.org, she promotes EBM and techno, hosts podcasts, and connects music and alternative art enthusiasts through showcasing local and international artists.

Support here!

Daniel Knutz - No Grave Can Hold Us Down (Berlin Bunny Remix)

PREMIERE COMME DES LARMES – CDL

PREMIERE CDL || Anatolian Weapons - Apathy Through Shock |Dalmata Daniel| 2025

Artist » Norwell - https://soundcloud.com/anatolianweapons

Ep Name » DDS10 

Label » DALMATA DANIEL - https://soundcloud.com/dalmata-daniel

Budapest, Hungary

Format: Vinyl 12"  + Digital Album

Limited to 300 copies.

12" vinyl on black comes in black disco sleeve & lockable plastic bag with an A6 folded insert card (cut-out image on the front, tracklist and credits on the back)

Release date: September 12, 2025

💲 BUY HERE 💲>>> https://dalmatadaniel.bandcamp.com/album/dds09

With its 10th edition, Dalmata Daniel’s split series brings together two artists who have both left their mark on the label’s compilations, now presenting their first full releases on the imprint. Anatolian Weapons and The Spy approach electronic music from different angles, one rooted in hypnotic techno rituals, the other in raw electro and post-punk energy. Both craft sounds that thrive in the shadows of the dancefloor.

On the A-side, Anatolian Weapons delivers three cold, hypnotic cuts. "Trapped" opens with heavy EBM percussion and a buzzkill bassline, setting a tense, mechanical tone. "Further Spiralling Down" sinks deeper into darkness with a grinding low end, tight drums, and electro-tinged claps, forming the side’s relentless highlight. "Apathy Through Shock" closes with pounding, catatonic rhythms and a mournful, otherworldly melody, pushing the listener into disorienting depths.

Flipping over, The Spy’s raw, electro-driven energy takes hold. "Same Blur" channels sharp electro beats with a punkish sneer and cosmic synth lines. "Falling", featuring The Spy’s own vocals, leans into melancholic new wave, pairing bouncy rhythms with bittersweet melodies. The closing "Pretending" drifts into the darkest corners, offering low-slung, haunted electro layered with distant, spectral harmonies. 

DDS10
A1 ‎– A2 – A3 Written & Recorded by ‎– Anatolian Weapons in Athens, 2022
B1 ‎– B2 – B3 Written & Recorded by ‎– The Spy in Amsterdam, 2022-2023

Art Direction‎ – Daniel Jani (Studio Jetski)
www.instagram.com/studiojetski

Mastered by ‎– A.P (GS Mastering & Post)
www.ghostsounds.net

Executive Producer ‎– Max Sinclair

Dalmata Daniel: dalmatadaniel.com
Triple Vision Record Distribution: distribution.triplevision.nl

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DDS10

PREMIERE CDL || Anatolian Weapons - Apathy Through Shock |Dalmata Daniel| 2025

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Lvcerate specializes in eccentric experiences, leaning into the darker corners of the dancefloor sound. His minimalistic approach is anchored in a dramatic and confident ambience, characterized by a pervasive acidic touch, EBM motifs, edgy drums and avant-garde flair. He aims to convey introspective narratives while fostering a subtle connection with electronic music. Starting as a drummer in various Post-Punk and Punk bands, his embrace of genres like Industrial, Electro, New Beat, Techno, Dark Disco, Italo and New Wave led him to begin producing Electronica. Welcome Lvcerate from Kyiv to the Blank Wave family with guest mix 109!

Follow: @lvcerate

Artwork: @silent-shouts

Tracklist:

01. Last Chance - Disco Star Life
02. B1980 - ​​Quiet confidence 
03. Diac - KTMA 
04. Inverted Sides - Deidad Hipnota (Magnum Opus Remix) 
05. Calystarr - Stronger Than Ever 
06. Década 2 - De Tanto Jugar A La Distopía 
07. Madd Rod - Strangepain
08. Hugo Dirac - Mirage 
09. CT KIDOBO - Careful 
10. Hungry Boys - Nightloop (Mufti remix) 
11. Break 3000 - Electronique 
12. STIGMA - I will make you undestand 
13. Skorpions - Session With The Therapist
14. Accelerated Corrosion - No Title 
15. DAWL - Intence perception 
16. M-Link - La Musica 
17. Década 2 - D.I.Y.
18. Ryvage, Djedjotronic - Basalte (Djedjotronic Remix)

Blank Wave Guest Mix 109: Lvcerate

New mix to step into a forbidden city where shadows breathe neon and desire collides with violence.
Pounding EBM sequences, industrial grit and darkwave atmospheres. The soundtrack to a world torn between desire and decay.

A descent into darkness and evil.

ENJOY!

UMWELT - Deep Space Exploration

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