Buy here: found.ee/spandau20-010

Spandau20, an imprint named after the Western Berlin district and focused on artists from the area, delivers techno in all diverse forms – from warehouse and electronic peak time beats to breaks and IDM, balancing the old and new school sounds flawlessly. With a focus on vinyl releases, for the collectors, Spandau20 has lately also focused on its label nights, with showcases at Fabric, Bassiani and many others.

The label’s 10th release features 10 tracks that epitomise the musical diversity of Spandau20 and the progressive musical mindset of its roster, calling on the label favourites and Spandau natives to deliver brand new and exciting music. This special release even features one track that all artists have worked on together: ‘Come Closer’, a swarming, slithering beginning featured as the VA’s opener. Its barely coherent female vocal echoing amidst a cacophony of demon-like effects.

The chilling ambience captured at the offset transcends into the first full length track by Elli Acula, ‘Floating Eyes’, a cur characterised by an authoritative, pounding bass featuring calculated percussive rolls and metallic overtones to make for a face-scrunching opener to this devilish collection of works. FJAAK follow for the first of twin cameo appearances, partnering up with fellow live supremo and hardware aficionado KiNK. On ‘Overbridge’ the trio deliver a cavernous, rolling number driven by a deep thrumming bass in addition to a razor-edged lead synth, and pulsating technopattern. Dajusch is known for incorporating his years of classical study in with his immersive musical style – and with his VA effort the Berlin native neatly showcases this. Easing the energy slightly, ‘Move’ escalates from its warm, melodic intro into rumbling goliath of a beat comprising a looping, slew of gassy harmonics. 

The momentum of the release shifts considerably with the introduction of acutely versatile producer, DJ and sound artist Claus. The artist from Spandau leans his track ‘Bloomscroll’ towards sparse, dubby sonics in which he intricately ties together to form churning, burgeoning soundscape. FJAAK jolt proceedings back into the techno groove with their signature blend of arresting sub-bass and reverberating rhythms, which come thick, fast and heavy on ‘Jackfruit’. The abstract wonder of Anna Z’s broken-beat like stylings is fully explored on ‘Icy Liq’. It’s outlandish and amorphous in its execution, causing a clattering percussive chaos that’s choicely pieced together by the modular-extraordinaire. Nikk stealthy moves into breaks territory with his track ‘Down In The Shadows’, packing a trap-like snare with an acid-flecked melody and dawn-breaking, dream-like textures. The penultimate track on the VA is ‘Tufted’. J.Manuel expertly employs a chorus of robot-like sonics that course through a short-circuiting low-end to produce a pacy, inescapable journey via a whirling, merciless beat. He is joined by the legendary producer Tobi Neumann for their menacingly ambient number titled ‘Fennec.’ In parts a nod to UK dubstep, the duo concocts a fierce admixture of styles bolstering tribal-like components with industrialised overtones and methodically crafted drum-fills.

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We're back with a fresh edition of our podcast series! 
Kicking things off, the first episode features a mix from our very own Mezer The Architect. 
Each month, we'll showcase a different artist from the scene.

I.C. MIX 001 - Mezer The Architect

Dajusch - Move

Artist: MAURER
Mastering by: Charles Accarisi
Artwork by: Esso Dyer

Artist Social Media:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/maurersc
IG: https://instagram.com/maurer_
BC: https://maurermusic.bandcamp.com

Label Social Media:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/transition_ofc
IG: https://instagram.com/transition_ofc
BC: https://transitionofc.bandcamp.com

Premiere: MAURER – Blurred Exit [TRSN034]

Release Date: 25.04.2025

Life In Patterns returns with Symmetry of Chaos, a six-track EP by SLV available in vinyl and digital formats. Out on April 25, 2025, this EP embodies the Paris based label’s signature aesthetic—where dub-chord depth, organic textures, and high-impact rhythms converge into a hypnotic, immersive club experience.

SLV crafts a sonic narrative that balances atmospheric tension with raw, driving energy. Deep, resonant chords intertwine with pulsating low-end grooves, while intricate percussions and evolving textures create a sense of controlled chaos on the dancefloor. Designed for both peak-time intensity and deeper explorations, Symmetry of Chaos is a bold statement in contemporary techno.

Support the Artist: 
https://soundcloud.com/slv-berlin
https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/artist/6skmfLMn6Sb1VVutCoSO8E
https://www.beatport.com/artist/slv-de/555469
https://it.ra.co/dj/slv-de
https://slvdemusic.bandcamp.com/

Support the Label: 
https://life-in-patterns.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/life_in_patterns_
https://soundcloud.com/life-in-patterns
http://www.life-in-patterns.net
https://www.facebook.com/lifeinpatterns.net

BCCO Premiere: SLV - Distrezor [LIP013]

SEVEN’s latest release is a colab between label co-founder CRYME and his friend Ben Reymann (Room Trax). Itstands as perfect example of how house and techno complement each other. „Saveur de Monbi“ exemplifies SEVEN’s commitment to blending classic and modern sounds, delivering an EP that is both timeless and fresh.

Out now on Digital Download and 12" Vinyl from selected record stores and SEVEN's Bandcampn store.


Saveur de Monbi

Buy on Bandcamp

Premiere | CRYME x Ben Reymann - Midnight Journey (Volpe Remix) [SEVEN7005]

Buy Link: https://transitionofc.bandcamp.com/album/trsn036-moving-maniacs-ep
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Track Title: Fast Forward
Artist: Groef
Album: Moving Maniacs EP
Label: TRSN (Transition)
Catalog No.: TRSN036
Release Date: 27.06.2025
Format: 12" Vinyl + Digital
Mastering: Charles Accarisi
Artwork: Esso Dyer

Tracklist: 
01. Fast Forward 
02. Strapped Tight
03. The Flatser
04. Fixed Gear
05. Fast Forward (Ferdinger Remix)
06. Fixed Gear (Bours? Remix)

Groef
https://soundcloud.com/groeef
https://instagram.com/groef___

TRSN (Transition)
https://soundcloud.com/transition_ofc
https://instagram.com/transition_ofc
https://transitionofc.bandcamp.com
https://transitionofc.com

Moving Maniacs

Fast Forward

Premiere: Groef – Fast Forward [TRSN036]

Support here: https://maisoncloserecords.bandcamp.com/album/subduct 

New EP upcoming on Maison Close Records, [MCR015] by french rising talent Hyden.
Subduct EP : 4 tracks on wax 12 inch 140gr + 1 digital bonus, out everywhere on June 20 2025.
5 surgical tracks of rhythmic, taut, textured techno, fitted for the club.

PREMIERE: Hyden - Balance [MCR015]

Alive Again

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I'm Different

Rounded

@FJAAK & @ELLIACULA present SPANDAU20 + CROWD

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