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TL Premiere #780 (2021.12.05) : Fasme & Maelstrom - Ciliae [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 330th Premiere of 2021, we have a track by the young French producer based in Nantes "Fasme" & the French electronic music producer and co-founder of RAAR "Maelstrom" titled ‘Ciliae’ from their forthcoming EP "Lotus 48" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (CPU Records).

"Fasme & Maelstrom - Lotus 48" will be available on December 17, 2021 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl EP + Digital. 

▶︎ Pre-order : https://centralprocessingunit.bandcamp.com/album/lotus-48

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Release Info :

Fasme & Maelstrom - Lotus 48 [Central Processing Unit]

Preview : soundcloud.com/cpurecords/fasme-maelstrom-lotus-48

2021 has been something of a banner year for Central Processing Unit. Less than a decade on from its first release, the Sheffield imprint brought up a century of catalogue items earlier in 2021 with Cygnus’ fittingly-titled ‘100% Dope’ EP.

Reaching such a milestone would cause many to pause and reflect on their achievements. However, as well as taking stock, CPU has continued to drop new music at an impressive clip - Blackploid, Silicon Scally and London Modular Alliance are just a few of the cult favourites to issue new material via CPU in the past twelve months.

With FASME & Maelstrom’s Lotus 48 EP, CPU round out 2021 with yet another cracking electro collection. For the latter, this is par for the course - Maelstrom’s catalogue stretches back to the 1990s, and the one born Joan-Mael Péneau has already delivered two fine records on CPU in the past. However, Lotus 48 represents another line in the sand on account of it being Fasme’s label debut.

No matter who is at the controls, Lotus 48 carries itself with a panache which signifies that Fasme & Maelstrom are both in their element here. Many of the tracks are anchored by the sort of snapping machine-funk grooves which have become something of a calling card for CPU down the years.

That said, as well as club-ready rhythm work, Fasme & Maelstrom also deliver some gorgeous synth textures which evoke the golden age of Boards of Canada and AFX. A-sides ‘Almond Blossom’ and ‘Ciliae’ both follow this formula fabulously well. The bass and drum programming will delight those who have enjoyed recent CPU drops from Cygnus, Silicon Scally et al, while technotronic synth pads open up hidden depths.

The title-track kicks off Lotus 48’s B-side with another sleek, slick beat. After introducing gurgling basslines and ghostly tinklings of synth, ‘Lotus 48’ soon locks into a slamming breakneck groove which is sure to send the dance into raptures. It’s an energy which carries through to closer ‘Moneres’, a joint which contrasts booming drum programming with chordal washes taken straight out of the dub-techno playbook.

Fasme & Maelstrom expertly combine machine-funk grooves with deft synth play on the Lotus 48 EP.

RIYL: Automatic Tasty, Silicon Scally, Cygnus, Splitradix

Tracklist :
1. Almond Blossom
2. Ciliae
3. Lotus 48
4. Moneres

All tracks written and produced by Tom Ferreira & Joan-Mael Péneau.
Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

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Follow Fasme :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/TomFASME
Instagram : www.instagram.com/fasme_live
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/fasme-live

Follow Maelstrom :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/artist/288549-Maelstrom-2
Instagram : www.instagram.com/le_maelstrom
RA : www.ra.co/dj/maelstrom
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/maelstrom
Twitter : www.twitter.com/maelstrom

Follow Central Processing Unit :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/424941-Central-Processing-Unit
Facebook : www.facebook.com/cpurecords
Instagram : www.instagram.com/cpurecords
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/cpurecords
Twitter : www.twitter.com/CPURECORDS
Website : www.cpurecords.net
YouTube : www.youtube.com/user/cpuoutput

Lotus 48

Ciliae

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TL PREMIERE : Fasme & Maelstrom - Ciliae [Central Processing Unit]

Almond Blossom

Artist: Cignol / Gilbert
Title: Vision System
Label: Distorted Sensory Perception
Cat No: DSP005
Format: 12’’ Vinyl

Tracklist:
A1.  Cignol – Events Unknowable 
A2.  Cignol – Multicellular
B1.  Gilbert – Harmony In Space 
B2.  Gilbert – Eleni

DSP returns with a deep & contemplative split EP from Dublin’s Cignol & Bristol’s Gilbert. ‘Vision System’ boasts 4 machine-made, melodic electro tracks to tug on your heart strings. 

The record opens with ‘Events Unknowable’ an eerie example of Cignol’s distinct sound. Full of broken rhythms, swinging percussion, ice cold arpeggios, LFO warped pads and an acid line to remember. 

Electro doesn’t get much deeper than ‘Multicellular’. A beautifully sorrowful sonic statement coated in icey synth elements and nostalgia. Sophisticated simplicity at its finest. 

Gilbert takes us in a slightly more utopic direction on the flip side. Starting with the musical insight of ‘Harmony In Space’. A Dream laced vision for the future full of smooth synthesis, crisp basslines and pumping percussion. 

The release comes to a heartfelt conclusion with ‘Eleni’. Full of playful acid lines and expressive sonic elements. A loved up, euphoric masterpiece named after and dedicated to Gilbert’s daughter.

Cignol / Gilbert - Vision System (DSP005)

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3TBEFf4WH5U

Label: Up the Stuss
Artist: Vitess
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Cat. Number: UTS08
EP Title: Red World EP
Release Date: March 4th, 2022
Support it: https://lnk.to/UTS08

After an impressive string of releases across 2021 via the likes of YOY, Hoarder and Dansu Discs, Parisian talent Vitess is an artist coming into his own.

Establishing his own vibrant and rich sound, fusing retro electro-influenced sonics with deep modern house influences across his productions and live sets, he now steps things up as he unveils a quartet of sleek bumping cuts via blossoming Amsterdam-based imprint Up The Stuss.

Up The Stuss: 
https://soundcloud.com/upthestuss​
https://www.facebook.com/upthestuss

Vitess
https://soundcloud.com/vitess1
https://www.instagram.com/vitess.music
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www.instagram.com/houseumrecords
houseum.yt@gmail.com

Red World

Hotline

Listen to YouTube

PREMIERE: Vitess - Hotline [Up the Stuss]

https://leizuremusic.bandcamp.com/track/desire

In light of the horrifying events in Ukraine, I've decided to put up an unreleased single with 100% of the profits going to Ukrainian charities.

In this moment, its critical that we stand with our fellow humans who want nothing more than to live in a free and peaceful democratic society.

"Desire" is a track that is near and dear to my heart. I never quite found the right time to release it, but maybe thats cuz it was destined for something like this :)

Please show your support however you can.

Buy on Bandcamp

Desire

Clint continues his foray into the world of the euphoric dance with a new EP for Slowciety. The EP features three sunny prog-house and dance groovers with trance atmospherics cut for the club. Love On The Rocks member and half of Planet Sundae, Alex Kassian steps in for the remix and delivers a hefty remake of Alpine Breaks, navigating between heavy-infused 90s dance & dreamy trance. TIP!

Buy: https://slowciety.bandcamp.com/album/planet-dance-vol-ii-w-alex-kassian-remix

https://soundcloud.com/alexkassian
https://soundcloud.com/clint-official
https://soundcloud.com/slowciety

Planet Dance Vol. II

Premiere: Clint - Alpine Breaks (Alex Kassian Remix) [Slowciety]

New fat grooves at the horizon are ready, courtesy of Steaf from Ligurian coast.
His "Run EP" is composed by three house jams that fit perfect for late night dancefloors.
There's a lot of influences from the 90's B sides : dubby, but you can feel even a great atmosphere like in the track "Manifesto", premiered here, the pinched rhodes with crazy pads in "Best Trick" or the dreamy stabs in the main track "Run".

PREMIERE : Steaf - Manifesto

🇺🇦  SUPPORT HERE 🇺🇦
https://hawscardiff.bandcamp.com/album/club-unity

Times are unprecedented. We all have a basic understanding of the history of our planet, but now we are truly living in one of the darkest periods wherein we cannot see a clear path out. As an individual it often seems dishearteningly difficult to help aid in humanitarian efforts, but as we stand with Ukraine and understand the importance of assisting them in any way possible, we've decided to do our part by putting together a digital compilation entitled ‘Club Unity’.

It contains a diverse feast of artists that inspire us, and tracks that make you feel. Signature Haŵs vibrations touching on prog, trance and even reaching the realms of the jungle. But most importantly, all proceeds will go to the incredible platform 'WithUkraine', which consolidates international efforts in raising funds to provide humanitarian support to Ukraine and its people. 

As humans and music obsessives we stand in solidarity with life and not with those who are determined to irreparably damage the fragile fabric of humanity.

Forever grateful for all of your support and we send our love out to those affected. Huge thank you to all artists involved in the making of this compilation.

Haŵs 💛

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How you can help Ukraine:
- https://tinyurl.com/mwmuddyf
- https://tinyurl.com/yu2e99me

Solar Suite - Big Drift

schnitthart - Eine Galaxie 
BUY LINK: https://schnitthart.bandcamp.com/album/eine-galaxie
https://soundcloud.com/schnitthart

With his unconventional sound Schnitthart wants to transport the feeling of love, but also the bittersweet melancholy into your living room. The whole sound structure lays over you like a heavy blanket, while you feel like you are traveling through the universe.
His musical style does not demand a specific genre, rather the songs should tell you an exciting story, a story that touches you.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Schnitthart - Das Geschenk

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