Dark Techno


Release date (3LP, cd & digital format): 3rd of November

TRACKLIST
1. Ø [Phase] - Insectoid
2. Lucy - Sana Sana Sana Cura Cura Cura
3. Ctrls - x.y
4. Rødhåd - Haumea
5. Planetary Assault Systems - The 808 Track (Parts 1 and 2)
6. James Ruskin - No Trace
7. Surgeon - Fixed Action Pattern
8. Inigo Kennedy - Arcing
9. Karenn - Pace Yourself

INFO
It was early 2007 when Inigo Kennedy inaugurated Token. Since that Identify Yourself 12” the Belgian label has gone from strength to strength, integrating both Kennedy and Ashley Burchett, aka Ø [Phase], into becoming integral cogs in the Token machine. In between releases by Grovskopa, Oscar Mulero and Go Hiyama, both Ø [Phase] and Inigo Kennedy dominated Token’s output, but it wasn’t until Burchett’s watershed Binary Opposition that Token received the shower of praise it deserved. Following this, label founder Kr!z issued three remix 12”s of that release which, including Token regulars, took in a profound cast of producers to reprocess “Binary Opposition” by the way of Sigha, Peter Van Hoesen, Planetary Assault Systems and Ben Klock. It was here Token stamped their authority on contemporary techno.

Since then Token has grown exponentially, bringing into their fold artists like Xhin, Mark Broom and Rødhåd, while Ctrls, formally one half of Northern Structures, has seen his solo career flourish on Token with the release of five records to date, and he joins Inigo Kennedy and Ø [Phase] as a label stalwart. Additionally this year, Orphx and Ancient Methods debuted their relentless Eschaton collaboration on Token, and Christian Wünsch’s Spherical Coordinates dalliance with Oscar Mulero has gained even more momentum with a second release called Kinematics Equations. Now, seven years after that debut Kennedy record, Token present Aphelion, a nine-track CD and triple vinyl grandstand of new and exclusive material from label regulars and like-minded artists whom Token founder Kr!z specifically commissioned for this milestone release.

The penultimate record before Aphelion was a second Token 12” by Rødhåd, another artist adding to the cultivation of the label’s sound and roster, and for this compilation the Berliner supplies his cosmically inspired “Haumea”. Joining the Dystopian founder on Aphelion are three of the UK’s most influential techno artists: Surgeon, James Ruskin and Luke Slater under his Planetary Assault Systems alias who provide Token with solo material for the first time after previously appearing on the imprint in remix form. Entirely new names to grace the label via Aphelion include Stroboscopic Artefacts founder Lucy, and Blawan and Pariah's Karenn project, while label faithfuls Inigo Kennedy,  Ø [Phase] and Ctrls naturally commit three Token defining productions.

Casting one’s eye over Token’s back catalogue and it’s clear to see the label is a staunch advocate of absolute techno, remaining steadfast in issuing quality material that remains true to classic strands of the genre regardless of its popularity flux. In that respect, Aphelion - a word used to describe the point in orbit when a planet or comet is farthest from the sun - provides a simple analogy that the magnetic force of Token, unfazed by the shadows cast by popular opinion, will proudly shine light on their artists and given styles. 

“We started in an era where our genre was very unpopular,” Kr!z explains. “And in the end that seemed a big advantage for us, because when everyone was giving up, we started our mission.” Regularly hosting label nights in prominent clubs around the world, Token has become a label supported by a wide-ranging body of artists like Âme and Ben Klock to Efdemin, Truss and Ancient Methods. With the label now branching out into album and compilation territory, Token’s duty to techno may not yet be accomplished, but it’s been a job well done.

www.tokenrecords.com
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Aphelion

Ø [Phase] - Insectoid

Buy HTH035: 8 track CD & digital http://found.ee/HTH035 
Buy HTH030: 2 track remix EP on heavyweight 12" bit.ly/HTH030 
Download HTH030 from iTunes: smarturl.it/HTH030 
Play HTH030 on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/track/4oNkddDxTVLrF77X5R1daq

Akkord – Typeface / Greyscale (Vatican Shadow’s The World Is Complete)

Temporary Free Download of the track "Transcendental Occurence" by Brussels-based OTTOMAN GRÜW, taken from the upcoming VA compilation on the Brussels based Mutant Modality.
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Artist: @ottomangruw
Track: "Transcendental Occurence"
Title: MUTANT MODALITY vol​​​.​​ 2
Label: @mutantmodality
Mastering : ARCANES
Artwork : STUDIO NVDP instagram.com/nvdp.dsgn
Release date: April 3, 2024
Pre-order: https://mutantmodality.bandcamp.com/album/mutant-modality-vol-2-2

OTTOMAN GRÜW - Transcendental Occurence [MMVA02]

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Statiqbloom. "Sharp Silhouettes" comes up the new v/a, Brutality III, forthcoming on Italian label Brutal Forms. The comp features 10 artists from around the globe who all deliver crushing sounds across industrial, EBM, experimental, techno and more. Today we feature this killer one from Statiqbloom. 

Brutality III is out April 8th. Pick it up at: https://brutalforms.bandcamp.com/ musica

FOLLOW BRUTAL FORMS:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brutal_forms/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/brutalforms
FB: https://www.facebook.com/brutalforms

PREMIERE: Statiqbloom - Sharp Silhouettes [Brutal Forms]

We are thrilled to announce our first release as a label.

Inspired by the winter sunrises in the city of Porto, MURK AT DAWN VA marks the beginning of a new chapter in the electronic music scene, embracing the passion for the obscure and its intrinsic beauty. 

The first release by the newly established Rapture label consists of a spatial composition from Maria Callapez that inherits the melancholy from those foggy mornings, followed by the intensity and vigor from two renowned Georgian artists, Hecate Legacy and Downwell. 

To fulfill the work from the previous producers, Alessandro Adriani presents us some of his dark hypnotic finest art, preceded by the industrial and vibrant pace of the Portuguese Dust Devices, a sonority already considered his trademark.

ORDER BOTH DIGITAL AND VINYL: 
https://rapture-wav.bandcamp.com/album/murk-at-dawn-va

Downwell - On The Silk Road

Giorgio Gigli - Hidden In The Darkness

Artist: Malwere
Title: It's All About Honor EP (inc. Wick and ANDROM remixes)
Label: Askorn Records
Catalogue: ASKRN17
Format: Digital
Genre: #Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: 05/07/2024

Tracklist:
Malwere - Distress Call
Malwere - It's All About Honor
Malwere- The Challenger
Malwere - Along The Riverbank
Malwere - The Challenger (ANDROM Remix)
Malwere - Along The Riverbank (Wick Remix)

Follow #Malwere here:
@malwere
www.instagram.com/malwere__
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Follow #ANDROM here:
@androm1
https://www.instagram.com/androm01/
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Malwere - The Challenger (ANDROM Remix) [ASKRN17]

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Incendie. "Blue Circles" comes off the v/a Mors Atra, forthcoming on Portuguese imprint, Rapture. Like the Black Death that ravaged the old continent in the 14th century, Rapture's new album portrays the spread across Europe of a shadow in the form of sound waves.

The compilation will feature the presence of two Khidi residents, OTHR and Unhuman, as well as Incendie and Notausgang from France and the Portuguese EMMA.

Out November 11th. Pick it up at: https://rapture-wav.bandcamp.com/album/mors-atra-va

Artist links: 
https://soundcloud.com/incendie0
https://www.instagram.com/incendie_0/

Label links: 
https://linktr.ee/rapture.wav
https://www.instagram.com/rapture.wav/
https://soundcloud.com/rapture-wav
https://www.facebook.com/rapture.wavv/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsENEgT_VVkKSE_5xcrmrOg

PREMIERE: Incendie - Blue Circles [RPT002]

After five years of existence, we are starting a new chapter with our most extensive compilation to date. Consisting of 19 tracks, ‘Never Enough’ explores a wide range of electronic soundscapes and underscores the label's desire to bring together artists with different backgrounds under one roof.

Pre-order: murderrec.bandcamp.com/album/never-enough

Tracklist:

1. Wesley Wise - Rotary Needles
2. Black Dot - Attachments To Lust
3. Karassimeon - Healing Poison
4. Nasdrowie - Overkill
5. Revolt - Machine Cruelle ft. Kata
6. Rommek - Splinter
7. Vulkanski - Mustard
8. Velvet May - Beneath The Tedium (Roses Bloom)
9. NZM99 - 2049
10. DA+A & P.Y.M.K. - Zip It
11. Jero Clares - From Distant Galaxy
12. Codex Empire - Lapis
13. Ruben Seoane - Skyrmion
14. Tiefton - Tal
15. Hurtado - Nothing Is The Same
16. 3.14 - Apophenia
17. Gewaltem - Revenger
18. Sob Story - Atrophy
19. Charlou - Nervous Breakdown

Artwork: Davit Japaridze
Mastering: Luminescent Mastering
Track 3 - Karassimeon
Track 8 - Dadub
track 15 - Koschitzky

Cat. MURDERD04 – All Rights Reserved
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Ruben Seoane - Skyrmion [Never Enough]

Adam Beyer is back on Drumcode with an impressive array of tracks that will get the senses tingling and shows us what Drumcode is all about. These 4 tracks are deep and almost melancholic in their approach to techno, using effects to really help enforce an ambience only Beyer can achieve within his productions. The under lying throbbing of the drums drives this EP into the forefront of the heads down Drumcode sound and have been heard in many of Beyer’s phenomenal sets throughout the year.

Adam Beyer - What You Need - Drumcode - DC141

VūMantra Records presents:

[VMNTR#071]
COAX
Dreams Shall Flesh [EP]

Marking his debut release, Coax introduces Dreams Shall Flesh, an EP that showcases his unique ability to craft ethereal soundscapes, pulsating techno rhythms, and immersive sonic textures. Featuring three original tracks—The Light, The Way, and The Truth—this release embarks on a hypnotic journey through deep, layered atmospheres, evoking a sense of transcendence and transformation.

Coax's music is a masterful fusion of heavy, distorted drones and shimmering synths, blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy. With meticulous attention to detail, his compositions create a profound sense of otherworldliness, seamlessly blending atmospheric textures with driving rhythms. The result is an enthralling mix of aggression and ethereality, designed to leave listeners spellbound.

The Light opens the EP with glowing synths and resonant bass, gradually unfolding into an immersive, otherworldly groove. The Way takes a darker turn, weaving eerie drones with intricate percussion for an entrancing effect. The Truth closes the trilogy with raw emotional intensity, where distorted textures and relentless rhythms create a gripping sonic experience.

The EP also features two stunning reinterpretations. ISB’s Remix transforms the track into a vast ambient journey, stretching the frequencies into an expansive, meditative exploration. Opake’s Remix injects an exciting, rising twist to the original groove, layering evolving melodies and dynamic rhythms for a fresh, kinetic take.

As his first official release, Dreams Shall Flesh is a bold statement, solidifying Coax's presence in the electronic music scene. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, his music offers the perfect sonic backdrop for those seeking to be lured into a dark and atmospheric world. With this debut, Coax sets the stage for a sound that is both dreamlike and visceral, a captivating exploration of the unknown. 

Music composed by Fabio Barros - Coax @ffob___
Remixes by Il Santo Bevitore, and Opake
Artwork by Fabio Barros
Mastering by Vū
Cover Design by The Nent

COAX - The Light

Bandcamp: https://trau-ma.bandcamp.com/album/traumatismo-33
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/traumatismo-33/4986987

Redlum - Poor (Original Mix) |TRMT33|

Mickey Nox - South London Analogue Material Digital 009

SLAMD009

Mickey Nox - Let The Wheels Burn [SLAMD009]

NX1 - MR4

Artist(s): Scalameriya
Title: Imperial Visage EP
Label: Genesa Records
CAT.N: GENESA013V
Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital
Releasedate: September 2020

Tracklist:

A1. Scalameriya - Imperial Visage
A2. Scalameriya - Coronation Prime
B1. Scalameriya - Spire.Warden.Arcane.Gate…
B2. Scalameriya - Spire.Warden.Arcane.Gate… (Razbibriga Remix)

Scalameriya is back for Genesa’s lucky 13, delivering a release packed with his razor-sharp drums, unique sound design, cinematic breakdowns & dramatic synths. “Imperial Visage EP” could be called
a family-effort, with his wife on the vocals of the tittle track and his brother, Razbibriga, on the remix-duty for B2.

Written and produced by Nikola Grebovic
Mastered by Nikola Grebovic
Artwork by Alex Einz.
Worldwide distribution by Triple Vision
℗+© 2020 Genesa Records Italy, All Rights Reserved
genesarecords.com/
@genesa-records
www.facebook.com/genesarecords

GENESA013V B1 Scalameriya - Spire.Warden.Arcane.Gate...

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borja@lannaclub.es

NX1 - MR4

Surit / NX1

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