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FBZ056 brings Sahala and BitLoud together again for a very special 2-track release...

Sahala & BitLoud — "Mirror Talk / Still Water"

Out now: https://fanlink.to/FBZ056

Release date: 26/08/2022

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Sahala & BitLoud - Mirror Talk

Our latest entry in the mix series comes from Burnley based music producer, BitLoud.

BitLoud presents a mix travelling through the electronic music spectrum  between the realms of 140-170bpm;  expertly crafting the melodic, deep and downright dangerous. EXE-M059 is greatly received from BitLoud, displaying his talents as a DJ and producer.

Thanks to BitLoud for supplying EXE Project with an exceptional mix. 

Find out more about BitLoud by visiting:

SoundCloud: @bitloud
Bandcamp: https://bitloud.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist:

Sahala & BitLoud - Mirror Talk (Forest Biz)
BitLoud - If (Bandcamp)
nova - Ambush Alley (Bandcamp)
Sparks, Y Rendo & AM - Think (BitLoud Flip)
BitLoud - Grumpy Bear
BitLoud - Plunk
BitLoud - Thoughtloop
jaswan - I’M VIVIENNE WILLIAMS (Bandcamp)
Ivy Lab - Balaclava (2020LDN)
BitLoud - Let’s Torque About It
BitLoud - Tech Tree
Laksa - Belly Brocka (Hessle Audio)
BitLoud - driftingDevice
TEK-DIF - Floating Point (BitLoud Remix)
STREETS & BitLoud - Overcurrent (Satellite Era)
BitLoud - Bonus Level
BitLoud - Displaced
Doxxed - Vserej3 (Bandcamp)
Two Shell - workOut! (Bandcamp)
BitLoud - Fast & Go
Moody Good - Das Ket (Noise Floor)
not yes - Forbidden Fruit (Renraku)
Kostell - Six Million
TEK-DIF - ID
HØST - Have & Have Nots (Unchained)
Rockwell - Isolation Ritual (Obsolete Medium)
Sully - Swandive (Astrophonica)
ID - ID
BitLoud - Jibba Jabba
Samurai Breaks & BitLoud - Riot Club (Off Me Nut)
BitLoud - All of a Sudden
BitLoud - Nelly Furtado

www.exe-project.com

EXE - M059 - BitLoud (2022)

STRX001: Satellite Trax presents the debut release on our new sublabel - “Clock Cycles EP,” the latest project from Adam Doe’s @testbenchaudio alias.

Out on all major platforms Friday, March 24th.

1. Nano
2. Clock Cycles
3. Interlude
4. Clean
5. Hex

Having already made a statement in the UK bass music scene with his original @bitloud moniker, Test Bench has served as a home away from his standard, low-end heavy formula. Almost 3 years since his alias debut (SERA002) and he finds himself making a triumphant return to our realm, this time leading the way in setting the tone of our collective’s new perspective.

Initially exploring the depths of minimal techno, “Clock Cycles EP” is heavily inspired by UK garage, breakbeat, and jungle - this results in the showcase of a lighter and groovier side of Test Bench. Warm synths met with attentive drums, carefully detailed song progression, and subtle vocal samples all expand on the idea of providing accessible DJ material for those on the search.

Tracks like “Nano” and “Clean” flex Test Bench’s ability to take UKG elements and add his own flare to them. Meanwhile, “Interlude” and “Hex” feed into the general Trax theme of preserving rave-influenced music, while still sounding up-to-date with modern heavyweight labels. The premise of this project is coincidentally the title track - “Clock Cycles” functions as a breaks-inspired anthem with an exciting buildup and clever swing in the percussion.

Aligning with the sounds that have invaded radio waves and even our own DJ sets, “Clock Cycles EP” is a clear nod to the avenue that club music has taken throughout the years. Although that path’s overall direction continually changes, Test Bench has found a way to capture and refine it, making our sublabel’s inaugural release a special one.

Satellite Trax - an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage. This sublabel serves as a primary source of dancefloor weaponry for DJs and enthusiasts aiming to unveil the latest rhythms heard from around the electronic music sphere.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide.

Adam Doe - production, mix, master
Nic Juister - cover art, visuals

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Test Bench - Clock Cycles EP (Audio Preview)

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Infrared is back with 'Hocus Pocus' a peak time driving techno weapon built for the mainstage. Drawing inspiration from the raw energy of Adam Beyer and Eli Brown, this track is a relentless force of rolling basslines, hypnotic synths and pounding kicks. Designed to fuel high-intensity workouts and all-out dancefloor moments, 'Hocus Pocus' delivers pure adrenaline with every drop.

At the heart of the track lies a nostalgic nod to our teenage years. A reworked sample from 'Bow-Chi' by 'Uproar', a bouncy house classic we grew up on. This fusion of old-school energy and modern techno grit sets the tone for what's to come. Expect more driving, high impact releases from us soon as we continue channelling the sounds that shaped us. Turn it up and let the magic unfold.

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INFRARED - HOCUS POCUS [FREE DL]

An original piece of melodic techno written by Infrared and sang by Desirée McClennand, an undiscovered singer from our home town of Darwen, Lancashire .
This track is a remix of the original song 'Flying High' written by Infrared which is still in the process of being produced.
Techno is the driving force behind this track. The genres unique ability to blend hypnotic beats with complex layers of sound, spoke to our hearts and artistic vision. 
We took inspiration for this version from the likes of Bicep, you will hear in the breakdown, We wanted to create a deep connection between the artist and audience evoking emotions and reflecting our desire to communicate and connect through music.

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INFRARED ft DES - FLYING HIGH

Wack MF - Fenrick
Chase the Sun - Varya Karpova
Shivaya - Byorn
Hard disco - Prydie, Aida Arko 
Queen of the Banshees - Sara Landry (Nico Moreno Remix)
Dance of life - Stan Christ, Azulo
Speaker Freaker - Sara Landry & Dion
Numbers society - Onlynumbers 
Adagio for strings - (vip remix) Byorn

INFRARED OVERLOAD HARD TECHNO VOL 1

A punchy rolling bassline, crisp percussion, and rapid-fire hi-hats which drive the momentum forward. An old-school piano stab slices through, injecting a nostalgic rave energy that balances raw underground grit.

Keep It Goin'

SERA026: Satellite Era presents “Temple Of Symmetry EP” - the debut solo project of renowned musician and educator Brendan Rincon, best known as Undulae.

Out now on all major platforms: ffm.to/sera026

Approaching the fifth solar return of Satellite Era, we became immersed in a new realm, meticulously forged by an old and dear friend of ours. Searching for more answers, we called upon the creator of this strange setting - a mainstay of our collective who has grown alongside us since the very beginning.

From a subtle yet enticing label debut in year one, to his 2023 collaborative EP with Morasso (STRX003) that made waves on the dancefloor, it is no surprise that we have welcomed back Undulae to celebrate half a decade of Satellite Era. Originally discovered in Phoenix, a niche hotspot for some of our favorite hardware enthusiasts, he now resides in the heart of Mexico where he keeps busy fostering a vibrant online community of producers with promise. It was not until last year that this sound wizard began rising as a prolific music instructor, spreading free knowledge and providing paid resources alike. Going from several hundred to over 22 thousand followers on Instagram in a year makes him seem like an overnight sensation, but it took years of sedulous work sharpening his tools to eventually be able to share them to his fellow crafters. Somewhere down the road, he chipped away at what would eventually evolve into a conceptual project to showcase the skills he has honed throughout his journey.

Welcome to year six - we are thrilled to begin the newest chapter of our sonic story with “Temple Of Symmetry EP,” the long-awaited debut solo release of Undulae. In simplest terms, this is modern bass music made for the cinema - but there is no simplicity found here. Instead, each moment of this sequentially written project feels like a monumental scene in an imaginary yet familiar sci-fi film. To highlight its cohesiveness and become truly engulfed in its lore, the EP requires a continuous listen from start to finish. Thematically, it follows the narrative of an interstellar traveler, touching on quantum mechanics, black holes, Einstein-Rosen bridges, and everything in between. The lone voyager begins by leaving their home in “Escape Velocity,” a fantasy-like, quarter-time drum ‘n’ bass track that serves as a suitable prologue. “Relativity Engine” boosts the energy with a grueling bassline and clear nod to UK garage. The clever repetition in “Penrose Waltz” portrays a twisting black hole, dancing quietly in the cosmos. “Tessellation Skipping” marks a breakthrough in the story as the trajectory changes, taking shape as a fast-paced experimental piece. The title track is a perfect climax to the story as our hero reaches the enigmatic temple - a mainstage drum ‘n’ bass anthem of epic proportions. The credits begin to roll in “The Brightest Thing We Could Find” as we return to base and end the tale on a high note.

“Temple Of Symmetry EP” is a living and breathing organism that exists right in the center of leftfield bass music, movie scores, video game soundtracks, and orchestral pieces. Undulae’s glory lies within his ability to cater to all who lend him an ear while staying authentic - his debut offering is nothing short of that. Although it proudly sits as his best and most emotive work to date, there really is no ceiling for what he can and will accomplish. Five exhilarating years later, he has now established himself as a core member of the Satellite Era family, breaking barriers beyond our comprehension along the way - we are just grateful to be strapped in for the ride. 

Written, produced, & mastered by Brendan Rincon
Undulae typeface designed by Spenser Edmund
Cover art designed by Nic Juister
Set free by Satellite Era

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Undulae - Relativity Engine

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Tryce & Xenia Reaper - Fighter (Echo Mix)
M.I.K.E. pres. The Gift - Love Angel (M.I.K.E. Remix)
Sasha - Xpander (Allan Morrow Rework)
Lars Huismann - Dominion
Nexus - Venom (Jowan's L8-Nite Remix)
Alfa Cornae - Panda 4x4
Shards - HHH888
VILLA - Vanishing Hour
??? - ???
Nalin & Kane - Beachball
Peterblue - BENDECIO
X Club. - Desire to Stay
Linds & Optimus Crime - Warped Disco
Ben Gold & SUPERSTRINGS - The Whip
Miguel Serna & Raul Soto - Rush
BK - Give It To Me
Anne Savage - I Need a Man (Luvstruck Remix)
Matty Ralph - Paradise
Alan Backdrop - Ubevi
Chicane ft. Moya Brennan - Saltwater (Paul Webster & Patrick Gormley Remix)

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kontract0r - April 2025 Mix

Oslo is burning, Please add water! Broken deep techno after after hours mix

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