PREMIERES

TL Premiere #1348 (2023.09.08) : NULLPTR - Phase Function [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 213rd Premiere of 2023, we have a track by the veteran UK Electro Producer and DJ, Eddie Symons, aka "NULLPTR", titled ‘Phase Function’ from his forthcoming EP "Recursor" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (CPU Records).

The EP will be available on October 6, 2023 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl + Digital.

▶︎ Pre-order : https://shop.cpurecords.net/album/recursor

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Release Info :

NULLPTR - Recursor [Central Processing Unit]

Eddie Symons’ fine recent run for Central Processing Unit continues. The NULLPTR mastermind makes it four releases on the Sheffield label in five years with Recursor, a six-track EP which balances precision-engineered machine-funk grooves with an overarching aura of gracefulness.

Recursor finds its lane from the opening title-track. On the quicksilver ‘Recursor’ we get Drexciyan punch, a needlegun bassline and staccato arps offset by eerie washes of synths. There’s a tension between the two elements of the track, and this yin-yang combination means that’ Recursor’ will work equally well for both the rave’s darkest corners and also the euphoria of a sunrise set. 

After the title-track begins the record at breakneck speed, ‘Pulsar’ puts proceedings into cruise control. There’s still enough punch in the drum programming to ensure that ‘Pulsar’ will deliver in the dance, but this mid-paced tune is dominated by its warping bassline and keening keys, all of which comes together for a pretty and strangely wistful number. ‘Pulsar’s energy persists into following cut ‘Phase Function, though there’s a twitchiness to the bassline here which gives this track a nervier, more neurotic feel. As well as the golden age of Detroit electro, you’re also looking at Silicon Scally and Annie Hall as ballpark references, though there’s a winning idiosyncrasy to the production here which is all NULLPTR’s own.

The groove which kicks off the second half of Recursor is one of the most focussed on the whole EP - ‘Seil’ has a bassline which moves with the intent of a heat-seeking missile. When combined with the distant snap of 808s and twinkling arps, the whole thing very much maintains the shadowy feeling of ‘Phase Function’, and it’s an energy that Recursor rides into ‘Stone Tape’. ‘Stone Tape’ boasts another stellar bassline, but rather than the low-end barrelling forward intensely as it does on ‘Seil’ the bass here skips all around the mix, pleasingly erratic and playful. 

‘Portal’ is an apt title for Recuror’s sixth and final track. Indeed, the whole vibe of ‘Portal’ makes it a perfect closer for this EP of detailed electro jams. This tune really does feel like a portal being opened, the bass and drums busying themselves on the floor while chemtrails of synth in the upper-end of the mix intimate something enticing beyond the threshold. 

Sparky yet sleek, Recursor is the latest fine machine-funk collection from NULLPTR. 

Tracklist :
1. Recursor
2. Pulsar
3. Phase Function
4. Seil
5. Stone Tape
6. Portal

releases October 6, 2023

All tracks written and produced by Eddie Symons.
Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

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Follow NULLPTR :
Bandcamp : www.bovaflux.bandcamp.com
Discogs : www.discogs.com/artist/43028-Bovaflux
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Twitter : www.twitter.com/bovaflux
Website : www.bovaflux.co.uk

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Website : www.cpurecords.net
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Recursor

Phase Function

TL PREMIERE : NULLPTR - Phase Function [Central Processing Unit]

It is a privilege to welcome Ed Upton back to Shipwrec for his sixth release with the label. An artist who has been at the forefront of electronic music for three decades, under his well-honed DMX Krew guise the British musician has crafted icy electro, thoughtful electronica and textured techno. It is a combination of these styles that culminate in Tree in Space. A steady kick tethers “Parasite” to reality, a thick earthen melody countered by twinkling refrains as soaked drums splash. Off-centre bleep and beats introduce the title piece. Solid basslines are lightened by playful brassy electrofunk notes as genre limitations melt into Summer warmth. Skeletal scales find themselves confronted by a bruising bulwark of bass in “Unbelief.” Balancing these angular and globular tones are arcing keys that draw the disparate elements into unity. “Meltdown” is the closer. Blending a spread of sounds, acid, braindance and techno, DMX Krew serves up something truly special. Brooding notes are met by cracked percussion and simmering 303 squawk in a track that pursues its own path. An EP from a musician that continues to stretch boundaries and imaginations.

Release date vinyl: 25th of september 2023
Release date digital: TBA very soon!

Cat# Ship070
Written and produced by Ed DMX
Artwork by Studio Another Day
Mastered by Johanz Westerman 
Distributed by Clone Distribution
© DMX Krew & Shipwrec 2023
All rights reserved

DMX Krew -  Tree in Space - Ship070

Digital Release: 15th January 2024
Vinyl Release: 26th January 2024

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Jam session w Alian Core
soundcloud.com/aliancore

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The don of Siberian techno Roma Zuckerman made his debut double LP ‘Phenomenon of Provincial Mentality’ on Gost Zvuk with a much-anticipated showcase of his remarkably diverse language of sound, from quickfire DJ tools to off-kilter extrapolations with a full stylistic diversity in between.

Working through the archive, the label assembled a collection of hypnotic loops in the vein of early Robert Hood and click-and-cut experiments that recall the punk attitude of Berlin's Elektro Music Department, all the while with nods towards European minimal. The album opens with two subdued, speak-and-spell processed vocal jams before 'Text Regulator' brings things into overdrive with furious drum programming and wide-eyed glitch FX. Over to Side B things take a turn into something more melodic and relaxing, an almost BBC radiophonic workshop zone with synthetic underwater sounds bringing to mind Amadeo Tomassi's library soundtracks of the late 70s. Think of early sonic portrayals of deep space exploration or the ocean's vastness mixed with repetitive 909 stabs.

‘I Play Everyday’ strikes as one of the album's highlights, a prime example of Zuckerman’s fascination with creating loop-based grooves to get lost in. There’s a hint of Richard H. Kirk’s 90s IDM classic ‘Freezone’ in the timbre of the opening moments, but where Kirk goes into sample-heavy cross-cultural futurism, ‘I Play Everyday’ seems acutely concerned with subtle reductions. ‘Extra Work’ harnesses a kind of pounding warehouse gabber energy with what sounds like a collage of shortwave radio voices, whereas album closer ‘Companeros’ brings in snippets of traditional Spanish-style acoustic guitar, albeit layered in a concrete manner with bursts of electrical distortion. It makes for one of the LP’s most surprising moments, but all round ‘Phenomenon of Provincial Mentality’ shows an artist working with a vast variety of styles. A truly great body of work to kick off the year. 

Roma Zuckerman
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/roma-zuckerman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idea_by_roma_zuckerman/

Gost Zvuk
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Phenomenon of Provincial Mentality

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Buy: https://silvaelectronics.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-point
Releases on February 27th, 2024
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Introducing Slow Blink, the latest sonic venture from acclaimed producer Michael Claus, who this time pivots to a more raw, club-centric sound. Under this new moniker, Claus unveils a 5-track EP that radiates raw, rave-inspired energy, marking a stark contrast to his typically more ambient and introspective creations. This release is a resonant journey through overdriven drum machines and subaquatic electro, meticulously crafted for the pulsating heart of the dance floor.

The EP showcases two original tracks by Slow Blink, where Claus delivers a frenetic concoction of saturated rhythms and kaleidoscopic melodies, interwoven with iridescent atmospheres that pulse with vibrant intensity. These are complemented by a special rave edit, a high-energy rendition that intensifies the originals' dynamic energy and is perfect for peak club moments.

Complementing Claus' originals, the EP features two striking remixes by Farsight and Pteron, adding an extra layer of depth to the EP. Farsight's interpretation infuses a bass-heavy rhythm, transforming the original into a breakbeat-driven powerhouse, enriched with a new dimension of funk and bounce. Meanwhile, Pteron accelerates the tempo, reimagining the track as a sub-heavy drum and bass odyssey. This version layers swift percussion over deep basslines, evolving the original melodies into a captivating, rhythmically complex soundscape. Together, these remixes not only pay homage to the essence of Slow Blink's debut but also push it into thrilling new realms.

Slow Blink (aka Michael Claus)
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikec187/
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/michael-claus
BandCamp: michaelclaus.bandcamp.com

Farsight:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/djfarsight/
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/djfarsight
X / Twitter: twitter.com/DJFarsight
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2gTyZstDbbmkkohxLNchlj

Pteron:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pteron/
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/pterontracks
Club Moniker: clubmoniker.bandcamp.com

Silva Electronics:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/silvaelectronics/
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/silvaelectronics
Bandcamp: silvaelectronics.bandcamp.com
Website: www.silvaelectronics.net
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/11glIMvFlbpftSVUPrVLB0?si=8356319043d240c9&nd=1

SE 19 // Slow Blink - "Liminal Point" (feat. Farsight & Pteron)

Arvid Wretman, AKA Your Planet Is Next, has assumed the role of musical storyteller with a serious mean streak of DIY electro.

Wretman’s latest album tells its tale through the eyes of an imagined anti-hero. He conjures up the gritty underbelly of an over-populated megalopolis; a world of dilapidation, ruin and sin, where stiletto knives are a dime a dozen and our titular protagonist, the FOG MAN, stalks the streets.

In an oddball tradition, there’s an absurdist, left-of-centre flex coursing throughout. This is the Stockholm native at his strangest, radiating fuck-off attitude and an embrace of imperfection as he maximises the potential of a limited studio setup.

Bleak spoken word lyrics only serving to bolster the narrative storytelling, ‘Sad Fog’ paints a vivid picture of hardships endured, while ‘Fog Power’ resembles the inner dialogue of a man teetering at the edge of sanity. Think corrosive, industrial fug and rugged, tape-damaged torque.

Through ‘No Fog’s menacing machine funk to the visceral, downbeat sleaze of ‘Freaks’ and queasy, Wolfenstein-sampling 'Eisenfaust’, the FOG MAN deals that dystopian gear in spades.

Ready 2 Fog will be released as full album on tape and digital with a limited edition of 7" lathe cut vinyl containing 'Look 4 The Fog' and 'Ready 2 Fog'. All physical copies are accompanied by an exclusive 24 booklet with visual works from the world of the FOG MAN.

All tracks written and produced by Arvid Wretman
All drawings by Arvid Wretman as well
Mastering by Henry 3000
Lathe Cut by disc_archive
Cassette by Headless Duplication
Special thanks to Cliff Lothar, Philipp Otterbach and Snitch

PRE ORDER https://warningberlin.bandcamp.com/album/ready-2-fog

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PREVIEW: Your Planet Is Next pres. FOG MAN - Ready 2 Fog

Analog Concept's SCENA ACID series enters its 3rd chapter, this time with Suseki presents '303 Variations' EP. True to the title and label aesthetic, these 4 tracks are full of fun personality and intricate, detailed production resulting in a seamless yet dynamic integration of techno based style.

Energetic, thoughtful, yet otherworldly & relentless perfection for the senses and dancefloor - within each track adventure, you'll be delighted with sonic travels through layered atmospheres of lysergic techno funk, progressive trance, electro, new beat, industrial vibes and more;

Suseki presents '303 Variations', … the confident acid with purpose that pushes the boundaries of your speakers and your imagination.

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After his outstanding Distant Star release, which was praised by Bandcamp as one of the best dance 12 inches of 2022, Lostlojic is back on Infinite Pleasure with more fire, this time on our LTD series. Nightxplode features 5 explosive tracks ranging from electro to breaks, all of them equally effective in creating dance floor mayhem or guiding you on your psychedelic journeys! Limited vinyls will be available exclusively on bandcamp.

Lostlojic - Nightxplode (INPLLTD4)

𝐅𝐚𝐦 𝟎𝟎𝟏 - 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐝

По словам Егора, основная концепция микса - представить слушателям дальнейшие ориентиры лейбла. Кассета состоит из двух частей - первая сторона содержит танцевальные ритмы и клубноориентированные направления Fam.
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Fam Mixtape 001 - Greenwald (Side A)

"Couple of my demos from summer '23 that somehow ended up from the folder 'untitled' to the folder 'complete.' Featuring cracked VSTs, YouTube rips, samples from cheap 90s CDs, and a lot of sarcasm plus sincerity at the same time. It's definitely 'name your price' tag music, but it's nicely mixed with additional help from Cnstruct, mastered by simply the best, Lopazz, and comes with lovely design by Mollakaev. Feel free to support! And remember to always stay hydrated." ~ Zhilin

Artist: @andrei-zhilin
Title: Stars&
Purchase: https://zhilin.bandcamp.com/album/stars
Released: 13 March 2024

PREMIERE: Zhilin — Stars& (self-released, 2024)

Amarhac is an audiovisual artist from Mar del Plata, Argentina. In his productions, futuristic soundscapes are explored through synthetic and digital sounds. He also incorporates digital art and 3D animations to visually enhance the sound scenes.

Asplenium, his 2nd release on the label, moves through different ecosystems within a unified narrative. It is divided into parts, but the aim is to provide a single, uninterrupted listening experience without cuts. The EP incorporates IDM, broken rhythms, deconstructed and ambient tones, all layered under a highly defined palette of textures and sound design.

Artist: Amarhac / @amarhac
Label: @nodolabel
Release date: 24 April 2024

PREMIERE: Amarhac — Part 6 (Nodo, 2024)

Artist: metra.vestlud / @metra_vestlud
Album: Crystallllliiiine
Label: Фактура / @faktura_ural
Release: 15 April
Format: Cassette

Buy: https://faktura-ural.bandcamp.com/album/crystallllliiiine

PREMIERE: metra.vestlud — Maallachittebiird (Фактура, 2024)

Bogdan Ra is based in the musical hotbed of Lisbon and his excellent What Is A DJ? EP on Craft Music Records takes its inspiration from the late 80s acid house and Italo, displaying a real mix of vintage charm and contemporary relevance that will strike all the right notes on the dancefloor. From the snappy title cut to the electro rhythms of 'Arroios' via the funky disco rhythms of 'Tonic Glue' and feel good factor of closer 'That's All', this is quality production that will more than stand the test of time.

Artist: Bogdan Ra @bogdan_ra
Title: What Is A DJ?
Label: Craft Music @craftmusique
Cat. CMR007
Release date: 01 Jul 24
Format: 12” + digital

Pre-order: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/bogdan-ra-what-is-a-dj-vinyl/1010462-01/

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PREMIERE: Bogdan Ra — Arroios (Craft Music, 2024)

(LYRICS.)
I just wish I-
Mattered to her.
The way she mattered to me.
I can’t-
Describe my worth.
Why is it this hard to see?
I had-
One choice left to make.
Why was it disheartening?
I took back all honesty.
You can’t see this part of me.

I’m young enough to fall-
No consequences.
I’m old enough to fall-
And never live again.
The horrors that I saw-
Have left me tormented.
I just gave her my all-
To her, I’m just a friend.

I pray the lord above-
Will let me sin again.
I love the way we lust.
Come take my innocence.
I’m sorry-
Please forgive.
My rising insolence.
This feeling makes me sick.
It is my pestilence.

I just wish I-
Mattered to her.
The way she mattered to me.
I can’t-
Describe my worth.
Why is it this hard to see?
I had-
One choice left to make.
Why was it disheartening?
I took back all honesty.
You can’t see this part of me.

I’m young enough to fall.
No consequences.
I’m old enough to fall.
And never live again.
The horrors that I saw.
Have left me tormented.
I just gave her my all.
To her, I’m just a friend.

RESIDENT EVIL. | (JUST A FRIEND.) [PROD. MEEJ. X WONDAGURL]

Stunning 4-tracker by contemporary Japan's fine electronic mind Doltz @doltzdeep

Meta-ambient, beyond space, heavy yet subtle mixture of tranquility and anxiety that will take a listener on a hypnotizing journey through furtive meanings and rhythms.

Issued on 12-inch black vinyl disc jacketed in the design envelope.

Artist: Doltz (Fukuoka, Japan) / @doltzdeep
Label: @shurale_records (Kazan)
Format: vinyl, digital
Release date: May 2024
Presale: www.decks.de/track/doltz-komainu/cmk-3r
Bandcamp: shuralerecords.bandcamp.com

PREMIERE: Doltz — Komainu (Shurale, 2024)

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