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Jeff mills - the bells

For this new Premiere, we have a track by Ulysses (aka Elliot Taub, DJ & producer from New York (US) & the founder of Scatalogics Records) from the upcoming split EP "Neurotic Drum Band / Ulysses - The Last Parabola / Palefinger" [SER-024] on the US Label : Serotonin (based in New York City, founded by John Selway & Jason Szostek).

The track we have chosen to premiere is the B2 and is entitled ‘Palefinger’.
It will be available from February 15th, 2019 here : https://distribution.triplevision.nl/release/SER-024

Release Info :

ARTIST:  Neurotic Drum Band / Ulysses 
TITLE:  The Last Parabola / Palefinger 
CAT:  SER024 
Label: Serotonin Records 
Release: February 2019 
 
Preview: https://soundcloud.com/serotonin-records/ser024-preview 
 
Serotonin Records’ epic odyssey to bring endless funk to the world has again found a deep vain of grooves to mine. 
 
Having all the features of a Serotonin classic, SER024 Neurotic Drum Band - The Last Parabola / Ulysses - Palefinger is a 3-track split EP with loops/locked-grooves on the vinyl. 
 
Neurotic Drum Band’s Last Parabola arcs upwards from an earthly base of machine funk and launches through the atmospheric layers to stellar reaches of the cosmic void (well, as far into the cosmic void that was reachable from the comfort and safety of their music studio/living room couch, at any rate). 
 
Ulysses provides two perspicacious* takes on the Serotonin vibe.  Shiny Destruction drives and drifts, balancing melancholy and random angular twists. The airtight yet sultry groove of Palefinger slides along swiftly with caustic undertones. *having a ready insight into and understanding of things. 
 
 
As the Neurotic Drum Band, veteran producers Elliot Taub aka Ulysses and John Selway combine their formidable talents to keep dance music fun, mixing elements of classic House, Disco, Techno, Electro and random audio weirdness into a genre-defying mish-mash that excites the ears and tickles the fancy. 

When it comes to new music from Ulysses, you never know what you're going to get. His productions span across genres. His love of obscure Disco and Techno led to experiments in the studio, toying with disparate sounds such as noise, pop, rock-n-roll, ambient, reggae, blues, funk, electro, new wave and hard techno, with every release delivering an exciting musical surprise. An essential pioneer of the late-‘90s electro scene in New York, Ulysses threw some of the biggest large-scale electro parties with legends such as Alexander Robotnick and Arthur Baker, as well as stars like I-f, Adult, and Miss Kittin and the Hacker.  Over the span of his eclectic discography, this Brooklyn-based DJ and music producer has collaborated with many including Thugfucker’s Holmar Filipsson as Filipsson & Ulysses and of course with John Selway in the somewhat prolific Neurotic Drum Band.

Follow Ulysses :
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ulysses/120202734695005

Follow Serotonin Records :
Discogs : https://www.discogs.com/fr/label/2847-Serotonin
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SerotoninUSA
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/serotonin-records
Website : http://serotoninusa.com

Palefinger

TL Premiere : Ulysses - Palefinger [Serotonin Records]

For this new Premiere, we have a track by Dr. Schmidt (aka Andreas Schmehl) from the upcoming Digital Release "Apparition" [MM47] on the German Label : Maschinen Musik.

The track we have chosen to premiere is entitled ‘Forge’ an will be available only on digital from February 22nd, 2019 on most major download platforms an will be distributed worldwide by Believe Digital (believeigital.com).

Dr. Schmidt: Apparition - Maschinen Musik 47 (official preview)
https://soundcloud.com/dr-schmidt/dr-schmidt-apparition-maschinen-musik-47-official-preview

Release Info :

RELEASE DATE: February 22nd, 2019 
 
Maschinen Musik 47 – Apparition 
Artists: Dr. Schmidt 
 
Tracks: 
 
 1. - Dr. Schmidt: Apparition 
2. - Dr. Schmidt: Forge 

Written and produced by Andreas Schmehl©
Mastering: Andreas Kauffelt @ Schnittstelle / Frankfurt
 
2019 begins with a full-blown return to Dr. Schmidt’s roots: Industrial-inspired, bassheavy, and machine-like BreakBeats full of detail and heavy atmospheres… 

Apparition delivers the kind of trademark Technobreaks, Maschinen Musik has become famous for. Heavy kick drums are backed by deep-driving basslines, woven into acid chirps, menacing synth lines, and pads. Full of twists and edits, the track hammers to an epic breakdown, just to pick up again and send the listener into the second round of dancefloor mayhem. Heavy, yet groovy, Apparition is the ideal weapon for aby sweat-loaded peaktime. Essential.     

Forge deploys and equally heavy framework but with a much more stripped down, hypnotizing character. A relentlessly grooving beat, carried by a heavy bass foundation, and embedded in ever changing drones and atmospheres, sets the stage for pulsating pads and minimal bleeps and klonks. Industrial Electro in essence, equally suited for listening as for the deeper dancefloors. Recommended.  

Follow Dr. Schmidt / Maschinen Musik :
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Schmidt-182086961827816
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/dr-schmidt
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/MaschinenMusik
Website : http://www.maschinen-musik.de

MM47

Forge

TL Premiere : Dr. Schmidt - Forge [Maschinen Musik]

For this new Premiere, we have a track by the Danish electro duo from Copenhagen "Krypton 81" from the upcoming EP "Remote Communication" [UMX012] on the Dutch Label "Underground-Music-Xperience".

The track we have chosen to premiere is the A1 and is entitled ‘Morse Code’. It will be available from February 18th, 2019.

Pre-order your copy here : 
deejay.de : www.deejay.de/Various_Artists_Remote_Communication_EP_UMX012_Vinyl__347478
Juno : www.juno.co.uk/products/krypton-lectronmagntique-cybereign-remote-communication-ep/718600-01/

Release Info :

Various Artists - Remote Communication EP

Tracklist :
A1. Krypton 81 - Morse Code
A2. Krypton 81 - Number Station
A3. Krypton 81 - Telephone Operator
B1. Lectromagnetique - Reflection
B2. Cybereign - Night Running

UMX012 Remote Communications is a 5 track ep , with on the A-side 3 tracks from Krypton 81 . 

The Krypton 81 tracks are just what you can expect from them , this nordic sound that they interwave with electro beats is just a joy for your ears .

Cybereign on the B-side has delivered a track were you hear some Orbital influences , this means that Cybereign deliverd a high quality electro track , this one will make your feet move .

Lectromagnetique is also on the B-side with his familiar sound and Acid influences , this track is qualified by me as intelligent electro and goes very deep , in other words make sure to get this EP goes i guess this one will go fast .

Records are distributed by DBH-Music.com

Follow Krypton 81 :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/fr/artist/4179773-Krypton-81
Facebook : www.facebook.com/Krypton81electro
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/krypton81

Follow Underground-Music-Xperience :
Bandcamp : www.umx-records.bandcamp.com
Discogs : www.discogs.com/fr/label/863920-Underground-Music-Xperience
Facebook : www.facebook.com/umxrec
Radio UMX : www.facebook.com/UndergroundMusicXperience
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/umx-records

Remote Communication

Morse Code

TL Premiere : Krypton 81 - Morse Code [Underground-Music-Xperience]

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For this new Premiere, we have a track by Zeta Reticula (aka Umek) from the upcoming EP "Exploit" courtesy of Andy Barton's Label Bass Agenda Recordings.

The track we have chosen to premiere is the B2 and is  entitled ‘DRKSNS’ and it will be available from March 8th, 2019.

Release Info :

Exploit EP by ZETA RETICULA

vinyl pre​-​order : https://bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/exploit-ep-vinyl-pre-order

A1. Exploit
A2. Extrapolate
B1. Z.E.T.A
B2. DRKSNS 

Legend mode has been switched on for Bass Agenda Recordings’ 90th release, with UMEK’s Electro alias Zeta Reticula bringing his distinctive floor filling sound on vinyl and digital formats. In his own words ‘I think this is the best Zeta Electro I have made since EP 2 A1’.

For those who need telling, track A1 on his infamous EP 2 on Billy Nasty’s equally infamous Electrix label remains one of the genres benchmark tracks for high energy, techno tinged Electro. A classic, and to say this is his best work since is quite a statement – especially given the high quality of his releases in general and particularly in the last couple years when this alias came back with a vengeance.

Already receiving early support from Dave Clarke on his mighty Whitenoise show, these four new tracks are ‘killers’, ‘bombs’, ‘fire’, ‘heaters’, and all the other words Electro heads reserve for the good stuff. These are the kind of tracks that unlock that extra energy reserve a weary raver finds when they hear them. Driving, powerful rhythms and infectious hooks from start to finish. Gear changing Electro music at it’s best.

One for the heads and an honour to release on Bass Agenda.

Artist: ZETA RETICULA
Title: Exploit EP
Cat No: BA090
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Mastered by The Exchange
Artwork by Leho Siivo
(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2019 All Rights Reserved

ZETA RETICULA - Exploit EP / Preview / Releases 8th March 2019 : https://soundcloud.com/bassagenda/zeta-reticula-exploit-ep-preview-releases-8th-march-2019

Follow Zeta Reticula :
Beatport : https://www.beatport.com/artist/zeta-reticula/117458
Discogs : https://www.discogs.com/fr/artist/1536-Zeta-Reticula

Follow Bass Agenda Recordings :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/BassAgendaRecordings
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/bassagenda
Bandcamp : www.bassagendarecordings.bandcamp.com
Triple Vision : www.triplevision.nl/label/Bass+Agenda+Recordings

Exploit EP

DRKSNS

TL Premiere : Zeta Reticula - DRKSNS [Bass Agenda Recordings]

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For this new Premiere, we have a track by Kretz (aka Jonas Lund) from the upcoming EP "Stronger" courtesy of AE35's Japanese Label : Anti Gravity Device.

The track we have chosen to premiere is the "K-Tanaka Remix" of ‘Stronger’ and it will be available from March 14th, 2019 on http://anti-gravity-device.bandcamp.com/ and Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

Release Info :

Kretz - Stronger [Anti Gravity Device]

Tracklisting :
1. Stronger
2. Stronger (K-Tanaka Remix)
3. Stronger (AE35 Remix)

Release Date : March 14, 2019
Cat. No : AGD032

Produced By Jonas Lund
Artwork By Jonas Lund
Mastered By K-Tanaka

[AGD032] Kretz - Stronger Preview : https://soundcloud.com/anti-gravity-device/agd032-kretz-stronger

Digital Release on :
Bandcamp : www.anti-gravity-device.bandcamp.com
Juno Download : www.junodownload.com/labels/Anti+Gravity+Device/releases/
CLONE D\G\T \L : www.clone.nl/digital/label/Anti+Gravity+Device?sort=id&order=desc
Spotify : www.open.spotify.com/playlist/3UqXKRDlUArLt3d1SZ5ooU

Kretz Profile : 
Kretz, born in Stockholm and raised on the island of limestone (Gotland) has a long history in the music industry. Started off making music on the C64, Atari and Amiga for various hacker / cracker / demoscene groups, the spark of electronic music was born. I have been involved with a lot of record labels / companies around the world (Svek, Loop records, Skint Records, Good looking, Mo’wax, React, Paper Recordings, Why Not, Reco-Nice, Plump House, Sub-Stance to name a few) in business or production. Production wise I have done everything from deep underground techno, acid jazz, trip-hop to ex hippies playing the sitar. Schooled on the analog scene with classic analog waveform creation to reel to reel recording. 
I have a past as a record company A&R and as a label manager. With a heart for the electronic music i now release under 3 different names: Anode, Rex 42 and finally Kretz.

Follow Kretz :
Bandcamp : www.kretz.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/kretzsthlm
Plonk : www.plonk.nu/artist/kretz

Follow K-Tanaka : www.discogs.com/ja/artist/4439336-K-Tanaka

Follow Anti Gravity Device :
Bandcamp : www.anti-gravity-device.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/antigravitydevice
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/anti-gravity-device
Twitter : https://twitter.com/antigravdev
Website : http://anti-gravity-device.com

Stronger (AGD032) (promo)

Stronger (K-Tanaka Remix)

TL Premiere : Kretz - Stronger (K-Tanaka Remix) [Anti Gravity Device]

wild semi vinyl mix 
vinyl sounds a bit weird on such a big stage..trembling and reverberating but I love it anyway:)

AwakeFest 19 - Area Z - Sunday - Nina Kraviz

Nina Kraviz@Aquasella 2019

Under the glow of the moonlight there was a haphazard creature who flew with a sense of chaotic disarray. It buzzed and whizzed between the flickering lights in the hope that it might find some safe place to land amidst the outback. It was a nocturnal fly and lived only for the evening hours in which it might find the glimmering buzz of electrics and the whirring machines. It was drawn to the warmth like some sort of strange, abrupt thermal magnet, small and riotous. 

Brussels-based label Basic Moves return with a collection of tracks from Circadian Rhythms AKA DJ Deg, that charts music the Belgian producer crafted between 1989 and 1994. The six tracks represent his own personal take on the sounds of his NYC and Chicago house heroes at the time; think proto-house and hazy techno. Basic Moves have unearthed these dusty ninetees gems and pressed them on a special double LP for your listening pleasure...

PREMIERE: Circadian Rhythms - Nocturnal Fly [Basic Moves]

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