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He could feel it deep within himself, bubbling away. He had felt it for quite some time, eating away. This sort of strange magical inner funk...

The music played loudly, it echoed and reverberated through his body, pulsating and wild.

He began to dance, moving softly yet quickly through the crowd. Others watched with intrigue as he unleashed a flurry of shapes and waved his arms frantically in time with the sound of the drums which banged on and on and on.

Lights flashed, he was lost in the smoke.

The funk unleashed.

Fresko is set to release what can only be described as a 'belter' of an EP on Hayes. It's a fast paced affair with influences from Detroit Techno dotted throughout. This comes highly recommended...

PREMIERE: Fresko - Inner Funk [Hayes Collective]

DifferentSound 23th release is presented.

Based in Berlin and keeping the underground culture alive, we are happy to welcome Mython on the label with 6 trackers merging peaktime and minimalistic sounds.

Thanks to Mython for their contribution to this project.

Artist: Mython
Title: Release; Seegraswiese
Label: DifferentSound
Catalog: DSDGTL023
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: November 25, 2023

All tracks mastered by Paul Mac.

Pre-Order

CT Premiere: Mython - Island of Stability [DSDGTL023]

Support here: https://primalinstinctrec.bandcamp.com/album/modern-survival-2

“In an era where technology entwines our everyday existence, where the virtual realm shapes our interactions, and where the pursuit of influence takes centre stage comes an EP that delves deep into the modern tapestry of human existence. ‘Modern Survival’ is not merely a collection of songs and visual clips, but a poignant reflection on the intricate dance between our primal instincts and the brave new world we navigate today. The EP invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and reflection, prompting them to ponder the fundamental essence of our existence in an environment of fast-paced technological evolution.” - Chlär 

Chlär now returns to his imprint with solo venture ‘Modern Survival’. 

While the first Primal Instinct release saw references to artist urges and behaviours on social media, this next instalment explores a 
modern recontextualisation of humanity’s hierarchy of needs in yet another high-concept EP. 

First up, ‘Internet Soulmate’ boasts a crunchy bassline as its drum work chugs along the track playfully. The groove 
twists and turns before the hypnotic and tribal ‘Supermarket Hunting’ continues with sounds of nature, loopy rhythm 
and syncopated bleeps. 

On the B-side’s ‘Body Control Officer’, human-made grooves intertwine with machine-like thrum, synths whirring and 
zapping, while ‘Competitive Influencing’ takes off with rolling percussion, subtle whistles and distorted vocal one-shots. 
Closing out another stellar offering from the Primal Instinct frontman, Chlär brings the dark ‘Scout My Algorithm’, a 
brooding slow-burner offset by smooth arpeggio snippets and warped slices of digital noise.

PREMIERE: Chlär -  Supermarket Hunting [PI002]

DIVERSION - Untitled A2

Track: Raw Dreams
Artist(s): MVRPH

Genre: # Electronic
Style: # Techno
Release date: 10/09/2024
Mastering: GFS Records
Artwork: MVRPH

Support the Artist:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mvrph.gfs/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/mvrph

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MVRPH - Raw Dreams [FREE DOWNLOAD]

ANNĒ & SERA J return for the second edition of their Symbiosis series on Mutual Rytm.

ANNĒ, known for potent techno on the likes of Soma and Hardgroove, and Nechto and Life In Patterns associate Sera J, have had standout years that have seen them put out a stream of essential club tracks. They are partners in both life and music, and the first volume of ‘Symbiosis’ on SHDW's Mutual Rytm imprint was their first release together. Delivering an honest representation of their innermost feelings, having also contributed to the label's ‘Federation Of Rytm III’ VA in February, this new six-track EP (plus bonus cuts) presents a ‘mature and refined connection between their souls’.

The second instalment of 'Symbiosis' reflects not only their deep personal connection, but also their collaborative synergy as musical peers with the same goals. The EP captures the essence of their mutual artistic journey and showcases the strength of their bond both in life and through their shared creative vision - to create a storyline through sounds coming from their souls and convey a narrative that many listeners may find relatable.

SERA J kicks off with the lithe and melodically elegant techno of ‘Your Soul Is Art’ which will have both heart and heels dancing. ‘Illusions’ is a more heavy and dubby cut with paired back grooves and pulsing synths, while ‘Glacial Pace’ is an urgent deep techno roller with turbocharged stabs and huge icy hi hats locking you into a trance.

ANNĒ steps up on the B-side with ‘Floating Waves’ exploring physical, chunky drum funk and raw synth textures. ‘Planetary Dust’ is a dark and moody astral techno journey to the stars, before ‘Sweet Seventeen’ brings a more melodic cut with a sense of hope and joy in the bright pads that shimmer above the glitchy grooves.

Both artists also offer two digital bonus cuts with SERA J's ‘Syncrosonix’ and ‘Space Velocity’ delivering perfectly reduced minimal techno monsters, while ANNĒ’s ‘Gentle Loop’ and ‘Starburst’ are interplanetary trips with widescreen cosmic synths.

ANNĒ & SERA J 'Symbiosis II’ drops via Mutual Rytm on 13th December 2024 in both vinyl & digital formats.

GTG Premiere | ANNĒ - Sweet Seventeen [MR030]

Buy link: https://inheritberlin.bandcamp.com/album/octo-fades-iht017

EP Title: Octo Fades
Track Name: Octo Fades
Artist: Fank
Label: Inherit
Catalog Number: IHT017
Release Date: 12.12.2024
Format: Digital 
Mastering: Fank
Artwork by: Michelle Petersdorf 

Artist socials: 
Soundcloud: @fank-official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fnk.off/

Label socials:
Soundcloud: @inherit-records
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherit.records/

Release text:

It's time to introduce you to a new and exciting artist on our label imprint – FANK. Until now, his work has been audible through his masterings of other artists on Inherit Records, and now through his own productions as well. His tracks blend super groovy drum tracks with atonal and seemingly hollow elements – all crafted into masterful arrangements. The sparse, yet repetitive use of vocals grounds the pieces, making them accessible not just to enthusiasts but to a wider audience. 

In a more interpretive than classical remix, Human Safari skillfully incorporates even an acoustic instrument. These Driving Deep Tech Grooves are guaranteed to get every foot moving, whether on the dancefloor or at home.

PREMIERE: FANK - Octo Fades [IHT017]

Alarico returns to Primal Instinct with “Sonora”, a 12 tracks journey that sets a trademark moment solidifying his aesthetics as well as the sound of the label.Support the label: https://primal-instinct.net/releases/sonoraArtist: AlaricoTitle: SonoraLabel: Primal Instinct Rec.Catalogue: PI06Format: 2 x 12" VinylGenre: ElectronicStyle: #TechnoRelease Date: February 7th, 2025Mastering: Conor DaltonArtwork: Based on an idea by Cardle Design, made by Robert RadziejewskiTracklist:- A1. Iruka- A2. Caresses After Lies- B1. Boiler- B2. Stingray- B3. Mezcal y Sangre- C1. Chlorid- C2. Sleepwalking- D1. I Used To Like God- D2. Ashes Of Regrets- D3. StimulantFollow Alarico:https://soundcloud.com/alarico_katanahttps://www.instagram.com/alarico___Follow Primal Instinct Rec.:https://soundcloud.com/primalinstinctrecordshttps://www.instagram.com/primalinstinct.rec/The LP is a collection of tracks produced in the span of 2 years using different sound design techniques, vibes and tempos.Some of the tracks are taken from Alarico’s unreleased LIVE performances materials and some were tools originally intended for club use only that are finally carefully selected and assembled in one double vinyl, collectively inspired by some of the artists’s private life episodes as the tracks title suggest and self explain.

Alarico - Sleepwalking [PI06]

THE CASTLE

DOWNLOAD / BUY : https://olegsolovey.bandcamp.com

Mastering by Warnung
Artwork by Carolina Ovando

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