The wind beat heavily against her face, whipping her hair into a frenzy and urging her to squint against its sheer force. Edging closer to the precipice, and peering inquisitively over the cliff face she quickly gulped and shuffled backwards. She considered herself open-minded, up for an adventure, for trying things she'd never tried before, but she had to draw the line somewhere. And this was her line; her 'absolutely not'.

Lithuanian imprint Electric Shapes are no stranger to voyaging through strange, cosmic and alluring sonic terrain to mine for the very best unreleased gems. Their yearly Unreleased Territory compilation gathers artists who are part of their musical orbit, some who you'll see return year on year and others who are fresh faced and make their debuts for the first time. On the fourth instalment of the series, they've gathered a whopping 28 tracks from the likes of Etbonz and Gem Wallow to Dazion and Full Circle who each in turn venture into psychedelic sludge, trance-inducing waters and dark, mysterious lands.

Unreleased Territory vol. 4

PREMIERE: Full Circle - Absolutely Not [Electric Shapes]

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There is an old primal feeling which seems to emanate from Aleksandr L. As a youngster he used to love sharing tapes amongst his friends and family: sharing is caring… Maybe music served as some form of escapism to the cold and grey Lithuanian weather?

His next step and natural evolution from analog to digital gave place to a podcast series: Electric Shapes. Another remedy in the form of music which eventually turned into the label of the same name, thanks to his partner in crime Jokios Kulturos’s prolific contributions. The sound of Electric Shapes is clearly aimed at an open minded dancefloor bridging the long gone days of alternative raves with the clubs of today. Amongst a continuous (broken) beat the catalogue is also peppered with some more downtempo and relaxed tunes which are a perfect partner to the end of the night or the start of a new day. The main purpose being to spread the love and bring peace through sound: Music is the cure.
04.04 w/ Dazion, Jokios Kultūros, Cosmo Opeartor @ SODAS2123
09.14 w/ Tadan, Justautas @opiumclub
08.24 w/Tadan, Drawbridge LIVE @ SODAS2123
08.23 w/Tadan, Drawbridge LIVE @ TEMA, Klaipėda
05.03 w/Sabla LIVE, XIII LIVE, Jans Spatz, Hìldå @ SODAS2123 
04.27 w/Tadan, STL-P, Drawbridge LIVE @ Point Ephémère, Paris
02.09 w/DJ Normal 4, Kalocain, Patricia Kokett LIVE, Jokios Kultūros @opiumclub
07.20 w/Monika Seta @ Ant Bangos, Nida
07.14-16 w/Tassilo Vanhöfen @yagathering
04.22 w/Annaconda, Rheeno @ O Kodėl Ne?
03.18 w/Tadan, V, SHN, Kotryna Briedytė, Karolis Urbonas, Jokios Kultūros @opiumclub
02.24 w/Lola Fat, Desirée Falessi @linternational_paris
02.11 w/Marie Pravda, Senkala, Monika Seta, Alfas @lizdasclub
12.02 w/Heap, Monika Seta, Senkala @lizdasclub
11.26 w/Dazion, Legowelt, V, Pletnev, Ugne Sync @ gallery1986
10.15 w/Monika Seta, Senkala, Alfas @lizdasclub
09.03 w/Clint, Donatas Chipak @opiumclub



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Elitist Jerk is a DJ based in Athens, Greece, with a flair for funky beats and a cheeky attitude. A father by day and a dancefloor commando by night, he has been spinning records and curating unforgettable vibes since his high school days in 2001. With over two decades of experience, Elitist Jerk blends his deep love for disco with a playful, tongue-in-cheek persona, creating sets that transport you to a world of shimmering lights and infectious grooves. Athens is his home, but the dancefloor is his true domain