VINYL → bit.ly/3f0TeXa
Artist: Serge Geyzel https://soundcloud.com/sergegeyzel
Title: Limbo
Remixes: Illektrolab & Karsten Pflum
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Catalogue: DRC3
Artwork: Jantus
Tracklist:
A1.Time Thief
A2.Bass.Motion
A3.Limbo
B1.Don't bother
B2.Return (Illektrolab Remix)
B3.Time Thief (Karsten Pflum Wopper Mix)
DI1.Return (only dig)
DI2.Unsuccessful (only dig)

Limited 12'' Lathe Cut handmade.

All Vinyl orders include two Diffuse Reality stickers and digital downloads of the full release.
www.diffusereality.net https://soundcloud.com/diffusereality

PREMIERE: Serge Geyzel - Don't Bother [Diffuse Reality]

For this @DarkScienceElectro premiere, we take a first listen to a track from a new label called @self-learning-system

Self Learning System present their very first record and deliver a new label focussing on conceptual work as well as interdisciplinary art in full effect. 

They believe in the human mind as a self-learning system - creators and originators connected all around the globe aiming to keep the scene alive. They want to cultivate a community and platform for exchange with other artists pursuing music, design, art, and events. 

Their first strike comes as “The Arrival Of Unisex & Ernst”, a split EP of the two label heads to introduce themselves and the sound of SLS. The record contains six analog hardware tools ranging from classic Electro to Industrial.

Clips: https://soundcloud.com/self-learning-system/self001-the-arrival-of-unisex-ernst-snippets
Purchase: https://selflearningsystem.bandcamp.com/releases

Additional resources;
https://www.instagram.com/self.learning.system
https://www.facebook.com/self.learning.system

Audio Master

Self Learning System

PREMIERE: DJ Unisex - No Escape (Self Learning System)

TL Premiere #692 (2021.09.18) : DJ Unisex - All I Do Is Program [Self Learning System]

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For this 244th Premiere of 2021, we have a track by German DJ & Producer based in Leipzig "DJ Unisex" titled ‘All I Do Is Program’ from the forthoming split EP "The Arrival Of Unisex & Ernst" which is the first vinyl releases by the Leipzig-based label founded by Friedrich Ernst, co-run by DJ Unisex : Self Learning System.

"DJ Unisex & Friedrich Ernst - The Arrival Of Unisex & Ernst" will be available from September 24, 2021 on Limited 12" Vinyl only.

Pre-order : 
▶︎ Bandcamp : https://selflearningsystem.bandcamp.com
▶︎ deejay.de : www.deejay.de/Unisex_%26_Ernst_The_Arrival_Of_Unisex_%26_Ernst_SELF001_Vinyl__982006
▶︎ Juno Records : www.juno.co.uk/products/dj-unisex-the-arrival-of-unisex-ernst/845812-01/

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Release Info :

DJ Unisex & Friedrich Ernst - The Arrival Of Unisex & Ernst [SELF001]

Self Learning System present their very first record and deliver a new label focussing on conceptual work as well as interdisciplinary art in full effect.

We believe in the human mind as a self-learning system - creators and originators connected all around the globe aiming to keep the scene alive. We want to cultivate a community and platform for exchange with other artists pursuing music, design, art and events.

Our first strike comes as “The Arrival Of Unisex & Ernst”, a split EP of the two labelheads to introduce themselves and the sound of SLS. The record contains six analog hardware tools ranging from classic Electro to Industrial.

SELF001 also includes an A2 inlay print of Dominik Widmanns acrylic painting „Fabric“ (as pictured). His artworks will cover our first three records, fitting perfectly with the cold and futuristic soundscapes we want to showcase.

Self Learning System is based in Leipzig, where we work together with the local R.A.N.D. Muzik record pressing plant and InchByInch distribution.

Snippets : soundcloud.com/self-learning-system/self001-the-arrival-of-unisex-ernst-snippets

Tracklist : 
A1. Friedrich Ernst - Seismic Dreams
A2. Friedrich Ernst - Cyborg Rats
A3. Unisex & Ernst - Retro Desire
B1. DJ Unisex - All I Do Is Program
B2. DJ Unisex - No Escape
B3. DJ Unisex - Ice 101 Nach Köln

Mastering by Reel Mastering
 Inlay Print painted by Dominik Widmann  
Logo Design by planetluke.com
 Distributed by InchByInch Distribution
Manufactured by R.A.N.D. Muzik 

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Follow DJ Unisex :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/djunisex808
Instagram : www.instagram.com/criminalsuspect_
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/djunisex

Follow Self Learning System :
Bandcamp : www.selflearningsystem.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/self.learning.system
Instagram : www.instagram.com/self.learning.system
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/self-learning-system

The Arrival Of Unisex & Ernst

All I Do Is Program

TL PREMIERE : DJ Unisex - All I Do Is Program [Self Learning System]

It does what it says on the tin. Intense Acid Bass Machine music from JLM Werx - landing soon on the ever impressive local imprint Hilltown Disco. 

The track comes as part of the 7th installment in their Angel series, in which all profits are given to Dundee based mental health charity, Art Angel. 

The charity is run by people with mental health issues by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at their website: 

http://www.artangeldundee.org.uk/

Release date: September 17th
Format: Digital

Buy the release here:
https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/asbeel

Artwork by Lazereyes, but it's main feature is an incredible piece by Caitlyn Bannatyne.







PREMIERE • JLM Werx - The Acid Bass Machine [Hilltown Disco]

TL Premiere #836 (2022.02.11) : The Droid - Merge [Palms Out Sounds]

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For this 34th Premiere of 2022, we have a track by the Electro DJ/Producer originating from North Wales, Based in Leeds "The Droid" titled ‘Merge’ from the forthcoming Charity Compilation "End Broken Windows Vol​.​1" on the New York based label founded by Haldan Blecher in 2004 : Palms Out Sounds.

"End Broken Windows Vol​.​1" will be available from February 25, 2022 in Limited Editon Cassette (150 copies) + Digital.

▶︎ Pre-order : https://palmsout.bandcamp.com/album/end-broken-windows-vol-1

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Release Info :

Various Artists - End Broken Windows Vol​.​1

On February 25th, Palms Out will release the first in a series of compilations on cassette and digital. Titled plainly: "End Broken Windows", 100% of the proceeds of the series will go to charity in an effort to raise awareness about broken windows policing methods. Specifically, I hope this project contributes in some small way to spreading the word about the ways in which policing and prosecuting low-level offenses serves only as a way of terrorizing and traumatizing vulnerable populations, without achieving the intended goal of preventing violent crime. The theoretical premise of broken windows policing is fundamentally flawed, and woefully misguided -- there is no evidence that focusing police power on low level violations like sex work, loitering, minor vandalism, petit theft, minor drug offenses, etc. leads to any reduction in violent crime. The practice must end.

Each volume of the series will benefit a different charity doing work to counteract the effects of broken windows policing; all it really does is criminalize being black, trans, queer, young, unhoused, etc. The first volume will benefit the SBB National Sex Worker Bail Fund (swopbehindbars.org/donate). Sex workers are often intersectionally and inordinately affected by broken windows policing, and should never be forced to spend a single night in jail merely for exercising agency over their own bodies.

Musically and conceptually, this record is inspired by a place where broken windows policing is disproportionately felt: the subway/metro. I gave all of the artists the vague prompt to write music inspired by the NYC subway system -- and the results were expectedly varying. For this volume, I pursued artists who have been generally exploring midtempo dance music without focus on 4 to the floor drum patterns. The result was a collection of largely breakbeat-oriented songs, some with direct classic NYC & Detroit electro references, others with more melodic and euphoric UK hardcore inspiration, and others still that kind of split the difference between modern bass and Baltimore club (for lack of better descriptors).

Featuring: Max Ulis( CA), Khari McClelland (US), Carli (SE), Disaffected (UK), Garneau (CA), Varum (NL), Martyn Bootyspoon (CA), Lobec (UK), A.dixen (DK), AVIVX (KZ), SUMORAI (SE), Ubahnrider (DE), The Droid (UK).

Cassette release out Feb 25th.

Tracklist :
01. A1. Disaffected - Sublimation
02. A2. Lobec - Timeless
03. A3. Max Ulis - Detroit Tale (ft. Khari McClelland)
04. A4. A.dixen - Broken Skin
05. A5. SUMORAI & AVIVX - Flooressence
06. B1. Carli - XP10
07. B2. M.Bootyspoon - Ghosted
08. B3. Garneau - Jupiter
09. B4. Varum - NHK
10. B5. Ubahnrider - Vehicular Inspection
11. B6. The Droid - Merge

Mastered by Joel Krozer at Six Bit Deep. 

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Follow The Droid :
Bandcamp : www.thedroiduk.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/thedroiduk
Instagram : www.instagram.com/thedroiduk
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/thedroiduk

Follow Palms Out Sounds :
Bandcamp : www.palmsout.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/palmsout
Instagram : www.instagram.com/palmsoutsounds
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/palmsout
Twitter : www.twitter.com/palmsout
Website : www.palmsout.net

End Broken Windows Vol​.​1

Merge

Pre-order

TL PREMIERE : The Droid - Merge [Palms Out Sounds]

Artist:  https://soundcloud.com/dexorcis
Album:  Raziel
Label:  https://soundcloud.com/hilltown-disco
Release date:  25/02/2022
Format:  Digital
Buy: https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/raziel

Hilltown Disco are excited to announce the 8th Angel in their ongoing 'Angel Series', Raziel.

Joining the label to help raise awareness are Alex Jann, Dexorcist, Sentient State, Weith and Atix.

All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run for people with mental health issues by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for individuals to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at:

www.artangeldundee.org.uk

Artwork is designed by Lazereyes, reworking an incredible piece by Art Angel's own Betsy Spink.

Mastered at Reel Mastering.

https://lunacymodule.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/lunacymodule/ 
https://www.youtube.com/c/LunacyModule

PREMIERE // Dexorcist - Cobotic Manipulators [Hilltown Disco]

They both loved getting what they wanted, the answer 'no' didn't exist and, no matter how much time passed, they'd never accept it. What made matters worse was that they were so alike in their own over-inflated sense of self-worth that they clashed on every little thing. Now there was nothing wrong with a little healthy rivalry but this one had the potential to lead to fireworks. 

A passion for full throttle electro and breaks is the driving force for Generali Minerali's productions. A resident at Drama Bar and Tes Club, he's a central figure in Tbilisi's electronic music scene, furnishing him with the knowledge of what can send the dance floor into a frenzy. That's exactly what the tracks on his new release for LBR Records are primed to do. Unsurprisingly Pumpkins Are Always Sad is made up of fierce electro rhythms, analog synth lines and a hefty dose of breakbeats, backed up by a remix from Dutch producer and Panorama Bar resident Steffi.

LBR-003 (incl. Steffi Remix)

PREMIERE: Generali Minerali - Pumpkins Are Always Sad [LBR Records]

VIBRACID 2 · RAVE ADVENGERS

Because Reasons

Guess Who's Beck

Atønal :

https://soundcloud.com/atonalmusik
https://www.instagram.com/atnl.909/
https://web.facebook.com/atonalmusik

Buy on Bandcamp

eli sab & The 408th - USA USA USA (Atønal  Idiocracy  Remix)

BACK TO GOOD OUR DEAR GENERALI!
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https://soundcloud.com/generali_minerali
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fz2XZThfXN0UjHLmogWDY?si=92g8MNunQ-OSaZRgHFbtqQ

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PREMIERE | Generali Minerali - Zambara

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