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MUSAR016 // J.Wiltshire - Luv44

TL Premiere #690 (2021.09.17) : Splitradix - Zassenhaus Lemma [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 242nd Premiere of 2021, we have a track by Irish Producer, Stephen Hennelly, aka "Splitradix", titled ‘Zassenhaus Lemma’ from his upcoming EP "51º53'43"Nord 8º25'09"Waldorf" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (CPU Records).

"Splitradix - 51º53'43"Nord 8º25'09"Waldorf" will be available on October 1, 2021 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl EP + Digital here : https://shop.cpurecords.net/album/51-5343nord-8-2509waldorf

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Release Info :

Splitradix - 51º53'43"Nord 8º25'09"Waldorf [Central Processing Unit]

Preview : soundcloud.com/cpurecords/splitradix-515343-nord-82509-waldorf

Splitradix is the moniker of Irish producer Stephen Hennelly. Prior to taking on the Splitradix title for 2014’s Glassilaun Memento EP, Hennelly was known variously as DJ Gaillimh and skkatter - both names which should ring a bell for those heads who had an eye on the scene in the 2000s.

Since Glassilaun Memento, Hennelly’s brand of ‘​​Gaeltachtstep’ - ‘Gaeltacht’ meaning those areas of Ireland where the Irish language is still actively spoken - has graced both the Virtual Urban and 030303 labels. He continues to rep his area with 51º53'43"Nord 8º25'09"Waldorf, a four-track EP which marks the debut Splitradix drop on Sheffield’s Central Processing Unit imprint. This is a textured, dynamic quartet of productions, one which uses the core sounds of electro, acid and IDM-techno as a base from which Splitradix can explore some fabulously idiosyncratic production tendencies.

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Second cut ‘Zassenhaus Lemma’ kicks off in a Posthuman mode, with a delay-drenched 303 bassline meandering atop some chunky house drums. However, as acidic as the track sounds, Splitradix finds space in this crowded genre field with some brilliantly unusual harmony choices and zippy lead-lines that channel Discovery-era Daft Punk.

Much like ‘3350 Beach Electronic’, ‘Zassenhaus Lemma’ is a perpetual motion machine, gathering synths and drums as it rolls ever onward. The same can be said of following number ‘PS31 Sideways Rain’, but this joint also coaxes out some more cerebral elements of the Splitradix sound. Whereas ‘3350 Beach Electronic’ found us racing through the cosmos, ‘PS31 Sideways Rain’ glides gracefully across the astral plane, the synths cascading over one another while the pads look up to the night sky. It sets the listener up perfectly for rose-tinted closer ‘PS31 Moxie', a tune which channels both prime Space Dimension Controller and Automatic Tasty’s recent CPU drop The Future Is Not What It Used To Be.

Splitradix’s Central Processing Unit debut 51º53'43"Nord 8º25'09"Waldorf is an evocative collection of off-kilter electro productions.

RIYL: Space Dimension Controller, Lone, KiNK, Automatic Tasty

Tracklist :
1. 3350 Beach Electronic
2. Zassenhaus Lemma
3. PS31 Sideways Rain
4. PS31 Moxie

All tracks written and produced by Stephen Hennelly.

Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

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Follow Splitradix :
Bandcamp : www.splitradix.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/splitradix
Instagram : www.instagram.com/splitradix
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/splitradix
Twitter : www.twitter.com/splitradix

Follow Central Processing Unit :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/424941-Central-Processing-Unit
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SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/cpurecords
Twitter : www.twitter.com/CPURECORDS
Website : www.cpurecords.net
YouTube : www.youtube.com/user/cpuoutput

51º53'43"Nord 8º25'09"Waldorf

Zassenhaus Lemma

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TL PREMIERE : Splitradix - Zassenhaus Lemma [Central Processing Unit]

https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/album/poladro-d-quantum-pilgrim-vinyl-12
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https://soundcloud.com/poladroid-rr
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PREMIERE: Poladroid - Salome [Diffuse Reality]

'Luv44' by J.Wiltshire is a deep electronic excursion charged with pulsating boom-bap groove and atmospheric synth work via acidic licks from the SH-101.

MUSAR016 J.Wiltshire
'Luv44'
Release Date: November 26, 2021

Luv44

Vinyl/Digital

J.Wiltshire - Luv44

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JHvFDNoDM0k
* Pre-order: https://jwiltshire.bandcamp.com/album/luv44

UK-born, Berlin-based, J.Wiltshire (Hypercolour/Super Hexagon) returns to MUSAR for a deep excursion with Planet Mu's Konx Om Pax on remix duties.

The tracks came to fruition in Berlin during a time in society when everything was closed and there was a huge layer of uncertainty across the globe. "I was channelling my interest in the introspective side of trance and finding comfort in what I was creating. It was sort of like going back to using processes from when I first started making dance music."

With three original tracks on the EP, 'Luv 44' opens the EP with a pulsating boom-bap groove and atmospheric synth work via acidic licks from the SH-101. 'The Number Counters' boasts sporadic analogue delay with white-noise snare drums and haunting ostinatos. 'Trails' is a welcoming, sluggish roller that chugs into oblivion, making for an idyllic warm-up excerpt for the club.

On remix duties, special guest Konx Om Pax is summoned to bring his own interpretation of 'The Number Counters'. As an artist, you may recognise Konx Om Pax's visuals for Warp, Mogwai, Underground Resistance, OneohtrixPointNever, Hyperdub, Advanced Beauty and LuckyMe. Oftentimes when turning his hand to production, the Planet Mu signee develops the original elements and pushes them into new territory via a host of analogue effects chains. Among the mix is a hypnotic and continual breakbeat that dips in and out dynamically, plus a host of improvised effects that sporadically paint over the mix like a beautiful and chaotic tapestry.

PREMIERE: J.Wiltshire - The Number Counters

The place was a ghost town; shop fronts were boarded up, rubbish littered the roads and barely a soul could be seen walking the streets. Society had come to a standstill and many obsessed over its return. Normality as they knew it was skewed and their sense of time warped. Now comfort and safety could only be found indoors; adjustments had to be made, every day life had to change.

Hypercolour affiliate and Super Hexagon boss made his debut on Amsterdam-based imprint MUSAR back in May last year with his first ever long player, 'Resa'. In contrast to this release, his newest outing for the label stretches beyond the immersive soundscapes heard on Resa and into the depths of trance, electro and acid.

Backed up by a remix from Planet Mu alumni, producer and visual artist Konx Om Pax, the three original tracks on 'Luv 44' still retain that introspective feel even though they're largely aimed at the dancefloor. Created during the pandemic when society came to a halt, the tracks channel J.Wiltshire's 'interest in the introspective side of trance', and represent a space he felt comfortable creating in at the time.

PREMIERE: J.Wiltshire - Trails [MUSAR]

As an artist, you may recognise Konx-om-Pax’s visuals for Warp, Underground Resistance, Oneohtrix Point Never, Hyperdub, LuckyMe and many more. Oftentimes when turning his hand to production, the Planet Mu signee develops the original elements and pushes them into new territory via a host of analogue effects chains. Among the mix is a hypnotic and continual breakbeat that dips in and out dynamically, plus a host of improvised effects that sporadically paint over the mix like a beautiful and chaotic tapestry.

MUSAR016 J.Wiltshire
'Luv44'
Release Date: November 26, 2021

J.Wiltshire - The Number Counters (Konx-om-Pax Remix)

made this remix for @aufgangofficial - pretty bassy and epic to change, hope you'll enjoy it ⚔️

Aufgang - Beirut (Malcolm Remix)

A series of cassette variations in the turmoil of the days is opened by a collective improvement of high-class Russian craftsmen — VA Spazio Invasore Vol. 1.
The tape custom is fully equipped with collective images in the spirit of its time. Two sides come together: day and night, light and twilight. The rhythmic in-depth intro sets the pace with a touch of space disco, which is periodically warmed up by retrospective Indian chants.

A more dense continuation falls into the rut of modernity with airy synthesizer additives. As soon as the first side crosses the equator, acid projections mixed with Italian classics and a little whimsical freshness of new disco immediately begin to sound with bright inclusions.
The clever alternate combination of the same elements with the addition of high energy switches to the B side, demonstrating a bold modern look at production. Next, a color of intensity appears with a hint of Depeche Mod and Sovietwave, giving way to trance non-trivial indie dance, and then again going into the mysterious haze of acidity.

It's time for everyone to get their hands on a copy — the collection is already on the shelves!

Support VA : https://www.beatport.com/release/va-spazio-invasore-vol-1/4028587

Links Spazio : 
https://soundcloud.com/spaziolabel
https://www.instagram.com/spazio_label

Links Artist : 
https://soundcloud.com/jackit_dj
https://www.instagram.com/jackit_dj

PREMIERE: Jackit - Breaking Dream [Spazio Label]

D.E.T.
Tape Two
CKK091 - June 2023
Chez.Kito.Kat Records

All tracks composed, mixed & mastered by Michael Galetto aka D.E.T.
Except track 12 by Tetryon Field

Recorded at Maikeru Tekina Kyoku Studio

Artwork by L.J. Altvater

BUY on BANDCAMP

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Artist: https://soundcloud.com/buen-clima
Track: Pequeña Midi
Label: https://soundcloud.com/polychrome-audio
Format: 12" Vinyl, Digital EP
Release date: 09/6/23
YouTube: https://youtu.be/d4XS7k6UsUQ

buen clima is the solo project of producer, composer and DJ Felipe Castro (Santiago, 1993). Under that alias, he makes a sometimes clean, sometimes dirty mix of techno, house and electro, among other styles, with a soft spot for high BPMs, big, glossy pad sounds and interlocking rhythms. With a background in classical music and free improvisation, his productions and live performances often bring into them unexpected moments of noise, unusual influences and, above all, humour.
"This EP is comprised of five tracks written between 2020 and 2022, and it's got quite a bit of contrast among them, as well as some common threads. Some are gritty and noisy, some are a bit more amiable. However, they all show signs of recurring obsessions with certain rhythms, certain synth sounds, and share a sense of fun and humour. Each is an exploration of different production and synthesis techniques. pequeña midi is definitely the heart of the EP, a slower track made for my cat, who's sitting in my lap as I'm writing this. The rhythms and the sounds are a musical representation of how I imagine her life is like, and of her little games, running around the house. In terms of style I feel like this is what it would sound like if Yellow Magic Orchestra did a slowed down footwork track (play it at 160 BPM if you don't believe me!)."

Produced by Felipe Castro
Mastering by Wouter Brandenburg @ Brandenburg Mastering
Visual direction by geri.studio
Distribution by One Eye Witness
Photography by Adriana Castro

PREMIERE | Buen Clima - Pequeña Midi [Polychrome Audio] 2023

RENOVATOR - OPTITRON

A2 on my five track AC Records EP - The Boötes Void [AC_32]
(The Boötes Void is the darkest known part of the universe!)

I spent a long time playing around with different bassline for this track... scrapped them all and eventually ended up with something a lot simpler.

I 'think' this was the first track I recorded with my newly acquired 808 (well Behringer rd-8 to be honest).

Available digitally on my bandcamp:
https://moybassmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-bo-tes-void

Available physically, direct from the label on discogs:
https://www.discogs.com/MOY-The-Boötes-Void/master/1783736

(If there aren’t any up when you check, just add it to your want list and you’ll be notified when more copies are listed)

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To celebrate its 2nd anniversary, Ola Radio is launching a series of three compilations, bringing together 43 artists with plural aesthetics, like Ola Radio’s musical selection.

« Ola Compile vol.1 - Bande passante » is the first in this three-part series. Its release is scheduled for January 14, 2021 (Ola Radio's anniversary).
The release inaugurates the meeting between several universes in a free creative space where downtempo, dub, techno, leftfield and ambient intersect to form a coherent and nuanced whole. This is the result of 14 artists of multiple influences, from Bordeaux and elsewhere, all driven by the same love and passion for music.

SIMPLE EXPOSITION are Insulaire and Blumm, two members of the long-standing Bordeaux-based French crew tplt, join forces on a new adventure, mixing their various influences to forge a new sound, hopefully crafted for the future. Away from the decks like all of us, they forcefully returned to the coziness of home studio and spent the never-to-be-talked-about-again-year brewing with care the material upon which they could one day return behind the controls of a sound system.

1 : Alexi Shell - BABY
2 : lks & Marcel Sie - Medikinet
3 : holyld - whisperhill (lis) 
4 : PLS - Conte d'automne
5 : Private Grief - Relieve Pain
6 : Andromed Chain - Sensual Violence
7 : Simple Exposition - Wanadoo.fr
8 : Racine Carré - HYPNOSE
9 : Hirschmann - Haunting Myself
10 : Modern Collapse - Sacred Spaces
11 : BOBDOG - freeK
12 : KayTV - She’s High
13 : Loule - Rahu Moon 
14 : Easy Deviance - Drowsy

Youtube Stream: https://youtu.be/2CLxp-9c0K0
https://soundcloud.com/ola_radio
https://soundcloud.com/simpleexposition
https://soundcloud.com/insulaireleo
https://soundcloud.com/blummsimon

Ola Compile vol.1 - Bande passante

Wanadoo.fr

PREMIERE: Simple Exposition - Wanadoo.fr [Ola Radio]

Available now digitally at https://illegalafterstracks.bandcamp.com

vinyl on 3/26/2021 via Bandcamp and Lobster Records
https://illegalafterstracks.bandcamp.com/album/illegal-afters-02
https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/products/xminus-illegal-afters-02

`illegal afters tracks` returns with a transmission from Seattle's @xminus1. 

These tracks anticipate that first party we’re all looking forward to. After an anxious arrival, a playful rhythm invites you to hang your armor on the coat rack. You’re seduced by a groove that marries your body to the dancefloor but pulls your mind to an acid beach party on the shores of a distant planet. Is that a filter sweep or the waves crashing? The bouncing floorboards bring you back to your body. You laugh and exchange stories with your friends as the DJ puts on the last tune of the night…

illegal afters 02 - Xminus1 (Previews)

An independent record label curated and run by Dweedo, operating out of Amsterdam.

Ransom Note is an online music, arts and culture magazine. We provide a home for readers and writers with boundless enthusiasm, esoteric knowledge, fierce opinions and impeccable taste.

With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

Alongside this we offer musings on film, books, life, and art, generating some context and controversy as an antidote to the reheated PR that clogs up the internet. Our office is fuelled by Tunnock’s Bars, cat memes, hangovers and a ridiculous, never ending love for our culture.

We're always interested in getting new writers on board – feel free to get in touch if you’ve got a story to tell.

With love until the grave.

PREMIERE: J.Wiltshire - Trails [MUSAR]

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