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Intercept Records

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Intercept is proud to introduce Breda-based visual artist and musician Mathilde Nobel with her debut EP called 'Stone'.

The EP starts with 'Thunder'. A cello and minimal, but supporting, instrumentation set the stage for Mathilde's vocals to shine. The song takes you into a downward spiral into Mathilde's psyche finally coming to a climax that feels like rain clattering on the castle's courtyard.

We're then taken to the lead track 'Stone' which combines strong bass grooves, loud, thunder-like, crashes, and deconstructed beats with Mathilde's singing.

'A' builds on that abstract side of the EP, and interchanges melodies for experimental percussion and beats. It's a dizzying experience where snares and lo-fi drum hits build-up to the final outro of the EP, concluding the story.

'Stone EP' is a unique endeavor in the inner workings of a young artist showing full potential in such an early stage.

Mathilde Nobel - Thunder

Mathilde Nobel - Stone

Axefield is back. After his introduction on the Intercept V/A with his incredible 'Slug' the Amsterdam-based producer is now back with his Intercept EP debut called 'Cocktail Culture'.

The 4 track-EP takes you through different chapters of the Axefield sound, each track with a playful and adventurous edge that's sure to surprise you.

Opener 'Cricket Drum' is a southside 808 inspired tune, combined with Dutch trance synth work. It makes for an odd combination that surprisingly works well. We're safe to say that we can't wait to hear this one out in a club environment.

'Soothe The Hyperactive Mind' does exactly the opposite as the title suggest. This 150 bpm floater feels lightfooted, but surprises at every turn with its deep basslines and joyful synth stylings. 

Title track 'Cocktail Culture' takes you to a more relaxing side, cocktail in hand. The off-kilter drums are combined with vocal chops that work in a hypnotizing fashion, taking you to the track we know Axefield from: 'Slug'.

Axefield - Soothe The Hyperactive Mind

Axefield - Cricket Drum

Ineffekt presents Kora, his 10 track debut album on Intercept. In around 40 minutes, the 19-year-old takes you through his colorful springtime of youth, sonically painting a picture with a diverse and vibrant set of sounds that feel like the first rays of sunshine after a long winter. 

Through a blend of glistening vocal pieces, strings of dreamy melodies, and distinctive rhythms, Ineffekt cleverly takes on a sound that both feels comfortable and illusive. It’s a nonchalant approach with ephemeral peaks of emotion that result in a combination of colorful and groovy songs. 

After the success of his EP ‘Solaris’ (2020) on Intercept, Ineffekt further cements his sound all while positioning himself between the club world, and the pop hemisphere. Catchy motifs are interchanged with grooves that feel like a constant drive towards the horizon. Standout tracks ‘Cascades’, ‘In a Flash’ and ‘Kora’ all show his tendency for anthemic sentiment, all while keeping depth and clarity to his sound. 

The record further reveals its diversity by going into more filmic and peculiar tracks such as ‘Vibrant Bands of Yellow’ and ’See You Blossom’, while also diving deeper into feelings of nostalgia and ambivalence. The juxtaposition of these two sides show a young artist, fully in bloom as the flowers he surrounds himself with.

Ineffekt - Kora

Purchase here: https://www.beatport.com/release/neuromancer/2323085

Fast rising Brazilian-born, Barcelona-based artist TERR takes to the Correspondant imprint to release her 'Neuromancer' EP, which comes complete with a cosmic synth excursion from the man of the hour Krystal Klear.

Since emerging with releases on Hotflush and Permanent Vacation, TERR's been carving out her place by fusing retro electro textures with  sweeping synth emotions. Now Krystal Klear transforms her material with a complimentary aesthetic that injects energy into 'Neuromancer', making it a prime dancefloor cut. 

Look for the Neuromancer' EP to be released July 27.

More exclusive music

Premiere: TERR 'Neuromancer' (Krystal Klear Remix)

Welcome back Nick on 8Bit Records.
With his "Zero Love EP“ he delivers a strong two tracker. First track “Zero Love“ shows his talent to seamlessly combine melodies, while staying hypnotic, groovy and powerful.
With „Blashkiboo“ he is rounding things deep off, for some late night underground action.

beatport/spotify/vinyl

Nick Curly - Zero Love

Get it here: https://fanlink.to/no-dancers-adam-port-remix

All the secrets your leaving
Everywhere you go
Take a ride off the deep end
Close your eyes and see just where it goes

Take me where you go
I'll follow

All the dancers are dreaming
In and out of time
Where are these searches your leading
What will you do with the things you find

Take me where you go
I'll follow

You've been gone for so long
Being alone

There are no dancers left
Everyone's a little speck
Looking round for something else
You always were a step ahead
Spinning round so gracefully
As the music played

Take me where you go
I'll follow...

Cubicolor - No Dancers (GNAA Remix)

https://disco-halal.lnk.to/gilgamesh

Russian brothers Sasha and Sergey Lipsky return to Disco Halal for the third time under their famed Simple Symmetry project. Following off the back of Auntie Flo’s ‘Kabsa’, the duo’s ‘Gilgamesh’ EP is the fourth release for the label this year and continues to build upon Disco Halal’s successful trajectory.

The ‘Gilgamesh’ EP draws inspiration from the epic novel of the same name, the oldest story known to man. Leading with the title track, Simple Symmetry teams up with Mexican producer Inigo Vontier for a signature Shamanic chugger whilst one of their solo efforts ‘Fight’ is a string-heavy, psychedelic soundscape. Named after Gilgamesh’s faithful sidekick, ‘Enkidu’ continues this kaleidoscopic theme with Krautrock influences with Adam Port’s ‘Tulum By Night’ contrasting edit turns the record into a big room melody. The remix has already been heavily supported by Moscoman, Keinemusik, Âme and Dixon.

Based in Berlin, but firmly rooted in the diverse and forward-facing musical scene of Tel Aviv, Moscoman’s Disco Halal label hails from beneath the minarets of the Holy Land. The imprint exists to present a tight-knit and growing community of musicians and producers, each transmitting their unique musical identity, yet each united by a unique sensibility, as well as a harmonious balance of rhythm and experimentation.

Encompassing elements of downtempo, new-wave and alternative pop, stitched together with a leftfield dancefloor throb, Disco Halal’s back-catalogue, filled with efforts from the likes of Simple Symmetry, The Organism and Moscoman himself, has seen the imprint rapidly emerging from the once-overlooked nightlife and club scene of Tel Aviv into the worldwide spectrum.

Tracklist: 
Gilgamesh (ft. Inigo Vontier) 
Fight
Enkidu
Enkidu (Adam Port’s ‘Tulum By Night’ Edit).

Simple Symmetry - Enkidu (Adam Port's 'Tulum by Night' Edit)

10th record out @interstate98

All tracks produced on somewhere in eastern Germany somewhen last year

Tracklist:
A1. Corcovado (ft. Biroll)
A2. Your Phone, Your Garden
B1. Cat
B2. Bathing in Love Waters
B3. O to B

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Interstate - Corcovado EP [WXTFX010]

The return of our VA series is marked with the new chapter ‘Freaky Friends Volume 1’ featuring the likes of P.Leone,
Nasty King Kurl, Sentient State, Ole Mic Odd, Dj Swagger, and Main Phase.

The Berlin-based label has been going strong since its founder - Australian DJ and producer Dj Whipr
Snipr - launched it in 2016, with recent genre-spanning releases traversing acid, house, breaks, and
electro from artists such as DJ Bowlcut, Low Tape, Soela, Subjoi, Interplanetary Criminal, J.Albert, DJ
Safeword, Anthony Fade, and many more. Nerang now invites six quality artists for its most ambitious
release yet to inaugurate the imprint’s ‘Freaky Friends’ series.
E-Missions founder and Rekids regular P.Leone leads the way with a thudding breaks number called
‘Parting Currents’. A rumbling bassline is later joined by lush pads and a hammering piano melody
destined to rocket listeners into new heights. Following appearances on 777 Recordings and Low
Income Squad, Nasty King Kurl is next with a raw sounding ‘Lawless’ - a syncopated cut that blends
acid and electro with Memphis rap and R&B.
In fine form off the back of releasing on Hilltown Disco and 99cts RCRDS, Nerang veteran Ole Mic Odd
brings a sweaty Ghetto House stomper named ‘Hydro Anthem’ complete with a gritty acid bassline and
Pointdexter-esque chopped vocals, making way for Sentient State’s ‘4 Tha Freaks’ which exhibits the
New York-based artist’s softer side as he layers lush pads on top of a stripped back electro rhythm for
pure euphoria.
With releases on Natural Sciences, Who’s Susan and E-Beamz, Germany-based producer Dj Swagger
ups the energy, clocking in with the compilation’s fastest track in a bouncing Chicago House inspired
cut entitled ‘The Phone Talky’. Tying it all together, Warehouse Raves and ec2a artist Main Phase’s ‘Get
Higher’ is a punchy UK garage track complete with thudding 909 kicks, purring bass, fluttering vocals
and rave stabs.
Various Artists ‘Freaky Friends Volume 1’ drops on Nerang Recordings on 5th June 2020.
Tracklist:
1. P.Leone - Parting Currents
2. Nasty King Kurl - Lawless
3. Ole Mic Odd - Hydro Anthem
4. Sentient State - 4 Tha Freaks
5. Dj Swagger - The Phone Talky
6. Main Phase - Get Higher

NRNGVA010 - Freaky Friends Vol. 1

On his third album as Trickfinger, John Frusciante makes the jump from Acid Test to its leftfield sub-label, Avenue 66, to unleash the full scope of his vision. On She Smiles Because She Presses The Button, the legendary, LA-based cult figure, presents his most diverse yet cohesive album to date. 

Frusciante has the melodic and programming chops to jump from style to style while sounding only like himself. "Amb 21" is the welcome middle-ground between Balearic and IDM while "Brise” with its quick syncopations and rhythmic groove provide a contrasting fabric. Elsewhere, JF caroms through electro and pastoral, "intelligent" ambient. The common thread through this quixotic journey are his trademark, timeless melodies. 

For years now, Frusciante has immersed himself in machines, learning tracker programs, synths and drum machines inside and out, applying the same, tireless approach he's exhibited throughout his career. On She Smiles Because She Presses The Button, this period of intense study leads intense creative liberation.

Distributed by Wordandsound

Trickfinger - Brise

Digital only
Pre-order : https://renascence9293.bandcamp.com/album/altered-tech-rnsc010
Mastering : RawAudioUK

RNSC010 || Realitycheck - Altered Tech EP (Preview)

Fresh off the back of two sold out releases, UKG imprint Time Is Now returns with another slab of dancefloor weapons from London based producer Holloway.

** LIMITED TO 300 COPIES WORLDWIDE **

SOME BAD DAYS EP

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TIMEISNOW003 // Holloway - Some Bad Days EP

You never get used to the feeling of cold steel plunging into your brain stem. A moment of muscular convulsion and a metallic aftertaste are a breeze compared to the eye-strained methods my grandfather used to enter virtual realms. Bypassing the archaic detour of beaming data through the senses, hardlining straight to the brain is the favoured method of those seeking a ‘true to life’ experience. As the program boots, vision withdraws and the world collapses. Like the moment in a dream where you’re unsure of your surroundings, but your mind fills in the gaps, the spectacular nature of this voluntary world becomes normality. 

Based out of the Netherlands, the Coloray helmed label ‘Intercept’ is on release duty for Lewski’s latest, Military Simulations. Across its three tracks, Lewski unleashes his unique approach to sound and rhythm, sprinkling the release with otherworldly instrumentation, whilst constantly the building the suspense. Our pick is the title track, an industrial techno stomper, with the best elements of electro and acid thrown in for good measure. The track’s bleeps and warbles atop frantic percussion build excitement for the cyberpunk raves of our near dystopia.

PREMIERE: Lewski - Military Simulations [Intercept]

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