techno

Electronic trackz 2023 (house x techno etc.) part 1

Today we have a great Psytech release. Debut for Halform with a great minimal techno track with melodic taste, and two amazing remixes by Freedom Fighters and 8kicks
https://psy4aliens.bandcamp.com

Halform - Alive (8kicks Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/captain-pastek lands on Zenon Records with his debut solo Ep 'Hibrid'.

 Heavy-hitting, psychedelic-techno sounds guaranteed to morph your world into an enhanced level of reality.

Get it here: https://zenonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hibrid-24-bit

Captain Pastek - Hibrid (Out Now!)

Out Now 
https://occultechrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-shadow-sonic

Sonic Shadows

For the third time this month the place was had been ransacked. There was shattered glass everywhere, the curtains had been slashed to pieces, and clothes lay strewn across the floor. It was almost as chaotic as the thoughts that clouded his mind; maybe he'd brought this mess on himself? Perhaps his actions had sealed his fate and he'd simply have to deal with the consequences? Again. He knew the aftermath would be catastrophic but he prayed this would be the last time he'd be punished...

Under his given name Mexican producer Alex Aguayo has made a name for himself through his dark, synth-driven electronics which have formed releases on the likes of Paradiso Records, Fucanglong Files, Night Noise and more. His other alias Mahkina is more focused on trance-tinged sounds, moving between slow burners, progressive goodness and straight-up euphoria. So far he's released EPs on for Haunted Space and U're Guay, and now he's hopping across the pond to Barcelona via Argentina imprint Diffuse Reality for his debut long player which brings together all those flavours in one.

PREMIERE: Mahkina - Aftermath [Diffuse Reality]

As a label, the ethos of Image Research has consistently been to represent underground artists in an attempt to bring their sounds to a wider audience and help their artistic visions blossom to new heights.

Evolutions is a compilation that stays true to the sonic ground covered over the past 3 years, while also looking into the future with open eyes and ears.

18 artists coming forth with previously unheard and unreleased tracks. Techno, house, and ambient textures paint the compilation with a consistent tone and spirit while bending genres and constantly breaking conceptual barriers. A variety of moods and atmospheres flicker and fade, morphing into a continuous journey of mind and soul.

We proudly present Evolutions on Limited Edition Cassette and all streaming platforms.

https://imageresearchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/evolutions

https://soundcloud.com/image-research
https://soundcloud.com/foans

PREMIERE: Foans - Black Beach [Image Research Records]

Tambor De Crioula HA (Maranhão Vogue Tool)

Soil Records is releasing their album tomorrow to commemorate its fifth anniversary. As we wrap up our analysis of this release, let's review the 10 tracks that comprise the latest CD. Right from the start, we have emphasized that the greatest strength of this work is its stylistic diversity. It brings together various styles and interpretations, encompassing what we can consider post-punk or any musical genre derived from this movement.

The CD kicks off with "#546," a piece by Takahiro Mukai, a Japanese artist known for releasing nearly 50 albums since 2014. For this release on the Valencian label, Mukai contributes a track that blends influences from sci-fi techno, industrial, and experimental genres. "Collar de Perro Viejo" marks the debut of Alextanko, a new project with a distinct personal style. In this track of abstract composition, Alextanko presents an ordered chaos where each element freely circulates following specific guidelines.

"The House of Mirrors" is a collaboration between Last Chance and Henry Grey, two projects whose origins remain unknown. Together, they showcase their inclination towards organic darkwave. Information about SZYL is also scarce, as Ian Broch, the head of Soil Records, informed us that many of these debut projects involve renowned figures who have chosen to remain anonymous for the time being. SZYL's "Sex Girl" leans towards simple yet effective electro, featuring a rhythmic structure, a relatively straightforward bassline, and a seductive vocal performance embodying the essence of the track's title. Yansyet and Namesis, who released a track on Valley Of Tears 4 last year, make a return on Soil Records with "Better." In this track, the two Russian projects skillfully blend the energy and rawness of EBM with reimagined electronic textures.
T.D.D, another artist about whom we lack information, adds to this album with "Acid Ocarina," a track characterized by a distinctive sound structure and a techno-oriented style. It features an arpeggiated bassline and various sharp textures, possibly reminiscent of the sound of an acid ocarina. The melody continuously emerges and integrates with the rhythm. "Paranoid Visions" by Delectro, a Colombian artist, delivers techno with a higher level of forcefulness compared to the previous tracks. It showcases a strident line that intensifies its energy.

Undisclosed 1122, a fairly recent project from Colombia, joins this album with "Trouble Mind." This track is dominated by powerful synth lines and demonstrates excellent post-production work. German artist Dillon Steele, artistically known as The Marquis is Dead, contributes "Jealous Freak," which combines the rawness of metal, industrial, and electronic genres. Jk Flesh concludes this album, consisting of 50 tracks by different artists, with "Enduring Endurance." It presents degraded techno, devoid of harmonics and pushed to the limits of saturation.

Release date: July 4th, 2023.

5 Years Soil Records

Jk Flesh - Enduring Endurance [Soil Records]

ATONEMENT

Original music by B_X_R_N_X_R_D. Additional remixing and production by MerlinBerlin, SPCL.K, Korrē, Zvrra, Phaçade, Somekid, Mango Bass, TP2, MDJ, Blvksite, Xav and Special Berries. Mastered by Justin Barini Rivers.

Liber8 Rem1xes

B_X_R_N_X_R_D - Liber8 (Zvrra Remix)

Buy: https://bit.ly/2Xl3v5N

Bulgarian DJ-producer Gallya returns to deadmau5's groundbreaking mau5trap imprint for her second release on the label with 'Still On Earth' - a dark and immersive two-tracker with a longing and brutal cosmic attitude.

Ahead of the EP's release on July 5, Gallya has handed over the cut 'Your Social Media Status' - a fierce and thick techno slammer with wonky synth arrangements, tough as nails percussion and a touch of acid that sends the tune flying into the stratosphere.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Gallya 'Your Social Media Status'

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