Ecstatic is proud to welcome new signing Mattheis to the label. Having already gained many fans for his work on the Clone affiliated Nous'Klaer label, Mattheis now graduates to his first full length, entitled 'Luminous Frames’. 

Expanding on the promise of his earlier work, his hallucinogenic arpeggio explorations call to mind the synth driven kosmiche sounds of late 70s and early 80s Germany, this Klaus Schulze, Cluster, Harald Grosskopf and Manuel Gottsching as well as contemporaries James Holden and Steve Moore. ‘Luminous Frames’  takes the listener on an ethereal drift through five masterfully constructed soundscapes of billowing synth drones and enveloping sequences. 

- White cassette with 12-panel J-card newsprint paper. Limited to 50 copies. SOLD OUT!! 

- Second and final re-press on black cassette 40 copies.
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released 23 February 2015

http://ecstaticrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/luminous-frames


B3 Mattheis - Volumetric Shadows

http://www.mixmag.net/read/tronik-youth-premieres

Almost 10 years after he announced himself with that ​livewire remix of The Gossip's 'Standing In The Way Of Control', Tronik Youth is releasing his debut album this summer. 

Neil Parnell's got a shed load of frantic productions in his back catalogue, with tracks like 'We Are' on Back Yard Recordings a prime example of his electro credentials back in 2006, and last year's 'Edible Thoughts' providing a taste of his disco leanings nowadays. 

The Nein Records boss introduced his forthcoming album with the cosmic ruggedness of 'Splinter Of A Mind's Eye' earlier this year, and it's time for the follow-up, 'The Healer, with remixes from Emperor Machine, Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca, Chris Massey and Max Jones. 

More exclusive music

Premiere: Tronik Youth 'The Healer'

Nick Muir - Eyes Up (Amháin Remix) [Proton Music]

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"Shake That!" is a song by German band Scooter.  Shake the Mind however is a far superior track by Matt Walsh. It is by all accounts a bit of a belter. 

Matt Walsh has been lurking in our ears for many a year now. We're massive fans of his consistently and increasingly excellent Clouded Vision label. So much so he was one of our early Label Love-ees. With this new release though we think he's really hit on something rather special. 

Mr Daniel Avery has turned in a remix on the flip of this double A-Side but our vote sits firmly in the Original camp on this one... good job he's been so kind as to premiere it really isn't it? 

Ears open... go!

MORE INFO

PREMIERE: Matt Walsh - Shake The Mind - Clouded Vision

More info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2016/12/premiere-hear-a-new-alex-smoke-remix/

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Premiere: David Douglas - Lucine (Alex Smoke Remix)

BBQ Techno 5

Sam n' Max

permvac 162-1 Benjamin Fröhlich "Rude Movements 2"

Benjamin Fröhlich -  Drawn From Memory

It’s been two years since Stefan Z last released on this label, but the three tracks he serves up prove the wait has been more than worth it.

The Berlin based Canadian is the boss of the Rhombus label and is a top electronic production talent. He makes his sounds stand out with slick vocals or moving melodic elements, most likely because of his formally trained piano and trumpet playing skills. He’s had support from the likes of Sasha, Solomun and Adriatique, and his label parties in Vancouver were key in developing the city’s underground scene.

The super title track goes first and is a freaky number with spacecraft circling the groove, building tension in the melodic riffs and futurism in the drums. It’s a dramatic track with heavy, lumpy kicks and one to jolt the floor into action.

‘Borni’ is another long and involving tune, this time with more mystery and suspense in the way it builds. The drums get you marching as synths and ghoulish motifs pan about to creepy effect. It’s a real set building track that keeps you on edge.

Lastly, ‘Cipe’ is the toughest of the lot, with stiff hits and withering cosmic chords speaking of an intergalactic war. Underpinned by warm bass, it’s a widescreen cinematic affair with real beauty in the pads that eventually take over the show.

All three tracks here are mini epics that really take you on a trip.

Stefan Z - Borni

Jacques Bon, host of the Smallville record store dependance in Paris debuts Live At Robert Johnson with pure deep house vibes. "Fractals" features two tracks by the Parisian artist and two remixes by Lauer, member of numerous collaborations like Tuff City Kids, Black Spuma, and Crabsticks, to name just a few.

Jacques Bon – Fractals (Lauer Frankfurt Beat Mix) (Snippet)

Obsession (Preview)

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