The fourth release from Polygonia's QEONE record label comes from her IO partner in crime, Dycide, who delivers a six-track EP named 'Carnyx.'

In his forthcoming digital record, Dycide embarks on a nostalgic journey to his musical roots, delving into the captivating world of bass music with astonishing finesse. His masterful production expertise shines through, particularly evident in the infusion of intense drum breaks that imbue each track with a deeply resonating tribal essence. 

Our premiere for today, the title track 'Carnyx,' pays a heartfelt homage to the ancient Celtic instrument, emanating a mystical aura that further elevates the allure of this exceptional release. 

'Carnyx' EP is set for release on August 2 via QEONE.

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@qeone

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PREMIERE: Dycide - Carnyx [QEONE]

Taken from: VC-118A - Waves of Change - Delsin Records - 157dsr

buy vinyl: https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/7731/vc-118a/waves-of-change
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On his fifth album as VC-118A, Samuel van Dijk (@mohlao) is using his evolved electro practice to explore the notion of change - a universal constant which keeps us barrelling towards unknown futures.

With 2021’s Spiritual Machines, van Dijk presented a new approach which took his established (and celebrated) sound into downtempo and experimental pastures. Now the Dutch artist builds on that premise with a clear-sighted focus on the idea of change, as forces and factors in our present moment accelerate the states of flux within our lives.

Crooked machine rhythms remain the driving force behind VC-118A, but it’s the treatment of the drums and the richly developed layers around them which tell the story. The sources are largely analogue, from a trusted bank of outboard tools ranging from 606s and 101s to ample modern and vintage effects and various modular systems, but these sounds are carefully sequenced and shaped with digital processes to create the nuanced tones and textures which envelop Waves of Change. Crucial to the spatial immersion of the album is the subtle drop in tempo, widening the rhythms and leaving room for the atmospheric sound design to have a greater impact.

The fluid synthesis and sound design which permeates tracks like ‘The Deep’, ‘You’ and ‘Replace Image’ might well be considered a sonic metaphor for the ever-shifting state of the universe, while the reliably crisp rhythmic structures applied to the likes of ‘Heat’, ‘Club’ and ’Elektri’ have a metronomic quality as steadfast as time itself.

It’s the extended immersion of ‘Motherboard’ which offers the most complete summation of the album’s qualities at the midway point, coursing through subtly vivid soundscapes guided by elegant, constantly probing drums. The snatches of voices which emerge through the mix are those of van Dijk’s parents, sampled from a discovered box of tapes from the mid-80s when they were both sound artists. Thematically, the samples also embody the sense of change van Dijk was striving for making this album, capturing a moment in time for his now-separated parents when their lives were very different.

Balancing the disciplines of machine-powered sequencing and hand-shaped sound to render his ideas in sonic form, the continued evolution of VC-118A results in another mesmerising record steeped in craft and loaded with intention.

September 18, 2023

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Spanning 10-tracks, VC-118A (@mohlao) 'Waves of Change' explores textural abstract electronics, flittering between subdued breaks and hazy atmospheric techno. Our pick from the album is 'Replace Image' - deploying a deep dub bass line alongside squelching aerial electronics and artificial intelligence sonics. One for the 4am crew.

Waves of Change

VC-118A - Replace Image [Delsin]

MIST007 - Various Artists - Well of Sand
Release Date: October 23, 2023 (12" & Digital)
Buy: surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/well-of-sand

A1 Command D – Half Blue (Violet Mix)
A2 DYL – PJ2
A3 Beats Unlimited – Burn Your Theremin
B1 Foreign Material – The Living Planet
B2 Tammo Hesselink - Petse
B3 Third Space – Push (Part 2)

Sure Thing presents Well of Sand, its second compilation. Six tracks from label friends and favorites, each new to the roster and offering bold, untempered explorations of tempo and weight, a concise yet expansive collection recalling the deliberate cadence of rippling sand and the sheen of shimmering oases.

Mastered by Neel at Enisslab
Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg
Additional design by Nathaniel Young

MIST007 - V/A - Well of Sand

Premiere: Polygonia, Popp 'Honsu'

Collaborating with a 16-voice choir Von Oswald delves into the interplay between the human voice and electronic synthesis.
https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premiere-moritz-von-oswald-luminoso-tresor/

In the realm of Moritz Van Oswald’s delight,
Luminoso at Tresor, a surreal flight,
Twinkling stars in the techno night,
Where beats and dreams take their curious height.

Electronic wizard, with a hat so tall,
His tunes enchant, and the walls do crawl,
Through the dancefloor, we heed the call,
Luminoso’s magic, we surrender to all.

In the land of nonsense, we find our way,
Where melodies and rhythms start to sway,
Moritz Van Oswald leads the play,
In Luminoso’s world, we’ll forever stay.
 

Moritz von Oswald’s album “Silencio” due out on Tresor Records, November 10th, 2023, is an exploration of the differences and similarities between human and artificial sound.

Collaborating with a 16-voice choir he delves into the space between these sounds, drawing inspiration from composers like Edgard Varèse, György Ligeti, and Iannis Xenakis. Combining elements of repetition and reduction, reminiscent of techno and minimalism it showcases the interplay between the human voice and electronic synthesis.

The compositions for “Silencio” were created using classic synthesizers in von Oswald’s Berlin studio and then transcribed for the choir by Finnish composer Jarkko Riihimäki.

Out Nov 10. Listen below and pre-order here:

@tresorberlin

Silencio

PREMIRE: Moritz von Oswald - Luminoso [Tresor]

Buy/Stream

Mathilde Nobel - Founds on Land (Marcel Dettmann Remixes)

https://soundcloud.com/tammohesselink Tammo Hesselink debuts on Berlin's Midgar with "Work Work Work", showcasing 5 techno cuts in his distinct stripped-down style. He expertly links the dots within mesmerizing drum grooves, tied together by subtle imperfections. Wonky rhythms layered with loads of sub and razor sharp twitches could be seen as a blueprint for Hesselink's productions. Excellent percussive club tools for playful DJ sets, where tools as we know them could be flat and loopy, in these jams there's a whole lot more to explore.

Release : 8th December 2023
Mastering by Neel at Enisslab in Rome
Pressed by AFG Manufacturing in Rome
Distributed by Ready Made
Artwork & Design by Severja

Work Work Work

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Tammo Hesselink - Work Work Work [snippets]

Reflections on the visit of an old friend.

"Oh, to have control of the trade winds!" (for Threnoscope and Strega)

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PREMIRE: Moritz von Oswald - Luminoso [Tresor]

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