The opportunities were endless, a plethora of sprawling pathways were laid out before them and as they stood perched atop the hillside they questioned and queried which one they might take. Only one path would lead them all the way back down to the foot of the mountain, up amidst the clouds they were happy and peaceful looking down at the world below and all its wonder. It was time for them to take a second and make their choice. Who knew that to choose one might be so hard... 

Yosh is set to release a new EP on Distant Horizon, a fun filled garage and rave inspired affair destined to roar on big systems and blast in the speakers of small cars. This one is an ode to everything we love.

PREMIERE: Yosh - Choose One [Distant Horizon]

DJ Different and his alter ego Moda returns to Mood of the Era with another sentimental yet raw release ‘MIXED PERSONA’ EP after his extremely popular ‘THE UNDISPUTED’ EP. The Swedish producer is known for his sensational nineties influenced style of house and electronic beats. The four track EP features lo-fi productions in various styles with cascading vocal samples and emotional elements throughout.

Drops on the 1st of October.

Out now: https://moterecords.bandcamp.com/album/mixed-persona-ep

1. MODA - 5 Foot Renegade
2. MODA - On My Planet
3. DJ Different - Nostromo 
4. DJ Different - Fallin’

Cover Art by : Tony Hopkins
Mastered by: Mete Benli, UK (www.mete-benli.com)

@adifferentdj 
@aleksmoda 
@mote-records

MOTEDGTL11 // DJ DIFFERENT & MODA - MIXED PERSONA EP

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Dj octopus presenting his new channel devoted to rough edged electronic music. Monthly releases both digital and cassette tape.

First issue by Matteo Stella aka Broken Audio sharing a complete journey through unexpected bass visions and underwater break scenarios.

Mastered by Lucretio with NeverEngineLabs' ZDF Filters for Symbolic Sound Kyma and a G SSL 4k compressor

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PREMIERE: Broken Audio - Heavy Saturation

It seemed as if they were going in circles. Walking for hours they had seen little sign that they might be nearing the finish line and in fact the hills seemed taller and higher now than they had once at the start. It were as if they were taking 1000 steps forward and 5000 steps back. Soon the daylight would leave them far behind, they would be caught up in the murky blackness of the night wandering onwards in the hope that they might find solace in the foothills of the mountains above. 

Nørus & DJ Whipr Snipr have collaborated on a new EP for Nerang Records, an Australian imprint which continues to unearth and showcase the harder, weirder fringes of electronic music. This time it's a no holds barred electro affair.

PREMIERE: Nørus  & DJ Whipr Snipr -1000 Forward 5000 Back [Nerang Recordings]

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        The latest release on Berlin/Queensland-based label, Nerang Records, comes courtesy of a collaboration between Australian label-head and producer, DJ Whipr Snipr, and Brazillian DJ/producer, Nørus. Sportsgoth EP is a deep dive into each artist’s interest in the glitchier, harder edges of Techno and Bass music.

        “Sportsgoth” is a fittingly intense closer for this hard-hitting EP. The track has all the hallmarks of a breakbeat-techno gob-smacker: a drowned-out, hardly discernible, chopped-up vocal sample, massive, warped basslines, skittering percussion, immersive synth washes, and several breaks. The track is relentless and immense. Every sonic detour feels in service of achieving absolute maximal effect, especially toward the end, as the final break cascades into a sonic pileup which is downright whiplash-inducing. The beat then returns for one last go-around, an encore of sorts. Whipr Snipr and Nørus seem in lock-and-step with one another, delivering a feast of Techno delights with this track and EP.

Sporthsgoth

PREMIERE: Norus & Dj Whipr Snipr - Sportsgoth ft. Chordata

When I realised that every word is just an extension of a previous that has met its end, it seemed inconceivable to me that anyone could ever reach a place where they felt content with language. That is to say language as an emotive driving force, language as a pendulum that swings between a predetermined pool of words, ones that morph in shape and sound but rarely in meaning. Naturally, this meant that every word also has its upper and lower limits, suspended like a tightrope between the factions of time. For example, the word ‘happy’ has a limited life span until it inevitably becomes ‘ecstatic’; ‘ecstatic’ only exists insofar until it transforms into ‘euphoric’. Imagine if we consistently reduced the ranges of these words until we only had a few to describe everything around us. Which would you choose?

Egyptian-Australian based producer and DJ Moktar is one of those artists for which language never suffices. Instead, his music requires spiritual and personal attention as you find yourself flooded with a wave of visceral emotion through the lens of leftfield techno and IDM. The same goes for his third musical offering, a self-titled EP coming via Mall Grab's Steel City Dance Discs.

Following his inaugural single 'Silk' and then 'Lemon' is no easy feat, but the emotionally-charged 'Drip' is ripe with warm pads and a quavering gentle high-synth line that highlights Moktar's versatility, not only as a producer but also as an artist. 'Drip' is imbued in the same sensibility as the rest of the EP, one which celebrates his Arabic heritage and culture after having spent years facing stereotyping and racism in so-called Australia. Defined by his beautifully crafted intersections between future club music and traditional Arabic instrumentation and sampling, Moktar represents an artist who has now reached a point where he feels comfortable moving around freely, physically and spiritually. 'Drip' is a welcome pause amongst the organised chaos of the rest of the high-energy EP. It is a call to reflect on the moods and feelings that he has so carefully embedded in the EP, and an invitation to follow your true self.

SCDD025 

PREMIERE: Moktar - Drip [Steel City Dance Discs]

The mysterious Overkissed is releasing his debut album on Mood of 
the Era. The sounds that are used in the making of the 4 - tracker 
‘PORN CUTS’ EP are waves of pure pleasure, each track has its 
own vibration from start to ﬁnish. The artist uses solid analog 
sounding frequencies to create a theme thats best described as 
playful and naughty. Indulge your inner epicurean with these deep 
and sensual grooves. 
Will be out on 3rd of December! 

Bandcamp: https://moterecords.bandcamp.com/album/porn-cuts-ep

Snippets: https://soundcloud.com/mote-records/motedgtl13-overkissed-porn-cuts-ep

Mastered by: Mete-Benli, UK (www.mete-benli.com) 
Cover Art by: Tony Hopkins 

@overkissed
@mote-records

PREMIERE: Overkissed - All Natural [Mood of the Era]

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Chicago Bee 007 sees the first EP from the label owner in over 3 years. If you have never tried popping candy listening to Space Dust will be the closest you will get to the experience.

Do Not Consume Popping Candy When Listening To Space Dust EP

PREMIERE: A-Eno-Acid - Cemsex

Make Me Run (Joey’s Breaks).wav

Acid At Present - DefinedByMe (DIMENSIONS)

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