TL Premiere #547 (2021.04.19) : Silicon Scally - Revelations [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 99th Premiere of 2021, we have a track by veteran UK Electro producer, now based in France, Carl Finlow, aka "Silicon Scally", titled ‘Reveleations’ from the upcoming EP "Revelations" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (CPU Records).

"Silicon Scally - Revelations" will be available on May 28, 2021 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl EP + Digital here : https://centralprocessingunit.bandcamp.com/album/revelations

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Release Info :

Silicon Scally - Revelations [Central Processing Unit]

Preview : www.soundcloud.com/cpurecords/silicon-scally-revelations

Since debuting on Central Processing Unit with 2018’s Projections EP, Silicon Scally has averaged a release a year for the Sheffield label. New offering Revelations finds the one born Carl Finlow keeping up that hit rate. Both Finlow’s name and his many aliases have become bywords for top-draw electro productions since he first emerged in the mid-90s, and Revelations is no different - this is dystopian machine-funk of the highest quality.

With its burbling electro groove, piston-precise drum programming and plethora of gurgling synths, Revelations’ opening title-track comes beamed in direct from the Dopplereffekt realm. However, as well as being a mid-set weapon of serious heft, the manner in which Finlow daubs the track with some plaintive synth chords will also bring just a hint of pathos to the dance. That wistful edge quickly dissipates when following cut ‘Walk Over’ homes into view - ushered in by eerie, paranoid synth work, ‘Walk Over’ has an air of technoid ghoulishness to it which invokes John Carpenter sparring with Egyptian Lover. 

Revelations’ flip is taken up by a pair of remixes that go deep on the A-side jams. The first of these sees Finlow himself setting aside his Silicon Scally cap and reworking ‘Walk Over’ under his own name, upping the eerie feel of the original still further by enveloping the track in icy atmospherics as well as phasing grizzled synths and wailing sirens in and out of the mix. Following close behind is Fleck E.S.C, whose reworking of Revelations’ title-track marks a first appearance on CPU since 2018 for this French electro expert. Fleck E.S.C delivers a low-slung synth-funk masterclass here - as the track’s laser-gun bassline invokes Drexciya, the producer guides the listener through a variety of shadow-realms populated by metallic clangs, insectoid chattering and some strangely hypnotic textures.

Silicon Scally (Carl Finlow) continues his fine run on Central Processing Unit with the Revelations EP, a set of steely electro bangers which comes backed up by remixes from Fleck E.S.C and Finlow himself.

RIYL: Dopplereffekt, Drexciya, I-F, Jensen Interceptor, 96 Back

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Tracklist :
1. Silicon Scally - Revelations
2. Fleck E.S.C - Walk Over
3. Fleck E.S.C - Walk Over (Carl Finlow Remix)
4. Silicon Scally - Revelations (Fleck E.S.C Remix)

Revelations written and produced by Carl Finlow.
Walk Over written and produced by Franck Collin.
Track B1 produced by Carl Finlow.
Track B2 produced by Franck Collin.

Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

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Follow Silicon Scally :
Bandcamp : www.carlfinlow.bandcamp.com
Discogs : www.discogs.com/artist/5055-Silicon-Scally
Facebook : www.facebook.com/groups/272001402207 | www.facebook.com/groups/1060324197712077

Follow Central Processing Unit :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/424941-Central-Processing-Unit
Facebook : www.facebook.com/cpurecords
Instagram : www.instagram.com/cpurecords
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/cpurecords
Twitter : www.twitter.com/CPURECORDS
Website : www.cpurecords.net
YouTube : www.youtube.com/user/cpuoutput

Revelations

TL PREMIERE : Silicon Scally - Revelations [Central Processing Unit]

TL Premiere #658 (2021.08.11) : Manao - Decode [No Static / Automatic]

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For this 210th Premiere of 2021, we have a track by DJ/Producer based in Germany, originally from Venezuela, "Manao" titled ‘Decode’ from the forthcoming fundraising compilation "The Exiled" on the UK label : No Static / Automatic.

"The Exiled" will be available from September 3, 2021 in digital only on Bandcamp : https://ara-u.bandcamp.com/album/the-exiled-an-electro-compilation-by-venezuelan-artists-raising-money-for-the-charity-hogar-santa-cruz

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Release Info :

Various - The Exiled [No Static / Automatic - NSA002.1]

Ara-u announces a new electro compilation on his label No Static / Automatic. Titled The Exiled, the album showcases the sound of artists he grew up with in his local scene in Venezuela and also sets out to raise money to support the local community. All born in the town of Maracaibo, Ara-u, Manao, Elektor, Dagga, Confidential Recipe and ELO contribute to the release with a total of 8 heavyweight, high energy tracks.

The Exiled brings together a new generation of exiled artists who left the country for economic and political reasons. In the process of working on this release it has allowed them to stay connected and bring a creative sense of joy to their home country. All proceeds from the release will be donated to Santa Cruz De Mara which supports the elderly community living in poverty and struggling to survive, providing much needed accommodation and food.

“I've seen all of these kids growing up ever since they used to come to our raves and they all started making electronic music . When I say kids, I mean they are my little brother's age Dagga apart from Elektor, who used to DJ a lot at our parties. They are all starting to do really well, I'm really proud of all of them as they have developed musically in foreign countries in different music scenes after leaving Venezuela caused by economical and political reasons. We were all born in my city - Maracaibo.” - Ara-u

Tracklist :
1. Ara-u - The Exiled
2. Manao & Elektor - Not Afraid
3. Dagga - X’mon With The Real
4. Ara-u & Dagga - Bass Atomic
5. Confidential Recipe - Generator
6. ELO - Hung Up
7. Manao - Decode
8. Dagga - X'mon With The Real (Arrival Mix)

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Manao :
Born and raised in Venezuela, Manao is the convergence of many influences. Inspired by sounds from all around the world, his journey always embodied an eclectic approach to electronic music.
Now based in Germany, his experience and inspiration have entered a new stage. Finding most influences from 80's electro, ghettotech, techno, and jungle. Deep basslines and hard-knocking 808's served in different tempos, mirror the Avant-Garde profile of today's underground electronic music scene.

Ara-u and No Static / Automatic :
Venezuelan Electro producer Ara-u’s music career started in the late 90s as a key figure that brought rave culture to his home country through community and events.
He’s now been based in the UK for over two decades, and in early 2020 launched No Static / Automatic as a platform for his own production as well as from his close affiliates and respected peers. His releases have had firm support from Dave Clark, Alienata, and Solid Blake and he has collaborated with Radioactive Man in the past, releasing 2019’s Plastic Attack EP together.

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Follow Manao :
Instagram : www.instagram.com/manao_____
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/elmanao

Follow No Static / Automatic :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/nostaticautomatic
Instagram : www.instagram.com/ara_u_nsa
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/ara_u
Website : www.nostaticautomatic.com

The Exiled

Decode

TL PREMIERE : Manao - Decode [No Static / Automatic]

The end was nigh; every avenue had been exhausted but all to no avail. This wasn't the outcome she'd hoped for, moving forward had been her priority from the outset. But her mind that couldn't shake the image. As much as she'd tried to block it out, it had become impossible. If her waking thoughts weren't consumed by it, her dreams were — that was something she couldn't control. 

One of our favourite dystopian soundtrackers Rat Life Records are returning with another EP 'to accompany the end of the world'. The label, run by producer and DJ Credit 00, have previously shared apocalyptic sounds from Fotze & Fatzke, Westlake & Hayter and Mr Incognito, and are now welcoming Rome-based producer Religious Order to the family. The six tracks across his 'Luci Nere' EP boast the gritty textures we've come to expect of a Rat Life release: a fusion of sludgy electro rhythms, eerie acid lines and distorted EBM vocal hits.

PREMIERE: Religious Order - Under My Skin I Can't Forget [Rat Life Records]

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Artist: Black Merlin https://soundcloud.com/black-merlin
Track: Free Dial
Release: Oddysee V​/​A 001 Fundraiser | Indigenous Peoples
Cat: ODD001
Label: Oddysee https://soundcloud.com/oddyseefm
Release date:  November 12
Format: Vinyl + Digital
Pre-order: https://oddysee.bandcamp.com/album/oddysee-v-a-001-fundraiser-indigenous-peoples

DT PREMIERE: Black Merlin - Free Dial [Oddysee] (2021)

Gradually developing taste of a mixture made with dark disco, ebm and post-punk. Ceremonial Rite is a Ukrainian DJ and music producer, currently living in Poland. She considers music as a manifestation and dance as liberation in which inspiration often turns to art or ritual practices. Her debut EP "Serpentes" was released on Haunted Space. 

Follow artist - https://soundcloud.com/ceremonialrite

167⚡️Ceremonial Rite

A compilation of unused beats for 'The Legend of an Evil Wizard,' album.

Infidel Party

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Expanding slowly, Vector Trancer's billowing, unfurling trance dreams towards distant realities.

'Opening The Inner Gates 1' is out March 4th on Mirror Zone.

Pre-order: bit.ly/2DzESud

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