Polyrhythmic percussion taken from the Glasgow duo's debut solo LP on Hong Kong-based imprint 宀 or 'Mihn'.

The trees taunted the wind, swaying sarcastically as it did everything in its power to dismantle them. Their underbellies exposed, the leaves stood erect and looked like little tongues sticking out. This is a battle they'd fought many times before and today it came right on cue. This time they would lose a few troops but their roots would maintain solid so as to prove their endurance. Now, each branch is a trophy.

'Hypopompic' is taken from General Ludd's third release on a Hong Kong label. The eponymously titled album comes four years after their last solo release on Rub A Dub records and continues the duo's focus on razor-sharp sound design and textural complexity. With an otherworldly remix from Shanghai's Laughing Ears, the album leaves little time for respite with 9 hard-hitting tracks exploring the abstraction of rhythm and genre.

The track takes its rhythm from the rattle of two complex drum patterns which compete from either side of surface level: one sharper and more tangible and the other submerged in water, doused in reverb. Delivering themselves at full force in a competitive yet playful exchange, their dialogue makes for incredible complexity and dynamism and is an irresistible tease of what to expect of the full release early next month.

General Ludd

PREMIERE: General Ludd - Hypnopompic [宀]

Origins DDR 27//07//22

Ukranian DJ & producer Monotronique makes his debut release for Hypercolour after having an impressive run of releases for the likes of Livity Sound, Banoffee Pies, Opal Tapes and Hyperboloid Records. Born and raised in Kharkiv, Monotronique aka Roman Kurhan has, in the face of the devastating attack on his city and country, continued to push forward with his music, and pulls together four exemplary new tracks on the ‘Uh Oooh’ EP, serving up thoroughly modern electro beats and deep sonic excursions.

Hypercolour will be forwarding all label profits from this release to savelife.in.ua with funds directly supporting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Monotronique
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/monotronique
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monotroniquebeats
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monotronique_/

Hypercolour
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hypercolourrecords
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HypercolourRecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypercolourrecords/

Uh Oooh

PREMIERE: Monotronique - I Want That (Hypercolour)

The phone rang and rang but nobody was home to pick up. They’d all abandoned this place a long time ago, for why would they stay to manage the trials and tribulations of wild callers in the middle of the night.

Never again would they return to the fault line, the red phone could buzz until the heavens called them home for all they cared.

Once upon a time they’d had to work here, answering the questions and complaints of the rich and the oppressive – not any more. The dial tone was all that was left for them now…

Scaefa is set to release a fast paced, synth driven EP on Troubleshoot. This track is a fiery, melodic, synth driven cut ready for loud soundsystems and big rooms. Energetic, euphoric and magnetic sounds at their best.

Dream Stealer

PREMIERE: Scaefa - Fault Line [Troubleshoot]

Waves rippled gently on the shore, glistening like a million diamonds under the hot sun. The best way to see the coastline was by boat, there was so much hidden from those who only explored the area on dry land. They missed all the secret gems the water had to offer; the coves that glittered with golden sands and the old caves that led to secluded sparkling pools to dip your toes in. Out here on the ocean, there was so much to take in but it was only those who took the risk that would reap the rewards...

A new year, a new label: Berlin DJ and producer Acidfinky launches her Twisting Knobs imprint into the world with a VA release featuring music from three artists and herself. Dubbed as music "for travelling in space", the dreamy sounds on offer come courtesy of Guava, rayne and Leipzig-based producer bavedacon who's behind our pick. Marking the drummer, DJ and radio host's first electronic music release, 'tretboot' sees him exploring a softer, more meditative side of electro with lush pads, squelchy acid lines and crisp percussion.

All profits from the release will be donated to 'Women Life Freedom', a Berlin-based collective who are working to highlight and support the voices of the feminist uprising in Iran.

PREMIERE: bavedacon - tretboot [Twisting Knobs]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-dj-panthr-my-world

Inspired by the “fern-shrouded neon streets” of the Southeast Portland, Oregon, in which it was recorded, @djpanthr 'Jade District', like many @100percentsilk releases, is ideal for basement house parties or solitary late night walks.

Jade District

DJ Panthr - My World [100% Silk]

No Sir joins the Faux Poly family with their new EP ‘Voyeur’, a release full of rich syncopated percussion and expressive soundscapes that document the artists’ evolving perspective on club spaces and home listening.

The record leans towards sub heavy broken beats, resulting in a confident contribution to the flourishing NYC Bass scene. Despite being based in Brooklyn, No Sir has already broken ground in Europe with singles on 3024 & W133.

“I started producing this EP at a really challenging moment last summer after I got a concussion that left me pretty much bed bound for a month. During this time I also quit drinking, so my relationship to music and going to clubs saw a complete overhaul. This EP is my attempt to find a space in between the hours spent at my quiet apartment and my return to these loud, dark spaces I see as another kind of home. The title track, Voyeur, was the first piece of music I made after the injury” - No Sir

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : No Sir - Sibling Rivalry

₃. imissedyou | ᵈᵉᶦᶠᶦᵉᵈᵧₒᵤₜₕ

cheeky lil edit of a classic

free DL: https://hypeddit.com/scanlaan/rockthatbodyscanlaanedit

Rock That Body [SCANLAAN EDIT]

- https://open.spotify.com/track/2zCG9WFuiwNWmDYeyLNTHB?si=db2b05cb3c604de4

almiire:
- https://linktr.ee/almiire

bloom in the deep - sped up

Pre-order: https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/products/neida-slowing
or: https://nehzarecords.bandcamp.com/album/slowing

Relentless raver and emerging artist from the Rinse France roster of captivating talent, @roniraver launches her imprint Nehza Records with a five-track EP titled ‘Slowing’ by Bordeaux-based @neida0neida 

‘Slowing’ is a cross-pollination of breaks, acid, jungle and bass which nods to the sound of the underground UK rave scene circa 1990. An era that RONI closely aligns with in terms of sound, art and the sense of liberation synonymous with 90s club culture, Neida nails this aesthetic throughout the EP. 

‘Slowing’ drops Tuesday 30th March, via Lobster Lobster Distribution.
NZA001 I Nehza : Neida - Slowing
A1 Bull [6'46]
A2 Dso [6'19]

B1 Guess Who [4'47]
B2 Wht [5']
B3 For all the time sake [3'23]

@lobsterdistribution  🕊
Mastering: @assemblerc for Cirrus Audio
Artwork: Alice Gavin
Picture Courtesy of @fascinatedbyfunghi
Words: Niamh O'Connor

NZA001 // Neida - Slowing

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