Apollon Telefax brings his unique synth craft and vintage drum machines to a new EP on Sinchi Music that features solo cuts, a collaboration with Max Rockid and remixes from Jepe and Tallac.

Apollon Telefax is a deep digging vinyl enthusiast, collector of music making hardware, illustrator and lover of science fiction, nature, and surrealism. All of this feeds into his innovative musical output as he blends house, electro, Italo, synth pop and EBM into transcendent trips on labels like Disco Bump, Calypso Records and Epicure Records.

He goes it alone to open up this EP with 'Nineteen', a tough disco cut with cosmic arps and frazzled bass powering the voyage through the stars. Darkened voices are offset by ever brighter melodies in this most vibrant of tracks. The fantastic 'Shine' is a collaboration with producer, DJ, engineer and Red Bull associate Max Rockid. Max is come Kazan, Tatarstan, he’s the founder of Rockid Sound Machine and has released on labels like Burning Sole and No Hlaf Steppin. This track is defined by a deadpan emo vocal as squirming leads burrow into the night and cold Italo synth sequences dart about the mix over tight drums and bass.

Berlin-based Portuguese talent Jepe serves up two remixes that see him push his sound as he always has before on labels like Diynamic. The first, a 'Nineteen' 303 Retake, is a cacophony of percussion, analogue drums and cowbells underpinned by lively acid lines and a slapping bassline. The second, a 'Shine' Refax, is more expansive, with big chords designed to get hands in the air and elevate a dance floor.

Tallac, an American DJ and producer based in Berlin, brings his mix of house, disco and Italo back to this label, having appeared here before. His remix of 'Shine' is an all out explosion of colour and retro-future disco grooves with steamy vocals providing the finishing touches in style.

This is another characterful EP of left of centre sounds from Sinchi Music and as always with this socially minded label, sales profits will be donated to the Sinchi Foundation to support indigenous peoples worldwide.

@apollontelefax
@maxrockid
@sinchicollective
@jepejustjohn

Apollon Telefax & Max Rockid - Shine (Jepe Refax) [Sinchi Music]

Our next installment is delivered by the London based DJ and producer Farloh.

While drawing influences from his 90’s house heroes and indie disco contemporaries, in the studio, he never compromises to explore new boundaries by utilizing his own vocals and playing with unique song arrangements while exploring sounds across the downtempo stratosphere, from slow kaleidoscopic hypnotic dances to chugger-heavenly club heaters.

@farloh
@karakter-records

Farloh - Distant View (Original Mix)[Karakter Records]

Celestino, the curator of the rising and shining platform Sexy Dinosaur From Outer Space, is finally back on Espacio Cielo. After his well-received single "Sehnsucht", released in 2020, his forthcoming EP on the Spanish powerhouse brings two massive originals, inspired by lucid dreams on Robert Johnson's and Panorama Bar's dance floors, and three essential remixes made with love by none other than Bonnie Spacey, Endrik Schroeder, and Parissior, the label boss himself.

R.I.D.

Celestino & SXDNS Soundsystem - Supersonic (Parissior Remix)

Step into a world of sonic exploration with "Maschine Sonora #1". A captivating compilationthat brings together a diverse group of talented artists from the indie dance/dark discogenre. Featuring a curated selection of tracks that push musical boundaries.Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of infectious grooves, uplifting melodies, anddancefloor anthems that will ignite your senses and move your body. From the pulsatingbeats and infectious melodies to the intricate layers of sound, each track on this compilationtells a unique story, inviting listeners on a journey.

PREMIERE: Kay Chi - Neon Boyz

We *are* living in the future. In fact, this text could've been written by an AI text generator, and you would probably not notic it, if it wasn't for the odd typo.

This track was conceived out of need to fantasize a utopian vision of the future, as the current version of the here and now can be rather depressing and discouraging.

Davin Varda approached Middle Sky Boom, a fellow traveler, to collaborate on this track. He gladly accepted, and nailed the vocals in one sweet session.

This release includes two more versions of the song. The extended dubby version by Troles Yuri is a more minimalistic alternative to the song, subtracting elements and stretching stretching the pounding beat into a full club experience.

The Middle Sky Boom version is a remix of a remix, sending the track spinning around the earth in an abandoned spaceship full of chirping computers going in and out of sync.

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Davin Varda - Living In The Future (Middle Sky Boom Remix)

'Rocking on Night' EP by Calystarr on Espacio Cielo.

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Soundcloud: @calystarrmusic

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Soundcloud: @espaciocielo

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ML Premiere: Calystarr - Sexy System [Espacio Cielo]

In a sonic realm where human ingenuity intertwines with alien machinery, the enigmatic duo known as SCADTA emerges with their third EP, 'Klaatu Barada Nikto.' With an otherworldly blend of electronic textures and mechanical rhythms, SCADTA transports listeners into a dystopian dreamscape,where artificial intelligence meets ethereal creativity.

From the opening track, it's evident that SCADTA's musical universe is a meticulously crafted one. 'Klaatu Barada Nikto' sets the tone with glitchy atmospheres and intricate synth sequences that pulse like intergalactic transmissions. The track's ebb and flow mirror the uncertainty and anticipation of an extraterrestrial encounter.

The track, 'Hypnotic Meat,' unveils a more introspective facet of the EP. Here, SCADTA showcases their ability to evoke emotion through mechanized means. The delicate interplay between melancholic melodies and the cold embrace of synthesized textures creates a paradoxical sense of warmth within the mechanical heart of the composition.

'Operation Mindcrime' delves deeper into SCADTA's exploration of machine-like intricacies. The rhythm here is a symphony of ticking clockwork, while oscillating waves create a sense of perpetual motion. Amidst this mechanical orchestra, haunting melodies arise like echoes from distant galaxies, bridging the gap between artificial precision and emotive expression.

ELO's remix of 'Klaatu Barada Nikto' is a harmonious meeting of minds, where the international producer infuses his structured sonic landscape with the futuristic artistry of SCADTA. ELO's remix breathes new life by momentarily by drifting  away from its mechanical foundations, offering a glimpse into the consciousness through ethereal pads and frenetic arpeggios which transport the listener to a realm where machines dream and dance.

'Klaatu Barada Nikto' is a testament to SCADTA's ability to bridge the gap between the familiar and the alien, the human and the machine. With their deft manipulation of sound and their penchant for crafting intricate sonic tapestries, SCADTA propels listeners on an interstellar journey, inviting us to embrace the symbiosis of technology and artistry in a universe yet to be fully explored.

Tracklist:

SCADTA - Klaatu Barada Nikto
SCADTA - Hypnotic Meat
SCADTA - Operation Mindcrime
SCADTA - Klaatu Barada Nikto (ELO Remix)

PREMIERE: SCADTA - Operation Mindcrime

Rocking on Night

Calystarr - Flying Castles (Cannibal Coconuts Remix)

Mélopée Records unveil “Presente Ausente,” an Italo/Dark Disco collaboration by Silicodisco & Alex Aguayo.

Silicodisco and Alex Aguayo,
Danced in a Cabina A Marte glow.
With beats so wild in the Original Mix,
They joined the party in a rhythmic fix.

Melopee Records set the scene,
Where grooves and melodies careened.
In a world of sounds so sweet and neat,
They danced to the rhythm of the street.

So let the Silicodisco lights ignite,
With Alex Aguayo, a musical flight.
Cabina A Marte, they ventured afar,
In the Melopee realm, where wonders are.
 

Mélopée Records unveil “Presente Ausente,” an Italo/Dark Disco collaboration by Silicodisco & Alex Aguayo. The EP features two originals and re-versions by Armonics’ and Marching Machines’.

We’re premiering the original of Cabina A Marte.

PREMIERE: Silicodisco & Alex Aguayo - Cabina A Marte (Original Mix) [Melopee]

Eternal Fractal in my Eyes

The latest offering from Musique de Lune finds the label presenting new interpretations of 'Dualism' by Juan Demincis.

The first interpretation of 'Dualism' is provided by Suduaya who makes his label debut following a string of impressive productions for Arcelya Records. The French producer has also brought his progressive psytrance amalgamation to long-standing imprints such as Iboga Records and Iono Music. For his 'Dualism' interpretation, Suduaya showcases his trademark crunchy sound through muscular grooves and a bevy of pyrotechnic effects, a framework which allows for a fragmented, tripped out take on the lead to further tease the senses of both listeners and dancefloors alike.

follow @suduaya / @juandeminicis / @musiquedelune

Premiere: Juan Deminicis - Dualism (Suduaya Remix) [Musique de Lune]

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