For this premiere we check back in with @dddsssppp for a new release from friend-of-the-show @bovaflux

Distorted Sensory Perception returns for their 4th release, proudly welcoming Eddie Symons AKA Nullptr to the fold. ‘Lost Time’ boasts 4 deep and dynamic analogue cuts that are sure to stimulate the mind, body and soul. The EP forms the penultimate part of Nullptr’s 2021 triptych, recorded over the final months of a difficult year when the distance between friends and family really
started to be felt, yet the hope of better times felt close.

Clips here: https://soundcloud.com/subwax-bcn-distribution/dsp004
Buy here: https://dddsssppp.bandcamp.com/album/lost-time-dsp004

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PREMIERE: Nullptr - Islands (Distorted Sensory Perception)

Bytes readies reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM aka Damon Baxter.

In the neon-lit alleys where the shadows creep,
In Area 5, where the code runs deep,
Beneath the hum of SEM’s thrumming beats,
Lies a city of circuitry, where reality retreats.

Detroit techno pulses through the veins,
As dystopian dreams dance in chains,
In the flickering lights of byte-laden screens,
Where echoes of the future meet shattered dreams.
 

Strings of dystopian sci-fi weave,
Through the fabric of what we believe,
In the symphony of cybernetic cries,
Where humanity fades and the machine’s sighs.

John Carpenter’s ghosts haunt the streets,
Vangelis’s echoes in every beat,
In this city of shadows, where no one’s free,
The soundtrack of a world lost in entropy.
 

Earlier this month Bytes announced the reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM (aka Damon Baxter, who would go on to record as Deadly Avenger) on May 17, 2024. The second track to be made available for public consumption is Area 5, taken from The Demon EP, the second SEM release, on which Damon expanded the pure old-school electro SEM sound to include elements of Detroit techno and dystopian sci-fi strings, giving off serious John Carpenter/Vangelis’s Blade Runner soundtrack vibes.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-sem-area-5-bytes/

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PREMIERE: SEM - Area 5 [BYTES]

From the deep confines of the universe, we receive emissions of HC Records’ 21st release - Those Dark Whims by UHF, the production duo and Gladio Operations label heads José Castillo and David Aragón. An exciting digital LP from which a selection of tracks have been extracted for vinyl along with remixes by two label regulars, Estrato Aurora and The Lost Boys.

Skynet Was Shy opens both the LP and the vinyl, a hypnotic starting point in which the most vibrant and crystalline electro fuses with acid sequences to generate a state of pure trance, complimented and driven by spiralling sequences and mantra-like vocals. The second track on the LP and A2 on the vinyl is The Lost Boys' remix of Skynet Was Shy. A rough and sharp reinterpretation where the use of 303 sequences continues but focuses on more of a physical than a mental dance.

Hanging Baskets reactivates the state of infinite mental suspension that underlies this powerful and bold composition with deft and minimalistic use of elements: sharp broken rhythms, a dense melodic environment but with occasional moments of pure light and a new vocal message that ignites in our minds.

The B-side kicks off with Estrato Aurora's remix of Day Dream, which as usual in the work of the acclaimed Valencian producer, extends the original version to 8 minutes, giving it an unusual emotionality created by an amalgam of sound textures that interweave multiple pads, mutant melodies and pulsating percussion. Closing the vinyl, UHF's machines join forces with the lyrics of another electro heavyweight in Protestas En Las Redes Feat. Dark Vektor, a combative discourse in which the powerful and robotic vocal message of the Terrassan producer ascend alongside the futuristic melodies, extra-dimensional violins, spatial arpeggios, and metallic rhythms of the Madrid duo.

Five bonus tracks complete the UHF experience, starting with the title track, Those Dark Whims, a perfect blend of funk bass lines, helical synthesisers sequencing sonic chains of acid trance and legendary vocal samples.

The original version of Day Dream, is perhaps the LPs deepest and most emotional track. Low bpms, a rapturous rhythm that alternates syncopated passages with a commanding 4x4 and an atmosphere reminiscent of film noir soundtracks.

Lowering our heartbeat even more to a chill out state, Space Marmalade is served to us rich and tasty on a slice of toast, all sweetness with a purple and phosphorescent touch in this extra-terrestrial downtempo composition. We wake up from the space dream to embrace the emotions created by Tales Of Saigon, Belgian-flavoured Techno that reminds us of early 90s compositions with renewed sound aesthetics that we could imagine moving to on the dance floor of the mythical Boccaccio Life. A wink to the 1979 classic, The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill leads us into Baseball Furies, a playful, nocturnal, and hyper-muscular slice of electro. Thick drums, bouncy bass, fx and dark pads unify mystery and rogue dance.

On Tuesday 30/04/24 the LP will be presented live at Killing Time, the physical headquarters of the label located in Valencia. Following an interview conducted by HC label boss David Verdeguer, the duo will be DJing along with two of the vinyl’s guest remixers, Estrato Aurora and The Lost Boys. 

créditos


All track written & produced by UHF. A2 by The Lost Boys. B1 by Estrato Aurora. B2 feat. Dark Vektor.
Mastered by Steve Voidloss at Black Monolith Studios, London.
Artwork by Dani Requeni.
All rights reserved. València, 2024.
www.hypnoticacolectiva.es
Distribution:
www.khvinylstore.com

Todos los derechos reservados

A3 - Hanging Baskets

TL Premiere #1738 (2024.09.09) : Maëlstrom - ASCII TWINS [Cultivated Electronics LTD]

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For this 268th Premiere of 2024, we have a track by the French electronic music producer and co-founder of RAAR "Maëlstrom" titled ‘ASCII TWINS’ from his forthoming split EP with Ben Pest (@benpest) "For The Floor Vol.4" on the London-based Electro label headed up by Sync 24 : Cultivated Electronics LTD.

"Ben Pest / Maëlstrom - For The Floor Vol.4" will be available from September 23, 2024 on vinyl only.

▶︎ Clone pre-order : https://clone.nl//item77035.html

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Release Info :

Ben Pest / Maëlstrom - For The Floor Vol.4 [Cultivated Electronics LTD // CELTD015]

Cultivated Electronics Ltd's "For The Floor" series features split EPs available on vinyl (only) with Electro tracks aimed strictly at the dance floor, bringing together CE regulars alongside new artists.  Previous instalments have presented tracks by DeFeKT, Rico Casazza, Tripeo, Cycloplex, Steve Allman and Alex Jann.  Volume 4 now delivers 2 new tracks apiece by Ben Pest and Maëlstrom.

Bristol's Ben Pest has established notoriety as an exponent of jacking live hardware-based techno and electro with numerous releases on labels including Asking For Trouble, I Love Acid, No Static / Automatic, Orson Records, Don't and more.  Here he delivers heavy bass, vocal distortions and tough beats on "Who Would Have Thought I'd Be" and the accompanying "26 Hybrid".

Maëlstrom has a history of aliases and side projects, illegal raves thrown in warehouses, fields and basements, but he came into his own under his Maëlstrom moniker, releasing music on the likes of RAAR (the label he co-founded with Louisahhh), Cultivated Electronics, Central Processing Unit, Mechatronica, Private Persons and Discos Atónicos.  Back on CE, he brings a metallic sound to his punchy and rugged tracks "ASCII TWINS" and "PERMANENCY".

Tracklist : 
A1. Ben Pest - Who Would Have Thought I'd Be
A2. Ben Pest - 26 Hybrid
B1. Maëlstrom - ASCII TWINS
B2. Maëlstrom - PERMANENCY

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Follow Maëlstrom :
Discogs : www.discogs.com/artist/288549-Maelstrom-2
Instagram : www.instagram.com/le_maelstrom
RA : www.ra.co/dj/maelstrom
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/maelstrom
Twitter : www.twitter.com/maelstrom

Follow Cultivated Electronics LTD :
Bandcamp : www.cultivatedelectronics.bandcamp.com
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/99223-Cultivated-Electronics
Facebook : www.facebook.com/CultivatedElectronics
Instagram : www.instagram.com/cultivated_electronics
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/cultivated-electronics

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For The Floor Vol.4

ASCII TWINS

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TL PREMIERE : Maëlstrom - ASCII TWINS [Cultivated Electronics LTD]

Started out as over potential unifier for mankind, quickly became what humans always show through out history, the low level of motivating forces and the nature of egoism killed what started out so beautiful to becoming the darkest creation of all and also the thing that will end the humans existance in future days.

Was lovely to be part of the prime and glory days.

it´s always like poeple alwyas said. Used to be better back in the day..

RIP WWW 2007.04.01 !

Dataintrång - Click & Collect

TL Premiere #1780 (2024.10.18) : Pozek - Ept [Zodiak Commune Records]

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For this 310th Premiere of 2024, we have a track by Pozek titled ‘Ept’ from the forthcoming VA EP "The Electro Guilde III" on Dutch Acid-Techno and Electro label founded in 1998 and runned by Marc Pulles aka DJ Zodiak : Zodiak Commune Records.

The EP will be available from October 25, 2024 in 12" Vinyl + Digital.

▶︎ Pre-order : https://zodiakcommunerecords.bandcamp.com/album/zc-elec011-the-electro-guilde-iii

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Acidulant, Dima Gastrolër, Pozek and johnfaustus - The Electro Guilde III [Zodiak Commune Records // ZC​-​ELEC011]

With 'The Electro Guilde III EP' Zodiak Commune Records once again presents a selection of well-known and label-recurring electro-acid producers who take you on their various adventurous musical journeys.

SPECIAL DIGITAL PRE-ORDER PRICE
....and going up every few days!!!

Tracklist :
1. Acidulant - Collateral Funk
2. Dima Gastrolër - We Will Survive
3. Pozek - Ept
4. johnfaustus - Oberon

releases October 25, 2024

mastered by Stefan ZMK
designed by Chris Nexus Six
project by DJ Zodiak

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Follow Pozek :
Bandcamp : https://pozek.bandcamp.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/matlpozek
Linktree : https://linktr.ee/pozek23
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/pozek

Follow Zodiak Commune Records :
Bandcamp : www.zodiakcommunerecords.bandcamp.com
Beatport : www.beatport.com/label/zodiak-commune-records/64821
Discogs : www.discogs.com/label/4604-Zodiak-Commune
Facebook : www.facebook.com/zodiakcommunerecords
Instagram : www.instagram.com/zodiak_commune_records
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/zodiakcommunerecords

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The Electro Guilde III

TL PREMIERE : Pozek - Ept [Zodiak Commune Records]

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RSN - Iskazhuchevo

Circuit Breaker

Thread Execution Failed (Radio Version)

RELEASE: August 26th, 2019

BANDCAMP - https://craigieknowes.bandcamp.com/album/time-to-throw-down-ep

"UK hardcore alumni DAWL joins Craigie Knowes for CKNOWEP19. 'Let's Go' blends breaks and acid while 'Drop It' and 'Heavyweight' lean more firmly on the foundations of hardcore. 'Overdub' rounds the record off nicely as a rolling techno/electro tool that gives the purchasing DJ the chance to switch styles up while the dancers catch their breath."

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CKNOWEP19 | DAWL - Time To Throw Down EP

The enigmatic @cem3340cem3340 returns with his third LP. 
it’s also the third outing on his very own @curtiselectronix , following a strong release from DJ Overdose himself.
On the A side things kick off and go straight to the point with four highly sharped hard hitting jams, cut with the usual deadly precision.
Firing snares and rusty 808 kick drums with a persistent old school feel;
On the B side things morph and get more evocative with three classic-influenced electro bangers.
No more words needed. Just drop the needle. This is Suburbs Disorder.

Discogs:
www.discogs.com/it/CEM3340-Suburbs-Disorder-LP/release/14810450

Distributed by clone rotterdam:
www.clonedistribution.com/release/59721
www.clone.nl/item59721.html

Mastered by @q3000
Drawn by @nothusworld

Release date:
May 11th 2020

Suburbs Disorder

CEM3340 - Suburbs Disorder LP (CRTSX003)

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pr3dTn2kdLI

Label: Too Rough 4 Radio
Artist: Various (DJ .wav)
Format: Cassette, Digital
Cat. Number: Rough Cuts 04
EP Title: Influx EP
Release Date: February 18th, 2021
Support it: https://toorough4radio.bandcamp.com/album/rough-cuts-04-dj-wav-influx-ep

Carved out of the deep underbelly of driving electro, beautiful landscapes come to the surface in this 8 track journey Influx EP by DJ .wav. The turbulence of rumbling yet metered rhythms and icesharp staccato basslines, layered with FM-synth pads, are only just some of the blended elements this artist, who has released on the labels a friend in need and Special Species Records. The release,
by German-based label Too Rough 4 Radio’s Rough Cuts 04, captures club energy with joint forces in moody electro bliss for effective dancefloor weapons for all environments.

Translucent and ethereal are not the most common words associated with an effective electro cut, but this track (“Abyssal Zone”) by DJ .wav delivers both with invigorating momentum. The
hypnoticism of evocative female singing, reminiscent of Aphex Twin’s “Xtal,” combined with crisp electro hi hats and straight synth lead arpeggios, make a great selection for reigniting a second wind
on the dancefloor.

Too Rough 4 Radio:
https://soundcloud.com/toorough4radio
https://www.facebook.com/TR4Radio
https://www.instagram.com/_tr4r_

DJ .wav:
https://soundcloud.com/deejaywav
https://www.instagram.com/dj.wav
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PREMIERE: DJ .wav - Abyssal Zone [Too Rough 4 Radio]

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