KEYI MAGAZINE is proud to present a groundbreaking charity compilation that unites a diverse array of Berlin-based and international artists, each a visionary in their own right. With an impressive collection of 44(!) tracks, this extraordinary release serves as a sonic testament to the forefront of Techno and adjacent genres, showcasing the bleeding-edge sounds that define contemporary club sounds.

Immerse yourself in this meticulously curated compilation, spanning over 4 hours of music, as you embark on a sonic journey unlike any other.

But this isn’t just about the music—it’s about making a difference. By participating in this musical odyssey, you have the opportunity to contribute to the greater good. Every penny raised through the sales of this compilation will be donated in full to two remarkable organizations:

The White Helmets, who tirelessly strive to provide aid and assistance in conflict zones, and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe organization, dedicated to combating hunger and poverty worldwide.

Now more than ever, the world needs the solidarity and support of its creative communities. The challenges we face are vast and varied, from the harrowing events of the Ukraine war to the devastating impact of the recent earthquake in Turkey and the ongoing crisis in Syria. It is in times like these that artist, musicians, and the wider nightlife community must stand together, utilizing their platforms to promote positive change.

Through “Sonic Reflections,” we invite you to not only revel in the cutting-edge sounds of the underground but also to make a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. By joining this sonic movement, you become part of a collective force that transcends borders and genres, leveraging the universal language of music to bring hope, support, and compassion to those who need it most.

Dive into the sonic abyss of “Sonic Reflections: A Charity Compilation” and let the power of music inspire you to create a brighter future for all. Together, we can make a difference, one beat at a time.

“Flash Of The Night” ignites the imagination with its experimental escapade, offering a glimpse into a world that defies expectations.

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Discodrama - Flash Of The Night [Keyi Records]

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Skelesys. "Painless" comes off the new charity v/a, Sonic Refletions, from Berlin's Keyi Magazine. Featuring 44 tracks from some of the biggest names across techno, wave, EBM and beyond, all proceeds raised will be donated to The White Helmets, who tirelessly strive to provide aid and assistance in conflict zones, and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe organization, a charity dedicated to combating hunger and poverty worldwide. 

Today we're thrilled to present this infectious track from Skelesys and you can catch him live on June 29th at Kantine am Berghain in Berlin. Pick up tickets at: https://ra.co/events/1709379

Pick up the v/a compilation: https://keyirecords.bandcamp.com/album/keyi-magazine-charity-compilation-2023-2

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PREMIERE: Skelesys - Painless [KEYI]

This track is from the album Ghost Dance Party and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/knutz

Intro

Ghost Dance Party

Just Be You

You Are the Wonder

The Downward Path (The Sweetest Chill) - Brazilian Tribute to Siouxsie And The Banshees.

The Sweetest Chill - THE DOWNARD PATH:

Hong-Kong Garden (The Knutz) - Brazilian Tribute to Siouxsie And The Banshees.

Hong Kong Garden - THE KNUTZ:

Gangue Morcego feat. Natasha Durski - Cascade - Brazilian Tribute To Siouxsie And The Banshees.

Cascade - GANGUE MORCEGO feat. Natasha Durski:

"Like crooked angels whispering again the mockery ballad
only shadows remains "-" The Mockery Ballad ", The Knutz
Twisted angels whispering once more amidst the shadows: this is a good metaphor for the eternal return of post-punk, which rose from the self-destructive ashes of original punk and lifted much bolder flights than its predecessor. This army of crooked angels - the gothic, the synthpop, the cold wave - takes off again in the shadows that dominate The Tower, The Knutz's third studio album. In reworking with conviction the most characteristic elements of post-punk aesthetics in 11 songs sung in English, the trio (based in Niterói, RJ) surpasses the geographical and temporal limitations. It may have been recorded in 2018 in Brazil, but it is fittingly aligned with the sounds that served as reference to the band, released in Europe and the US 30, 35 years ago.

As Daniel sings in "Thank the Moon": "The night has more colors than the day". There are unexpected and original colors on The Knutz's dark night.
The title is a reference to the concept that ties the songs of the disc, derived from the tarot: the tower is the greater arcane, and the letters narrate its imminent fall, the drastic changes brought by the collapse and the beginning of the reconstruction of the tower, doomed to collapse once again. For the band, it is a metaphor for the state of voluntary blindness in which mankind lies, embedded in a seemingly indestructible tower. Everything comes down shortly at the opening, with the title track ("Fake structures withstand no more / Nothing is safe as we thought"). The distressing narrative drawn by the lyrics goes through the alienation ("Nobody knows what is wrong / But they laugh and laugh upon", in "The Fool"), the feeling of misfit in society / To deconstruct me, "in" It Hurts ") and terminal loneliness (" The cave frozen my heart "in" The Cave "). Finally, in "About to Fall", we confront the inevitability of another fall ("Don't matter what we've done / In the end we're about to fail") ... and the resumption of the morbid cycle.
"The Tower" is the darkest moment of the album, which continues alternating climates and timbres without deviating from the fundamental elements of post-punk. Striking bass lines lead "The Fool," "The Mockery Ballad," "Do Not Judge" that counts with the DJ, singer and burlesque performer Ludmila Houben, and "Hex," complemented by sparse and atmospheric synthesizers. Already in "It Hurts", "Thank the Moon" and "About to Fall" guitars take center stage. "The Hand that Takes" evokes a surprising flavor of dub reggae, another ingredient typical of the post-punk salad. And with "The Woman with the Coffin Case," they contrast the more gothic of the lyrics ("She is cold as a corpse, but a beautiful grace") with a shameless beat of soar dancing and the crucial participation of the vocalist Luciana Lazulli, who still scores on three other tracks on the album.
The Tower, the album, can be regarded as a reverent and careful review of the original post-punk lessons. You can also position The Knutz in the pantheon of recent bands that are also inspired by the giants of the past - She Wants Revenge, Interpol, The Editors. Or it can be seen only for what it really is: a work that will take the trio to flights ever higher, on the wings of crooked angels, always in the midst of the shadows

About To Fall

Set Synthesizer - Part 2

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