Taken from the Torn debut LP for Samurai Music - Borderline [SMDELP08]

3xLP/Digital - https://samurai.lnk.to/smdelp08

Pre-order from https://samuraimusic.bandcamp.com/ and https://voidvinyl.eu/ and get 'The Fear' instantly with purchase.

Moscow based Ivan Karasev aka Torn inked his Samurai affiliation in 2017 with his first-ever solo vinyl release on Shiro, a sub-label for highlighting new artists. 

In the 5 years that have passed since this release, the Torn name has progressed into a widescreen sonic project leaving an indelible mark not only on DnB but also reaching into the outer edges of the underground Techno scene. 

As well as his monster debut EP (Internal - SMDE10) on the main Samurai label in 2018, Torn became one of the few artists to garner a release on Homemade Weapons' imprint Weaponry in 2019, a year which also saw him release an EP of Grey Area style Techno on Horo and a collab EP in the same style with Sam KDC and Korse as Vermisst, also on Horo. 

Since these releases, Torn has teamed up with fellow Russian artist Roho for an EP of percussive floor shakers in 2021 on Samurai Music (Fatum - SMDE19) and several self-released projects direct to his growing base of devoted Torn heads. In the background, the last few years Ivan has been diligently refining and experimenting with constructions for his debut LP for the Samurai Music label.

Borderline fulfils the promise of Ivans musical ascendancy in our sub-scene netherworld between DnB and Techno. Gut-punch kicks entwine with dense atmospheric layers, gnawing mid-riffs, and impeccably honed percussive propulsion. The cake is iced meticulously with guest collabs from Samurai Music top tier affiliates Homemade Weapons, Last Life, label head Presha and a tempo switch up to close the LP with the help of dungeon master Sam KDC and close cohort Korse.

Borderline plants a confident, empowered, flag on the electronic music landscape with Torn's name on it.


01. Dislocations 
02. Borderline
03. Bushido
04. Boxcutter (with Homemade Weapons)
05. Hyperborea
06. Fireball (with Presha)
07. Unbridled (with Last Life)
08. The Beckoning
09. Dallol 
10. The Fear
11. Automaton Clock
12. Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse)

https://soundcloud.com/torn170
https://www.instagram.com/van_torn/

Borderline

Torn - The Beckoning [SMDELP08]

Released November 21, 2022. 
Mastering by LXC @ Watta Sound. 
Pressing by Intakt.
Screen print by Rebel Unlit.

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https://detachrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/in-order-to-see

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Taken from Sam KDC - Omnia [SMDE36]

Sam KDC continues his rekindled relationship with 170 for Omnia - 4 potent and rhythmically diverse meditations doused in mysticism and constructed with layers of meticulously hypnotic motifs.

Omnia is released on Limited Edition 12" in two variants and digital

https://samkdc.bandcamp.com/album/omnia

1. Sam KDC - Indra's Net
2. Sam KDC - The Shroud
3. Sam KDC - Metempsychosis
4. Sam KDC - Rhea's Revenge

https://soundcloud.com/samkdc

Omnia

Sam KDC - Metempsychosis [SMDE36]

The Faraday, Offish & YHVHSQUAD - Nihilanth

Exceptional Beats 26

Akinsa - Memento

Wisbo & BCDJ - Forest Spirits

YHVHSQUAD - 勇猛

Take a trip on “The Green Line” and experience a journey through Stockholm’s underground in the unique soundscapes crafted by JNB.
Inspired by the iconic Green Line of the Stockholm subway, this album immerses listeners in the cold, raw atmosphere of the city’s transit system. More than just a nod to the snowy, urban landscape, “The Green Line” captures that uniquely Scandinavian feeling of solitude and introspection that comes with long rides through dimly lit tunnels and quiet, empty platforms. Each track becomes a station along the route, moving fluidly through various styles of Drum & Bass to create a true audio journey.

With over 15 years of experience promoting events in Stockholm, JNB brings a rare depth and diversity to his sound. He weaves in influences from across the whole spectrum—from intense, bass-heavy rollers to smooth, melodic cuts—reflecting the many sides of a genre he has long championed. “The Green Line” doesn’t conform to a single style, but rather lets each track stand as its own reflection of JNB’s love for the wide range of sounds within the genre.
It’s an album shaped by years of experience and a deep passion for Drum & Bass, crafted with care and attention to every detail. “The Green Line” is a genuine reflection of JNB’s connection to the music and the journey it represents.
credits

Released December 6, 2024

Written, Produced & Mastered by Jamie Boyle
Album Photo by Johan Smedja


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