Drumcode - part 2

Rove Ranger joins the Knotweed family with four raw, fast, funky, minimalistic. mechanical yet organic techno tracks that never forget to groove: fasten your seatbelt!

We are celebrating 10 years of Knotweed Records, exploring different shades of techno!

Artist: Rove Ranger
Title: Rolling Dices E.P.
Format: 12” Vinyl
Catalogue Number: KW040
Release Date: 16 April 2021 (digital) 4 May 2021 (vinyl)
Mastering: Mathieu Berthet
Distribution: www.vinylfuture.com

A1 - Dirac
A2 - Fermi
B1 – Born
B2 – Hilbert

Digital:
Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3ge1ZPU
Junodownload: https://bit.ly/3mE0Cvb
Beatport: https://bit.ly/2Qyq09x

Vinyl:
Bandcamp:  https://bit.ly/3ge1ZPU
Deejay: https://bit.ly/2Ow0L7u
Decks: https://bit.ly/3tLW1JJ
Juno: https://bit.ly/3f1rIuD
Techno Import: https://bit.ly/3emuHg5
Red Eye: https://bit.ly/3lmGPzQ
Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3eMXo6L
Coldcuts: https://bit.ly/3lQWOGH
Melting Pot: https://bit.ly/3rxGY4W
Mitte Musik (Berlin)
Hardwax: https://bit.ly/3s8WFkR
HHV: https://bit.ly/3bEViU0
Discogs: https://bit.ly/3sZPQB0

Early support from Stranger, Johannes Volk, Stephanie Sykes, Alan Fitzpatrick, Freddy K, Jon Hester, Dying, Mode_1, Lee Holman, Benales, Dustin Zahn, Insolate, Kwartz, Developer, UBX127, Abstract Division, Mattias Fridlell, Truncate, Unbalance, Alexander Johansson, Marco Lenzi, Volster, Joton, Ausgang, Marcel Fengler, Gonzalo MD, Opuswerk, Dan Curtin, DJ Deep and more...

Groove Magazin 'Dirac' premiere:
https://groove.de/2021/04/08/rove-ranger-trackpremiere-von-dirac/

Knotweed 040 Rolling Dices E.P.

Buy on Bandcamp

KW040 - Rove Ranger - Rolling Dices E.P.

Bau Muzik is the new label created by DEAS and inspired by his fascination of the Bauhaus style. This project will showcase new music from DEAS and a selection of special guests. We invite you to dive into the soundscapes showcasing his definition of modern techno.

DEAS has been building his music profile following excellent EPs on Abstract Division's Dynamic Reflection, Marco Bailey's MATERIA and legendary Dutch label Planet Rhythm, as he continues to impress with his expertly crafted dance floor weapons.

Rotterdam's Triple Vision is the distributor of Bau Muzik who look after labels like Bas Mooy's Mord, Dax J's Monnom Black and Emmanuel's ARTS.

"Confusion" has huge rolling drums under haunting, lead synth stabs followed by an electrified lead sound that builds into the break with rising tension. A powerful feeling of menace and faultless function is locked inside the groove.

"Block" is the title track and second offering, with thundering percussion and sharp, metallic hits it uses intense bleeps and sweeps to make this a breakneck DJ weapon.

Third up, "Convenience" has a stomping sound combining with abstract, eerie tones to create an ominous, trippy and twisted mood within this peak time jam.

Closing the EP with "Dystopian Future" it focuses on a sci-fi aesthetic made from morphing, warping acid licks and static hums that prowl the airwaves with a somewhat sinister motive. The synth accents that appear later really take it to higher heights of hypnotic engagement.

DEAS - Block Ep / BAU MUZIK

OECUS Premiere // TWR72

Extract from "Mono" [MT36]
Release date: 21st May 2021

TWR72 debuts on MindTrip with 'Mono'. Float Records boss takes advantage of his forward thinking approach towards electronic music and pushes his tracky, raw and tough sound one step further. From the pulsing rhythm of 'Mono' to the dystopian ride of offbeat bass and intergalactic chords on 'Lavish', TWR72 presents a beautifully produced pack by a top tier talent.
This is MindTrip!

Artist: TWR72 - @twr72
Title EP: Mono
Label: MindTrip @mindtriprec
Format: Digital
Catalogue: MT36

OECUS Premiere YouTube: https://youtu.be/DVbyUOJbX7c
MindTrip Bandcamp: https://mindtriprec.bandcamp.com/

OECUS Premiere | TWR72 - Mono [MT36]

Mixmag Presents Ben Klock

666 Wayz (Instrumental Version)

TWR72 has been a purveyor of the finest techno since many years, so it was rightly so that he was asked to feature on the SK_X series. 4 tracks of straight to the point psychotic, no nonsense techno, percussive, minimal and driving like only TWR72 knows how to do, one of the craziest SK’s so far.

TWR72 - Vortex EP [SK11X010]

Paul Ritch - Sigma - REVOLT

Premiere of "Emergence" by EJA, taken from SOMA NEU Vol. 1 forthcoming on Soma Records.

Soma kicks off a new series focusing on upfront techno with SOMA NEU. Set in alignment with Soma's founding ethos of quality electronic music, each part of the series is meticulously curated and aims to direct the uncompromising vision of the label, directly to the dance floor. Featuring a lineup of modern and emerging artists, SOMA NEU pays homage to the roots and raw energy of authentic techno and demonstrates its ongoing evolution. Vol. 1 packs in 11 tracks from new and past label affiliates, spanning dubbed out minimalism to deep atmospheric techno and beyond.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering.

Follow EJA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eja.duplicity/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eja-duplicity

Follow Soma:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/somarecords/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomaRecords/
Twitter: twitter.com/SomaRecords
Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/somarecords…aee20740047242a1
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OfficialSomaRecords
Bandcamp: soma-records.bandcamp.com/

SOMA NEU Vol. 1

Emergence

Premiere: EJA - Emergence [SOMA671D]

Having developed an impeccable reputation in the past twenty years since delving into the word of turntables and mixtapes at an early age, Sims can be called a genuine legend in the world of techno. As a producer he has remixed Jeff Mills, Chris Liebing, Adam Beyer and Kevin Saunderson as well as releasing on just about every seminal techno imprint there is. As an A&R he’s been at the helm of nine labels, including the highly influential Ingoma and KB Records inc, and continues to steward Theory and Hardgroove towards the boxes of the discerning fans. 

Most recently the London-based producer has seen his ‘Way Back Wednesday’ (with Tony Anderson), ‘Funk You’ and occasional disco radio shows garner huge support while ploughing further energy into the futurist techno club night “Machine’ alongside Kirk Degiorgio. 

It’s with Sims’ multitude of achievements and notoritey in mind that the knowledge that ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ is his debut LP is somewhat unbelievable, but fact it is. After initially hooking up with Adam Beyer’s Drumcode imprint late in 2010 after a long standing friendship, the affable and dry witted Sims’ was persuaded to deliver an LP and the lengthy writing and selection process began. The result is 11 superb productions which showcase Ben’s talents, influences and perhaps most importantly, his vision of what techno can and should be. 

From the off ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ is a technicolour affair that refuses to sit too comfortably into one groove, preferring to pull the listener through a range of vibes that, while disparate, flow together perfectly. As the album moves, snippets of new vibes bleed through before developing into themes and this is one of the brilliant elements of ‘Smoke & Mirrors’.  

The rousing and prophetically titled ‘Riots in London’ opener leads us into a frenetic, dub-tinged and filter-driven aesthetic which is neatly carried on in ‘Descent’ but subtly augmented with almost-there soulful vocal samples. This nod to soulful elements is then carried on in the less pacey, house referencing ‘ The Snake’ which fuses stabbing keys to a skipping beat which is as much New York as it is Detroit, London or Berlin. 

As ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ develops, suprises like the out-and-out tech-funk of ‘Back To The Pod’ and the street party disco of ‘Can You Feel It?’ are hinted at but never lack surprise when dropped. The emphatic drive of the huge sounding ‘I Wanna Go Back’ featuring Blake Baxter takes things back to techno territory and does so with real purpose while darker edged tracks such as the lethal ‘Bullet’ and the late-night discordance of  ‘The Afterparty’ ramp up the tension. 

The twilight sections of Sims’ debut are perfectly judged. The dubbed (and blissed) out title track lightens the mood before the slightly more aggressive but widescreen ‘The Calling’ trips proceedings out in anticipation of the closer, the Tyree Cooper vocalled and aptly titled ‘I Feel It Deep’

‘Smoke & Mirrors’ has been more than worth the wait. It’s as balanced, entertaining, engaging and powerful as you’d expect from such an artist as Ben Sims and, complete with artwork from Alan Oldham and collaborations from Blake Baxter and Tyree Cooper, is essential stuff.

Ben Sims - Bullet

Ben Sims - The Calling

Ben Sims - Miss Out On Monday

Artist: Ben Sims 
Title:  Smoke & Mirrors 
Label:  Drumcode 
Release: 27th October 2011 
Format: Vinyl / CD / DigiCat No:  DCCD005 

Late-October sees the long awaited release of Ben Simsʼ debut LP, ʻSmoke & Mirrorsʼ, on Swedish techno imprint 
Drumcode.  
 
Having developed an impeccable reputation in the past twenty years since delving into the word of turntables and mixtapes at an early age, Sims can be called a genuine legend in the world of techno. As a producer he has remixed Jeff Mills, Chris Liebing, Adam Beyer and Kevin Saunderson as well as releasing on just about every 
seminal techno imprint there is. As an A&R heʼs been at the helm of nine labels, including the highly influential Ingoma and KB Records inc, and continues to steward Theory and Hardgroove towards the boxes of the discerning fans.  
 
Most recently the London-based producer has seen his ʻWay Back Wednesdayʼ (with Tony Anderson), ʻFunk Youʼ and occasional disco radio shows garner huge support while ploughing further energy into the futurist techno club 
night “Machineʼ alongside Kirk Degiorgio.  
 
Itʼs with Simsʼ multitude of achievements and notoritey in mind that the knowledge that ʻSmoke & Mirrorsʼ is his debut LP is somewhat unbelievable, but fact it is. After initially hooking up with Adam Beyerʼs Drumcode imprint late in 2010 after a long standing friendship, the affable and dry witted Simsʼ was persuaded to deliver an LP and the lengthy writing and selection process began. The result is 11 superb productions which showcase Benʼs talents, influences and perhaps most importantly, his vision of what techno can and should be.  
 
From the off ʻSmoke & Mirrorsʼ is a technicolour affair that refuses to sit too comfortably into one groove, preferring to pull the listener through a range of vibes that, while disparate, flow together perfectly. As the album moves, snippets of new vibes bleed through before developing into themes and this is one of the brilliant elements of ʻSmoke & Mirrorsʼ.   
 
The rousing and prophetically titled ʻRiots in Londonʼ opener leads us into a frenetic, dub-tinged and filter-driven aesthetic which is neatly carried on in ʻDescentʼ but subtly augmented with almost-there soulful vocal samples. This 
nod to soulful elements is then carried on in the less pacey, house referencing ʻ The Snakeʼ which fuses stabbing keys to a skipping beat which is as much New York as it is Detroit, London or Berlin.  
 
As ʻSmoke & Mirrorsʼ develops, suprises like the out-and-out tech-funk of ʻBack To The Podʼ and the street party disco of ʻCan You Feel It?ʼ are hinted at but never lack surprise when dropped. The emphatic drive of the huge 
sounding ʻI Wanna Go Backʼ featuring Blake Baxter takes things back to techno territory and does so with real purpose while darker edged tracks such as the lethal ʻBulletʼ and the late-night discordance of  ʻThe Afterpartyʼ ramp up the tension.  
 
The twilight sections of Simsʼ debut are perfectly judged. The dubbed (and blissed) out title track lightens the mood before the slightly more aggressive but widescreen ʻThe Callingʼ trips proceedings out in anticipation of the closer, 
the Tyree Cooper vocalled and aptly titled ʻI Feel It Deepʼ 
 
ʻSmoke & Mirrorsʼ has been more than worth the wait. Itʼs as balanced, entertaining, engaging and powerful as youʼd expect from such an artist as Ben Sims and, comfrom Blake Baxter and Tyree Cooper, is essential stuff. 

DJ SUPPORT FROM: ADAM BEYER, SLAM, BEN KLOCK, MARCEL DETTMANN, CARI LEKEBUSCH, TECHNASIA and many more.

Ben Sims-Smoke & Mirrors 'Drumcode Album Mini Mix'

Bandcamp : https://fautsection.bandcamp.com/album/nasta-ep?fbclid=IwAR1KJW2mSAbWid9ElLsrM3niIJ6CtJe67Zkd5wc2jL7q0Pf5yujFKfNH6HY

A1 Keikari - Nasta

NIHAD TULE // GLOBE

Program, sinteza i sekvence Nihad Tule. Sva prava zadržana.

SLOBODA // SLBD0000000

http://slobodamusic.com
http://sloboda.bandcamp.com
http://youtube.com/user/SLBD0000000

© 2018 Sloboda

SLBD0000000

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Nihad Tule - Globe (Sloboda SLBD0000000)

Ben Sims - The Afterparty (Original Mix)

Flug - The Collection Quartz [QRZ LP001]

Having carved out a lane truly his own in the often harshly competitive world of techno, Argentinian-born / Barcelona-based producer Sebastian Lopez, alias Flug, has long proven to be no bit player in the scene and his compositions have kept signalling a fighting fit producer, whose highest standards of floor skippering and experimentation-friendly approach have never failed him over the years. Resurfacing three years after the drop of his debut vinyl album, 'In Safe Hiding', Flug clocks in on Quartz Rec with 'Flug I - The Collection' - a long-player bound to reconnect fully with the club and produce very energetic tracks that represent the techno he loves playing during his DJ sets. All tracks were originally written on tour, on the plane or in hotel rooms to better capture the dancefloor's vibe, using field recordings from around the globe and later processed in the studio via his analogue arsenal of preference.
 
Displaying the many octaves of his craft through great spreads of high-impact club engineering and frenzy-whipping mechanics, Flug takes us on a pulsating ride across the history of dance music - taking cues from Detroit's own cosmo-telluric tramplers from back the Underground Resistance armada's heyday, the Roman scene's classic acidulous four-to-the-floors, Berlin's big-room-busting DNA, dredged with a hint of dubby exploratory manoeuvres a la Maurizio. Both mineral in strength but liquid in its flowing abilities, Lopez's newest extension into the deep and intricate realms of club music collages without pastiching, extracts without bleeding dry, forming the backbone to an assortment of cuts that shall awake the restless dancer in you with optimal effect.
 
If tracks like the lushly verbed-out 'Ephos' and 'Sequences From The Black Basement' perhaps best define the track collection's overall headspace, merging Flug's trademark melodic shine with further obliterating rhythms that are sure to lay absolute waste in their wake, others like 'Mars' and 'Hyperventilation' go straight for the jugular with their deadly mix of paced-up martial rhythmics and elliptical grooves gone amok. Just as easy steering the focus into further leftfield-friendly horizons, like on the droney 'Ratio', via the freaky acid-popping of 'Box In A Box' and ambitious width of scope of 'A Different Choice', Lopez delivers something of a life-affirming message with this choice selection of club-oriented delicacies; drawing as much inspiration and energy from the dancefloors Flug got to become intimate with, as he intends to reflect such inspirational forces and energies across the rooms.

Flug - C1 Working Out (Original Mix)

Adam Beyer - Simple Maze (Original Mix)

Into techno, house mostly but enjoy music overall

Adam Beyer - Simple Maze (Original Mix)

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