Release date (vinyl, cd & digital): 15th of October

Tracklist (digital):
1. Labstract
2. One For The Groove
3. Bang Wap
4. Say It Loud
5. Give In
6. If I Die
7. Coal
8. Devotion
9. Run
10. The Drag Train
11. Nano Chameleon

Tracklist (CD):
1. Labstract
2. One For The Groove
3. Bang Wap
4. Say It Loud
5. Give In
6. If I Die
7. Coal
8. Run
9. The Drag Train
10. Nano Chameleon

Tracklist (LP):
A1. Labstract
A2. One For The Groove
B1. Give In
B2. If I Die
C1. Coal
C2. Run
D1. The Drag Train
D2. Nano Chameleon

Luke Slater presents new Planetary Assault Systems album, Sky Scraping.

The iconic British producer, whose last LP arrived via Ostgut Ton in 2016, follows up this year's Say It Loud on Token with a full length featuring a wealth of brand new material.

A figure who needs little introduction to fans of the genre, but whose consistency in the studio and on the road has repeatedly marked him out as true pioneer of sound design and performance with a singular vision, Slater first minted the PAS alias in '93. Since then, a slew of singles and LP's from the industrious artist have made sure Planetary Assault Systems has become a byword for hypnotic, funk-heavy Techno in a purist tradition. Toeing the line between heady, psychedelic material and all out main room fare - Slater's work as PAS captures the very best facets of the genre, with economically selected parts exquisitely arranged and engineered with a shrewd and uncompromising ear for what really makes people move.

On the new LP, Slater draws on studio material but also components recorded during the PAS live show - and he's keen to let fans know the focus is well and truly on the dance floor with this one: Sky Scraping is a loud and unabashed celebration of the formative and familiar environments so loved by the electronic music community, the dark clubs and festivals made special by their unique ability to bring like minded people together.

Sky Scraping kicks off in characteristically dense, psychedelic fashion with Labstract - a slice of classic PAS with cavernous low end and a tight, looping sequence doing the driving work while frenetic drum machine cuts and wide angle synth sirens shift the track onwards from one phase to the next. Follow up One For The Groove showcases the chunkier side of Slater's production as PAS with an infectious 909 pattern propelled on in the high mids by a squelching synth patch. Bang Wap revisits the artist's last outing on Token - a monstrous, unforgiving roller designed with peak time in mind. Say It Loud - the idiosyncratic proto-anthem that accompanied Bang Wap earlier in the year leads the LP onwards, before sequing into new recording Give In - a masterclass in dense, funky, face-melting Techno. Drums take centre stage on If I Die, as the artist returns to the 909 for a marginally slowed down cut that really highlights the artist's connection to and natural affinity with groove and drum machine cuts. Coal thrusts the listener straight back down the wormhole - an extraordinary, driving piece propelled by a guttural lead synth sequence and ghostly drums, before giving way to Run - a dry, pared back recording with plucked, staccato synths that makes for a good contrast to its fathoms deep predecessor. Though not without moments of hysteria in its closing quarter, The Drag Train, featuring a classic, more mono finish begins the wind down towards the LP's close. Nano Chameleon ties up Sky Scraping, a track as forceful as anything that has come earlier on the record - as it approaches its close, a warping lead powers the recording home with shuffling white noise percussion dipping in and out of the sonic main stage before giving way to a delicate, controlled chaos.

TOKEN103 - Planetary Assault Systems - Sky Scraping

∆ - Industrial Music for Organic Minds

We are focused on deep, industrial and psychedelic music!
Progressive and hard techno, psychedelic trance and chill out!
That's what we are all about!

Run by K.Paxo & Rasante.

Ricky Barnes, who was born in Azerbaijan and is half American, is a young, talented music enthusiast who is 23 years old. He began his musical journey in 2015. Ricky is a unique and creative DJ/ producer who explores his passion, unique creativity, and experiences from the atmosphere of deep house to a punch of techno and to a groove of traditional psychedelic trance. 

He is inspired by the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Olivier Giacamotto, Metodi Hristov, Fur Coat, Township Rebellion, and Fernando Ferreyra 
Ricky is also a producer for online platforms and is studying to become an audio engineer. 

 With all the experiences combined in all genres, Ricky puts out content that comes from the heart and soul. He enters you into a trance state where your mind transcends as well as the soul, the body moves, and the heart beats with feelings left with disparity. When in the mix, you can feel the deep, dark, emotional, and exciting atmosphere in the cerebrum. The music moves your soul to a different dimension as you flow through his mix.

Contact: rtbarnes128@gmail.com 

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AND NEVER FORGET __Carpe Diem__
cause the dices have to be rolled and we are here to rock and especially TO ROLL them. and share the good sites in this absolutely perfekt moment in this age we are the "Lucky-Ones" or something like this .. ;) thats fair or not no matter cause no ways goal was ever written before main part walks on the steps of that... Love as much as you can in each situations you can get senses  you can use in any private best way for you...

TOKEN103 - Planetary Assault Systems - Sky Scraping

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