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Mutual Rytm welcomes back Swiss DJ/producer Chlär for a bustling, high-octane return as he unveils his latest six-track EP, ‘Intrinsic Drive’.

Swiss artist and mastering engineer Chlär’s last outing on Mutual Rytm, his ‘Optimized Grooves’ EP, was a stand- out success that made an impact far and wide across the techno realm. It was another big step for the fast-rising producer, who is also a dexterous DJ that plays across three and even four decks in the club. A craftsman of sounds, his take on techno is full throttle and has come on labels like Iceland’s NIX and Stranger’s Self Reflektion imprint. Always looking to improve his sounds, he hits a perfect sweet spot with a fresh and visionary approach across six fresh productions with his ‘Intrinsic Drive’ EP, again showcasing exemplary creative progression in his ever-impressing production skills.

Up first is ‘Dopamine Rush’, a quickened techno pumper with synths peeling off the straight-ahead drums and locking you into a state of hypnosis. The title track ‘Intrinsic Drive’ is a tightly woven mix of drums, hits and bass that never lets up, while the supple rhythm is overlaid with alien sound designs to up the intensity. ‘For Marco’ takes a heavier path with darkened and more weighty kick drums under eerie synth loops. There is a real swing in the drums of ‘Steady Pace’ as the crisp hits and vocal fragments all up the ante, before ‘Greedy Man’ delivers a tough panel beater with skewed synths and an industrial undertone. Digital bonus ‘May I Dance?’ rounds things out with raw textures and unhinged loops that take you to the heart of a strobe-lit dance floor, shaping up another mighty fine statement of intent from the ever more vital Swiss native.

Chlär ‘Intrinsic Drive’ drops via Mutual Rytm on 4th August 2023.


Release Date : August 4th, 2023

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Title: Federation Of Rytm III
Artist: Various
Label: Mutual Rytm
Catalog: MR020
Release Date: 2nd February 2024
Format: Vinyl & Digital

Tracklist:
A1. LEVZON - INTENSE
A2. ROLL DANN - THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN
A3. HEMKA - FRAGRANCE
B1. CHLÄR - INSIDE US
B2. ALARICO - PUSH TO SELECT
B3. GLASKIN - CUTTA
C1. SLV - LIMINAL SPACE
C2. LARS HUISMANN - CONDUCTOR
C3. SELECTIVE RESPONSE - REALITY UNFOLDS
D1. DAX J - CELESTIAL DUB
D2. COLIN BENDERS - SIREN
D3. ALPHARISC - SPIRAL DOWN
E1. SEELOW - INSTANT WELFARE
E2. LDS - MAXIDUB
E3. BLAWAN - DON’T YOU DARE SQUAWK AT ME
F1. REGENT - CYBERIAN
F2. ANNĒ - OUTRUN
F3. SERA J - MACHINERY
G1. CHONTANE - PYRAX
G2. THE ADVENT - RANDOMIZED
G3. STIGMATA - MORTAL VADOS
H1. GARY BECK - FOLD
H2. NON CYCLIC - NOTHING LEFT
H3. MEASURE DIVIDE - LEMM
I1. WILLIAM ARIST - FORM
I2. RAFFAELE ATTANSIO - POINTBREAK
I3. SONIC PROPAGANDA - WHITE PAPER
J1. INVEXIS - ARTEFAKT
J2. JANCEN - VOLUPTUOUS
J3. Z.I.P.P.O - BROKEN GAME
DIGITAL BONUS 1. JAKOJAKO - UFO I
DIGITAL BONUS 2. DAJUSCH - 30 SECONDS
DIGITAL BONUS 3. OFF / GRID - DISTANT THOUGHTS
DIGITAL BONUS 4. STEVE REDHEAD - MIZAR
DIGITAL BONUS 5. VILLA - WATERING DEAD PLANTS
DIGITAL BONUS 6. FRAZ.IER - MOTOR CITY 3000

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Premiere: Levzon - Intense [MR020]

Hubris

ANNĒ & SERA J return for the second edition of their Symbiosis series on Mutual Rytm.

ANNĒ, known for potent techno on the likes of Soma and Hardgroove, and Nechto and Life In Patterns associate Sera J, have had standout years that have seen them put out a stream of essential club tracks. They are partners in both life and music, and the first volume of ‘Symbiosis’ on SHDW's Mutual Rytm imprint was their first release together. Delivering an honest representation of their innermost feelings, having also contributed to the label's ‘Federation Of Rytm III’ VA in February, this new six-track EP (plus bonus cuts) presents a ‘mature and refined connection between their souls’.

The second instalment of 'Symbiosis' reflects not only their deep personal connection, but also their collaborative synergy as musical peers with the same goals. The EP captures the essence of their mutual artistic journey and showcases the strength of their bond both in life and through their shared creative vision - to create a storyline through sounds coming from their souls and convey a narrative that many listeners may find relatable.

SERA J kicks off with the lithe and ally elegant techno of ‘Your Soul Is Art’ which will have both heart and heels dancing. ‘Illusions’ is a more heavy and dubby cut with paired back grooves and pulsing synths, while ‘Glacial Pace’ is an urgent deep techno roller with turbocharged stabs and huge icy hi hats locking you into a trance.

ANNĒ steps up on the B-side with ‘Floating Waves’ exploring physical, chunky drum funk and raw synth textures. ‘Planetary Dust’ is a dark and moody astral techno journey to the stars, before ‘Sweet Seventeen’ brings a more melodic cut with a sense of hope and joy in the bright pads that shimmer above the glitchy grooves.

Both artists also offer two digital bonus cuts with SERA J's ‘Syncrosonix’ and ‘Space Velocity’ delivering perfectly reduced minimal techno monsters, while ANNĒ’s ‘Gentle Loop’ and ‘Starburst’ are interplanetary trips with widescreen cosmic synths.

ANNĒ & SERA J 'Symbiosis II’ drops via Mutual Rytm on 13th December 2024 in both vinyl & digital formats.

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