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Oliver Lieb - Convergence (Midas 104 Remix)/Parquet 096

Order: http://www.kompakt.fm/releases/signs_under_test_2xlp_cd

- The lastest full-length effort from LA-based synth mastermind JOHN TEJADA
- An unabashedly dreamy collection of 11 expertly crafted cuts that rank among the artist's best work to date
- 2xLP edition pressed on 180gr audiophile vinyl, including a CD of the entire album

Following his much-acclaimed full-length „The Predicting Machine“ (KOMPAKT 267 CD 102) and a slew of pop-infused 12“ singles - „We Can Pretend“ (KOMPAKT 286) and „Somewhere“ (KOMPAKT 264) -, LA-based synth mastermind JOHN TEJADA returns with new album SIGNS UNDER TEST: comprised of all-new material, this latest effort sees the studio wizard digging deeper into his modules, unearthing particularly dreamy tracks that rank among John's most accomplished work to date.

From the get-go, SIGNS UNDER TEST presents itself as a whole new ball of wax, reaching even further into the depths of JOHN TEJADA's hot-wired synth machinery, while cranking up the already stunning levels of musicality on display in his oeuvre. Opener TWO 0 ONE serves as a prime example for the sonic aplomb in place, thanks to its beautifully rendered melodies and finely tuned textures – a perfect storm made of cosy melancholy and celestial bliss. This expertly wrought piece serves as a particularly strong entry point for the album, setting the bar high for its successors.

An unabashedly brilliant listen, the album continues its thrilling journey with existential bleepfest Y 0 WHY and the bass-heavy BEACHT, followed by the intricately arpeggiated R.U.R. and brooding electronica vignette VAALBARA. The second part is ringed in by the undulating CRYPTOCHROME - another proof for JOHN TEJADA's uncanny ability to craft tracks that operate as distinguished bouncers as well as introspective meditations. The deliberate vivacity of connecting cuts RUBRIC and PENUMBRA only confirms the growing suspicion that this might be a timeless masterpiece we're dealing with.

As gorgeous as it sounds, texture isn't the only star here: a surprisingly diverse set of rhythm patterns suffuses the mesmerizing synth licks - take for example the multilayered ENDORPHINS effortlessly switching between straight techno stylings and vintage breakbeat ornaments. Meanwhile, electronic landscape painting MEADOW purrs away on its road to redemption, priming the listener for closing cut HEAVE IN SIGHT, an atmospherically rich composition that marries abstract storytelling with a flurry of reversed synth sounds.

„There's a bit more dreamy tape wobble going on throughout“, says the producer about his latest effort, „as I’ve gone quite analog tape with my delays and patches - on the verge of actually being broken, which gives them a nice character.“ It also might explain the air of intimacy surrounding the album - a quite personal listening experience taking the listener up close with its details and idiosyncracies, „maybe even more than before, as I’ve tried to cut out distractions and really focus on the production.“
The result is a record that is not meant to be trendy, even though it’s a product of analog hardware connoisseurship: „Everything is built from the ground up using hardware synths - mostly analog, but that’s a bit annoying to say nowadays. It’s not a record that fits in with any current stuff, but something that hopefully holds up as it ages. Something that hopefully reveals more on repeated listens.“ In our humble opinion, this mission has been more than accomplished with SIGNS UNDER TEST.

08 Penumbra

Omid 16B is one of those names that seems to have been on the cutting edge of cool house and techno for as long as you can remember, and thats because he is a consistent provider of the finest music and is loved by the Worlds biggest DJs, Omid 16B is the epitome of coolness.
His debut on Sudbeat sees Omid 16B introduce the cross numeric title “Nu1' taking you on an underground voyage, with railroad like horns sweeping across the intro before the hypnotic bassline creeps in, adding drive and energy, complimented by clever fx and delays to create tension and atmosphere.
This sublime yet subtle gem seems to pack above its weight, as its mysteriousness locks you in to its mystifying vibe, before its tale explodes into layers of what one would describe as a ‘melodic masterpiece’ whilst still being restrained and most certainly raising a smile on the dance floor.
Darin Epsilon is a perfect choice for remix duties here, with his rich vein running in respect to the original, adding warm and carefully programmed sounds to add a variation but holding the vibe beautifully here, as warm subby bass meets the gorgeous melodies to create an end of night moment to leave your dance floor beaming with delight.
And if that wasn't enough for you, Kevin Di Serna who has previously appeared on Omid 16B's Alola and the mighty Sudbeat was chosen by Omid & Hernan personally as the the obvious choice to fulfil this package.
His tasty rework cuts things rights back, chills the vibe, and creates a fantastic escape for the mind and feet.
A superbly musically balanced package, impossible to over look this gem!

SB065 | Omid 16B 'Nu1' (Darin Epsilon Remix)

URSL022 I Midas 104 - Humming Top
Vinyl: 30.04.2015
digital Beatport only: 18.05.2015
digital all stores: 01.06.2015

Midas104 is a rising young Producer which flies between pretty deep house and soft
techno sounds.
Always hard at work his output is huge and after releases for high profile labels like
KATERMUKKE,Crossfrontier Audio and Parquet Records he is about to release his next
EP named Humming Top on URSL Records this year

Vinyl distribution by Decks.de
Digital distribution by Paradise Entertainment
Artwork by Philip Cassirer
Mastering by:
1.) HP Mastering: A1, A2, B1
2.) Mastering by Matthias Heinstein: B2, Digi Bonus

Humming Top EP

URSL022 I Midas104 - Umbra (128kb Mp3)

URSL022 I Midas104 - Humming Top (128kb Mp3)

OUR ISAAC TICHAUER REMIX OF HIGHER LEVEL - OUT NOW

12" http://bit.ly/HIGHER-LEVEL-BICEP-REMIX-JUNO

DIGITAL: http://bit.ly/HIGHER-LEVEL-BICEP-REMIX-BEATPORT

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ISAAC TICHAUER | HIGHER LEVEL (BICEP REMIX)

Tracklist: 
A1. KiNK - Chorus 
A2. KiNK and KEi – Madame X 
B1. KiNK – Emotional Breakdown 
B2. Loop 1 (vinyl only) 
B3. Loop 2 (vinyl only) 
B4. Loop 3 (vinyl only) 
B5. Loop 4 (vinyl only)

Full multi-pack from KiNK and hometown collaborator KEi. Loops not available for digital release.

Mastered at TBR.Mixmaster​

Chorus

A1 - KiNK - Chorus

Exclusive release here: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/speicher93Ar

KIR (snippet)

MICHAEL MAYER & GUI BORATTO - State Of The Nation (Annie Mac BBC R1 ' First Play') !K7 - OUT NOW

A new remix to be released soon on Yin 
Stay tuned

Lanvary - Moby Dick (Sapiens Remix)SC SNIPPET [Yin]

Get Township Rebellion and Marc Holstege's EP on #stilvortalent here: 
/ Beatport: btprt.dj/2jMcLAw
/ iTunes: apple.co/2jfyFLG
/ Spotify: spoti.fi/2isaE3e

Artist: Township Rebellion | Marc Holstege @township-rebellion @marc-holstege
Release Title: Township Rebellion | Marc Holstege
Label: Stil vor Talent
Catalogue No: SVT184
Release: 2016-01-13

Joining forces from adjacent areas musically as well as geographically, Township Rebellion and Marc Holstege each contribute two resounding original cuts. The German producer collective initiates side A with Aphrodite, a spacious and majestic construction that pieces together uplifting synth arrays with a brooding bassline and an overall elevating groove. A slice of near-symphonic dub tech that elates and captivates at the same time. Gaia comes in progressively, kicking in with a stripped down bassline only to escalate into a full on body mover, powered by grave synths and pensive leads. Boomy percussion lays the base for industrial pads to amp up the highs, reinforcing the somber atmosphere. Holstege’s premier offering, ‘Mangata’ unfolds sequentially, as the producer pairs a deep, melodic intro ridden with celestial chords to a sunken kick drum and metallic percussion. Strings and harmony make up the main pillars of ‘Sonorous’, used to craft a melancholic and mesmeric deeep tech exploration. Warped synths announce a tense buildup, ultimately reverting to the overtone of the initial string motif.

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Township Rebellion – Aphrodite [Snippet]

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The ‘Reflection EP’ from Whitesquare represents what DFTD is all about; deep, techno-inclined, bass thick and heavily layered, its recurring themes are neatly produced whomping basslines littered with smart percussive hooks. Tracks ‘Abduction’ and ‘Replenishment’ set the bar for another year of releases from Whitesquare that keep getting better and better.  Following up his ‘Ride On Time EP’ on DFTD in November 2016, Italian producer Whitesquare has been working prolifically on new material and on his own label Lyase Recordings along with NT89. This perfectly formed EP truly reinstates his status as an artist not to miss.

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Whitesquare 'Abduction'

Our set from @StilvorTalent Labelnight at Watergate is here!
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Township Rebellion - Watergate, Berlin 2017

After releases on labels like Stil Vor Talent, Suara or Moonboutique we welcome the 3 boys from TOWNSHIP REBELLION on Parquet Recordings with their debut release "Challenger / Mercury". Euphoric melodic techno at its best, incl. remix by BOSS AXIS.

Releasedates:
15.05.2017 beatport.com (pre-order now)
https://www.beatport.com/release/challenger-mercury/2000784
29.05.2017 all other shops

Township Rebellion - Challenger (Cut)

The enigmatic Cornucopia becomes the first of a series of artists to debut their EPs on Hoj and Lee Burridge's fledgling imprint, Tale + Tone.

Pre-order: http://bit.ly/2u5coa3

Premiere: Cornucopia - Letter for Poly

Available now: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/CeolSD

JOHN TEJADA (@paletterecordings) carries a reputation as one of North America’s most prolific electronic music producers for good reasons: maintaining a steady stream of releases on iconic underground labels as diverse as 7th City, Plug Research, Tigersushi, Playhouse, Areal, Pokerflat Recordings or his own Palette imprint for more than two decades is one, the unabated high quality of his output another. Classic tunes such as “Timebomb”, “Mono On Mono”, “The End Of It All” or “Music For Doubles” prevail in Tejada’s coveted portfolio, indicating an artist seriously committed to his craft. A member of the Kompakt family since the 2011 full-length “Parabolas”, Tejada has continued to fill the crates of demanding selectors worldwide with two more Kompakt albums (2012’s “The Predicting Machine” and 2015’s “Signs Under Test”) and much-acclaimed EPs such as “Lakewood Drive” from 2016. From the carefully sized floor stomp of the title track CEOL to the snappy momentum of PRELUDE TO MADNESS and AISLING’s impressionist, melodic grooves, his latest 12” outing further hones an already unimitable sense for balance between driving techno beats and soulful house synths, crisp production and dreamy, hypnotic textures.

Paul

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