art:cast special | Black Cadmium

There's something about Mike and Joginda's music that catches the attention right away – their flow's probably stronger and faster than any river issues into the sea and there are quite some rivers in their hometown Rotterdam. Joginda and Mike, better known under their artist moniker Black Cadmium, have been involved in the electronic music for years – decades to be precise - in the one or the other way, but it took the both until 2019 to finally get things going for them and craft their forces. From then on the duo's way has known – at least in the eyes of the public – only one direction: up! Releases on Ovum, Naive, Vault Wax or and most recently their Inertia EP on Transient Nature are not only an expression of their success but also show their musical diversity or simply underline the duo's knowledge and understanding of electronic music's origins and roots, something the two find essential in order to grasp the big(ger) picture. Shortly after the release of the beforementioned EP on Transient Nature, Black Cadmium gave Torture the Artist some insights into their minds, lives, (studio) approaches, places to hang out in Rotterdam and how everything culminated into being who they are, what they do and how they deal with matters that concern Black Cadmium. Additionally Mike and Joginda compiled the latest edition of the art:cast special series – certainly as deep and diverse as one would expect and a soundtrack for any state of mind or season. 

Read the interview here: https://torturetheartist.net/2021/10/08/artcast-special-interview-black-cadmium

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art:cast °166 | Sam Paradise

Renowned for his fervent dedication to House music, Sam Paradise, an aficionado of Miura and the illustrious figure behind the pulse of theBasement Discos, graces Torture the Artist with an illuminating discourse on the essence of creative expression. In a forthcoming installment of the revered art:cast series, Sam Paradise unveils his musical insights, poised to enrapture audiences just ahead of the anticipated showcase at Hafenklang in Hamburg.

A luminary within the House-scene, Sam Paradise embarks on an auditory odyssey that transcends the conventional boundaries of the genre. His latest mix, art:cast #166, serves as a proof to his innovative spirit, delving into sub-genres reminiscent of the revered soundscape of the 90s. With a penchant for progressive, acidic, and rave-infused melodies, Paradise orchestrates a symphony that captivates the senses and propels listeners into an era defined by its textured complexities.

Indeed, the purpose of this masterful composition extends beyond mere entertainment; it serves as a precursor to the euphoric revelry that awaits attendees at the label showcase in Hamburg. As Sam Paradise intricately weaves together a tapestry of musical avant-garde delights, he sets the stage for an immersive experience, inviting all who indulge in his auditory tapestry to embrace the rhythm and embrace the euphoria.

With each beat and melody, Paradise beckons the audience to don their dancing shoes, priming them for the rhythmic jubilation that awaits. Until the moment arrives for the revelry to commence in earnest, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in an hour of unparalleled musical excellence, courtesy of the visionary virtuosity of Sam Paradise.

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Hailing straight from the Canary Islands directly to your speakers, fresh talent Aniano is in charge of release number 11 on Tresydos. "I Can't Make Music Without You" is a four-track collection of modern house tunes, cross-sectioning the worlds of electro, house and breaks with confidence and character.

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PREMIERE: Aniano - Hi-Fi Connection [tesydos]

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Track list:
A1  Heel Goed
A2  Lift Adrift
B1  Fine Rise
B2  Asanti
B3  Expanding Signal

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Our 20th celebration year continues with a very special comeback! It’s exactly ten years now since the last Ben La Desh release on our label, his sublime “Stellar Talk EP” hit big waves and together with the “Midnight Rendez-Vous EP” from 2012 he cemented himself in the lo-fi deep space house scene as an artist to look out for, no one produced deep house like he did back then. After a longer break from releasing music he is back and we think stronger as ever, with analogue gear and well curated sampling and live field recording we present you his “Fine Rise EP”.

The opener “Heel Goed” is an amazing track with that distinctive 909 beat and DX bass driven “La Desh” flavour and a truly wonderful vocal sample from a 90s TV commercial, hilariously funny and brilliant at the same time! We can’t wait to see the faces of people, especially on the Dutch dancefloors, when they try to figure out and discover what the ladies are talking about! Second A side track is the super funky “Lift Adrift” that flanges itself to outer space, etherical with chopped break beats and various percussive and rhythmic Pearl Syncussion layers running through effect pedals, Lift Adrift!

On the other side we start out with the deep title track “Fine Rise”. Here Ben treats us again to his trademark spaced out effects driven sound and on top a killer bass line and synth lead melody, reminiscent of the golden age of (good) trance music. Followed by the break beat gem that is “Asanti”, cautiously cut up breaks and layered machine drums with bubbly Syncussion sounds, rain drops falling down on different surfaces recorded in a garden in the French Drôme and processed African Kalimba. Did we already say Etherical? It is!

Closing out this great new record is the ambient piece “Expanding Signal”, an analogue tune that consists of field recordings and deep dubby chords, a building Juno pulse, swooshes and again a profound DX bassline, think of “Sun Electric” or “The Orb”.

Enjoy this one and play it loud on the dance floors or silently in your bedroom, it works everywhere as far as we are concerned!

All tracks mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. Photography & Art by Break 3000.

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Torture the Artist is a webzine, or a magazine made for the internet, geared towards those with a passion for contemporary electronic music, with subgenres including Techno, Tech House, Deep House and Eletronica, as well as a small amount of Indie and Alternative. Founded in 2014 by Holger Breuer, a German native and lover of the arts, Torture the Artist now consists of five team members from all around the world.

In addition to publishing interviews, music reviews, DJ charts and track premieres, the webzine hosts out a  podcast series called 'art:casts'. This medium gives DJs and producers the artistic freedom to highlight their different musical styles while not being restricted by factors such as setting, and connecting them to a wider audience. 

Being in its ninth year, Torture the Artist has gained a strong and active online support group, including music enthusiasts to label managers and artists themselves, creating a cohesive community with music as their bond.

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