B1. Monrella - Shank (Force Reaction Remix)

Hoy tenemos el placer de estrenar "Pentastar", track del productor español Irazu, incluido en "Self-Medicating LP" que editará este viernes 6 de octubre Warm Up Recordings.

Check:
IRAZU
https://www.facebook.com/irazumusic
https://www.instagram.com/irazumusic/
https://soundcloud.com/irazu-1

WARM UP RECORDINGS
https://warmuprecordings.bandcamp.com/music

PREMIERE: Irazu "Pentastar" (Warm Up Recordings)

Track ID: Short Buzz
Artist: Rhythm Modulation (@sven-scerri)
Label: EXP Records (@exprec)
Release. Realism (EP)
Release Date: 24.11.2023
Buy link: https://exprec.bandcamp.com/

· Premiered by @vanitydust — www.vanitydust.ninja

Realism

Short Buzz

Premiere: Rhythm Modulation — Short Buzz [EXP Records]

Track Name: Alchemy (Original Mix)
Artist(s): Sinistermind
Album Name: V.A02
Label: ROOM
Catalog: [ROOMTMV.A02]
Format: Digital
Genre: Techno
Style: Techno
Release date: 25/01/2024
Artwork: Nivvo
Master: Juan Trujillo

Buy Link: roomarg.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-02

Support the artist:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinistermind_r
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinistermind__/

Support the label:
Bandcamp: roomarg.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: @roomarg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/room.0000000/

200# PREMIERE: Sinistermind - Alchemy [ROOM]

Buy link: https://obsmus.bandcamp.com/album/va-point-of-view-vol-4
Artist: Gotshell
Track: Incrementos
Label: Observant
Catalog Number: OM016 
Release Date: 27.02.2024
Format: Digital
Mastering: AudioSOL
Artwork: Screenseva

Artist links:
https://soundcloud.com/gotshell
http://instagram.com/gotshell.col/

Label links: 
http://soundcloud.com/obsmus/
http://instagram.com/obsmus/

Unleashing the seventeenth opus from their distinguished catalog marking their third anniversary, Observant unveils it’s latest artillery “VA - Point of View Vol. 4” — a riveting series, dedicated to 30 spotlighting visionary talents with a distinct musical perspective.

The ethos behind these compilations is a testament to our firm belief in showcasing emerging talent from our homeland India alongside their accomplished counterparts from across the globe, whose craftsmanship and potential we ardently champion. Irrespective of industry stature, this release cements Observant's dedication to transcending boundaries and delivering a distinctive auditory experience — a commitment to capturing a broad array of bespoke embellishments from both debutantes and the been around’s.

Ana Rs - Under The Skin
Anton Fedotov - Zumba
ARTIFVCT (IN) - Atlas
Audio Units - Mutate
Bastian Balders - Rolling Stone
Black Mirror Park - Longing
Confidential Recipe - Drummer
CYRK - Seek
Default System - Tracer
Dotdat - The Crimp
Ebass - Vector
Ecilo - Black Realm
Fixon - Young Rain
Gotshell - Incrementos
Hanton - Nox Tenebris
Heliosphere - Quasar
I7HVN - Hotlock Groove
JASØN - Dextro Invert
JØSH - Recalculating
Lady Tazz - Hechicera
LUMERTZ - Random Movement
Maccari - Changes
Moscada - Mint Chutney
PWCCA - Alakation
R/D/V - Discernible Patterns
Ricardo Garduno - Ninosky
Sinistermind - Donkey
STGNT - Komatose
Tyrell Dub Corp - Java
Undivulged - Tyrell

Buy Here

PREMIERE I Gotshell - Incrementos [OM016]

Dia Cero VII

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[SCOM054] Domenico Crisci - Acido 15.1 (Original Mix)

premiere of "River Life" by Accompanist
taken from the compilation "Front Left VA 06", released soon on Front Left Records 

Compilation Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2024/01/22/various-front-left-va-06-front-left-records/

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Artist: Accompanist | @accompanist-dj
Label:  Front Left Records |  @frontleftrecords

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Order via Bandcamp: https://nfredirect.de/?r=FLRDGTL06-BC

Info & Buy

Accompanist - River Life [FLRDGTL06 | Premiere]

Monrella - Shank [TRM007] 

A1. Monrella - Shank 
B1. Monrella - Shank (Force Reaction Remix) 
B2. Monrella - Shank (Tensal Remix) 
X1. Monrella – Shank (Tensal Remix 2) Digital Only

Release date: 15/03/2024 
Formats: 12’’ Vinyl & Digital 

Birmingham Techno paragon Monrella (Mick Harris) doesn't mess about, returning to Trauma Collective with 'Shank', a no-nonsense cut of heads down 909 techno. His analog production strikes a fine balance between solid groove and industrial rumble as the characteristically dry precussion crunches around a relentless synth stab. 

Alongside Regis and Surgeon, Harris was an architect of the dark Birmingham sound that blossomed out of club night House of God. He played a key role in the genesis of grindcore in the late 80s as the former drummer of Napalm Death and went on to translate his taste for raw, analog distortion into rugged 4x4 club tools with productions for Regis' ZET label in the mid 90s as Monrella. Several alias projects followed, the broken techno explorations of Fret, beatless dark ambient with Lull and the dub inflected trip-hop / illbient of Scorn. 

'Shank' is remixed on the flip by the Berlin-based Force Reaction, a collaborative project from Kwartz and Kaiser, two purveyors of a particularly muscular strain of techno igniting dances across Europe. They last released together on Kaiser's K S R imprint back in 2021 but this is Kwartz's second outing on Trauma Collective after a link up with Monrella on TRM003. Their version introduces reverb and echo to the mix while firmly retaining dancefloor utlity. 

Rounding up the B-side is a polyrhythmic and densley textured remix from Héctor Sandoval as Tensal. Sandoval is one half of pioneering Spanish techno duo Exium, and he also contributed to ZET back in 2001. Tensal doubles up on this release, dispatching a second remix in the form of a peak-time thumper available as a digital only bonus track.

(preview) [TRM007] Monrella - Shank

Fenter (Matias Freccia) Free DL

Sleep deprivation

Magnetica

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

Recording 14-10-25, 11.47.15 am

Trauma Collective
Madrid, London

Releases:
[TRM001] Monrella - Buid Time EP (2019)
[TRMC1] Makunaimadamä - Katavai (2020)
[TRM002] ASC - Loop Research (2020)
[TRM003] Kwartz - Reinforced Control (2021)
[TRM004] Geistform - Antena (2022)
[TRM005] Sciahri - Plastic Rain (2022)
[TRM006] Groof - Staca (2022)
[TRM007] Monrella - Shank (2024)
[TRM008] Codex Empire - Rotten Fodder (2024)

Past dates:
Trauma #01:  @shxcxchcxsh live 30.05.2015
Trauma #02: @cassegrain live 18.07.2015
Trauma #03: Kareem live 24.10.2015
Trauma #04 @ascion live 18.12.2015
Trauma #05:  @stanislavtolkachev live 06.02.2016
Trauma #06:  @talkersound live 02.04.2016
AAMM: Trauma Crew 21.5.2016
Trauma #07: @zosima live 23.7.2016
Trauma #08: @codexempire live  15.10.2016
Trauma Collective @ Synth 20.11.16 
Trauma #09: @blush-response live 10.12.16
Trauma #10: @sstromsound live, @Lofthaus live 03.02.17
Trauma #11: @OAKE live, @Zosima live, @domenicocrisci 25.02.17
Trauma #12: @soesgunverryberg live 18.03.17
Trauma #13: @ballistic_delusions live + @noparfum live 06.05.2017
Trauma #14: residents night, 01.07.2017
Trauma #15: @samkdc live, 02.12.2017
Trauma #16: @mick-harris-390132372 as Fret live 27.01.2018
Trauma #17:  @ntogn 17.03.2018
Trauma #18 @kwartz - @sabinogonzalez 14.04.18
Trauma #19: @svreca 05.05.18
Trauma #20 @the-wire-alliance live 02.06.18
Trauma #21: @swarmintelligence live 24.11.2018
Trauma #22: @desroi live 02.02.2019
Trauma #23: @nigh-t-mare live 13.04.2019
Trauma #24: @restiveplaggona live, 08.06.2019
Trauma #25:  Sawf live 12.10.2019
Trauma #26: @sam kdc dj set + @q3s710n live 03.01.2020

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