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AL001. 24th June 2016. Realm Of Consciousness.  

Afterlife and Tale Of Us are proud to announce ‘Realm Of Consciousness’, a 10-piece compilation
expanding the Afterlife totality into a label. The label and events will complement each other with one
aim; to bring the crowd into another dimension of music perception with enthralling production to that
ignite the senses.
The ‘Realm Of Consciousness’ voyage commences with Tale Of Us’ Lies - a fitting introduction with
quivering keys and restrained percussion that engenders an ominous suspense ahead of Monoloc’s
enigmatic industrial techno crunch, Phoenix. Shifting through the haunting chords of Recondite’s dynamic
Murphy’s Law, to the brooding synth of Poseidon by Ukrainian duo Woo York, the realisation of Afterlife
utopia is upon us. The repetitive, mesmerising synth and effective reverb that Somne creates with Triangle
is an odyssey within itself. From there, John Hester’s expertly woven ‘Logan’ is a feverish techno stab that
transverses through the emotional senses, transitioning to Locked Groove’s adroitly crafted Emeralds, to
Ryan James Ford’s ambient, albeit percussive, techno cut Toree Bahrstad. Die Wiederkehr is the outcome
of Obscure Shape & SHDW’s collaboration, which incorporates facets of techno and trance that have
been shaped with real guile and finesse. Mind Against round off the compilation with Gravity - a
mystifying ambience and a fitting title as we touch back down to planet earth.

Tracklist
1. Tale Of Us - Lies
2. Monoloc - Phoenix
3. Recondite - Murphy’s Law
4. Woo York - Poseidon
5. Somne - Triangle
6. Jon Hester - Logan
7. Locked Groove - Emeralds
8. Ryan James Ford - Toree Bahrstad
9. Obscure Shape & SHDW - Die Wiederkehr
10. Mind Against - Gravity

Realm Of Consciousness

AL001 - Obscure Shape & SHDW - Die Wiederkehr

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode juggernaut attracts more fans and critical plaudits with each passing year. Holding firm on its future facing ethos, techno’s number one label presents a new volume in its acclaimed A-Sides series with 20 prime tracks to signify its 20th anniversary. 

Such is the volume of quality music Adam Beyer receives throughout the course of the year, releasing all of it would be impossible. Enter the blue chip A-Sides series: a chance for the quality-obsessive label head to issue a collection of outstanding tracks that couldn’t fit in their regular EP release schedule. 

With an eye on future talent, as much as the label’s established roster of heavy-hitters, the compilation showcases the full breadth of Drumcode’s multifaceted techno sound, equal parts inspiring and functional. 

Led by the stealth techno funk of ‘Nine of You’, Beyer’s deft collaboration with Mark Reeve, the compilation takes in exciting highlights from big guns such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Dustin Zahn, Bart Skils, Pleasurekraft, Luca Agnelli, Jay Lumen, Kaiserdisco and Gary Beck. 

The rich vein of form displayed by emerging techno talent is similarly given prime position. Rising DJ/producer Boxia makes his Drumcode debut, fresh from a well-received warm up set for the crew at the hugely successful Junction 2 festival in London, while the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, Juan Sanchez, Ian O’Donovan and Timmo also drop fire, establishing their credentials as some of the most promising talent breaking through the ranks in 2016. 

Reinforcing the global scope of the label, artists such as The Junkies from Toronto and Layton Giordani from New York, prove techno is winning a place in the heart of the new generation of artists coming out of North America. 

Kevin de Vries - Eternity - Drumcode - DC159

When Pig&Dan decided to join forces, they began a truly prolific production schedule establishing their reputation as producers of pulsating electronic music that straddled dark house and high-energy techno, whilst creating their signature style of twisted and experimental breakdowns. Since those early days, they have created a repertoire that not many can match and have constantly been releasing their music on the most respected labels and playing at the best events worldwide.

Pig&Dan follow up to their outstanding first EP on Drumcode with ‘Chemistry’. Compromising of three tracks the mood fluctuates with each record to create a well-balanced, dynamic EP. Chemistry is a dreamy listening platform that mixes cyclic synth lines and stabs to crescendo into a late night imagination. The other two tracks are on the harder tip with their thunderous kick drums and disorientated sounds that provide a different edge to the EP with a harder, peak time sound.

Pig&Dan - Chemistry - Drumcode - DC165

Out now!

https://www.beatport.com/track/maskelyne-original-mix/8579638

Weska - Maskelyne [Octopus]

In the most comprehensive display of the Afterlife sound so far, Tale Of Us compile 12 of the tracks they’ve been playing to great effect over recent months into an impressive and truly singular statement of their sound.

As well is possible from recorded music, these tracks bottle the spirit of the Afterlife events. A mixture of richly accomplished artists and new talents provide a focused and consistently high-quality collection. Label heads Tale Of Us collaborate with Ovend on the mesmerizing ‘Red Sky’, setting the bar for their guests. Acclaimed acts such as Hunter/Game, Mathew Jonson, Recondite and Woo York are amongst a wealth of ability in the likes of Aether, Denis Horvat, Keith Carnal, Per:sona, Black Peters, Darse and Mathame. A body and brain dance through the realm of consciousness.

Realm Of Consciousness Pt.II

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AL005 - Keith Carnal - Cloudy Monday

Out now on vinyl and digital -  https://lnk.to/REKIDS104

German duo Obscure Shape & SHDW drop three robust Techno tracks in their first full release on Rekids this May.

One of the most exciting acts in Techno today, Obscure Shape & SHDW are the founders of From Another Mind - the label and party series making waves in South-Germany. Aside from Rekids, where they remixed Radio Slave’s ‘Vision’ last year, the pair’s abilities in the studio have seen them invited by Slam for two separate remixes of Monoloc and Envoy on Soma, with more projects to be announced.

‘Himmel Und Erde’ is a cavernous cut boasting colossal kicks and skipping percussion before a tantalising melody comes into play. ‘Am Ende Der Welt’ is more deep and atmospheric in comparison, blending dusky percussion with echoing synths until ‘Gefallene Engel’ demonstrates syncopated drums and an otherworldly hook that conjure up a mesmerising aesthetic to conclude the release.

TRACKLIST:

A1 Himmel Und Erde 
B1 Am Ende Der Welt 
B2 Gefallene Engel

Obscure Shape & SHDW

Am Ende Der Welt

Buy Now

B1. Obscure Shape & SHDW - Am Ende Der Welt

artist: Luca Agnelli
title: Voltumna
label: Etruria Beat 
remixes: Slam, Truncate
cat #: ETB0040
release date:  vinyl 12/06/17 digital 26/06/17

VINYL HERE:
Hard Wax: http://bit.ly/2sTXwt8
Decks: http://bit.ly/2sj80BV
Deejay.de: http://bit.ly/2rmo72j
Juno: http://bit.ly/2sWZYgb
Discopiu: http://bit.ly/2swzyUY
Forced Exposure: http://bit.ly/2s5Mr5I
Redeye: http://bit.ly/2tgQMma
Freestyle: http://bit.ly/2siTMkN

DIGITAL:
http://classic.beatport.com/release/voltumna/2044281


Fire in the hole! Luca Agnelli’s Etruria Beat hits its 40th release and it’s a truly historic affair. 
Not only is it a milestone number and a brand new brace from the boss himself; the label also welcomes two of Techno's
most celebrated names on the remixes: Slam and Truncate!

Now seven years deep into the label’s innovative techno trip, Etruria has made nurturing exciting new Italian
talent one of its key signatures. Bastinov, Dast, Reform, Kaiser, Diego Amura and Toms Due are just some of the
progressive creators Etruria have supported over the last two years alone. 
But for this release it’s down to Luca himself... 
And he’s made sure it’s a deeply Etruscan affair.
Released in the wake of his mass-scene-supported ‘Metamorphosis’ EP and building on a body of work that
boasts tastemaker labels such as Soma, Drumcode and Planet Rhythm, Luca lays down two slabs of absolute
dynamite that not only bang, but also tie his sound, vision and inspiration back to his deepest roots with rich
mythology…
‘Voltumna’ pays homage to the supreme god of Etruscan people. Not just in name and honour, but also in its
powerful dynamic and touching balance of shades thanks to its atmospheric, rhythmic chord. ‘Aplu’ continues
this spiritual theme with a dedication to another Entruscan divinity. An offering to the god of thunder and
lightning, once again it lives up to its name with a barbed rolling dynamic that suddenly cracks open into a
cosmos of light and emotion before hurling you back into the dark drum drama. Thunderous isn’t the half of
it.
It comes complete with two exceptional remixes of ‘Voltumna’ by Slam and Truncate. Soma bosses Slam add
their signature Glaswegian grit with distorted textures that loop in a hypnotic frenzy while Truncate strips the
groove back to a jacking dynamic that becomes progressively bouncier with raw machine funk insistency.
Across the originals and remixes there’s not a corner in techno that isn’t exceptionally explored here; this is by
far one of the biggest and most heartfelt releases Luca has given the world to date. Do not sleep on this one.

www.etruriabeat.com
www.facebook.com/etruriabeat

Luca Agnelli - Aplu (Etb040) B1

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[6 UNRELEASED TRACKS] 
A special gift for confinement days. 
Those 6 tracks (unreleased, unfinished, unmastered) are our way to give you strength during this tough situation.
When the body is a prisoner, music allows the spirit to escape.
Take care, stay home. 
KAS:ST

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