Name: Sucker Born by Tremors
Duration: 6 min 41 s
Description: Pay whatever you want (including nothing at all) for Arctor's latest selection of hypnotic electro-funk.

DJ Sotofett and LNS have teamed up with Tresor Records for Sputters. The double-vinyl album with 15 cuts spans a hybrid of warped electro and psychedelic hypnosis, all the while remaining fixed in an. unmistakable dance release. Recorded between 2017 – 2020, and bookmarked throughout by intros and interludes dug out from archival material, it's a deconstructed yet classic compound of techno-sonics. 

LNS from Calgary, Canada, is rooted in braindance, electro and acid. Releasing 12inches on both her self-titled imprint LNS and Sotofett’s Wania - LNS, whilst in the studio, has often pointed out “the lacking blend of dub and electro in dance music”. 

DJ Sotofett, hailing from Moss, Norway, is among a myriad of things commonly known for the extended work of his Sex Tags Mania and Wania labels, without forgetting his afro, dub and jazz releases on Honest Jon's London. 

Together both artists give space to a guest appearance by E-GZR, a fellow Wania artist, to open the Sputters journey. The sinus bending drum stutter of K.O. by E-GZR collisions flanging basses and chronic-inducing synth pads to blueprint the technoid atmosphere to come. LNS & DJ Sotofett take control with El Dubbing, evoking an effect-heavy demeanour, typical of the Sex Tags Mania soundworld that DJ Sotofett is responsible for, this time rubbing up against solid electrified rhythms. The hypnotic moods carry over to Dúnn Dubbing's deep delays, freely running over a surprisingly minimal skeleton retaining a solid direction. Crafting a warmly emotive end of Side-A with sparse rhythms to perfection. 

A meaner turn introduces Side-B. Hints of electro are scattered everywhere, fat basslines, ricocheting drums and synths that mourn and drift in and out of harmony. Vitri-Oil exposes a tumbling sound design, fog-lit chords of material fragility and nosedives - with an alive mix that wallows and grows in equal measures. The side closes with Shim, a classic drift between house and techno releasing sensual euphoria with the albums first big surprise – grand strings. 

“LNS wanted to sell her TR-606, while my reply was for us to make a track with the 606 sounding so fresh that she'd never even think about selling it again” Sotofett states. Side-C proves the artists to be some of the most singular producers around with album centrepiece The 606. Clocking in over 10 minutes, it kicks off as a driving techno banger, chugging bass and big chords. Midway through everything falls away, and out of the void enter scattered drums and improv piano lines emerge, while twisted dubs lead us back in an enduringly warm groove. 

Side-D sets the clock back to the original electroid foundation of the album, casting fires with alien vibrations. Synchronic Bass Blort is a hard-hitting electro track, steaming sonics and thrills, its melodic hook diving in subterranean motions. On Sputtering the duo raspily beams into outer space, with fizzy motives that disfigure and dazzle while the harmonies of the closing track is for yourself to experience. 

DJ Sotofett and LNS deliver an album inhabiting a world full of sci-fi sonics and fierce groove. Their sound is free and live, simultaneously wondrous and sharp.

@sophatmixes 
@lauransparrow

Buy on Tresor Bandcamp

PREMIERE: LNS & DJ Sotofett - El Dubbing

Axefield is back. After his introduction on the Intercept V/A with his incredible 'Slug' the Amsterdam-based producer is now back with his Intercept EP debut called 'Cocktail Culture'.

The 4 track-EP takes you through different chapters of the Axefield sound, each track with a playful and adventurous edge that's sure to surprise you.

Opener 'Cricket Drum' is a southside 808 inspired tune, combined with Dutch trance synth work. It makes for an odd combination that surprisingly works well. We're safe to say that we can't wait to hear this one out in a club environment.

'Soothe The Hyperactive Mind' does exactly the opposite as the title suggest. This 150 bpm floater feels lightfooted, but surprises at every turn with its deep basslines and joyful synth stylings. 

Title track 'Cocktail Culture' takes you to a more relaxing side, cocktail in hand. The off-kilter drums are combined with vocal chops that work in a hypnotizing fashion, taking you to the track we know Axefield from: 'Slug'.

Axefield - Soothe The Hyperactive Mind

https://soundcloud.com/reptant_the_lizard

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PROXIMITY II, the second instalment of the annual Pure Space compilation series. Across twenty one different artists, the release finds synergy through surging electro, percussive techno and experimental breakbeat.

Together the artists put forward a collection of contemporary electronics that provide a wealth of complexity for the ear while shaping the sound of local music.

Devoted Pure Space listeners are joined by new producers, friends and some of our most aspired Australian producers to form this exciting release.

100% of proceeds will be donated to Aboriginal Legal Services; based in Redfern it is the first Aboriginal Legal Service in Australia and the first free legal assistance service in the country. www.alsnswact.org.au

Big thank you to Brendan from Cirrus audio and Mikaela Stafford for their contributions to this fundraising release.

Artwork: Mikaela Stafford
Mastering: Brendan @ Cirrus Audio
Format: Digital

Reptant - T.O.R Approach

At nighttime, shrouded in the dim light of the moon, a strange figure would often appear. It was as if they were a mirage, a figment of one's imagination, but the sightings had become so regular it must have been real... A silhouetted shadow lingering for just a moment: one minute they were there and the next they were gone; could the mind simply be playing tricks? 

Hot on the heels of their second sprawling charity compilation, PROXIMITY, Andy Garvey's Pure Space label turn their attentions to a new name on the block, 23 year old producer Dividens. Across the four tracks on his Blueprints EP he gives us a window into his unique sound which blurs the lines between contemporary DnB, electro, dub and jungle. It's slick and deftly produced, demonstrating that the Naarm-based artist's skills far belie his years.

PREMIERE: Dividens - Rollin Smoke [Pure Space]

2STEPPY

BAVARIAN STALLION SERIES
RFR 002

RELEASE DATE VINYL: 12.07.18 (LIMITED WITH SPECIAL POSTER)
RELEASE DATE DIGITAL: 31.07.18
LC: 85121

A1:  The exceptional producer Stenny has been a Munich resident for a few years to be as close as possible to his musical home port of
Ilian Tape. Here he once again proves what a perfectly mixed supergroovy breakbeat board is. 
www.facebook.com/Stennyyy/
www.soundcloud.com/stennyyy
www.discogs.com/de/artist/2207268-Stenny

Bavarian Stallion Series RFR002

Curve K

A1_Stenny - Curve K

Thodén's debut on Eyeangle is nothing short of spectacular. The Manchester based producer channels an infectious, caliginous energy across the duration of the EP. Chilling pads, unique percussion and heavily processed vocals provide a beautiful sense of escapism from life in a pre-apocalyptic Tory Britain.

Buy:
https://eyeanglerecords.bandcamp.com/album/temselaan

@thodenmcr
@eyeanglerecords

PREMIERE: Thodén - Perc 2 [Eyeangle Records]

Pay whatever you want (including nothing at all) for Arctor's latest selection of hypnotic electro-funk.

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Sound Transmissions makes its first appearance with an EP by White Afghani (@arian-alexanderr). For his first release on Sound Transmissions he teamed up with DNAonDNA and Turk Turkelton and delivers 7 Tracks somewhere between atmospheric Techno, Electro and Ambient. Highly recommended!

Digital release date: 01.06.2020
Vinyl release date: 13.08.2021

Mastered by Ausschussware Studios.
Artwork by Stephan Kraus.

Elyx

White Afghani - Elyx EP

[ST001] White Afghani - Elyx EP (feat. Turk Turkelton & DNAonDNA)

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More info - http://loose-lips.co.uk/blog/cassius-select-born-to-defence-bp015
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@cassius-select

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