Kicking off DJ Shufflemaster & Jon Hester’s ‘Participation 004’ on Hester’s Participation label is 'Lightning', a supple and ever-evolving slice of peak time techno infused with artistic synth craft, with stabs wriggling freely in between linear beats, bringing a certain fluidness to its mechanical loops. The equally fresh 'Electricity' is laced up with just that - a long-playing late-night journey filled with flashes of static that liven up the groove for a bouncy track with heady drive and undulating modulations.

In 2023, Jon Hester launched his Participation label as a way of working with fellow underground talent. Following outings with the likes of Cassy and Tadeo, he now works with DJ Shufflemaster for the fourth instalment of the project, a core artist of the Japanese techno scene with EPs on Tresor, Theory Recordings, while also running his own Shiki Kyokai label.

DJ Shufflemaster & Jon Hester’s ‘Participation 004’ is another fantastic collision of creative talents, with Jon scheduled to join forces with Joel Mull and Exos for Participation’s upcoming releases this year.

DJ Shufflemaster
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shiki-kyokai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shikikyokai
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djshufflemaster/

Jon Hester
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jon_hester
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonhesterpage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon_hester__/

Participation 004

PREMIERE: DJ Shufflemaster & Jon Hester - Electricity (Participation)

030/313 – Berlin/Detroit, the fundamental techno union. Now Carhartt WIP, whose roots can be traced to Detroit, Michigan, join forces with Tresor for a collaboration that celebrates the enduring spirit of two music metropolises. Referencing the early 90s compilations like "Tresor II – A Techno Alliance", they present a 12" mini compilation with exclusive material from both cities.  

The compilation opens with "I.D.L.E.", a lost Model 500 track, of essential funk that touches the techno soul of The Motorcity, with trippy melodies and cosmic drilling traversing electrified Mojo freeways. It's followed by another true Detroiter: Ectomorph's "Searching (Live At Globus)", a first extract from their live set at Globus in 2021, which BMG and Erika played on borrowed equipment after Erika's case was lost on a flight. The A-Side stays in Detroit and finishes with "Your Body", an exclusive track by AMX, also known as The AM, one of Detroit's freshest funk techno sensations. She carries on the mentorship mindset by having learned from two of the greatest: D.I.E. and Scan 7. "Your Body" is a classic techno feel swinger, where subtle chords meet drum machine funk in the spirit of early Detroit techno.

DJ Stingray 313 opens the B-Side with a bang. Precisely hacked techno, full of dark funk and that special industrial jack, that the man in the mask has made his own. A total "Dynamic Instability". Magic & furious. The thrill continues with "Metal Goat", by JakoJako, one of Berlin's brightest synth sensations. She provides an introspective grower that slowly evolves into a fast-paced techno grinder, laden with micro shifts and magic twists. The final tune comes from Erik Jabari, a newcomer from the 030 zone, emerging from the Hard Wax peers with haunting modular synth techno – a feverish minimalistic trip of motorized kicks. DJ Pete performed as spiritual guidance on this one. It's floor proven. An overall cachet of "030313" - the small compilation with a huge techno heart.

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AMX - Your Body

Erik Jabari - Screamore

Fireground's live sets brim with joy and Mediterranean warmth, so as we have now passed the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and are well on en route to leave the long, cold winter behind, what could be more fitting than a new release from the duo? 

As with their three previous releases on Tresor (Dualism, Refreshing Part 1, and Dreams) for Love Letter Angela and Daniele have created a heady melange of styles of techno synonymous with the turn of the century with such outrageous elan and jubilation that they practically embody the musical term giocoso:

"We had the "summer" concept in mind from the beginning, this pushed us to create a message in our sound making it uplifting and engaging, capable of conveying a positive, romantic and warm vibe.

In our productions we always give priority to the harmonic parts such as melodies, pads, piano and guitar riffs, the peculiarity of this EP is that all the tracks were born first from these elements, and only at the end the groove was crafted, not due to a difference in importance, rather to ensure that the rhythmic part paid as much respect as possible to the harmonic part."

This decision to build upwards from the harmonics has paid dividends: the entrance of a string section provokes visions of a rapt club crowd cheering with exultation; a looped groove stimulates a connection to such gleeful nostalgia that is almost certain to be heard at many festivals in coming months; a blissful pad sweeps over a track like the first rays of sun in the morning; a filtered synth rises to be met with a xylophone-like countermelody&hellip;every track has a moment where the music overflows with some form of happiness. Together the collection promises, and perhaps even delivers, a summer both ecstatic and joyful.

Fireground - The Element

Fireground - Etereo

A1. Stojche - Counterpunch
A2. Stojche - Chordal Tribe
B1. Stojche - Signal Drive
B2. Stojche - Metaphor

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Macedonia’s own Stojche is Fuse’s next guest for the club's freshly made imprint. The long standing DJ and producer has been known to keep Detroit’s playfully hybrid style as the focus of his work and ‘Metaphor’ is the case in point. His four tracks bounce through a nostalgic balance of techno, house, and more with a modern crisp. A refreshing take on club music, Stojche keeps techno’s sometimes nonchalant attitude at arms length with a charismatic record that hits its mark with every measure. 


The record’s first track ‘Counterpunch’ features heavily lined percussion but still brews up a storm far and wide with resonant dub stabs and open hi hats. The drum machine boasts a full spectrum, rolling through a light show of melodic flashes, perfect for a room compressing soundsystem. The maximalist, vintage detail that Stojche brings to his compositions blurs the lines between classic genres in a time of hasty hybridization, which gives it a sort of authenticity that can’t be taken for granted. ‘Chordal Tribe’, on the other hand, raises the general euphoria of the EP. Luring in the listener with bright pads and full-on drums, Stochje’s work is reliable main slot material that adds color to any mix while providing a persuasive low end. Shimmering hi hats give it an ethereal quality making it an appropriate interlude for almost any context. Moving on to the B side, the producer sharpens up his rhythm and emphasizes the hardgroove influence in ‘Signal Drive’. Softening the pace of his drums with free use of melodic chord stabs, Stojche opens up his dance floor for a crowd bonding record once again, complete with filter transitions and pummeling toms. As the final contribution, his title track ‘Metaphor’ begins with a more obscure opening to conclude his EP for Fuse. Leaning more to a techno cut, the record remains flamboyant as ever with open hats and rides shuffling through his arrangement. A muted main synth becomes apparent to focus the energy of the track while allowing for liveset-like drum flickering to take shape beneath, claiming the immortality of old club records with the technical precision of a seasoned modern producer.

Written & produced by Stojche
Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed

FUSE04 • Stojche - Metaphor

Fides announce the third Fides Tempo release, introducing the enigmatic Spanish producer, Tarker and his “Dura Mater EP” set for release on May 17, 2024.

Following his notable appearances on Hayes and EarToGround Records, Tarker is poised to make his debut on Fides Records with an entrancing EP. Gritty atmospheric sound design dominates against a backdrop of dark moods and unconventional grooves, with a pulse that surges and retreats within the intricately layered compositions. The "Dura Mater EP" features a dynamic interplay of harsh, unpredictable drums and precise atmospheric sound designs, occasionally illuminated by rare glimpses of color through melancholic pads, showcasing Tarker's unique take on club music.

Tarker
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tarkermusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tarkermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarkermusic/

Fides
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fidesrecords
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Z.I.P.P.OFides
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fides_records/

PREMIERE: Tarker - Friendly Reminder (Fides Tempo)

premiere of "Just An Illusion (Denise Rabe Remix)" by Insolate 
taken from EP "Ride The Wave", released soon on Arkham Audio Records

EP Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2024/05/13/insolate-ride-the-wave-ep-arkham-audio-records/

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Artist: Insolate | @insolate_official
Remixer: Denise Rabe | @deniserabe
Label: Arkham Audio Records | @criducoeur

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Ride The Wave 

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Insolate - Just An Illusion (Denise Rabe Remix) [ARKIO25 | Premiere]

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Artist: Stanislav Tolkachev
Title: NECH024
Label: NECHTO Records
Catalogue: NECH024
Format: 12" Vinyl + Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: May 24, 2024

Tracklist
A1:    Middle Finger Variation
A2:    Goodbye Medellin
B1:    Unspoken Feelings
B2:    Now We Are Talking
B3:    Prononciatio

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The next release on Nastia's imprint NECHTO introduces Stanislav Tolkachev's latest offering, 'NECH024.' A pioneer of the Ukrainian techno scene, Tolkachev's journey into techno began in the early 2000s in Dnipro, Ukraine. Renowned for his atonal modular sound, he continues to showcase his mastery of synths in this upcoming release with dozens of timeless tunes under his belt.

Having a longstanding connection with Nastia and the NECHTO label, Tolkachev's collaboration with the label has been in the making for years. Nastia's unwavering support during difficult times has fostered a genuine friendship between them, paving the way for a much anticipated release.

The tracks, recorded approximately five years ago in his studio in Kyiv, are live recordings made using analog modular synthesizers and FM groovebox, adding a touch of hooliganism and romance to the mix.

Having patiently awaited the perfect moment, Tolkachev now unveils the five tracks, characterised by his signature minimalistic, synth-led and atmospheric sound.


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NECH024

Goodbye Medelin

Premiere: Stanislav Tolkachev - Goodbye Medelin [NECH024]

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Klint debut in the ARTS Family.

A1. Klint - Gunslingers

Tuber - Argia Itzali

V/A - Synthopia
[WS001 | Wabi Sabi Audio Imprint]

Production | Tuber
Mastering | Carlos Koschitzky
Artwork | Tobias Raschbacher

Format | Limited Edition 12" Vinyl, Digital

Released by Wabi Sabi Audio Imprint from Utrecht, Netherlands
Release Date: June 21, 2024

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Bunkers Premiere / Tuber - Argia Itzali (Wabi Sabi 001)

At midnight, on March 13th 1991, a basement door opened at Leipziger Strasse 126, Berlin. Through this door, many passed, on their way to defining new terrains in electronic music. There they found a dance floor in the vaults of a closed-down department store, with a unique sound bound to dense fog, building night after night a history that was also a vision of the future. 

This history has seen in Jeff Mills’ first sets on three turntables, Underground Resistance's first live appearances in Europe, grandiose Tresor Park parties, to various chapters of the Loveparade with Sven Väth in the 90s and since then countless generation-spanning parties. These moments represent the highlights of infinite personal clubbing experiences. It is the manifestation of the Berlin spirit, emerging from its considerable strife. This history is not without its complications - from temporary closure by the authorities and several raids in the early years to closure and demolition of the old location in 2005. What followed was years of wandering in exile and, finally, resurrection in the new home in Kraftwerk Berlin.

These stories, conversations and shared experiences within our walls forge a resilience that drives towards a shared ideal, the Tresor sound: community, resistance, and the world to come. This was observed in the newly re-unified German youth, who danced and celebrated together from the club’s inception, and into the present day through ongoing community work in Detroit. 

Tresor Records was founded in the same year and began to serve as a platform for exporting the new sounds associated with Tresor all around the world. Emergent musicians from Michigan, such as Juan Atkins, Underground Resistance and Drexciya, were pivotal in shaping these early years. Their visits to Berlin would kick-start dialogue between the youth movement in Europe and these musicians. This story is one of friendship and community-building, inextricably linked with cities like Detroit, Birmingham or Edinburgh, where like-minded friends built something truly special, where revelatory rhythms soundtrack decaying industry in corrupted metropoles. 

Tresor Records has been the fertile soil for dozens upon dozens of creative minds, from the very luminaries of the scene who developed electronic music over the last three decades through to contemporary protagonists who are currently defining the sound of the future -  A more than 300 strong catalogue displays an unmistakable identity - the Tresor spirit.

To those that have danced before, and to those that will dance in the future: the light at the end of the long Tresor tunnel is a signal. A flicker amidst the fog. This is our future. This is our place.

Erik Jabari - Screamore

Tresor Records

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