At what point does a new tool or technology become so integral to a process as to be intrinsic? And what happens if that technology starts to subordinate its user? 

By reflecting on these questions Machine Alliance, the new EP by Irish producer Kerrie on Tresor Records, connects her music to the sci-fi origins of techno and electronic music in general.

With inspiration from classic books and films of the genre such as The Machine Stops, The Matrix, and Blade Runner as well as modern explorations in art and philosophy like Free Your Mind and Technopoly, the EP's title takes on two opposing but intersecting meanings. 

One, based on the potential for machines to take over or replace humans, is a key idea of sci-fi that seems closer to reality with the arrival of machine learning and real artificial intelligence.

The second has a much more positive view, one where the "alliance" is between the artist and machine to create the music, a process she places immense value on, being both cathartic and therapeutic, whilst also being a vehicle of addition and expansion:


"I feel that it's a collaboration&hellip;the machines are precise in their timing and I add the human touch (literally) in the live performance which adds natural imperfections, so we both provide something the other can't. There's also an element of growth; the machines get updates and so are always expanding in terms of their musical capabilities. And the more I push my own technical abilities I feel we are growing together in a constant synchronised dance."

This "dance" results in four tracks (plus three digital-only bonuses) of classic machine funk which combine the aforementioned ideas in sci-fi with a deep lifelong affection for techno. Tracks like Ode to the D, and Technopoly Dream display this love through her choice of sounds and structure, both intentional and subconscious, while Replicants, and Human in the Loop project into other genres to fully round this release off as a contemporary example of music rooted in both past and future.

BANDCAMP

Kerrie - Machine Alliance

TL Premiere #1734 (2024.09.03) : Electro Nation - Travelogue [Activities Records]

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For this 264th Premiere of 2024, we have a track by Thomas P. Heckmann's Electro project "Electro Nation" titled ‘Travelogue’ from his forthcoming album "Slave To The Machine" on the Brussels based electronic music label founded in 2014 : Activities Records.

The album will be available on September 12, 2024 on 2 x 12" vinyl + digital.

Pre-order :
▶︎ Bandcamp : https://thomaspheckmann.bandcamp.com/album/electro-nation-slave-to-the-machine
▶︎ Clone Records : https://clone.nl/item76210.html
▶︎ Decks : https://www.decks.de/track/electro_nation-slave_to_the_machine/cmz-ru
▶︎ deejay.de : https://www.deejay.de/Electro_Nation_Slave_To_The_Machine_ACTREC008_Vinyl__1066322
▶︎ HHV : https://www.hhv.de/shop/en/records/item/electro-nation-slave-to-the-machine-1134560
▶︎ Horizons Music : https://www.horizonsmusic.co.uk/products/electro-nation-slave-to-the-machine
▶︎ Juno : https://www.juno.co.uk/products/electro-nation-slave-to-the-machine-vinyl/1019336-01
▶︎ Phonica Records : https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/electro-nation-slave-to-the-machine-activities-records/196613
▶︎ Redeye Records : https://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/173647-
▶︎ Suburban Trash : https://suburbantrash.com/electro-electronica-idm/4734-4721--pre-order-actrec008-electro-nation-slave-to-the-machine.html

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Release Info :

Electro Nation - Slave To The Machine [Activities Records // ACTREC008]

Right for the 30th anniversary of his Electro project Electro Nation, Thomas P. Heckmann returns
with a brand new album on his mates label Activities Records from Brussels with a stunning album
artwork by Elzo Durt ! Slave To The Machine is a full story throughout the album about an ordinary
life that is down to all things being controlled by machines, internet and digits, just to escape and
meet the machine at he end... And the end is obviously open."

Tracklist :
1. A1. Leader Of The Beat
2. A2. Travelogue
3. B1. This is The Way
4. B2. Compu Talk
5. C1. Journey To The Core
6. C2. Falling Digits
7. D1. Slave To The Machine
8. D2. Foresee The Future
9. D3. Hall Of The Machine

releases September 12, 2024

Written & produced by Thomas P. Heckmann
Artwork by Elzo Durt
Released on Activities Records Belgium

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Follow Electro Nation (Thomas P. Heckmann) :
Bandcamp : https://thomaspheckmann.bandcamp.com
Discogs : https://www.discogs.com/fr/artist/8071-Electro-Nation
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThomasP.HeckmannOFFICIAL
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thomasp.heckmann
Linktree : https://linktr.ee/ThomasPHeckmann
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/troperecordings

Follow Activities Records :
Bandcamp : https://activitiesbrussels.bandcamp.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/activities_records
SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/activities-records

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Slave To The Machine

Travelogue

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TL PREMIERE : Electro Nation - Travelogue [Activities Records]

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Oleg Anokhin — родом из Тулы, а сейчас живёт в Петербурге. Пишет музыку в стилях драм-н-бейс и техно. Выпускался на лейблах Kosmos Music, ШУМ, Cataclysm, Dark Mirror и The Earth Music. В последнее время сконцентрирован на создании техно, используя в продакшне сложный модульный синтез, аналоговую бочку, кислый 303 бас и темные текстуры. Также Олег ведёт свой ютуб-канал, где делится лайфхаками по написанию музыки и разными экспериментами.

Микс для PRGRPHS на 100% состоит из собственных треков автора, которые ещё нигде не выпускались. Внутри — погружающее техно с гипнотическими элементами, эйсидом, вокальными сэмплами и дарк-атмосферой.

PRGRPHS 076: Oleg Anokhin

𝘛𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘒𝘓𝘐𝘚𝘛

Ole Mic Odd - Code of Strings
Kwasir - Here Comes the Pain [Larionov remix]
Acidulant - Institutionize Planet X
Silicon Scally - Centronix
Dark Vektor - Es el Momento
Blastromen - Robot Aggression
Vaimler - Surge
Mike Ash - Making Stars
Alien Rave - Tunel
Phonotronix - The Camouflage
Robodrum - Last Level Life [The Cyclon Revenge]
Ole Mic Odd - Internalize
Ascension Électronique - 2012 A.D. [Rogue Frequency Remix]
CYRK - Attack of the Blow Up Dolls
Robodroid - Make Electro Dark Again [Human Rebellion Rmx]
Code Rising - Unforgiving Force
KafkaCtrl - Morphing Blood
Noamm - Electroporation
VSK - Sfere a Contatto
Hakai - Ningen [Phase Fatale Remix]
Phase Fatale - Forward Chrome
Persona Non Grata - I Don't Need You
Mind/Matter - Fêlure
Nasdrowie - Syntax Error [Alpha Sect Remix]

Masterizado por Electrical Waves Processor

[QT-01] Campo Unificado

Originally released on Umek's 1605 label but now available on vinyl. Warehouse Manifesto are excited to present this limited edition 300 picture disc vinyl on Warehouse Manifesto with brilliant remixes by Human Rebellion, Code Rising, Robodroid, Spectrums Data Forces & DVS NME. 

#electronicmusic #premiere #hypnoticgroove #newmusic #electro #zetareticula #robodroid #warehousemanifesto 


Zeta Reticula
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zetareticula
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeta_reticula/

Robodroid
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thedroiduk https://soundcloud.com/robodrumakaelectromonter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedroiduk    https://www.facebook.com/robodrum/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroiduk https://www.instagram.com/robodrum808/

Warehouse Manifesto
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/warehouse-manifesto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warehousemanifestolabel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warehousemanifesto/

PREMIERE: Zeta Reticula - Binary Pair (Robodroid remix) (Warehouse Manifesto)

Dirk Wiertz is a producer from the Netherlands, combining the best of both worlds working in Amsterdams finest record store Concerto, whilst making music & collecting records.

In March 2021 his track “Texel” was released on LBR records, followed by his debut EP “Grounded” on Cyber Domain Records which was released on cassette tape,.
His debut LP "Locked In Translation" was released in 2022 on DiffuseRealityRecords.
In 2023 "Future Events", a 12 track album saw the light on 8RGR8 records
and later that year he got featured on a 10” vinyl record on Intellitronic Bubble with his track “Acid Obsession” feat. Tamara van der Laarse.
In August of 2024 "Crossed Paths EP" saw the light on Athens' imprint Tiger Weeds, together with BITUM.

Be sure to follow his Soundcloud page listed below, for a monthly dosage of mixes with the latest Electro bangers!

Soundcloud: @dirk-wiertz
Discogs: www.discogs.com/artist/806109-Dirk-Wiertz
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dirk_wiertz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/djwiertz
Bandcamp: dirkwiertz.bandcamp.com

___________Tracklist________________________

01. Oliver Kapp - the Trail (Ovatow Reshape)[Frustrated Funk]
02. MNLTH - Traffic [Central Processsing Unit]
03. AMX - Your Body [Tresor]
04. Mark Starr - Unique Freak [CHP Recordings]
05. Heliopause - Nanobots [Robotmachine]
06. Unklevon - Bag Secured [Boysnoize]
07. Privacy - Sword, NYC [Trust]
08. Miami Bass Tracks - Planet X (Extended_Mix) [Raw Underground Music]
09. Atix - Odyssey [Avoidant]
10. Desinfomant x Hedchef - Aiming for Oblivion (Hermeth Remix) [Ecke]
11. Interviews - Throat [Bitterfeld]
12. Human Rebellion - Hypersonic Weapons [Warehouse Manifesto]
13. Larionov - To Another Galaxy [Electro Music Coalition]
14. Dirk Wiertz - Space Is The Place [TBC]
15. Bitum - Dysgenic Effect [Tiger Weeds]

ENJOY

IE #04 Dirk Wiertz - Ilectrocast.mix

Right for the 30th anniversary of his Electro project Electro Nation, Thomas P. Heckmann returns with a brand new album on his mates label Activities Records from Brussels with a stunning album artwork by Elzo Durt !
Slave To The Machine is a full story throughout the album about an ordinary life that is down to all things being controlled by machines, internet and digits, just to escape and meet the machine at the end... And the end is obviously open."

Journey To The Core

C1 Journey To The Core

Kid Sundance - Meer Seconden

A1. NU
A2. Geste
A3. Floor
A4. Ahmad
A5. Bar
A6. Bro

B1. Aug
B2. Bre
B3. Arm
B4. Big Man
B5. Ed
B6. Lijpman
B7. Pyrañaz

Following his record "Tien Seconden" in 2022, Kid Sundance is back with "Meer Seconden" and more SP1200 delicacies on our Ilian Beat Series. 

Mastered by Tangible Air.

ITBS007 KID SUNDANCE - MEER SECONDEN

Para la entrega numero 51 de la serie de mixes tenemos el placer de presentarles a Álvaro @delarosaa natural de Coria (Sevilla) pero residente en Málaga.

Su interés por la tecnología lo trajo a nuestra ciudad a estudiar ingeniería de sonido y es ahí donde empezó a hacer eventos culturales junto con sus colegas y formaron el colectivo diaspora.

En sus mixes podemos apreciar diferentes estilos como el electro o el house mezclado con breaks y techno.

Tracklist:

Artificial Arm - Welcome to Planet Funk
Newcleus - Computer Age (Push The Button)
DJ Skurge - Solar Steps
MOOD - Electric Tribe
Lauti Mina - Vibes
Artificial Arm - Go Back in Time
Telex - Moskow Diskow
Optic Nerve - Dream World
Pretty Tony - Jam The Box
Noogman - It Talks / It Walks
Echomen - Truth (Chris Lum Remix)
Christian Linder - Ultramagnetic
Tommy Vicari Jnr - Common Courtesy
Galaxy 2 Galaxy - Amazon

EAK Invites #51 Delarosaa

Mix #462 in our series comes from a very good friend of ours, KESTER. 

KESTER is a dj based in the Scottish Highlands. He was one of the founders of Scottish label N.I.M and is an avid fan of quality underground music. 

We're huge fans of KESTER's sets and have invited him to play at our next Hypnotic Groove event in October, supporting Fear-E. 

We hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Tracklist:
R/D/V - primal forest (loopaina records)
Unknown Artist - archive 15 (unknown archives)
Pulso - setting the purpose (nachtstromsschallplatten)
Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - huset bakom kullen (Symbolism) 
Jeroen Search - dimension 
Stranger - still bitten (the third room) 
Alexander Johansson & Matthias fridell - Rotad 
Oliver Rosemann - the human cannonball (mord)
Arnaud le Texier - tharsis (Children of Tomorrow records) 
AGA2L - flow (Dalmata Daniel) 
Seddig - killic (illegal alien records)
Oscean - echoes of chaos (Tresor records) 
Ma Haiping - XX 8 A (molecular records) 
MSDMNR - supernova (recorded things) 
Seddig - ode to extinction (illegal alien records) 
Oleka - uncate (mindcut) 
Pedja - side by side
Pfirter, Filip Xavi - damage joy (mindtrip rec) 
Kessel - radiation pattern (nachtstromsschallplatten) 
Heckmann & Henze - hotel de luxe

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kester-brunton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kesterbrunton/

Hypnotic Groove Mix #462 - KESTER

clone.nl pre-order: https://clone.nl/item77332.html  

The Exaltics are back on Repetitive Rhythm Research and mean business! 3 tracks of intense, ravey, 90's Detroit inspired dark, driving techno.
Alden Tyrell & Serge add a razorsharp, expertly produced club friendly remix completing the 4 tracker.

The Rising Sun

The Exaltics - The Rising Sun (RRR010)

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.

Kerrie - Machine Alliance

Tresor Records

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